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Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates the capacity of words to link societies
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority and Founder and Honorary President of Emirates Publishers Association, the emirate of Sharjah has launched (Jan. 5 - II), the second edition of Sharjah Literature Festival.
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January 06, 2026
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Week-long Emirates LitFest returns to Dubai on Jan.21
It's that time of year!
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January 06, 2026
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Pressure mounts for answers over Swiss fire
Pressure was building for answers on Monday from the investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people, after authorities said they had now identified all the victims, most of whom were teenagers.
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January 06, 2026
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Head leads Australia fightback after Root smashes century
Joe Root posted his second hundred of the series for England and Travis Head closed in on his third for Australia as Day 2 of the final Ashes test closed evenly poised on Monday.
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January 06, 2026
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Expo Centre Sharjah to host SteelFab 2026
The four-day exhibition will feature over 600 major local and global brands.
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January 06, 2026
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Volatility grips global oil market as nervous investors assess Venezuela
The oil market was jumpy on Monday after US forces captured the leader of oil-rich Venezuela, sparking speculation on the implications for future crude supplies.
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January 06, 2026
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Trump calls PM 'good man' for Russian oil cut
US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “good man\" for “cutting down” the purchase of Russian oil.
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January 06, 2026
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MoU signed to enhance support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to strengthen banking support for the business community, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a suite of integrated banking solutions designed to enable sustainable growth.
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January 06, 2026
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50,000 workers, families attend Dubai event
With over 50,000 workers and their families in attendance, Dubai showcased a vibrant humanitarian scene filled with joy and satisfaction.
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January 06, 2026
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QatarEnergy, Egyptian Petroleum Ministry to strengthen cooperation
QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with special focus on the supply of LNG from QatarEnergy to Egypt.
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January 06, 2026
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Curran powers Vipers to maiden ILT20 title
The Desert Vipers secured their maiden DP World ILT20 trophy after beating MI Emirates by 46 runs in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
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January 06, 2026
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Ponting backs Suryakumar to help India win WC title again
Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on Feb.7.
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January 06, 2026
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VP chairs Cabinet meeting, reviews 20 years' progress
ABU DHABI ‘20 years ago, we decided to aim for the first place... some doubted... However, today — thank God — the UAE has become a model of development that other countries are imitating,’ says Sheikh Mohammed.
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January 06, 2026
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The Wonderers' Kids Fest to begin on Jan.9
Global Village, the region's leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions, announced on Monday the return of \"The Wonderers' Kids Fest.
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January 06, 2026
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SFAL 2026 to host Africa's prominent literary voices
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the guest list for the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026), to be held from 14 to 18 January.
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January 06, 2026
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Malaysia to introduce 10-year term limit for PM
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister's term to a maximum 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
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January 06, 2026
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Congress blasts ruling BJP's 'Rahul vs Priyanka' narrative
The Congress on Sunday defended its decision to appoint party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, while strongly criticising the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what it described as an attempt to “propagate” a false 'Rahul vs Priyanka' narrative within the party.
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January 05, 2026
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Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season after knee surgery
Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig will miss a second straight Major League Soccer season in 2026 after another surgery on his left knee, the Los Angeles Galaxy said on Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
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Shabab Al Ahli secure commanding win over Al Jazira, Kalba edge past Ajman
Shabab Al Ahli delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Al Jazira in matchweek II of the Adnoc Pro League on Saturday, securing the win with a well-executed performance that saw them score once in the first half and add two more after the break.
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January 05, 2026
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Napoli keep pace in title race after beating Lazio in stormy contest
First-half goals from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani helped Napoli claim a 2-0 victory at Lazio on Sunday in a heated contest that featured three red cards.
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January 05, 2026
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Distinguished Emirati women honoured
The third edition of the Remarkable Emirati Women (REW) event, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, brought together more than 700 leaders under the theme Unleash Your Impact.
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January 05, 2026
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Nice snap losing run on Puel return, Sulc brace helps Lyon down Monaco
Former Leicester coach Claude Puel guided Nice to a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg in Ligue I on Saturday as he started his second spell in charge by ending a six-game losing streak in the league.
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January 05, 2026
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Homeless youth need more from social services
Twenty-year-old Mikayla Foreman knows her experience is meaningful.
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January 05, 2026
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Enoc advances critical energy infrastructure
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO of Enoc Group and Chairman of the Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (HDTL) Board, has successfully concluded a high-level strategic visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia.
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January 05, 2026
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Sharjah Chamber supports local honey producers
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues its efforts to empower the beekeeping and honey production sector.
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January 05, 2026
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Senegal seal spot in AFCON quarters, Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
Former African player of the year Sadio Mane set up Gueye to equalise just before the half-hour mark and the same player struck again in stoppage time at the end of the opening period to make it 2-1
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January 05, 2026
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FAO wants recognition for Pak women farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has launched “International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026,” a global campaign aimed at recognising women’s indispensable yet often overlooked contributions to global agrifood systems and to galvanising efforts to close persistent gender gaps.
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January 05, 2026
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Singer Jennifer Lopez reveals how she feels about her kids growing up
Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared that she feels “really good” about her children going off to college.
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January 05, 2026
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Beaten Shiffrin 'in awe' as Rast claims Kranjska Gora double
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin said Sunday she was “in awe” of Swiss rival Camille Rast who ended her World Cup slalom streak to complete a double at Kranjska Gora a day after winning the giant slalom.
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January 05, 2026
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Ex-PTI leaders plan to convene MPC to ease political tensions
Former Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders plan to convene a multiparty conference (MPC) in Islamabad next week in an attempt to reduce political tensions in the country, said a report.
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