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Renewables in electricity generation up 4% in Q3
In the third quarter of 2025, 49.38 of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, an increase of 3.88 compared with the 47.53 registered in the same quarter of 2024, according to figures by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
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December 14, 2025
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ADSFF mobilises capital, innovation for sustainability
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM, in partnership with Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC), Hanwha and the EU GCC Cooperation on green transition project, hosted the 8th edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF).
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December 14, 2025
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Griezmann helps Atleti overcome Valencia, Girona down Sociedad
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to guide them to a 2-1 home victory over struggling Valencia on Saturday, helping Diego Simeone’s side snap their LaLiga losing run and stay in touch with the leaders.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE AG welcomes Russian delegation
ABU DHABI: Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney General, received a visiting Russian team tasked with activating the protocol annexed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UAE Federal Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.
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December 14, 2025
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SPARK boosts links with Russian business community, signs MoU
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) and the Russia-UAE Business Council (RBC) have firmed up a partnership that lays the foundation for enhanced research and innovation collaboration between SPARK and leading Russian companies.
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December 14, 2025
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Simple physical exercises that boost memory effortlessly
Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds.
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December 14, 2025
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Rijiju urges Hajj pilgrims to go for authorised operators only
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in 2026 to complete their bookings well in advance and ensure that they choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) or Private Tour Operators (PTOs).
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December 14, 2025
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Groups slam re-arrest of Nobel laureate Narges
International human rights groups have condemned the rearrest of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran, with the Nobel committee calling on the Iranian authorities to immediately clarify her whereabouts.
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December 14, 2025
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Many wounded after shots fired at Syrian, US forces in Palmyra
Shots were fired at Syrian and US forces on Saturday during a visit by American troops to a historic central town, leaving several wounded, Syria’s state media and a war monitor said.
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December 14, 2025
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Gaza amputees fight to rebuild lives, face delay for evacuations
Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen Al Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE, Cyprus strengthen trade ties; agree to establish business council
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led a high-level government and private sector delegation to the Republic of Cyprus to strengthen trade and investment ties, in the presence of Mohammed Saif Al Shehhi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus.
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December 14, 2025
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Irish all-rounder MacMahon brings down curtain on cricket career
Ireland all-rounder Sophie MacMahon on Friday announced her retirement from international cricket after making 45 appearances for the national team.
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December 14, 2025
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US bombers, fighter jets fly along Venezuela's coastline
Fighter jets, bombers and surveillance drones: the United States military has flown a variety of aircraft along Venezuela's coast in recent weeks, an analysis shows, amid growing fears of conflict between the countries.
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December 14, 2025
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Oli's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
Tens of thousands rallied for the party of Nepal's ousted prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, on Saturday, in the largest gathering in the Himalayan country since youth-led anti-graft protests forced him out three months ago.
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December 14, 2025
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Chelsea coach Bompastor expresses confidence in Kerr's return to form
Chelsea forward Sam Kerr is struggling to regain her best form, but manager Sonia Bompastor said she is unbothered, expressing confidence the Australian striker will return to peak performance.
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December 14, 2025
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Korea's exports up 17.3% during first 10 days of December
The Republic of Korea's exports jumped 17.3 per cent from a year earlier in the first IO days of December, bolstered by robust global demand for semiconductors and an increase in working days, data showed Thursday.
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December 14, 2025
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Ex-ISI chief faces another charge of retaining secret files
Convicted former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) retired lieutenant general Faiz Hameed, jailed for 14 years by a military court, also faced the charge of retaining classified official documents in his possession after retirement, which he was not authorised to keep, a report said citing an informed source.
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December 14, 2025
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Arab Actuarial Conference returns to Dubai in February
The fourth edition of the 'Arab Actuarial Conference' will take place from 4th to 6th February 2026 at the Millenium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai.
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December 14, 2025
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No plans to use Italy's gold reserves to cut debt, FM says
Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti denied on Friday any plan to use gold reserves held by the country's central bank to reduce the public debt.
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December 14, 2025
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Emiratis told to fill census form before Dec.15
The Department of Statistics and Community Development invites Emirati families who have not been contacted to fill out the registration form before December 15, as part of the “Sharjah 2025 Census.”
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December 14, 2025
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20% of EU enterprises use AI technologies
In 2025, 20.08 of EU enterprises with 10 or more employees used artificial intelligence (Al) technologies to conduct their business, showing a solid growth of 6.5 percentage points (pp) from 13.5% in 2024.
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December 14, 2025
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Desert Vipers cruise to easy victory over Gulf Giants
A brilliant performance by the Desert Vipers earned them a fifth straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 as they beat the Gulf Giants by eight wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
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December 14, 2025
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Why today’s young feel lonelier than grandparents
Recently, an academic told me a story so bleakly indicative of the times we're living in that | haven't been able to get it out of my mind since.
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December 14, 2025
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Sultan attends launch of Desert Theatre Festival
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended, on Friday in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah - the launch of the ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival, which runs until 17 December.
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December 14, 2025
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Thank goodness for 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
One of the most beloved holiday specials ever made doesn't start with costumed pageants, joyful carols or snowmen come to life but with a self-aware declaration of seasonal depression.
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December 14, 2025
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Belarusian authorities on Saturday freed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison, a human rights advocate confirmed.
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December 14, 2025
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Meqbali shines as UAE beat Algeria to set up semis clash with Morocco
Goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbali was the hero as UAE edged Algeria 7-6 on penalties after their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal ended II at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday.
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December 14, 2025
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Seemar's Drew's Gold sparkles in Meydan meet
It’s taken three trainers and almost two years, but Drew's Gold finally got his win in the UAE, taking the feature race on a magical evening for Bhupat Seemar at Meydan Racecourse.
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December 14, 2025
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UAE amends the law concerning children of unknown parentage
The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025 amending certain provisions concerning children of unknown parentage.
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December 14, 2025
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Court orders man to return Dhs195,000 to another
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that an individual must pay Dhs195,000 to another, as the former had asked the latter to transfer the amount to his sister's account for investment in the car industry, promising that he would receive interest.
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