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Over 1.4m companies operating in the UAE: Minister of Economy
The UAE has attracted around 760,000 companies since the issuance of the Commercial Companies Law in September 2021 through the end of 2025.
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January 08, 2026
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3,000 Filipino villagers evacuated after volcano eruptions
A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills, officials said on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Ajman real estate transactions touch Dhs2.78 billion in December, up 22%
The Emirate of Ajman recorded 1,623 real estate transactions worth Dhs2.78 billion in December, marking a 22 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
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January 08, 2026
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Sharjah overcome Al Nasr, Al Wahda rout Bani Yas
SHARJAH: Sharjah produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Al Nasr 4-2 in Matchweek 12 of the Adnoc Pro League on Tuesday.
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January 08, 2026
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DCT's online service licenses over 2,400 guides in 5 years
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is marking five years since the launch of its official online Dubai Tour Guide Programme - a pioneering initiative that has seen more than 2,400 licenced guides from over 50 nationalities trained to lead memorable visitor experiences across the city.
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January 08, 2026
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Xposure showcases gripping images of global realities
From war zones and migration routes to communities living through prolonged crisis, the Photojournalism Zone at the Xposure International Photography Festival's landmark 10th edition in Sharjah from 29 January to 4 February brings together photography created under risk and driven by the need to bear witness.
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January 08, 2026
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Gen Z revolters in Nepal are angry at govt they installed
Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined a youth revolt against corruption in Nepal and lost his leg after being shot by security forces.
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January 08, 2026
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Ameemi wins Private Stables ride at Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival
Al Mugheer Stables were crowned champions of the Private Stables ride on the second day of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival at Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam on Wednesday after Mohammed Rashed Mugheer Al Ameemi and his mount Zeus FF managed to script a narrow six second victory in the 120 km competition.
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January 08, 2026
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Shaheen denies reports of injury scare ahead of World Cup
MUMBAI: Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi quashed hopes of him being doubtful for the Twenty20 World Cup, saying his rehab is well on course and will be completed by next week, a news report has claimed.
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January 08, 2026
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Nahyan attends Christmas celebrations at Coptic Church
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended yesterday evening the Christmas celebrations held at the Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi, in an atmosphere filled with faith, tolerance, and human fraternity.
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January 08, 2026
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Gauff drags US into United Cup semis as Swiatek also wins; Medvedev extends strong start ahead of Australian Open
Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semifinals on Wednesday while world number two Iga Swiatek did her bit for Poland.
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January 08, 2026
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Zelensky pushes EU membership bid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought progress on EU membership talks and tougher sanctions on Russia, making his case on Wednesday as Cyprus took over the European Union's rotating presidency.
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January 08, 2026
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Kalpetta is India's 1st paperless judicial district
The Kalpetta judicial district in Kerala's Wayanad has become India's first entirely paperless district court system.
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January 08, 2026
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Bethell's first Test century gives England glimmer vs Australia
Jacob Bethell posted his first test century Wednesday and it couldn't have come at a more crucial time for England, ensuring the fifth and last Ashes test will be decided on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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January 08, 2026
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Kohli receives grand welcome ahead of first ODI versus NZ
India’s ace cricketer Virat Kohli drew massive attention upon arriving at Vadodara airport on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting on Jan.11, 2026.
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January 08, 2026
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18 winners for Sharjah Award for Arab Creativity
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Secretary-General of the Sharjah Award for Arab Creativity (first edition), announced the winners of the 29th edition of the award, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and organised by the Cultural Affairs Department.
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January 08, 2026
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Former Pakistan legend Akram hails ILT20's global rise
Legendary Pakistan cricketer and DP World ILT2O commentator Wasim Akram has praised the DP World ILT20's rise as a global T2O league, highlighting the quality of cricket and the rapid development of UAE players across four seasons.
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January 08, 2026
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India's 7.4% GDP growth shatters estimates amid global trade strains
India's economic growth is estimated to surge past most initial private and official forecasts, backed by robust domestic demand and government spending, helping New Delhi cope with punitive US tariffs.
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January 08, 2026
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Kalba likely to receive rain for 4 more days: NCM
On Wednesday, scattered showers fell on Kalba on the eastern coast of the UAE, and are expected to continue on Thursday for 4 days as the country is affected by an extension of a weak surface low from the east and a high from the west, accompanied by an extension of a weak low in the upper atmosphere.
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January 08, 2026
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The rest of a very sad story at New College
The academic money pit that has become New College of Florida received kid-glove treatment in The New York Times, but it's because nobody checked the maths.
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January 08, 2026
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FTA launches 'Labaih Initiative' for senior citizens
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, which is designed to provide tailored access to its services for senior citizens, enabling them to complete their tax related applications, requests and tax compliance obligations, as well as exercising their rights smoothly, efficiently, and accurately, with full respect for privacy.
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January 08, 2026
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Pink Bus service for women started in Quetta
With the start of the New Year, the Balochistan government has formally launched the Pink Bus service for women and female students in the provincial capital.
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January 08, 2026
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Modi is unhappy with me due to tariff: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi was \"not that happy\" with him, citing tariffs, and is also seeking an early delivery of American-made Apache helicopters.
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January 08, 2026
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Barca, Real draw 2nd division sides in King's Cup
Holders Barcelona will travel to Racing Santander in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid will meet Albacete after both were drawn against second division opposition on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Lee says he urged China’s Xi to help curb North's nukes
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday he had urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help him curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme and suggested a freeze in its development of weapons of mass destruction was “feasible” with the right conditions.
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January 08, 2026
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UAE-Australia CEPA catalyst to unlock billions in energy deals
Global CMX, a leading facilitator of cross-border investments in sustainable energy and resources, on Wednesday celebrated the UAE-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a transformative force driving unprecedented industry progress.
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January 08, 2026
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Schools, offices shut, thousands flee Aleppo as clashes persist
Syria's army began shelling Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods in the northern city Aleppo on Wednesday after its deadline for civilians to leave expired, an AFP correspondent said, on the second day of clashes between the two sides.
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January 08, 2026
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We want to play in SL, we are firm on this position, says Bangladesh cricket official
On Monday, the Bangladesh government ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman
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January 08, 2026
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Strasbourg name Gary as Rosenior's successor
Gary O'Neil has replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach, the French club announced on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker after 2-week pursuit
The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a US \"blockade\" of Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said.
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