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Children express their love for Sultan, praise his feats
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday morning the Fili Fort following restoration work and the revival of the area as part of the \"Fili Heritage\" project.
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February 16, 2026
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ECB fines French bank for climate risk failures
The European Central Bank said on Friday it had fined French bank Credit Agricole $9 million for failing to properly identify climate change-related risks that could affect its balance sheet.
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February 16, 2026
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ECB to extend euro backstop to boost currency's global role
The European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled comprehensive plans on Saturday to widen access to its euro liquidity backstop, making it globally available and permanent in a bid to bolster the international role of the single currency.
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February 16, 2026
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Interpol warriors fight cyber criminals using AI
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol’s cat-and-mouse fight against cyber-crime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore.
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February 16, 2026
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Cooperation between federal and local entities discussed
The Economic Integration Committee held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and with the participation of directors general of local economic development departments from across the UAE.
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February 16, 2026
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India thump Pakistan in grudge match to sail into Super Eight
Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament on Sunday.
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February 16, 2026
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After six decades, 89-year-old shares LA’s hidden truths
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February 16, 2026
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Rybakina hopes to finally celebrate at her 'home' tournament in Dubai this week
It may be more than two weeks since Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open in Melbourne, yet such is the demanding schedule of modern-day tennis, the Kazakh star is hoping this week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships — her adopted home tournament in the city in which she has lived since 2024 — provides the chance to properly celebrate.
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February 16, 2026
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Kerno's manufacturing facility on track
Kerno Enterprises, the UAE’s enterprise-level IT hardware manufacturer, sees huge potential in the UAE market.
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February 16, 2026
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Israeli air strikes kill 12 more Palestinians
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people since dawn on Sunday.
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February 16, 2026
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Authorities plan to regulate children's use of social media
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Council.
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February 16, 2026
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Over 500 criminals surrendered in Punjab's 'Katcha' areas: CM
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said riverine \"Katcha\" areas in Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan have been cleared of criminal gangs and dacoits after a six-week intelligence-based operation.
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February 16, 2026
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Al-enabled Smart Clinics to be rolled out in UAE soon
Fakeeh Health has announced the launch of a network of Al-enabled Smart Clinics, designed to expand access to physician-led medical care within communities across the UAE.
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February 16, 2026
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Jones shines as Scotland end England's unbeaten run
Scotland ended England's 12-match unbeaten run with a stunning 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield on Saturday that revived their Six Nations campaign.
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February 16, 2026
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Invest bank scholarships to support early education
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sharjah Education Academy and Invest bank during the first day of the fifth edition of the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education.
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February 16, 2026
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Aqaar and Dusit International sign pact
Ajman Properties Corporation ‘Aqaar’ has concluded a strategic brand agreement with ‘Dusit International’, one of Thailand's leading integrated hospitality companies, to develop the “Dusit Thani Residences Ajman” project under the luxury “Dusit Thani” brand umbrella.
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February 16, 2026
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Talabat reports resilient results
Talabat Holding (talabat), the leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, announces its pro forma financial results for the three-month and full-year period ended 31 December 2025.
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February 16, 2026
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Vizhinjam port breaks records again
Vizhinjam International Seaport, operated by Adani Ports, is quickly becoming one of India’s fastest-growing container transhipment hubs.
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February 16, 2026
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Forest appoint Pereira as fourth coach this season
Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest hired Vitor Pereira as their fourth manager this season on Sunday.
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February 16, 2026
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Vietnam licenses Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink
Vietnam has granted a licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said.
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February 16, 2026
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Sharjah Heritage Days wins praise from the Arab world
As the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days draws to a close, the event continues to receive widespread praise from visitors and audiences across the Arab world.
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February 16, 2026
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Iran signals flexibility on nuclear programme in exchange for relief
Iran is ready to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for US sanctions being lifted, its deputy foreign minister said in a BBC interview published on Sunday.
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February 16, 2026
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UAE highlights its commitment to lasting partnership with Africa
Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed that the success of the African Union's Agenda 2063 requires partnerships built on long-term commitment and sustainable development, noting that transforming ambitions into tangible achievements requires strategic cooperation that enhances inclusive growth and economic integration across the continent.
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February 16, 2026
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PTI rejects medical examination of Imran in jail, terms it 'malicious'
A team of doctors examined Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail on Sunday and left the premises after around an hour, sources said, as the party refused to accept the inspection, saying that without the presence of the PTI family and Imran's personal doctors, the government's stance was “deemed malicious.”
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February 16, 2026
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German firm announces UAE as its regional hub
GEBO Armaturen GmbH, the German engineering specialist with more than eight decades of industrial heritage, has announced a structured global expansion strategy focused on the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (APAC), positioning the UAE as its regional coordination hub.
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February 16, 2026
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Expo Centre Sharjah strengthens cooperation with UK-based entity
Expo Centre Sharjah engaged in discussions with IMEX Group, a UK-based exhibition organiser, to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation and knowledge exchange across the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
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February 16, 2026
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Farmers betrayed in name of US trade deal, says Rahul
Scaling up the attack on the Narendra Modigovernment over the India-US trade pact, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posed questions on the contentious deal and demanded direct answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on five “simple” questions.
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February 16, 2026
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More UAE aid reaches Gaza; $5b pledge for reconstruction: Trump
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to dispatch UAE humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, with convoy number 301 entering the Strip carrying more than 290 tonnes of food parcels and supplies, as part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid difficult humanitarian conditions.
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February 16, 2026
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Kitata wins in photo finish with Abderehman at Seville Marathon
Ethiopia's Shura Kitata won the Seville Marathon men’s race after a photo finish with compatriot Asrar Abderehman on Sunday, while Finland's Alisa Vainio stunned a strong African field to triumph in the women’s contest.
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February 16, 2026
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IHC reports Dhs111.4b revenue; Dhs34.7b net profit in FY 2025
IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has reported its full-year 2025 audited financial results, delivering Revenue of Dhs111.4 billion, up 29.18 year-on-year, and Profit After Tax of Dhs34.7 billion, an increase of 35.18, underpinned by disciplined execution, cost control, and portfolio optimisation across the Group.
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