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Mohammed, Mansour discuss national issues, UAE's growth
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday met His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at Al Marmoom, Dubai.
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August 07, 2025
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Deal to boost GCC Jewellery retail market
Titan Company Limited, part of the Tata Group and parent company of Tanisha, is prepared to lead the retail jewellery market in the GCC with its recent acquisition of a 67 per cent stake in Damas Jewellery.
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August 07, 2025
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Mural, mural on the wall makes Dubai the prettiest city of all
Public art is a core element of Dubai's broader arts ecosystem. Through diverse projects, the emirate continues to showcase its undeniable appeal and the vibrancy of its art scene, projecting its diverse and exceptional aesthetic side. Dubai is home to inspiring works, installations and murals that support the strength of its Public Art Strategy - an initiative to transform the city into an open-air art gallery, accessible to all.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE passports issued, renewed in five minutes
SHARJAH: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) announced the launch of a new service that enables Emiratis to have their passports issued and renewed in just five minutes. The move aims to ease travel for Emiratis and expedite their transactions.
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August 07, 2025
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Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index sees 1.3% growth
The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX Index) rose by 1.3 per cent in July, outperforming regional peers including Saudi Arabia (-2.2 per cent), Bahrain (+0.6 per cent), and Kuwait (+1.2 per cent). Key drivers of growth included Al-Mansour Bank, National Bank of Iraq, Commercial Islamic Bank of Iraq, and Asiacell.
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August 07, 2025
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End of era as Beirut renames Assad avenue after Rahbani
Lebanon has decided to rebaptise a thoroughfare named after former Syrian president Hafez Al-Assad in favour of late Lebanese musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani, a move many welcomed on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Milan sign Swiss midfielder Jashari from Club Brugge
AC Milan have signed Switzerland midfielder Ardon Jashari from Belgium's Club Brugge on a contract until June 2030, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Cloudy weather marked by rain expected on Thursday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts the formation of cumulus clouds in the eastern and southern regions on Thursday, accompanied by rain, continuing until Saturday.
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August 07, 2025
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FANR shows UAE's leadership in nuclear knowledge management
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) hosted the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Level 2 Knowledge Management Assist Visit (KMAV) recently in Abu Dhabi.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE economy built on trust and vision, says Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with a number of local dignitaries, investors, ministers and heads of public, semi-government, and private sector entities at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai.
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August 07, 2025
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Young storytellers' camp begins at Sharjah University City
Sharjah Institute for Heritage, through its Arabian Heritage Centre, has launched the fourth edition of the 2025 Narrator Summer Camp, held under the theme \"Travellers' Tales,\" at its headquarters in Sharjah University City.
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August 07, 2025
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Modi to visit China for first time in 7 years amid US tension
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China for the first time in over seven years, a government source said on Wednesday, in a further sign of a diplomatic thaw with Beijing as tensions with the United States rise.
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August 07, 2025
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Terrible thirst hits Gaza with polluted aquifers, broken lines
Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water - a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy.
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August 07, 2025
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Sultan orders building of 1,365 houses in Mehathab area
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the construction of three residential complexes in the Mehathab Suburb.
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August 07, 2025
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Babies born in bomb shelters as Ukraine population plummets
Deep beneath Kyiv, midwives are busy in a bomb shelter-turned-labour ward, where flickering lights cut through the dark to cast long shadows along its cold, concrete halls.
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August 07, 2025
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US is no longer first choice for students
In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE backs global initiatives to boost sustainable development
Suhail Bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEl) and Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Turkmenistan, led the UAE delegation participating in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which opened on August 5th in Awaza, Turkmenistan, and runs until 8th August.
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August 07, 2025
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Lanka police chief sacked for criminal behaviour
Sri Lanka's parliament voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to dismiss Police Chief Deshabandu Tennakoon for misconduct and criminal behaviour, making him the island's first inspector-general to be impeached.
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August 06, 2025
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Kamei lone goal helps Indian Army end Tribhuvan's campaign
P Christopher Kamei's precise first-half finish proved decisive as the Indian Army Football Team edged past a spirited but shorthanded Tribhuvan Army FC IO in a Group C clash of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Tuesday.
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August 06, 2025
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Former Arsenal player Partey granted bail on rape charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.
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August 06, 2025
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Sunderland coach Le Bris rewarded with new contract
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris was rewarded with a new long-term contract until 2028 on Monday after leading the club to Premier League promotion.
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August 06, 2025
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Sultan Bin Ahmed reviews developments at SAASST
Deputy Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on the current projects, including the CubeSat programme and the Meteorite Laboratory Exhibition
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August 06, 2025
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Bengaluru stop salaries with India's top league ISL in limbo
Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have stopped paying the salaries of its first team’s players and staff amid growing uncertainty over future of the topflight league.
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August 06, 2025
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Horrible cloudburst washes away Indian village, residents
A devastating cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, washing away a village and leaving several residents reportedly missing.
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August 06, 2025
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Man.Utd and Newcastle make bids for Leipzig striker Sesko, say reports
Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday.
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August 06, 2025
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Vidya Balan's film ‘Parineeta' to re-release in theatres after 20 years
Actress Vidya Balan is getting nostalgic as her Hindi debut film “Parineeta” is set to re-release in cinemas in 8K restored print. Taking a leaf from the past, the actress said that she always used to crack up when the director of the film Pradeep Sarkar acted out scenes to her particularly the walk of her character.
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August 06, 2025
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Seize opportunity of reform, Yunus tells Bangladeshis
'The trust of the people... as expressed by the mass uprising for addressing the political and constitutional crisis in Bangladesh is justified, legitimate and internationally recognised'
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August 06, 2025
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It's time for a new American agenda
America is once again gripped by multiple political and societal crises. Most days in our local communities and in our wider public lives it can feel like we're living through dizzying confusion, chaos, and division.
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August 06, 2025
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Petition claiming insolvency rejected
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court dismissed a petition for declaring insolvency and ordered the plaintiff to bear the fees and expenses of the lawsuit.
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August 06, 2025
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Abu Dhabi shuts down general trading firm
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down DESI BNP General Trading LLC in Abu Dhabi, which holds trade licence no. CN-4466121, 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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