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SEC decides to form Police Judicial Council in Sharjah
During its meeting on Tuesday, the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Council, issued a decision to form the Police Judicial Council in the Emirate of Sharjah, to be chaired by Brigadier General Omar Ahmed Sultan Bu Alzoud.
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August 06, 2025
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UAE rejects Sudan allegations as feeble media stunts
The United Arab Emirates categorically rejects the false and unfounded allegations made in the statement issued by the Port Sudan Authority, which inaccurately claims the UAE's involvement in the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan through alleged support for armed groups or factions.
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August 06, 2025
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Global M&A hits $2.6 trillion peak year-to-date, boosted by AI
Global dealmaking has reached $2.6 trillion, the highest for the first seven months of the year since the 2021 pandemic-era peak, as a quest for growth in corporate boardrooms and the impact of a surge in Al activity has overcome the uncertainty caused by US tariffs.
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August 06, 2025
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Family businesses fuel 60% of GCC GDP growth
Family businesses form the backbone of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economy, contributing approximately 60% of GDP and employing over 80% of the workforce.
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August 06, 2025
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VFS Global renews contract for Germany visa services in ME
The German Federal Foreign Office has renewed its contract with VFS Global in the Middle East for an additional seven years.
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August 06, 2025
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No effect on UAE from Iran quake: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) affirmed that the earthquake recorded by stations of the National Seismic Network, affiliated with the NCM, with a magnitude of 5.9 in southern Iran at 09:06 on Tuesday morning, has no impact on the UAE, and that it was slightly felt in the northern parts of the country.
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August 06, 2025
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Wirtz's creativity can make up for Trent loss: Reds' boss Slot
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help offset that deficiency, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said.
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August 06, 2025
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Flights from Moscow to Riyadh launched
Vnukovo International Airport hosted the official inauguration of the first regular direct flight connecting Moscow and Riyadh, operated by Flynas, one of the leading airlines of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This milestone marks a new chapter in connectivity between Moscow and Saudi Arabia, opening extensive opportunities for business, tourism, pilgrimage, and cultural exchange.
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August 06, 2025
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McLaren must also deal with disappointment amid success
McLaren boss Zak Brown is preparing to deal with disappointment at the end of the Formula One season, even as the team enjoy one of their most dominant years and a 200th grand prix win at the weekend.
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August 06, 2025
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Zverev and Rybakina book Canadian Open semis berth
Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semifinal on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters.
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August 06, 2025
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Stocks turn negative as economic data and tariff uncertainty weigh
Wall Street's main indexes swung to losses on Tuesday after data showed US services activity unexpectedly stalled and investors considered the impact of US trade policies on corporate profits.
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August 06, 2025
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BJP MP furious as CPI(M) hosts farewell for murder convicts
A “farewell” led by a leader of Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) for eight murder attempt convicts has sparked outrage.
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August 06, 2025
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Hong Kong reels from heaviest rain since 1884
HONG KONG: Blackened skies unleashed record-breaking rain on Hong Kong and the high-tech cities surrounding South China's Pearl River Delta on Tuesday, disrupting hospitals and shuttering schools and law courts across the Asian financial hub.
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August 06, 2025
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Messi's Kerala visit called off over foul-play
Blame game has started soon after the cancellation of the much-hyped visit of Argentine Football team headed by star striker Lionel Messi to Kerala in October this year.
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August 06, 2025
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Woodland and Scott miss cut in FedEx Cup playoff strong field
The PGA Tour solidified its field of 70 golfers for the FedEx Cup playoffs following the final round of the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, and Gary Woodland was among a host of notable names that failed to qualify.
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August 06, 2025
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Brazil's Paixao promises 'big things' at Marseille unveiling
Brazil striker Igor Paixao was unveiled at Marseille on Monday as he vowed to deliver in Ligue I the form and ambition he showed at Feyenoord.
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August 06, 2025
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Dubai records Dhs49.67b realty deals
Dubai's real estate market recorded Dhs 49.67 billion in transactions in July 2025, reflecting a 12.09% increase from June and a 24.8% rise year-on-year.
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August 06, 2025
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Jung shines as Rangers rally to down Yankees
Josh Jung’s two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning provided the winning runs as the Texas Rangers rallied for an 8-5 walk-off victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
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August 06, 2025
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SEA session for 90 winners of Invest bank scholarships
Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) hosted on Monday an orientation session for the Early Childhood Education Certification Programme, welcoming 90 students who received scholarships funded by Invest bank.
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August 06, 2025
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China to offer free pre-school education from autumn
China said on Tuesday it would introduce free preschool education from the autumn, as the world’s second most populous nation seeks to boost childbirth in the face of a looming demographic crisis.
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August 06, 2025
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Dubai Airshow launches future facing conference programme
Dubai Airshow 2025 has announced the agenda for its accompanying conference programme, designed to stimulate ideas, address industry transformations, and accelerate progress across the aviation, space, and defence sectors.
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August 06, 2025
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Porecki makes surprise call to retire after breaking back into Wallabies
Australia hooker Dave Porecki has retired from professional rugby only weeks after reviving his Test career.
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August 06, 2025
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JAPAN'S AGEING ATOMIC BOMB SURVIVORS
SPEAK OUT AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS
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August 06, 2025
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Tesla's UK sales drop 60% year-on-year last month
Tesla’s new car sales in Britain dropped nearly 60 per cent to 987 units in July from a year earlier, figures from industry body Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed on Tuesday.
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August 06, 2025
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Pakistan win third T20 by 13 runs to clinch 2-1 series victory over Windies
Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership and Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs on Sunday to capture their T20 International Series.
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August 05, 2025
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Bajaur Amn Jirga, TPP leaders agree to ceasefire
The members of Bajaur Amn Jirga and leaders of banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in another round of negotiations, have agreed to a ceasefire until the conflict is completely resolved through talks, said a report.
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August 05, 2025
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Sharjah Chamber reports 12% membership growth in H1 2025
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recorded a strong performance and significant growth across key metrics during the first half of 2025, reporting more than 37,000 new memberships and membership renewals, marking a growth of over 12 percent compared to the same period in 2024, which registered 33,000 memberships.
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August 05, 2025
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Student loan caps might worsen national doctor shortage
WASHINGTON The tax and spending law includes provisions that significantly alter the student loan process for higher education. The law halts current student loan repayment plans for loans that are granted on or after July 1, 2026. On that date, the law also terminates Grad PLUS loans
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August 05, 2025
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Sudan paramilitaries kill 14 civilians fleeing besieged city
Sudanese paramilitary fighters have killed at least 14 civilians trying to flee a besieged city in Darfur, a rights group said on Monday, more than 27 months into their war against the army.
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August 05, 2025
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DoJ is demanding states hand over election information
The Department of Justice is on a mission to collect election information, including sensitive voter information, from states as part of President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on voting accessibility — but it's left state officials concerned.
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