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European stocks fall, dollar steady, traders wait for Jackson Hole
European stock markets fell slightly on Thursday, hovering just below recent highs, as traders avoided making big moves and waited for the Federal Reserve's three-day annual Jackson Hole symposium.
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August 22, 2025
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Dembele can hit new heights this year: PSG coach Enrique
Paris St Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique is convinced forward Ousmane Dembele can improve on his 2024-25 season, when he spearheaded PSG's treble win and emerged as one of the leading Ballon d'Or contenders.
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August 22, 2025
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Dubai strengthens its position as global capital of digital economy
Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, will mark its 10th edition from 12-15 October at Dubai Harbour.
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August 22, 2025
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Boeing in talks to sell up to 500 planes to China
US aviation giant Boeing is in talks to sell up to 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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August 22, 2025
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Taqa secures Dhs8.5b term loan
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) announced it has secured an Dhs8.5 billion corporate term loan facility.
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August 22, 2025
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New collaboration set to empower top educators
The Mohamed Bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher, one of the “Erth Zayed Philanthropies” awards, in coordination with the Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE), has launched a pioneering development programme titled “Executive Educational Excellence Pioneers.”
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August 22, 2025
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Lebanon frees Israeli citizen held in detention
An Israeli citizen detained in Lebanon has been returned to Israel after more than a year in detention, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday.
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August 22, 2025
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Suarez fills Messi void as Miami pip Tigres in Leagues Cup quarters clash
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarterfinal clash.
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August 22, 2025
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Putin and Zelensky set up conditions for truce, talks
Vladimir Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up all of the eastern Donbas region, renounce ambitions to join Nato, remain neutral and keep Western troops out of the country, three sources familiar with top-level Kremlin thinking told reporters.
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August 22, 2025
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Sabalenka seeks US Open redemption after frustrating season; Errani, Vavassori triumph
Aryna Sabalenka returns to the US Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers’ favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.
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August 22, 2025
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UAE unveils unified system for practical training of students
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (173) of 2025, setting a unified regulatory framework for governing practical training programmes in higher education institutions (HEIs).
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August 22, 2025
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US and European Union agree on framework for reciprocal trade
The United States and the European Union announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework Agreement”).
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August 22, 2025
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Cruiserweight Paul and lightweight Davis announce fight on Nov. 14
YouTuber-turned-cruiserweight boxer Jake Paul and undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis have agreed to fight on Nov. 14 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.
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August 22, 2025
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Almeida and Ayuso lead UAE Team Emirates-XRG's La Vuelta charge
With the dust barely settled from the finale of the Tour de France, the spotlight now turns to Spain and the season's final Grand Tour, La Vuelta a Espana.
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August 22, 2025
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'The Dubai experience gave me a thousand stories to tell'
In a remarkable fusion of creativity and tourism, the first cohort of global content creators graduated from the Beautiful Destinations Academy, Powered by Dubai.
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August 22, 2025
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RTA adds new signs at Dubai Metro stations
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis-MHI, has completed a comprehensive plan to improve wayfinding signage across all Dubai Metro stations.
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August 22, 2025
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DCL certifies record-breaking gemstones
Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry.
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August 22, 2025
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S&P assigns Masdar 'AA-' credit rating
Masdar has been assigned a ‘AA-’ credit rating with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reinforcing its position as a global clean energy leader.
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August 22, 2025
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DP World signs MoU with Japan's ITOCHU to strengthen ties
DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.
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August 22, 2025
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Downton Abbey exhibition featuring props and costumes opens in London
As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes from the much-loved British saga as they went on sale on Monday. Everyone has their favourite piece, including Charlie Thomas of London's Bonhams auction house which is holding the sale.
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August 22, 2025
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ENEC launches Graduate Plant Operator Programme
ABU DHABI: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has launched the Graduate Plant Operator (GPO) Programme, designed to nurture the next generation of Emirati nuclear operations leaders, strengthening its commitment to investing in the next generation of Emirati nuclear professionals who will drive the nation's nuclear operations forward.
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August 22, 2025
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Man arrested for reckless driving
Traffic patrols of Dubai Police arrested a young man driving a motorcycle recklessly and without registration plates in Al Khawaneej, endangering his life and the lives of others in the area.
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August 22, 2025
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Doctors, nurses fined Dhs200,000 for negligence
Dubai Civil Court has ordered two doctors and two nurses working for a private hospital to pay Dhs200,000 in compensation to the parents of a foetus who died inside the mother's womb during childbirth due to a severe medical error.
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August 22, 2025
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Brain-dead donor saves Saudi child's life
A brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi saved the life of a seven-year-old Saudi child following a heart transplant.
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August 22, 2025
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Ethraa Career Fair attracts more than 1,000 Emirati job seekers
The ninth edition of Ethraa Career Fair, organised by the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), the Emirati Human Resources Development Council - Dubai, the Higher Colleges of Technology, and Al-Futtaim Group, concluded in Dubai, drawing the participation of ól federal and local government entities, banks, insurance firms, exchange houses, and financial institutions.
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August 22, 2025
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Six teams to vie for ILT20 Development Tourney glory
The six franchises have finalised their squads for the third edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament via the Player Selection Draft, conducted on Aug. 18 at the Dubai International Stadium.
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August 22, 2025
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Obama backs California’s response to Texas redistricting
Former President Barack Obama said he supports California Democrats’ efforts to redraw congressional districts aiming to offset a similar move passed Wednesday by Texas Republicans.
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August 22, 2025
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Man ordered to return Dhs30,650 in loan case
Al Dhafra Court of First Instance ordered a man to repay Dhs30,650 to another, which he had borrowed from him in repeated instalments over five consecutive months, with a promise of repayment, which the borrower failed to fulfil.
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August 22, 2025
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Jackson to miss West Ham match as Chelsea await possible transfer
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will sit out Friday's Premier League trip to West Ham United despite being available pending a possible transfer, head coach Enzo Maresca said on Thursday.
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August 22, 2025
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India and Russia agree to boost trade relations
India and Russia agreed to boost trade ties on Thursday as their foreign ministers met in Moscow, giving little indication that US President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on India for buying Russian oil would disrupt their relations.
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