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Smith believes Stubbs' show in SA20 final can be booster for WC
Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner, believes the match-winning knock by Tristan Stubbs in the recent SA20 final will be the perfect confidence booster ahead of next month's T20 World Cup to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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January 28, 2026
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Education top priority for UAE, says RAK Ruler
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Tuesday received Sara Bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, at his palace in Saqr Bin Mohammed City.
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January 28, 2026
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Manila grounds ferry operator's fleet after deadly sinking
The Philippines said it had grounded the passenger fleet of a local shipping line on Tuesday pending an investigation, as rescuers scoured the ocean for survivors of a ferry sinking that killed at least 18 people.
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January 28, 2026
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Seal buildings lacking fire safety measures: Maryam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed that fire safety and hydrant systems has been made mandatory for all high-rise building, adding that high rise building should be sealed if they fail to comply the safety rules and regulations.
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January 28, 2026
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VP floats Dhs100b DIFC Zabeel District project
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday launched DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that will consolidate its status as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, while also reinforcing Dubai's stature as the region's preferred business and lifestyle destination.
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January 28, 2026
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Dubai Municipality unveils digital innovations
Dubai Municipality is participating in the 31st edition of the Gulf Food Exhibition, Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26th to 30th January.
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January 28, 2026
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Landmark well-being programme 'Thumbay Cares' launched
After being officially Certified as a \"Great Place to Work®\" in the UAE (2025-2026), Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Cares, a landmark well-being programme designed to elevate the quality of life, growth opportunities, and long-term security of its team members across all divisions.
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January 28, 2026
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Some federal immigration agents to leave Minneapolis
Some federal immigration agents will leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, the city’s mayor said, as US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note after nationwide outrage over the killings of two American citizens.
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January 28, 2026
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SEC forms legislative, legal affairs committee in Sharjah
Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its regular meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of SEC, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of SEC.
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January 28, 2026
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Op Sindoor proves strength of indigenous systems: Rajnath
The defence minister said that due to government's self-reliance efforts, defence exports, which were less than Rs 1,000 crore in 2014, have today increased to a record Rs 24,000 crore
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January 28, 2026
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Dubai Gold District features world's first Gold Street
In a landmark moment for the region's gold and jewellery industry, Ithra Dubai has officially launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to elevate Dubai's position as the world’s leading destination for gold and jewellery trade.
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January 28, 2026
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Norwich stun Championship leaders Coventry
Frank Lampard’s Coventry crashed to a 2-1 defeat at struggling Norwich on Monday as the Championship leaders suffered another away-day disappointment.
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January 28, 2026
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Nahyan inaugurates ‘Machines Can Think 2026’ summit
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the “Machines Can Think 2026” summit, the UAE's flagship artificial intelligence adoption event, held from 26th to 27th January 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi.
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January 28, 2026
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Sharjah Coop launches 6th Farmers' Forum
As part of efforts to strengthen the national food security ecosystem and reinforce concepts of community sustainability, Sharjah Cooperative has organized the 6th Farmers' Forum, in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
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January 28, 2026
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2 Emirati brothers build special majlis in Easimah
Two Emirati businessmen and philanthropists, Marwan and Hassan, sons of the late Abdulla Al Rostamani, have undertaken to build a special people’s majlis for the people of Easimah area, 90 kilometres southeast of Ras Al Khaimah City.
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January 28, 2026
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Future of food sector depends on ability to innovate: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited the 31st edition of Gulfood, marking the largest edition in the history of the world's leading food and beverage sourcing event.
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January 27, 2026
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Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum sign major long-term gas deals
Dana Gas, the Middle East's leading publicly listed regional natural gas company, and Crescent Petroleum, the oldest private oil & gas company in the Middle East, together with their partners in the Pearl Petroleum Consortium have announced a series of long-term Gas Sales Agreements (GSAs) to supply substantial volumes of clean-burning natural gas from the Chemchemal field to major industrial consumers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
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January 27, 2026
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Final decision to play versus India at WC to be taken by Feb.2: Naqvi
The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.
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January 27, 2026
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Senior official assigned new role in Sharjah
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, has issued a resolution on the transfer of the Director of the Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority to the Sharjah Consultative Council.
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January 27, 2026
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UAE media delegation to visit Kuwait to mark close ties
Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to celebrate the close ties with Kuwait, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as the guidance of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, a UAE media delegation will visit Kuwait in early February.
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January 27, 2026
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3m Sudanese displaced by war return home: UN
More than three million Sudanese people displaced by nearly three years of war have returned home, the United Nations migration agency said on Monday, even as heavy fighting continues to tear through parts of the country.
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January 27, 2026
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Bangladesh ex-police chief, 2 others sentenced to death
A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka's fugitive former police chief and two senior colleagues to be hanged for crimes against humanity committed during the rule of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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January 27, 2026
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Dubai Customs launches accredited centre
Dubai Customs marked World Customs Day by launching the Accredited centre for Training Customs Inspection Equipment Operators, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening community safety and enhancing the efficiency of customs inspection in line with international standards.
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January 27, 2026
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Sultan Bin Ahmed honours winners of Shams Award
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, honoured the winners of the second edition of the Shams Award for Arabic Content, at the House of Wisdom, Sunday evening.
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January 27, 2026
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KU researchers figure in Forbes 30 Under 30
Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced a faculty, four PhD students and a Postdoctoral Fellow have been named among the prestigious Forbes Middle East's 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in the Science and Technology category, reinforcing the University’s status as a leading institution fostering talent that drives innovation and addresses global challenges.
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January 27, 2026
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Man jailed for bringing 1,990 drug pills to Dubai
Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an African, 30, to seven years in jail to be followed by deportation and fined him Dhs200,000 for bringing 1,990 tablets of psychotropic substances into the country via Dubai International Airport.
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January 27, 2026
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Sultan approves Dhs17,500 allowance for 6,317 citizens
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed to increase the monthly allowances for 6,317 citizens in Sharjah to Dhs17,500 per month.
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January 27, 2026
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Antique vehicles on display draw car lovers in Karachi
KARACHI: Antique and rare vehicles ranging from models of 1924 to 2000 attracted the attention of visitors at a show held at the historic and majestic Frere Hall in Karachi on Sunday.
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January 27, 2026
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Meet Wiseman, 96, America's quiet filmmaking legend
When we talk about the Great American Filmmakers, there are some names that simply demand to be mentioned.
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January 27, 2026
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Batter Shreyas to continue in place of Varma for remaining 2 T20I matches
Shreyas Iyer, a temporary pick for the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand due to Tilak Varma's fitness problems, has been kept in the squad for the remaining matches.
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