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UAE football team get big welcome in Iraq
In southern Iraq, the cities and main streets of Basra Governorate had banners welcoming the Emirati national team. The Emirati team will play against their host nation, the “Lions of Mesopotamia”, in a decisive match.
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November 17, 2025
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Everything to know about the most eligible bachelor
Long considered society's bible of the most eligible men and women in Britain, this year's Tatler Little Black Book has just been published.
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November 17, 2025
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Meg Donnelly's 'Moulin Rouge!' debut fulfils theatre kid dream
When she was still just a child, Meg Donnelly gave off a serious theater kid vibe.
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November 17, 2025
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Temperatures likely to decrease in UAE, says NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects the weather on Monday to be clear to partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over the sea and islands, with a slight drop in temperatures, especially along the coasts.
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November 17, 2025
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Asylum seekers face loss of housing, benefits under overhaul
Asylum seekers could lose their automatic right to housing and financial support under Labour's radical immigration crackdown.
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November 17, 2025
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ADNEC hopes to break Guinness World Record
The much-anticipated Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2025 will return to the capital from November 20 to 23.
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November 17, 2025
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Lebanon plans UN complaint against Israel over border wall
Lebanon will file a complaint to the UN Security Council against Israel for constructing a concrete wall along Lebanon's southern border that extends beyond the \"Blue Line,\" the Lebanese presidency said.
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November 17, 2025
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UK plans sweeping reforms to tighten asylum system
Reforms allow govt to withdraw housing and weekly allowances of asylum seekers; Shabana says it is a moral mission to control the borders and reunite a divided country.
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November 17, 2025
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Syrian and EU officials hold rare meeting in Damascus
Representatives of Syria’s civil society held rare open discussions in Damascus in the presence of officials from the European Union (EU) and the transitional government. They touched on sensitive topics including sectarian tensions, ethnic divisions and people killed by different sides.
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November 17, 2025
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India, Qatar vow to boost bilateral relations
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Sunday and reiterated India’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties.
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November 17, 2025
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Ajman Tourism to exhibit at IBTM World
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is participating in the International Incentives, Business Travel, and Meetings Exhibition (IBTM World) for the second consecutive year, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen Ajman’s global footprint in the tourism and events sectors.
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November 17, 2025
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Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina's trial
Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year.
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November 17, 2025
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McIlroy loses playoff but lifts seventh Race to Dubai title
Rory Mcllroy lost the week-long $IO million DP World Tour Championship on Sunday in a playoff against Matt Fitzpatrick, but did enough to ensure he was crowned the winner of the season-long Race to Dubai champion.
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November 17, 2025
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'Trophies, not goals, key to fulfilling Ballon d'Or ambition'
Harry Kane is banging in goals at a breathtaking pace this season but the England and Bayern Munich striker is keenly aware that his hopes of winning the next Ballon d'Or hinge on how much silverware he can collect this season.
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November 17, 2025
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Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship gets under way
The Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off today as part of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with strong performances and wide participation from leading local and international clubs and academies.
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November 17, 2025
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Fake bank employee held liable in fraud case
The Abu Dhabi Family and Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs24,500, in addition to a fine of Dhs3,000 as compensation to a man whom he contacted claiming to be a bank employee and that his bank card details needed updating.
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November 17, 2025
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Drenched, displaced: Gazans living in tents face winter downpours
A barefoot Niven Abu Zreina swept an incessant stream of water away from her tent, as the season's first big rain hit her makeshift displacement camp in Gaza City.
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November 17, 2025
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Trump to sue BBC for up to $5b over edited speech
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would likely sue the BBC next week for as much as $5 billion after the British broadcaster admitted it wrongly edited a video of a speech he gave but insisted there was no legal basis for his claim.
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November 16, 2025
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Aussie pacer Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener
Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the Ashes opener against England after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a hamstring injury on Saturday, further weakening their bowling attack after the loss of captain Pat Cummins.
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November 16, 2025
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Death toll from Indonesia landslide hits 11
A landslide on Indonesia's Java island has killed at least 11 people, an official said on Saturday, updating a previous tally as rescuers scrambled to find 12 others who are still missing.
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November 16, 2025
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Shaza Hotels expands in Saudi Arabia with 4 projects
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia (MoT) and TOURISE 2025, Shaza Hotels has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for four new projects - Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah - during the inaugural TOURISE 2025 summit, held recently in Riyadh.
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November 16, 2025
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City down United to go four points clear in WSL
Manchester City made the most of a late first-half collapse by Manchester United to score twice just before the break as they secured a 3-0 derby win on Saturday that put them four points clear of second-placed Chelsea in the Women's Super League.
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November 16, 2025
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Rabaah dominates JARC Sprint Series as Princ Rouz shines in Emirates Airline Cup
Musabbeh Al Mheiri’s Rabaah produced a sparkling performance in the JARC Sprint Series sponsored by ESS, lighting up the second meeting of the Jebel Ali Racecourse season with a stunning upset in Dubai on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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Lahore ranked most-polluted city again
Several cities across Punjab remained engulfed in dense smog on Saturday, with Gujranwala registering the worst air quality in the province.
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November 16, 2025
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UAE Football Association arranges 8 planes to rally fans behind team in Iraq
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has responded to surging demand from national team supporters by increasing its charter flights to Basra for fans ahead of the pivotal second leg of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Iraq.
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November 16, 2025
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Al Ain boost hopes of reaching ADIB Cup semis
Al Ain edged closer to the ADIB Cup semifinals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Sharjah in the first leg of the quarterfinals at Sharjah Stadium.
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November 16, 2025
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China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel over Taiwan row
China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
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November 16, 2025
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Latifa, Egyptian minister discuss cooperation
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met Dr Ahmed Fouad Henni, Egyptian Minister of Culture, on the sidelines of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025).
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November 16, 2025
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Kalimat wraps up SIBF with 30 new titles, cultural event
Kalimat Group (KG) concluded its participation in the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with a vibrant cultural programme that showcased more than 30 new releases, exclusive author sessions, storytelling activities, workshops, and a diverse series of panel discussions across its pavilion.
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November 16, 2025
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ICA48 highlights Dubai's status as leading hub for financial markets
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum highlights the UAE’s pioneering role in shaping the future of global financial systems and strengthening Dubai's position as financial powerhouse
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