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Faya research grants awarded to 5 international universities
The Government of Sharjah has officially announced five international awardees of the prestigious Faya Research Grant Programme.
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May 21, 2026
Gulf Today
President meets Al Ain team, asks players to strive for excellence
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received a delegation of Al Ain FC players and staff, following the team's victory in the 2025-2026 Adnoc Pro League, marking the club's 15th league title.
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May 21, 2026
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SPL to host 24 cultural and community events in June
Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) will host 24 cultural and community events across the emirate this June, bringing together literature, science, entrepreneurship, heritage and the arts through collaborations with six cultural, educational and community partners.
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May 21, 2026
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Actor Momina appeals to Punjab CM for ‘justice’
TV actress Momina Iqbal on Wednesday appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for justice after facing online harassment and receiving death threats, local media reported.
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May 21, 2026
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Court dismisses paternity suit filed by mother against man
The First Personal Status Circuit of Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance dismissed a claim of lineage filed by a woman in which she requested the court to obligate the defendant to register a young child as his son and obtain the necessary supporting documents for him including a passport, ID card and health card.
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May 21, 2026
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Modi gifts Melody toffees to Meloni
The video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffee to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday morning first took social media by storm and has now created a record of sorts in terms of views and public engagement.
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May 21, 2026
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Technology must serve people and enhance quality of life: VP
In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the Agentic AI Retreat.
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May 21, 2026
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Saints to pay heaviest price for sporting espionage
Several sports teams around the world have paid a hefty price for spying on their opponents over the years but the potential financial cost to English soccer club Southampton for their infraction could be the heaviest.
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May 21, 2026
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Firm fined Dhs30,000 for neglecting elevator maintenance
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a company to pay Dhs30,000 in compensation to a man for failing to fulfil its professional obligations by neglecting to perform regular maintenance on the elevator and ensuring its functionality and usability.
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May 21, 2026
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UAE sends 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza Strip
A new UAE humanitarian aid aircraft departed on Wednesday from Al Maktoum International Airport bound for Al Arish city in the Arab Republic of Egypt, in preparation for the delivery of its cargo into the Gaza Strip.
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May 21, 2026
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GCC insurance sector on course to hit $61.8 billion mark by 2030
Dubai based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital released its GCC Insurance Industry Report 2026, outlining steady growth for the GCC insurance sector, with gross written premiums (GWP) expected to rise at a CAGR of 4.9 per cent between 2025 and 2030, reaching $61.8 billion.
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May 21, 2026
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BILDCO, Wujod team up to develop sustainable city project in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials, BILDCO, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Wujod Real Estate Development to develop an integrated sustainable city project in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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May 21, 2026
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Sebastian Stan ‘rebonds’ with his Romanian past in family drama ‘Fjord’
For Romanian-born US actor Sebastian Stan, the Cannes Film Festival drama “Fjord”, centred around the clash of values that ensues when a religious family relocates from Romania to a Norwegian village, has allowed him to reconnect with his roots.
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May 21, 2026
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SEWA completes water tank project in Al Haray
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the construction of an additional vital water tank in Al Haray residential area of Khor Fakkan city, with a storage capacity of 1.35 million gallons, in accordance with the highest approved technical and engineering standards.
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May 21, 2026
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Ukraine’s bird lovers long for peaceful skies
When Viktor Sevidov looked up to the sky above Ukraine's war-scarred landscape, he was not watching out for incoming missiles or drones.
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May 21, 2026
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Art Dubai’s 20th anniversary Special Edition closes with record attendance
Art Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, closed its 20th anniversary Special Edition on May 17, to record public attendance and deserved acclaim that it carried the art flag high, even during difficult times.
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May 21, 2026
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ADJD sets Eid video call schedule for inmates
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has approved the schedule for video communication between inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centres and their families during Eid Al Adha holiday, in line with its continuous efforts to strengthen family ties and instil humanitarian values by providing a rehabilitative environment that considers the psychological and social aspects of inmates, and to support their effective connection with their family environment as an essential part of the rehabilitation system.
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May 21, 2026
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PFL Mena: Pride of Arabia set to light up Dubai this weekend
With fight night fast approaching, PFL Mena: Pride of Arabia is set to take over Coca-Cola Arena this weekend (May 23-24) for two nights of world-class entertainment, live music, and elite cage action from across the Middle East and North Africa.
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May 21, 2026
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Beit Al Khair allocates Dhs5m for Eid Al Adha campaign
Beit Al Khair Society launched its seasonal campaign for Eid Al Adha to implement 4 main projects, with cost exceeding Dhs5 million.
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May 21, 2026
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North Korean women win rare match in South to reach final
North Korea's first sports team to visit the South in eight years reached the Asian Women’s Champions League final on Wednesday as Naegohyang Women's FC beat Suwon FC Women 2-1.
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May 21, 2026
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KP chief minister, cabinet not allowed to meet Imran in jail
Afridi says in a tweet that the govt’s actions were ‘not only an insult to the chief executive but also to the 46m people of KP province;’ PTI founder’s checkup conducted in jail
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May 21, 2026
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US indicts ex-Cuba president Raul Castro
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.
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May 21, 2026
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Trio relish prospect of playing in President’s Cup final
This week's President's Cup final at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is more than a football match.
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May 21, 2026
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Bangladesh complete series sweep against Pakistan
Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in a two-match Test series after spinner Taijul Islam produced a match-winning spell and sealed a well-fought 78-run victory on the final day of the second Test here at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
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May 21, 2026
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Oil prices slump, stocks gain on Trump comments
Oil prices lost more than 2% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump again asserted that the Iran war will end “very quickly”, though investors remain wary about the outcome of peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continues.
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May 21, 2026
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Switzerland opt for consistency in World Cup selection
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin opted for consistency and experience on Wednesday as he named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, picking 17 players who were in the selection in Qatar four years ago.
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May 21, 2026
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Distressing heat affects Bangla garment workers
Factories across Bangladesh, the world's second-largest clothes supplier, have turned off fans and coolers due to energy cuts caused by the Iran conflict, with workers sweltering and a drop in productivity likely costing billions of dollars, according to Reuters.
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May 21, 2026
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Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests wreak havoc for Paz
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.
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May 21, 2026
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Cash-strapped Kerala halts high-speed rail project
In a significant political development, Kerala has scrapped a high-speed rail corridor project that had been a point of contention and public debate, and has witnessed a violent crackdown on the local community that resisted it.
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May 21, 2026
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UAE and its European partners lock in new economy alliances
The Ministry of Investment, together with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, successfully concluded the fourth edition of Investopia Europe, comprising the Investopia Global Edition in Milan and the Investopia Global Roundtable in Paris.
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