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President sets up National Anti-Narcotics Authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and appointed Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan as its Chairman.
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August 04, 2025
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Global events and local programmes take centre stage at Dubai Culture
Late last month, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) wrapped up its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) sub-network meeting in Saint-Étienne, France; it was a forum designed to deepen cooperation among cities that integrate creativity into urban development. The gathering provided an opportunity to share ideas and best practices that strengthen cultural and creative industries. The engagement reflected Dubai Culture's ongoing commitment to solidify Dubai's leadership and position on the international map as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity and a thriving hub for talent.
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August 04, 2025
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Court orders man to pay woman over Dhs1.05m
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court upheld a ruling obligating a man to pay a woman Dhs1.051375 million including Dhs50,000 as compensation, in a case of fake investment. The case dates back to when a woman filed a lawsuit demanding a man to return Dhs1,083,657, along with Dhs616,809 as bank interest accrued on a loan she took out and transferred to his account.
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August 04, 2025
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Lions manager Farrell content despite failing to complete Aussie sweep
SYDNEY After winning their opening five tour games then overpowering the hosts 27-19 in the first Test at Brisbane, a first unbeaten series since 1974 was on the cards
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August 04, 2025
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Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle
Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.
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August 04, 2025
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Amorim slams incompetent United after dismal season
Following a disappointing 2024-25 Premier League campaign - where Manchester United ended a historic low 15th in the table and missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification after a narrow 0-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, head coach Ruben Amorim admitted he felt frustrated going to games, knowing his side will not be competitive.
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August 04, 2025
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Schmidt grabs late point for Houston in 2-2 tie with Bay FC
Sophie Schmidt scored a late equalizer to give the Houston Dash a 2-2 tie against Bay FC on Saturday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
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August 04, 2025
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Israeli minister's visit to Al Aqsa Mosque compound condemned
A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, Al Aqsa Mosque compound, on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions.
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August 04, 2025
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Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for ‘Babylon Club’
Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise where they can relax and feel good about the music of his album “Babylon Club.”
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August 04, 2025
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Dubai continues to set new records in international visitation: Hamdan
Dubai's evolving destination offering, driven by impactful public-private partnerships and amplified through a robust global marketing strategy, resulted in the city welcoming 9.88 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2025 - a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
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August 04, 2025
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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff to reach Montreal quarter-finals, Zverev and Popyrin advance
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko took down top-seeded American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd as she reached the quarterfinals of the WTA I000 tournament in Montreal.
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August 04, 2025
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Chinese, Russian navies carry out joint drills in Sea of Japan
The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and antisubmarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled joint exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet was quoted as saying on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi sparked a major fire, Russian officials said on Sunday, as the two countries traded strikes and the Ukrainian president announced a prisoner exchange.
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August 04, 2025
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Troubleshooters sent into wildlife charity linked to Carrie Johnson
Troubleshooters have been sent into investigate a charity linked to Boris Johnson's wife following claims that its funds were used improperly by the multimillionaire socialite who runs it.
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August 04, 2025
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Commando Group claim AD grappling event
The curtain came down on the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Abu Dhabi recorded 15,628 Emirati births in 2024
The number of births in Abu Dhabi reached 39,333 in 2024.
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August 04, 2025
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Britain is in the midst of one long, hot, nervous summer
There is an ominous sense in the air in Britain — a sense that the country is headed toward the rocks and that the captain has no idea how to steer the ship.
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August 04, 2025
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Church deplores Archbishop's praise for Shah after nuns' bail
Irinjalakuda Diocese Bishop Mar Pauly Kannookadan on Sunday dismissed Thalassery Archbishop Joseph Pamplany’s remarks praising Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his efforts toward securing the release of the Keralite nuns arrested in Chhattisgarh on charges of religious conversion and human trafficking.
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August 04, 2025
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Russia volcano erupts for the first time in centuries
A volcano erupted for the first time in centuries in Russia’s eastern Kamchatka region, the nation’s emergency authority said on Sunday, days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region.
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August 04, 2025
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China-Mongolia border port handles record freight trains
Erenhot, the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border, recorded a milestone of 20,000 entry and exit China-Europe freight trains since its service launch in 2013, said the China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd. on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Protest victim gives evidence at Hasina’s trial
The first witness in the trial of Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina gave evidence on Sunday, a man shot in the face during protests that toppled her last year.
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August 04, 2025
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German inflation falls further in July
German inflation fell slightly more than expected to 1.8 per cent year-on-year in July, preliminary data from the federal statistics office showed on Thursday, another sign of easing price pressures in Europe's biggest economy.
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August 04, 2025
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Opec+ makes another output hike in market share push
Opec+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September, the latest in a series of accelerated output hikes to regain market share, as concerns mount over potential supply disruptions linked to Russia.
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August 04, 2025
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14th edition of IGCF to host 22 interactive platforms in Sharjah
Sharjah is set to host the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) on Sept.10-11, 2025, under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.”
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August 04, 2025
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Nippon Steel warns of annual loss
Nippon Steel revised its forecast for the full fiscal year to a 40 billion yen ($266 million) loss from 200 billion yen profit previously, mostly due to charges related to its acquisition of US Steel.
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August 04, 2025
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27 migrants dead, over 100 missing in shipwreck off Yemen
A shipwreck off Yemen killed at least 27 migrants, with more than 100 still missing, two security sources in the southern province of Abyan told AFP on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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Govt considers to establish federal constitutional court, says report
The central government is considering establishing a federal constitutional court, said a report.
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August 04, 2025
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Dubai's realty sector one of the key pillars of emirate's economic growth
Dubai's real estate sector continues to strengthen its position as one of the key pillars of the emirate’s economic growth, recording steady performance and results that reflect the market’s resilience and diversity of investment opportunities.
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August 04, 2025
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McIntosh signs off from stellar world c’ships with fourth gold
Summer McIntosh capped a brilliant world championships with the 400 metres individual medley (IM) title and a fourth individual gold medal while Leon Marchand roared to victory in the men's event in Singapore on Sunday.
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August 04, 2025
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MoHAP launches roadmap for more impactful services
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced it has successfully redesigned and restructured a series of key services, reducing their number by 50%, as part of Phase II of the “Zero Government Bureaucracy” programme.
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