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DEWA awards Dhs289 million contract
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a new contract worth Dhs289 million for works to strengthen Dubai's water transmission network connected to the Hassyan water plant, one of the world's largest seawater reverse-osmosis projects.
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December 22, 2025
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Hotel announces series of major achievements and growth
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, one of Dubai's most iconic hospitality landmarks, has announced a series of major achievements throughout 2025, underscoring its leadership in the luxury hospitality sector.
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December 21, 2025
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Dogged Hodge ton sees West Indies save follow-on against New Zealand
Kavem Hodge scored his second Test century on Saturday as the West Indies avoided the follow-on in the third Test at Mount Maunganui
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December 21, 2025
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GCAA hosts Strategic Civil Aviation Retreat
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) hosted the Strategic Civil Aviation Retreat under the theme “Leading the Future of Aviation” at the Etihad Museum in Dubai.
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December 21, 2025
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Train services affected as seven tuskers run over
Train movement was affected in Assam on Saturday due to the derailment of Sairang (Mizoram)-New Delhi Rajdhani Express after killing seven elephants and injuring a calf in Hojai district, officials said.
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December 21, 2025
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Khorfakkan cruise to victory over Bani Yas, Ajman beat Dibba
ABU DHABI: Khorfakkan returned to winning ways with an impressive 3-0 victory over Bani Yas at Bani Yas Stadium, in the opening match of Matchweek 9 of the Adnoc Pro League on Saturday.
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December 21, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo to kick off today
The Bike Abu Dhabi Gran Fondo cycling race, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will start on Sunday, covering a distance of 150 kilometres, beginning at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain and concluding at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.
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December 21, 2025
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Tens of thousands attend slain Bangla student leader's funeral
Massive crowds gathered in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday for the funeral of a slain student leader, held under tight security after two days of protests and violence.
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December 21, 2025
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Air Arabia launches daily direct flight to Prague
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest budget carrier operator, marked a new milestone on Saturday with the launch of its new daily nonstop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague.
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December 21, 2025
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UAE likely to receive more rainfall today: NCM
Sunday's weather will be generally partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over the islands and some coastal and western areas, with a chance of rain and a gradual and slight rise in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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December 21, 2025
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South Korea's corporate earnings up 20.6 % in 2024
South Korean companies' earnings recorded a 20 percent on-year gain in 2024 on increased exports of semiconductors, government data showed recently.
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December 21, 2025
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MI Emirates beat ADKR by 35 runs in ILT20
MI Emirates displayed their all-round abilities to secure a commanding 35-run win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
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December 21, 2025
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UK author dropped by publisher after abuse allegations
David Walliams, a bestselling British children’s author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK on Friday after the Daily Telegraph reported the publisher had investigated claims he had harassed some of its junior female employees.
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December 21, 2025
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Appleby's Opera Ballo shines in Al Rashidiya race
Opera Ballo has been an exciting horse throughout his short career.
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December 21, 2025
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IMF approves $206m aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that its board has approved $206 million in emergency financing for Sri Lanka, to help in the country's recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 21, 2025
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EGA to expand German aluminium recycling capacity
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Saturday announced a significant expansion of EGA Leichtmetall in Germany.
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December 21, 2025
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Assam emerging as key engine of developed India, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the world today views India through a transformed lens as the country steadily works towards realising the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
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December 21, 2025
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Fifth edition of Sharjah Events Festival begins today
The Sharjah Events Festival is set to return for its fifth edition from Dec.21-24, 2025, at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah.
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December 21, 2025
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Canada, US to launch talks to review free trade agreement
Canada and the US will launch formal discussions to review their free trade agreement in mid-January, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
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December 21, 2025
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Ras Al Khaimah charts comprehensive development path of diversification
The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has placed strong emphasis on building a balanced economy based on production and exports, alongside logistics, tourism and manufacturing industries, reflecting its commitment to strengthening national performance by diversifying non-oil economic sectors in line with the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.
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December 21, 2025
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Stuttgart and Hoffenheim play draw, Dortmund down Gladbach
Stuttgart were held to a goalless draw at home by Hoffenheim on Saturday, missing a chance to end the calendar year in the top four.
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December 21, 2025
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Partnership to boost national cyber workforce and readiness
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, announced a landmark strategic partnership with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to advance the nation's cybersecurity readiness and reinforce the UAEs long-term vision for a secure and resilient digital future.
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December 21, 2025
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AQU graduates 10th class of 113 students
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Qasimia University (AQU) celebrated the graduation of its tenth class of students for the Fall semester of the 2025 academic year in an official ceremony held at the university's theatre in Sharjah.
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December 21, 2025
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Victory Team win UIM F1H2O Teams' C'ship, Torrente tops 2nd sprint race
The Victory Team's Shaun Torrente earned victory in the second of the 16-lap sprint races at the Sharjah Grand Prix in perfect water conditions on Khalid Lagoon on Saturday.
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December 21, 2025
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Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career
Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.
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December 21, 2025
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Bondi shooter ‘visited gun shop' in Philippines
One of the two alleged Bondi Beach shooters visited a gun store during their stay in the Philippines, police said on Saturday as they attempted to retrace the pair's movements.
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December 21, 2025
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Builders warn of construction halt over extortion
The real estate developers have alleged that Karachi's business community has been facing an unprecedented rise in extortion and harassment cases from organised criminal gangs, and warned that they will shut down their business activity after January 15, if authorities fail to curb the unchecked reign of fear gripping the city.
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December 21, 2025
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UAE health sector records top achievements in 2025
The UAE's health sector recorded a series of landmark achievements in 2025, reinforcing the country's position as a global hub for medical innovation and enhancing the readiness of its healthcare system across diagnostic, therapeutic, and research domains.
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December 21, 2025
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Imran and Bushra sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana-2 case
A special court on Saturday sentenced Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years imprisonment each in what is known as the Toshakhana-2 case.
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December 21, 2025
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FIFA Best XI a joke, rages Flick over Raphinha snub
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick raged against Raphinha's omission from FIFA’s team of the year, labelling the world football governing body's “The Best Men's XI' a joke on Saturday.
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