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UAE's development journey moves through modern tech: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday opened the 45th edition of Gitex Global, the world's largest technology and Artificial Intelligence showcase. Being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event runs until Oct. 17.
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October 14, 2025
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De Klerk guides Proteas to win over Bangladesh in tense finish
Nadine de Klerk completed a thrilling chase by South Africa to beat Bangladesh in the final over at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Monday.
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October 14, 2025
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Scotland stay in contention for World Cup, Dutch move closer
Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a win over Finland.
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October 14, 2025
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14 injured in Philippines aftershock: Rescuers
A moderately strong earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Cebu on Monday, injuring at least 14 people and damaging infrastructure already weakened by a deadly tremor two weeks earlier, officials said.
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October 14, 2025
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S.Africa struggle against Pakistan spinners on day two of first Test match in Lahore
Left-handed Tony de Zorzi showed a lot of composure against the spinners on an abrasive wicket and was unbeaten on a skilful 81 by stumps on day two, but South Africa still trail by 162 runs
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October 14, 2025
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Sharjah Ruler issues decree to establish Media Office of SFCC
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council (SFCC).
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October 14, 2025
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MBRF, UNDP to host Knowledge Summit in Dubai
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), during a high-level event held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, announced details of the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit, taking place on 19-20 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
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October 14, 2025
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UAE allocates $10 million to curb natural calamities
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced the allocation of $IO million to enhance the resilience of communities across Asia and the Pacific to deal with natural disasters.
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October 14, 2025
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AIM Congress expands globally with inaugural China Chapter
The Organising Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, announces the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, the first international edition of AIM Congress outside the UAE.
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October 14, 2025
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Syria joins Gitex for first time with tech showcase
The 2025 edition of Gitex Global marked the first official participation of Syria in the exhibition's history, through a Syrian Pavilion that showcased the country's digital presence on the global stage under the theme \"Syria Is Online.
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October 14, 2025
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Company ordered to pay its employee Dhs466,465
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a company to pay Dhs466,465 to an employee after it was found that the company had delayed payment of his wages for more than two years.
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October 14, 2025
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5 killed as police clear TLP’s anti-Israel protest site
Punjab police said on Monday they launched a clearance operation against the Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party after failed negotiations to call off an anti-Israel protest, with five killed in the violence, including one policeman.
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October 14, 2025
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Legal jolt for Lalu, family ahead of Bihar polls
In a jolt to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members, a Delhi court on Monday decided to frame charges against them in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotel scam case.
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October 14, 2025
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Germany coach Nagelsmann bats for Wirtz's slow Liverpool start
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, saying the 29-year-old midfielder’s slow start at Liverpool is simply part of his adjustment to the Premier League.
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October 13, 2025
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Healy shines in Australia's three-wicket win over India
Alyssa Healy struck a magnificent century, blasting 142 off 107 balls, the highest score ever against India, as Australia scampered to a three-wicket victory in a crucial Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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Oscar-buzzy 'Hamnet' changed me, reveals Irish actress Jessie Buckley
Actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal went on a transformative journey in “Hamnet”, a film that has received rave reviews and early award season buzz.
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October 13, 2025
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Hostage swap brings hope to Palestinian prisoners' family
A stone’s throw from the wall separating Israel and the occupied West Bank, the Shamasneh family is ready to welcome home two sons jailed for the past 34 years.
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October 13, 2025
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Emirati firms drive sustainability at IUCN congress
Emirati companies showcased innovative projects at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
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October 13, 2025
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Monaco appoint Belgian Pocognoli as new coach after sacking of Huetter
French Ligue I club Monaco appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach on Saturday following the surprise sacking of Adi Huetter in midweek.
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October 13, 2025
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Emirates Auction to showcase AI solutions
Emirates Auction, the leading company specializing in organising and managing public and online auctions, modern and specialised towing services, technology solutions, and road support operations, is all set to participate in the 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest technology and Al exhibition, taking place from October 13 to 17, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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October 13, 2025
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Peacekeeper wounded by Israeli grenade: UNIFIL
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said on Sunday that one of its members was wounded by an Israeli grenade dropped near a UN position in the country's south, the third incident of its kind in just over a month.
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October 13, 2025
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OpenAI, G42, Microsoft lead talks on co-creating AI-native societies
GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest tech and AI event, takes place from 13-17 October at Dubai World Trade Centre, at a pivotal moment when countries worldwide shift from fragmented AI adoption towards nation-scale intelligence strategies where computing power, data, institutional readiness, and governance combine to drive economic and societal transformation.
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October 13, 2025
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Workshop explores ways to measure GCC tourism’s economic contribution
The regional workshop on ‘Measuring the Contribution of Tourism to the Economy’, hosted by the Gulf Cooperation Council Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) on Sunday, under the patronage of Salim Bin Mohammed Al Mahrougi, Omani Minister of Heritage and Tourism, underscored the importance of adopting comprehensive methodologies to measure tourism’s total contribution to the economy. Such an approach provides a more accurate and holistic picture of the sector's true role in supporting GCC economies and assists in formulating effective, evidence-based policies founded on reliable statistical data.
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October 13, 2025
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Diane Keaton, star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather', dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79. People Magazine reported on Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. Her star-making performances in the 1970s, many of which were in Woody Allen films, were not a flash in the pan either, and she would continue to charm new generations for decades thanks in part to a longstanding collaboration with filmmaker Nancy Meyers.
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October 13, 2025
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Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides vie for control
Ten days after it was recaptured by Myanmar’s military government, the town of Kyaukme stands eerily silent. Schools have reopened but the town’s once-busy market is mostly empty. Vendors at some stalls closed them at the sight of the visiting journalists, visibly nervous.
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October 13, 2025
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Messi brace lifts Miami as Mueller scores winner for Whitecaps versus Orlando in MLS
Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in Major League Soccer's scoring table in a key victory for the Florida club.
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October 13, 2025
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Libya finds 61 migrants' bodies in last two weeks
At least 61 bodies of migrants have been recovered over the past two weeks on the coast west of the Libyan capital Tripoli, a medical center said in a statement on Saturday.
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October 13, 2025
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Global analysts back Adnoc's growth vision
Adnoc’s inaugural Investor Majlis in Abu Dhabi drew more than 500 global investors and analysts, marking a new chapter in the Group's - and its listed companies’ - ambitious growth journey.
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October 13, 2025
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Literary mystery meets dystopian future in 'What We Can Know'
LONDON: When novelists look to the future, the view is often grim. There are a lot more fictional dystopias than utopias. Ian McEwan has good news and bad news about what lies ahead in “What We Can Know,” a book he calls “science fiction without the science.”
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October 13, 2025
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday, edging closer to qualifying for a first World Cup finals since 1998.
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