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DFM announces 298% rise in net profit to Dhs777.1 million
Dubai Financial Market (DFM), announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025, reporting a net profit before tax of Dhs777.1 million, up 298 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring strong investor confidence and the continued expansion of Dubai's capital markets.
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August 02, 2025
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US promises Gaza food plan after envoy visit
President Donald Trump's special envoy promised a plan to deliver more food to Gaza after inspecting a US-backed distribution centre on Friday, as the United Nations said Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid over the past two months.
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August 02, 2025
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McLaren's Norris completes 'double top' at Hungarian GP practice
Lando Norris completed a commanding 'double top' on Friday with the fastest times ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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August 02, 2025
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Thailand returns Cambodian soldiers ahead of border talks
Thailand's army sent home two Cambodian soldiers from a group of 20 on Friday, ahead of a key meeting in Malaysia next week where defence ministers and military commanders will hold talks aimed at maintaining a ceasefire along their disputed border.
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August 02, 2025
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With 'Ring Ring,' Rubio captures the California she grew up in
Niko Rubio knew she always wanted to be a singer. The hard part was figuring out what she wanted to sound like. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter, who was born in the Los Angeles South Bay and is of Mexican and Salvadoran descent, was always encouraged by her family to pursue her artistic ambitions. When Rubio was a preteen, her maternal grandmother even pushed her to audition for \"La Voz Kids,\" the Spanish offshoot of \"The Voice\" for singers under the age of 15. She wasn't picked for the show, but it reaffirmed her belief that she was meant to be a singer.
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August 02, 2025
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UAE leads global push to lift Gaza blockade
The UAE has been leading intensive diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the crisis in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, working with regional and international partners to contain the violence and avert further escalation, while consistently stressing the urgent need for the swift, large-scale, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to the brotherly Palestinian people.
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August 02, 2025
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Rees-Zammit to return to rugby after NFL dream ends
Welshrugbystar Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football. Rees-Zammit announced on social media on Thursday that he is leaving the NFL and returning to rugby.
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August 02, 2025
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AMEA Power joins Agadir desalination project
AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, announced its entry into the second phase of the Agadir desalination project in Morocco.
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August 02, 2025
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Highland Falls leads Godolphin charge at Spa
Highland Falls returns to Saratoga for a star-studded renewal of the Gl Whitney Stakes, with Think Big and Ragtime also challenging for Gl honours on an outstanding Whitney Day card on Saturday.
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August 02, 2025
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Farrell's Lions focussed only on historic series win in Australia
When talk of a 3-nil series sweep started in the week leading up to the second Test, British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell was careful to play down those prospects in the full expection of a potent comeback from Australia.
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August 02, 2025
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UAE leads global dialogue to redefine future of media
The BRIDGE Roadshow continues its momentum as Shanghai, China, hosts the latest stop in its global journey, bringing together leaders from media, technology, business, finance, and public policy to explore the evolving role of media and information ecosystems.
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August 02, 2025
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Indonesia pardons hundreds of prisoners
Indonesia is set to begin releasing hundreds of inmates from its overcrowded prisons after parliament approved the first stage of President Prabowo Subianto's wide-ranging clemency plan.
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August 02, 2025
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TECOM Group posts Dhs737m net profit in H1 of 2025
TECOM Group announced its financial results for the first half (HI) of the year ending 30th June 2025.
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August 02, 2025
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Yoon resists questioning by taking off prison uniform
South Korea's jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to attend questioning by investigators on Friday, using a new method to resist: He took off his prison uniform and lay down on the floor at his detention room.
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August 02, 2025
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Osaka ousts Ostapenko to reach Canada Open 4th round, Gauff sails as Zverev survives Arnaldi scare
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-2, 6-4.
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August 02, 2025
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'Freakier Friday' marks Lindsay Lohan's long-awaited big screen return
Lindsay Lohan says she drew upon her own experiences of motherhood for \"Freakier Friday,\" the highly-anticipated sequel to her hit 2003 movie \"Freaky Friday.\" Lohan, 39, welcomed her first child in 2023, a year before the Disney movie was filmed. \"It felt full circle for me, and also the timing was pretty impeccable considering that I'm a new mom and I was able to bring being a mom into the character,\" Lohan said at the film's London premiere on Thursday. \"It's the first time I'm able to do that on screen.
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August 02, 2025
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Slovenia 1st EU nation to impose Israel arms ban
Slovenia has announced that it will ban the import, export and transit of all weapons to and from Israel in response to the country’s actions in Gaza.
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August 02, 2025
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UN praises UAE's efforts in combating human trafficking
A UN official commended the United Arab Emirates for its remarkable efforts in combating trafficking in persons.
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August 02, 2025
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Centre adds 73 stations to festive rush strategy
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Parliament that it has been decided to create permanent waiting areas outside 73 railway stations across the country, which periodically face heavy crowds as part of the action plan to handle the rush of passengers during the festive season.
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August 02, 2025
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RAK Police visit patrol driver after traffic accident
A delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Police visited the policeman Abdullah Rashid Al Dallahi Al Shehhi, a patrol driver at the Traffic and Patrols Branch of Shamm Police Station, to check on his health after he was involved in a traffic accident after which he was hospitalised for necessary treatment.
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August 02, 2025
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SIB fosters saving culture among children
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has organised a series of educational workshops in collaboration with Sharjah Children, a subsidiary of Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, as part of its efforts to enhance financial awareness among the younger generation.
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August 02, 2025
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NorthEast take on ATM FA in Durand Cup opener
Defending champions North-East United FC will begin their title defence on Saturday when they take on Malaysian Armed Forces FT (ATM FA) in a Group E clash on Matchday 9 of the 134th Durand Cup, in Shillong the Scotland of the East.
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August 02, 2025
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Pakistan issues fresh call for Afghan refugees to leave
Pakistan issued a new call on Friday for Afghans living in the southwest to leave the country, triggering thousands to rush to the border, officials said.
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August 02, 2025
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Deal signed to develop strategic crude oil storage facilities in Egypt
AD Ports Group, Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, TCM Project Management sign MoU to explore joint operation in Egypt’s crude oil storage network
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August 02, 2025
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European shares slide to 4-week lows as investors worry about US move
European stocks hit a 4-week low on Friday at the end of a busy week as investors worried about the impact of fresh US levies on dozens of countries, including a 39 per cent tariff on Switzerland.
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August 02, 2025
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DDF sales surpass Dhs638m in July
Dubai Duty Free (DDF) delivered a standout performance for the month of July, posting sales of Dhs638.8 million ($175 million) for the month and year-to-date sales of Dhs4.734 billion ($1.30 billion), which is 5.86 per cent up on the same period last year.
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August 02, 2025
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Alpha Dhabi reports Dhs6.6b net profit in H1
Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting a net profit of Dhs6.6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA rose to Dhs8.7 billion, marking a 34 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
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August 02, 2025
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Court rejects petition in fake investment case
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation rejected a petition to reconsider a case of fake investment.
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August 02, 2025
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SRK wins first National Award in 33 years
The 71st National Awards are announced and Shah Rukh Khan won his first ever National Award for Best Actor in 33 years. Fans think this is a huge moment as he finally gets his due. Shah Rukh shares his Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey who won it for ‘12th Fail.’
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August 02, 2025
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More rain, clear weather likely today: NCM
On Friday, heavy and light rains fell across different regions of the country, including Al-Bithnah-Al-Farfar road in Fujairah, Dubai-Al Ain road, and Al-Hayer road, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), which indicated that rains are expected to continue until Sunday in the eastern and southern areas.
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