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UAE concludes participation in CoSP11
The UAE Accountability Authority concluded its participation in the Ilth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSPll), with the UAE delegation headed by Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority.
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December 21, 2025
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Gill axed, Axar named vice-captain; Ishan returns as India name T20 WC squad; Harbhajan commends selection
In a surprising development, defending champions India have left out Shubman Gill from its squad for next year’s T20 World Cup and T20s against New Zealand.
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December 21, 2025
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Filmmaker, actor Sreenivasan passes away
Veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director and producer Sreenivasan, 69, one of the most influential creative voices in the history of Malayalam cinema, passed away on Saturday morning at a private hospital in Thrippunithura.
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December 21, 2025
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Over 7,800 federal jobs await citizens in '26, says FNC report
A parliamentary report approved by the Federal National Council (FNC) in its previous session revealed that the number of job vacancies in the 2026 federal government budget had increased to 7,842.
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December 21, 2025
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I need to prove myself for contract extension: Arteta
Mikel Arteta suggested he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027 but says he still has to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware at the Premier League club.
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December 21, 2025
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French central bank sees growth in coming years
The French economy is expected to post modest but steady growth in the coming years, driven by a recovery in household spending and business investment if political uncertainty clears, the central bank said on Friday in an update to its long-term outlook.
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December 21, 2025
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Everyone wants decent health care that they can afford
Folks, who was supposed to be watching grandpa last night?
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December 21, 2025
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Gene replacement therapy approved to treat spinal atrophy
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced the approval of Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a gene therapy that uses an adeno-associated viral vector to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
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December 21, 2025
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US hits over 70 Daesh targets in Syria with large retaliatory strikes
The US military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Daesh targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, US officials said.
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December 21, 2025
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Few men would face top woman: Kyrgios ahead of Sabalenka clash
Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman as the maverick Australian prepares to take on women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition later this month.
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December 19, 2025
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India have been the better team in T20Is, says Steyn ahead of final clash
The ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have 'been the better team' so far in the three games played.
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December 19, 2025
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Tecom launches Dhs615 million Innovation Hub
DUBAI: Tecom Group, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities in Dubai, has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub in Dubai Internet City to address rising demand for Grade-A office spaces from global multinational companies in vital, future-focused economic sectors.
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December 19, 2025
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An dominates, Yamaguchi battles through in season finale
South Korea’s An Se-young dominated Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9 21-6 at badminton’s World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Thursday to continue her chase for a second title at the season finale.
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December 19, 2025
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Lanka plans $1.6b in cyclone recovery spending in 2026
Sri Lanka's government announced plans on Thursday for $1.6 billion in extra spending in 2026 to fund the country’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed more than 640 people.
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December 19, 2025
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Safonov stars as PSG sink Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup title
Paris St Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in a dramatic shootout to hand the French champions the Intercontinental Cup title after a hard-fought II draw with Flamengo in the final on Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025
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Violations in field of health insurance explained
Issues of fraud in the field of health insurance are endless, either by service providers in various health facilities with their multiple specialties who exaggerate in requesting tests, analyses, and treatment plans, or by beneficiaries who try to find any means to maximise their benefit from insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost, and then health insurance companies that do their utmost to evade paying for the services provided by offering illogical or at least unconvincing justifications to patients and visitors.
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December 19, 2025
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Federal decree issued on National Media Authority
The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law establishing and organising the National Media Authority, as a federal public entity affiliated to the UAE Cabinet.
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December 19, 2025
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Our daughters raised Sharjah's flag high with victory in Kuwait: Jawaher
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, received on Wednesday evening, at Al Badee' Palace, the players of the Sharjah Women's Sports Club volleyball team following their historic victory at the inaugural West Asia Women's Volleyball Clubs Championship.
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December 19, 2025
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Mbappe excels as Real beat lowly 3rd-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup
A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025
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Parenting mistakes often become life's greatest lessons
I had dinner with my son recently, and as tends to happen with us, we started talking about Quentin Tarantino's two-part masterpiece, “Kill Bill.”
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December 19, 2025
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Gill will continue to lead the team for many years: GT director
Gujarat Titans (GT) chairman Jinal Mehta and director Shaan Mehta reflected on Shubman Gill's leadership in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and assured that the young batter will continue to lead the franchise for many years to come.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE, Korea discuss cooperation in energy, industry and technology
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Adnoc Managing Director & Group CEO, paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea on Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technologies.
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December 19, 2025
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Bairstow stars as MI Emirates stun Capitals by 7 wickets
MI Emirates stunned the Dubai Capitals with a seven-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, defending a modest total of 137/8.
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December 19, 2025
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FTA honours strategic partners at Annual Forum 2025 in Dubai
Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), affirmed that the Authority achieved a number of qualitative milestones during 2025, and continued to advance its development efforts in line with its policies aimed at fostering creativity and innovation, in order to meet the expectations of all categories of customers.
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December 19, 2025
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Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing in Kochi
A major air accident was averted on Thursday when an Air India Express Boeing 737 carrying 160 passengers from Jeddah experienced a technical malfunction, necessitating an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, Kerala.
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December 19, 2025
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Mohun Bagan banned, face hefty fine for refusing Iran visit
Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been banned from Asian Football Confederation competitions and ordered to pay more than $100,000 for refusing to travel to Iran for an Asian Champions League Two clash with Sepahan SC in September, the Asian soccer body said in a statement.
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December 19, 2025
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Sultan praises contribution of 700 scholars to encyclopaedia
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, signed on Thursday morning the inaugural edition of the first phase of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature, Arts and Notable Figures, at the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre.
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December 19, 2025
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UN, aid groups warn Gaza ‘operations at risk
The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a “vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised” registration process.
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December 19, 2025
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ADSW 2026 to rally global leaders on future of energy, water, climate
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will kick off 11th to 15th January, larger and more ambitious than ever before.
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December 19, 2025
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UAE tourism sector continues its strong upward trajectory in 2025
The UAE tourism sector continued its strong upward trajectory in 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country's most dynamic economic sectors and a major magnet for investment and visitors, supported by world class infrastructure, flagship projects and strong competitiveness indicators.
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