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City star winger Doku sidelined until new year with injury
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be without injured Belgium winger Jeremy Doku until the new year.
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December 18, 2025
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City legends encourage young players in Abu Dhabi
Manchester City legends Micah Richards and Joleon Lescott emphasised the importance of grassroots football for aspiring footballers in the UAE, saying it’s crucial in their development on and off the pitch as they visited a City Football Schools’ session in Abu Dhabi.
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December 18, 2025
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'Hostile nations' behind linking Pak to Bondi shooting: Minister
Tarar slams 'misinformation drive maligning Pakistan' after Australia beach shooting, calls on media outlets that published the false reports to issue apologies
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December 18, 2025
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US Senate dysfunction now painfully obvious
The institution that fancies itself “the world’s greatest deliberative body” is supposed to serve as a cooling saucer that tempers the more hotheaded House, applying weight and wisdom as it addresses the Great Issues of Our Time.
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December 18, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Customs wins four awards
Abu Dhabi Customs has won four major awards at the CIPD Middle East People Awards 2025, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) in the United Kingdom.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE Rulers congratulate King of Bahrain
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the anniversary of his accession to the throne.
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December 18, 2025
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Bangladesh envoy summoned over security issues
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday to convey New Delhi's strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.
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December 18, 2025
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DXB, DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand.
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December 18, 2025
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Mleiha to ring in 2026 with 'New Year Under the Stars'
Mleiha National Park, the unparalleled desert heritage and adventure destination in Sharjah, invites families, friends, and explorers to ring in the New Year beneath starlit skies with the “New Year Under the Stars” experience.
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December 18, 2025
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DGR, US Consulate discuss ties
The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah welcomed Robert Raines, Consul General of the United States in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at Bait Elowal, where both parties discussed opportunities for collaboration in culture, education, and institutional exchange.
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December 18, 2025
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PSG ordered to pay Mbappe $71m in wage dispute, Hamraoui loses assault case
France captain Mbappe, who left PSG in June 2024 to join Real Madrid, had been claiming over 260 million euros in total from his former club
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December 18, 2025
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Here's how Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt brings weekend vibes to a weekday
Actress Alia
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December 18, 2025
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Shurooq touch to enliven Sharjah Events Festival 2025 from today
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will participate in the Sharjah Events Festival 2025 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre from 18-21 December 2025, presenting a unified pavilion that reflects Sharjah’s identity as a place where culture, nature, learning, and family life intersect.
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December 18, 2025
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Xposure celebrates Athens as Guest of Honour
In its milestone IOth edition, the Xposure International Photography Festival will unveil a new chapter in its evolution by launching a dedicated zone celebrating Athens as part of a newly conceived Zones architecture that reimagines exhibitions as interconnected cultural ecosystems rather than isolated showcases.
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December 18, 2025
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UAE, Canada expand air connectivity
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced a key milestone in air transport between the UAE and Canada, following bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) negotiations that took place during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN2025) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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December 18, 2025
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FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid eligibility row
FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia matches after finding they had fielded ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the team amid a widening document forgery scandal.
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December 18, 2025
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA’s Best men and women's awards
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize.
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December 18, 2025
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Lebanon judge to question ship owner linked to port blast
Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar headed to Bulgaria on Wednesday to question a shipowner wanted in connection with a catastrophic 2020 Beirut port blast, a judicial official told AFP.
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December 18, 2025
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Now, smart work permits can be processed in just one second
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the completion of approximately 13 million transactions through automation and artificial intelligence (Al) technologies, without human intervention, from the beginning of the year until Dec.10, 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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Give round robin Christmas letters over Instagram smugness
Once upon a festive season, opening your Christmas post would induce a blizzard of folded-up A4 paper, as a slew of round robin letters floated out from cards.
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December 18, 2025
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India call-up is the next aim, says Dar's father after mega IPL deal; Kartik excited to play alongside Dhoni
As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals (DC) bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team.
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December 18, 2025
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Cambodian soldiers accuse Thailand of using 'poisonous water'
Cambodian soldier Kun Yong said he had been forced to pull back from his frontline position recently after he had trouble breathing following a sortie by a Thai aircraft.
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December 18, 2025
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DIFC solidifies Dubai's position as global hub for digital economy
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced its membership of the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum (Global CBPR Forum).
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December 18, 2025
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Millions facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan: UN
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan this winter is on the rise, and now stands at more than 17 million, the United Nations warned.
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December 18, 2025
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Rohingya children's lives crushed by aid cuts
In moments when she is alone, when there is a break in the beatings from her husband, the girl cries for the school that was once her place of peace in a world that has otherwise offered her none.
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December 18, 2025
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Man obligated to pay Dhs115,000 to woman
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a man to pay a woman Dhs115,000 from whom he borrowed Dhs245,000 but paid back only Dhs130,000.
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December 18, 2025
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Health secretary slams doctors’ strike amid flu
The health secretary has blasted doctors as “self-indulgent” and “dangerous” after they voted to push ahead with a five-day strike in the run-up to Christmas.
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December 18, 2025
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European leading economies end year resilient but sluggish
Europe's leading economies closed off a turbulent year on weak momentum, according to new data on Tuesday, which showed scant signs of an upswing even as the region managed to withstand the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade barbs.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
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Art Dubai reveals first details of 20th anniversary edition in 2026
Art Dubai, the region's leading art fair held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has revealed the first details of its 20th anniversary edition.
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December 17, 2025
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After chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi as Messi ends tour of India with smile
Football superstar Lionel Messi ended his whirlwind tour of India on Monday with a lap of honour in New Delhi, thrilling thousands of fans and thanking them for \"all the love and support\".
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