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Fire in Industrial Area 6 brought under control
Teams from Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) completely brought under control a fire that broke out in the Industrial Area 6 in record time. No casualties were reported as a result of the fire.
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August 26, 2025
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Teachers shape minds and leave a lasting impact, says Ajman CP
As part of the President's initiatives, Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, on Monday inaugurated the Zayed Educational Complex in the Al Raqaib area of Ajman, in the presence of Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development.
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August 26, 2025
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UniCredit ups Commerzbank stake amid takeover talk
Italian bank UniCredit said on Monday it had formally increased its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, bringing it closer to a possible takeover that has provoked uproar in Germany.
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August 26, 2025
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Taqa signs $1.2b deal to acquire 100 per cent interest in GS Inima
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 per cent interest in GS Inima, a global leader in water treatment and water desalination, from GS Engineering & Construction.
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August 26, 2025
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Sharjah gains traction as a global platform for economic dialogue
Deepening the UAE's role in shaping regional and global investment trends, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the upcoming 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will be held under the theme 'Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future', from October 22 to 23, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre.
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August 26, 2025
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Quantum-secure communications testbed launched in Abu Dhabi
ADGM, ADGM Academy (ADGMA), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE - have jointly launched the nation's first Testbed for quantum-secure communications, marking a significant step toward future-proofing digital infrastructure. The initiative will explore ways to transfer ultra-secure data using quantum technology.
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August 26, 2025
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Bangladesh runs out of resources for Rohingyas
Bangladesh has no scope to allocate more resources for its 1.3 million Rohingya refugees, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Monday, urging the international community to find a sustainable solution to the crisis.
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August 26, 2025
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At the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, the good use of leisure time is an art form
It takes a 54-page pamphlet to list all the classes, concerts, outdoor recreation and other self-improvement and entertainment going on at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua in Mount Gretna this summer.
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August 26, 2025
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Fitch maintains rating on India at 'BBB-', citing strong growth
Credit-rating firm Fitch on Monday maintained its long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating on India at 'BBB-', citing the country's strong economic growth and resilient external finances.
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August 26, 2025
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Employee gets Dhs225,483 after 17 years of unpaid dues
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered a company to pay Dhs225,483 to an employee who had not been paid his wages for several consecutive months despite having worked for the company.
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August 26, 2025
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UAE, Angola leaders discuss ways to strengthen relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and João Manuel Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations to serve shared development.
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August 26, 2025
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Irregularities worth trillions found in KP gold auction: Report
Serious irregularities worth trillions of rupees have been uncovered in the auction and subsequent operations of placer gold in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), said a report.
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August 26, 2025
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Trump floats idea of US owning S.Korea base land
President Donald Trump on Monday said he wanted the United States to take ownership of the land where US bases are located in South Korea, as he presses the ally to pay more to host some 28,500 American troops.
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August 26, 2025
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Berlin urged to help stranded Afghans 'before it's too late'
Dozens of organisations on Monday urged the German government to act “before it’s too late,” to help thousands of Afghans threatened with deportation from Pakistan whom Berlin had previously offered sanctuary.
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August 26, 2025
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Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam, one killed
Vietnam's central belt was lashed by Typhoon Kajiki on Monday, with at least one person killed by deluges and gales howling more than 130 kilometres per hour, as tens of thousands of residents were evacuated from the path of the tempest.
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August 26, 2025
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Toure fires Al Nasr to victory over ten-man Ajman
Al Nasr claimed a 1-0 win over Ajman at Al Maktoum Stadium on Sunday evening, wrapping up Matchweek 2 of the ADNOC Pro League.
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August 26, 2025
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True cost of the UK’s obesity crisis revealed
The cost of the UK's ballooning obesity crisis has risen to a staggering £107bn each year, new figures show, with record levels of NHS spending pushing overstretched services to the brink. More than one in four adults are now obese - a level that has more than doubled since the 1990s — with UK rates now surpassing those of our European neighbours, as fast-food outlets line our high streets and most Britons say healthy food is too expensive.
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August 26, 2025
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EMSTEEL delivers first hydrogen-based rebar to Aldar
EMSTEEL has delivered hydrogen-based rebar for the construction of Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City, Yas Island. This marks a regional first, as Aldar becomes the inaugural developer in the Mena region to use low-emissions hydrogen-based steel.
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August 26, 2025
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'Big brother' Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco; Lorient rout Rennes
Even though he is about to turn 39, Olivier Giroud promised “this is only the beginning” after striking in added time on Sunday to give Lille a 1-0 Ligue 1 win over visiting Monaco.
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August 26, 2025
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ENBD upsizes syndicated facilities for Dar Global to $440m
Emirates NBD (ENBD), a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (Menat) region, announced the successful $165 million upsize to a total of $440 million of existing syndicated conventional and Islamic term facilities (Project Litmus) for Dar Global, the international arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Exchange-listed Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company (Dar KSA).
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August 26, 2025
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Omanyala to miss Zurich Diamond League
Ferdinand Omanyala, who holds the African 100m record, is injured and has pulled out of this week's Diamond League final in Zurich, the last event before the Tokyo world championships.
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August 26, 2025
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Hamburg celebrate German League return with goalless draw vs Gladbach
Hamburg SV returned from a seven-year absence and emerged from its first game back in the Bundesliga with a 0-0 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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August 26, 2025
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EAD redefines waste management in Abu Dhabi
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), has announced the successful completion of a major research milestone and the forthcoming launch of a transformative, behavioural nudging campaign designed to reshape waste management across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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August 26, 2025
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India-Australia CECA talks conclude
The 11th Round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ind-Aus CECA) concluded on Saturday, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnership, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.
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August 26, 2025
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'Long Story Short' is a family's trip down memory lane
The glass partition wall in Lisa Hanawalt’s office is lined with reference sheets dedicated to the members of the central family in “Long Story Short.” Each page lists a character's name, birth month and year — along with their zodiac sign — and a dated timeline of full body images that tracks how they look at different ages. Depending on the character, this includes their designs as children, teens and middle-aged adults.
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August 26, 2025
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Ciara reinforces her passion for music with new album 'CiCi'
Ciara delivered a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it’s not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. “It's time. Honestly, I’ve been working on this album for almost five years,” said the R&B-pop superstar, “I put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, as they would say, into this project ... I literally gave birth to two babies while I was making this project, too. So, a lot has happened.”
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August 26, 2025
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India warns Pak of flood threat in 1st official contact in months
In an unprecedented move since the May military confrontation with Pakistan, India has contacted Islamabad under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) to share advance information about possible flooding, a report said quoting official sources.
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August 26, 2025
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ENEC joins EGA's new programme
ABU DHABI: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has welcomed Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) as the latest member of the Challenger Programme which promotes gender diversity across UAE industry.
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August 26, 2025
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UAE-Angola CEPA will further boost bilateral trade: Al Zeyoudi
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola expands the UAE's ties with Sub-Saharan and West African markets - a high-growth region seeking to accelerate its development journey through strategic investments and partnerships.
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August 26, 2025
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Saudi Winter Games on schedule, says OCA
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are “on schedule” after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
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