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Minimum salary rule to boost Emiratis' pay
Emirati jobseekers are looking for hybrid jobs, competitive salaries, meaningful career progression at MNCs and established local firms
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January 16, 2026
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Experts growing new skin for Swiss bar fire survivors
The Cell Production Centre at Lausanne University Hospital is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burnt survivors of Switzerland’s New Year bar fire tragedy.
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January 16, 2026
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Pressure piles on Musk's X to curb sexualised deepfakes
Philippines becomes the third country to ban Grok, following its Southeast Asian neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia
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January 16, 2026
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School bus pooling to cost Dh1,000
A new shared transport service by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which will help students at various schools in one area to use shared transport system, will cost Dh1,000 per month as part of the launch offer.
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January 16, 2026
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The freeze will begin on January 21 with no set time for it to end, says US official
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January 16, 2026
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Al Maya Group ushers in a new era of global food excellence at Gulfood 2026
As stakeholders from every corner of the global food and beverage industry prepare to converge on Dubai for the 31st edition of Gulfood 2026, Al Maya Group proudly underscores its role as a driving force in the evolution of FMCG sourcing, distribution, and retail excellence.
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January 16, 2026
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ENOC NAMED STRATEGIC SPONSOR OF DIPMF FOR THE 11TH AND 12TH EDITIONS
MATTAR AL TAYER, director-general, chairman of the board of executive directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between RTA and Enoc Group, under which the group becomes a strategic partner in the organisation of the 11th and 12th editions of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMEF).
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January 16, 2026
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Carrick faces first test as United boss in Manchester derby showdown
Michael Carrick will step into the dugout as Manchester United's interim manager for the first time in Saturday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, tasked with steadying a side that has stumbled through another bleak winter.
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January 16, 2026
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Bin Suroor’s stars in focus as G2 Cape Verdi sparks Carnival fire on bumper 10-race card
Friday’s Dubai Racing Carnival meeting at Meydan is a full-blooded 10-race programme, but all roads lead to the Cape Verdi (Group 2) Sponsored By Azizi, a race steeped in Carnival history and one that often sets the tone for the elite fillies’ turf division.
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January 16, 2026
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Persian restaurant Anar reopens with a fresh take
Anar has reopened at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, unveiling a refreshed chapter for one of Dubai's most enduring Persian dining destinations.
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January 16, 2026
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Taxation Society hosts ‘Tax Ready 2026’ conference on UAE’s evolving tax framework
The Taxation Society successfully hosted its flagship conference ‘Tax Ready 2026: Navigating UAE’s Evolving Tax Framework’ at the Dusit Thani Dubai Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
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January 16, 2026
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McIlroy starts Dubai Invitational with a flourish, cards 5-under-par
Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), the world number two, opened his Dubai Invitational campaign with a polished five-under-par 67 to lead after the opening round at Dubai Creek Resort on the DP World Tour.
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January 16, 2026
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AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction
AI-generated videos purportedly depicting protests in Iran have flooded the web, researchers said on Wednesday, as social media users push hyper-realistic deepfakes to fill an information void amid the country's Internet restrictions.
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January 16, 2026
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France to host conference to support Lebanese army in March
France will host a conference in March to raise funds for the Lebanese army, it was announced on Wednesday, as the country’s forces struggle with financial and equipment shortfalls while they try to disarm militant group Hezbollah.
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January 16, 2026
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Over 500M requests for World Cup tickets: Fifa
Football’s global governing body Fifa said on Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year’s World Cup despite rumbling controversy over skyhigh prices to attend the event.
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January 16, 2026
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Gaza truce enters phase two despite unresolved issues
A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire violations and issues unaddressed in the first stage.
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January 16, 2026
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MEDIA - A STRATEGIC PARTNER
UAE media sovereign investment in social stability, says Al Hamed
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January 16, 2026
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Michelle Yeoh to 'definitely' appear in Avatar films
Filmmaker James Cameron has confirmed that Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh will “definitely” appear in future Avatar films, provided the franchise moves forward beyond its third instalment, according to People.
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January 16, 2026
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'Recognition from homeland' topmost for Great Arab Minds
For decades, their work has shaped science, medicine, technology, culture, and architecture around the world.
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January 16, 2026
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Dubai to host Baithak evening with singer Piyush Mishra
Dubai will witness an immersive musical experience as Baithak - A Showoff Entertainment Concept returns with a live performance by the singer-lyricist Piyush Mishra on January 24, 2026, at the Raj Mahal Royal Plaza, Riverland at Dubai Parks & Resorts.
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January 16, 2026
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African stories in focus at Sharjah cultural festival
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi on Tuesday officially opened the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature, transforming University City into a vibrant space of colour, sound, art and storytelling flowing in from across Africa.
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January 16, 2026
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Iran protests show bitter schism among exiled opposition factions
Émigré groups appear to lack popular base inside Iran; protests rattle Islamic Republic, but lack broadly accepted leadership
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January 16, 2026
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Top Bangladesh cricket official sacked by board amid World Cup row
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday sacked a senior official after their leading men's cricketers went on strike, escalating a crisis that has already seen the nation refuse to tour India for next month's T20 World Cup.
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January 16, 2026
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ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, Nasa footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab’s history.
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January 16, 2026
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GROWTH OF INNOVATION AND A CONSTANT DRIVE TO ACHIEVE MORE
THE Dubai International Project Management Forum organised an interview with Amira Sajwani, managing director of Damac, co-founder and CEO of Prypco.
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January 16, 2026
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Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei debuts in India
The first solo exhibition in India by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opened on Thursday, featuring sculpture, installation and mixed media spanning his career, as well as his \"homage\" to the country.
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January 16, 2026
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Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo amid fears of escalation in clashes
Syrians began fleeing an area east of Aleppo city on Thursday after the army gave civilians a deadline to leave amid fears of an escalation in clashes with Kurdish forces.
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January 16, 2026
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India Supreme Court turns down plea by makers of Jana Nayagan
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the makers of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.
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January 16, 2026
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Djokovic and Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw
Jannik Sinner was drawn on Thursday against France’s Hugo Gaston to start his Australian Open defence and is on a collision course to meet 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster semifinal.
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January 16, 2026
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Chelsea paid for costly errors, says Rosenior
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side’s blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semifinal first leg on Wednesday.
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