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United States economic growth likely remained strong in third quarter
The US economy likely grew at a brisk clip in the third quarter, driven by solid consumer spending and business investment, but momentum appears to have since faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Cracking form in happening city: Alserkal brings art VIP Werner Bronkhorst to Dubai
With sold-out collections, exhibitions in London and New York, collaborations with 2025 Fl World champion Lando Norris and cult golf brand Malbon, Werner Bronkhorst has become one of the most talked-about young artists in the contemporary art scene.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Social responsibility must to make UAE resilient: President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a delegation representing banks and financial institutions that contributed to the initiative to waive the debts of Emiratis facing financial challenges.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Zayed Charity Run in Egypt to attract strong turnout
A delegation from the UAE will head to the Arab Republic of Egypt on Wednesday to take part in the preparatory and organisational work ahead of the launch of the IOth edition of the Zayed Charity Run, scheduled to take place this Friday in Sheikh Zayed City, Sixth of October area, Giza Governorate.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Dire year for dollar has little light at end of tunnel in 2026
A dismal year for the US dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency’s decline will resume next year as global growth picks up and the Fed eases further.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai tech firm announces global expansion
Dubai-based tech firm Synosys has announced its ambitious global expansion plans during a special event held in Dubai.
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December 24, 2025
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War-hit Gazans fear renewed displacement after airstrikes
Residents say the strikes have targeted neighbourhoods east of the so-called Yellow Line — a demarcation established under the truce between Israel and Hamas
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December 24, 2025
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Brazil's Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery
Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year’s World Cup.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Germany deports convicted criminal to Syria
Germany deported a convicted criminal to Syria on Tuesday for the first time since the start of a 14-year-long civil war there as the government in Berlin tries to show voters
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
How Amadeus turns Mozart myths into Christmas TV gold
© music biopic comes close to Milo Forman's 1984 masterpiece, Amadeus, starring Cynthia Nixon and Tom Hulce.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Salah spares Egypt's blushes with late winner vs Zimbabwe, SA edge Angola
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaigns with victories in Morocco on Monday.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Sheikh Mansoor reviews preparations for inaugural edition of World Sports Summit
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has affirmed that the World Sports Summit being organised by the Dubai Sports Council adds a new page to Dubai's sporting calendar that embodies the emirate’s unwavering commitment to helping build a better future for humanity.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Yemen govt, Houthis to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners
Yemen's Houthis and its internationally recognised government on Tuesday agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people, including seven Saudis making it the largest such exchange should it succeed.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Commercial Bank of Dubai sets new benchmark
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has set a new benchmark for the UAE banking sector by becoming the first bank in the country to fully activate Open Finance into live operational use under the Central Bank of the UAE's Open Finance Initiative, AlTareq.
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December 24, 2025
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Pak diplomatic missions abroad occupy 121 buildings
Pakistan's diplomatic missions abroad currently occupy 121 buildings, of which 48 are government-owned while the rest are rented.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Local polls in Punjab to be held on party basis
The Punjab government has informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the local polls will be held on the party basis and will feature the issuance of tickets by the political parties.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE likely to face foggy weather today: NCM
Today's weather is expected to be humid in the morning with a chance of light fog forming over some internal areas, especially the western ones, but will turn to clear to partly cloudy with low clouds appearing over the islands and sea in the west, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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December 24, 2025
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Sharjah Warriorz beat ADKR by four wickets
Sharjah Warriorz held their nerve to clinch a dramatic four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.
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December 24, 2025
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Samsung's unit to buy ZF's ADAS business for $1.8 billion
Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen’s autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Doctors save man's life with just a blade, straw
Three doctors in Kerala conducted a remarkable rescue operation that seemed almost lifted from the dramatic screenplay of the 2021 Hollywood movie \"Nobody,\" showcasing the profound impact of human compassion combined with medical expertise.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE Balloon team to take part in Austria festival
The UAE Balloon team will take part in the 30th Austria International Balloon Festival, to be held from 7th to 27th January, following an official invitation from Captain Rudy Hoover, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Festival.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Cummins, Lyon ruled out of Ashes, English players face boozing probe
Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were on Tuesday ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.
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December 24, 2025
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Bank of Spain upgrades growth outlook
Spain's central bank raised its outlook on Tuesday for economic growth next year, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the eurozone's fastest-expanding economies even as higher living costs squeeze household finances.
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December 24, 2025
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Gyokeres backs Arsenal to end title drought in EPL
Arsenal won the English Premier League title way back in the 2003-04 season and have since come close to regaining the title, only to fall short.
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December 24, 2025
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Evenepoel seeks to break ceiling, mount challenge against Pogacar
Belgium's Remco Evenepoel believes he can mount a serious challenge at next year’s Tour de France, though he knows dethroning champion Tadej Pogacar will be no easy task.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Pain of war dampens joys of Christmas for many Gazans
Attallah Tarazi recently received Christmas presents that included socks and a scarf to shield him against the Gaza winter, and he joined some fellow Palestinian Christians in a round of hymns.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Arif Habib investment group wins PIA's auction
A Pakistani firm won an auction on Tuesday with a $482 million bid for a majority stake in the embattled national carrier PIA, a deal seen as a litmus test of the government's pledge to sell off loss-making state companies.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
BoJ's hawkish wink suggests next hike may be sooner than expected
The Bank of Japan chief's vague commentary on the timing of the next interest rate hike last week riled up the yen bears once again, but hidden in his caution were firm clues the bank could pull the trigger sooner than currency markets think.
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Formula 1 Season 2025 turns out to be pivotal year for Indian motorsport with watershed moments
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December 24, 2025
Gulf Today
Plans for Serie A tie in Australia scrapped
The plan to relocate the Italian league match between AC Milan and Como to Perth, Australia, in early February has been cancelled, organisers announced on Monday, following criticism of the project.
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