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ADAFSA shuts down hypermarket over violations
Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Mart Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi, which holds trade licence no. CN-2208413, for violating Law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder as well as for its danger to public health.
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September 17, 2025
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Syria, Jordan, US agree on plan to restore stability in Sweida
Syria, Jordan and the United States agreed on Tuesday on a roadmap to restore security in a southern Syrian region that saw deadly sectarian clashes in July, including plans to guard main roads and prosecute those who incited violence.
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September 17, 2025
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Windies recall Chanderpaul for Test series against India
Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze are back as Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 15-member touring squad for the two-Test series against India, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi from October 2-14.
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September 17, 2025
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Trump expects multi-billion dollar tech deals during UK visit
US President Donald Trump during his trip to Britain expects a multibillion-dollar technology deal, which will show that the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.
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September 17, 2025
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Is gaming the new smoking for teenage boys?
When it comes to the dangers tech poses to teenagers, smartphones tend to dominate the conversation.
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September 17, 2025
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Serbia-Albania WC qualifier moved over security fears
Serbia and Albania’s World Cup qualifier next month has been moved from Belgrade to a smaller southern city over security fears, the Serbian Football Association (FSS) has announced.
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September 17, 2025
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Dubai and Italy to strengthen economic, trade cooperation
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italiacamp, an organisation dedicated to innovation, social impact, and fostering public-private partnerships.
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September 17, 2025
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Majid Al Futtaim launches Bright Bites
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, announces the launch of Bright Bites, a pioneering grocery retail ecosystem, and the world's first supermarket built especially for kids.
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September 17, 2025
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CDA launches second phase of 'Ethraa' programme
The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has launched phase two of the “Ethraa” programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the institutional performance of public-benefit associations and strengthen the sustainability of their social impact through an upgraded framework of organisational standards.
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September 17, 2025
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Sharjah to host Evolve Future Mobility Show next month
The Evolve Future Mobility Show (EFMS 2025), the Middle East's premier platform for shaping the future of the electric vehicle industry in the region, is making its debut in Sharjah, taking place from 15th to 18th October 2025 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
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September 17, 2025
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Dubai Civil Defence hailed for protecting the community
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued directives for the Dubai Civil Defence to achieve the highest global benchmarks in community protection.
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September 17, 2025
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Rising heat cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year
Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 billion - about 0.4% of GDP - in 2024, according to a World Bank report released Tuesday.
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September 17, 2025
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Houthis activate air defences after Israel strikes Hodeidah
Israel on Tuesday launched airstrikes on the Yemeni city of Hodeidah as Houthi rebels activated air defences.
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September 17, 2025
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China's total goods imports and exports up 3.5 per cent in August
China's total goods imports and exports increased 3.5 per cent year-on-year in August, marking the third consecutive month that both exports and imports achieved simultaneous growth, a spokesman of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
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September 17, 2025
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Vijayan to launch expat insurance scheme on Sept.22
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will aunch ‘NORKA Care’, India’s first comprehensive health and accident insurance scheme exclusively for expatriate Keralites, in Trivandrum on Monday (22 September).
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September 17, 2025
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Yes, cash grants do help families in poverty
If their parents had extra cash, would it help poor children? The intuitive answer is yes — not only can any parent attest to the cost of raising children, researchers can also point to a variety of ways in which poverty leaves a mark.
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September 17, 2025
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Zandvoort and Singapore to host F1 sprints for 1st time in '26
The Canadian, Dutch and Singapore Grands Prix will become Formula One sprint weekends for the first time next season on a list of six hosts announced by the sport on Tuesday.
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September 17, 2025
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Cloudburst washes away buses, buries houses in HP
An overnight cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district submerged the bus stand and market in Dharampur town, and washed away many parked buses of the state-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and cars, burying houses and shops under debris.
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September 17, 2025
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Best companies for women in Gulf announced
The second edition of the Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) study highlighted a growing commitment to gender inclusion across the region.
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September 17, 2025
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Taliban ban Wi-Fi in an Afghan province
The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to \"prevent immorality,\" a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday.
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September 17, 2025
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Space42 and Viasat to launch 'Equatys'
ABU DHABI: Space42 and Viasat, a global leader in satellite and secure communications, announced they intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and evolve existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) to a 5G network environment.
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September 17, 2025
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Albornoz back for Argentina ahead of South Africa trip
Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz returns to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two Tests in Australia, the Argentine Rugby Union said.
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September 17, 2025
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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs to stay alive in Asia Cup
Afighting half-century by Tanzid Hasan and superb bowling by Mustafizur Rahman took centre stage as Bangladesh players held their nerve to beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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September 17, 2025
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Bayern's Kane keen to rekindle London rivalry against Chelsea
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said facing English opposition 'makes me want to play better' ahead of Wednesday's home Champions League opener against Chelsea.
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September 17, 2025
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World Cup chiefs defend handling of Berthoumieu biting incident
Women's Rugby World Cup chiefs have defended the decision not to punish flanker Axelle Berthoumieu during France’s match against Ireland over a biting incident, saying such cases are ‘notoriously difficult’ to assess.
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September 17, 2025
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PM likely to meet Trump on Sept.25, say sources
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is likely to meet US President Donald Trump on Sept.25 in Washington.
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September 17, 2025
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SEC approves government data sharing guide
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council's meeting on Tuesday at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office.
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September 17, 2025
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PM forms SIT to probe Islamabad land grabbing
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe a major case of alleged land grabbing in the federal capital, after a distinguished former civil servant and academic reported being defrauded of more than 136 kanals of land in Islamabad, according to a report.
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September 17, 2025
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10 people ordered to pay Dhs761,000 to woman
Dubai Civil Court obligated IO individuals to pay Dhs761,448 to an Arab woman after it was proven they had embezzled her money through an electronic fraud scheme.
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September 17, 2025
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Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: UN
United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in a bid to \"destroy the Palestinians\", accusing Israel's prime minister and other top officials of incitement.
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