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Stocks mostly rise on hopes of US shutdown deal, rate cut
World stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday on optimism the US government shutdown was nearing an end and on hopes of another Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
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November 13, 2025
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Tuchel warns Bellingham must fight for England berth at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England's starting lineup at the World Cup.
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November 13, 2025
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Amlak Finance registers Dhs1.95b profit in Q3
Amlak Finance announced its Q3 2025 financial results for the period that ended 30 September 2025. The company continued to focus on prudently managing its UAE operations and balance sheet.
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November 13, 2025
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Osimhen and Mbeumo potential key figures in African WC play-offs
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.
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November 13, 2025
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PM meets Delhi blast survivors, says attackers won't be spared
Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice, vows Modi; NIA forms team of IO officers to probe the case; Police detain suspects in J&K after blast near Red Fort
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November 13, 2025
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S.Africa cuts inflation target to 3%, first change in 25 years
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana lowered the country’s inflation target to 3% on Wednesday, the first adjustment to the target in 25 years.
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November 13, 2025
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SIBF 2025 displays UAE heritage books
In a fairground of glossy new book releases, LED-lit banners and digital storytelling workshops, one stall at the ongoing 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) seems to hum to a different rhythm, literally.
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November 13, 2025
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CP chairs council meeting of Sharjah Police Academy
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Gasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Academy (SPA) council, chaired the Academy's Council meeting at its headquarters in Sharjah.
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November 13, 2025
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Air Arabia reports record Q3 net profit of Dhs656m
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest budget carrier operator, announced record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025.
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November 13, 2025
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Man jailed for blackmailing minor girl on Snapchat
The Criminal Court in Dubai sentenced an Asian to 6 months in jail, confiscated his phone, deleted data and information from the Internet, and deported him from the country after serving his sentence for threatening a compatriot minor girl via Snapchat with indecent items and by publishing indecent photos of her.
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November 13, 2025
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Confident UAE look to keep World Cup dream alive with victory against Iraq
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November 13, 2025
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Generative AI adoption tripled in DIFC
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Wednesday released the results of its artificial intelligence (AI) survey 2025, revealing a rapid acceleration in AI adoption among financial firms in the Centre, with 52% of firms actively using AI - up from 33% in 2024 - with growth particularly pronounced in the adoption of Generative AI (+166%).
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November 13, 2025
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Abu Dhabi cements its position as smart mobility innovation hub
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic partnership with Glydways, (Glydways) a leading global Automated Transit Network (ATN), to explore the deployment of its innovative transit systems across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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November 13, 2025
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Mood highly positive in the camp of Sudani
Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, who is vying for a second term, has scored a big win in general elections, sources close to the premier said on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025
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With passionate brush and compassionate heart, Sheetal Durve makes art for change
Sheetal Durve, who is hosting her solo show Grace Rising at Picasso Gallery (Nov. 6-14), is an artist and author hailing from Pune, India, currently based in Dubai. From a young age, she was immersed in arts, attending exhibitions, performances and concerts with her culturally-inclined parents. The early exposure sparked a passion that would shape the course of her life. Sheetal received formal education in art, classical dance and music, and while initially working in advertising, it was not long before she realised that her true calling was painting.
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November 13, 2025
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National team choice is individual and emotional decision, says Germany's Tah
Germany central defender Jonathan Tah said a player's decision on which national team they choose to represent must be a decision from the heart.
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November 13, 2025
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6,310 Emiratis join GPSSA Wafra retirement programme
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced that 6,310 insured Emirati employees have joined the “Wafra” Proactive Financial Planning programme since its launch in late July 2024.
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November 13, 2025
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Jamaica, small island states want new push on 1.5C target
As COP3O climate talks kicked off in Brazil's port city of Belem on Monday, opening speeches in the Amazonas hall were heavy on ambition, but just down the corridor there was a stark reminder of what failure looks like.
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November 13, 2025
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Sultan honours Konexio Africa with 9th SIARA award
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, honoured Konexio Africa as the winner of the ninth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA).
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November 13, 2025
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Whistleblower officer makes serious allegations against boss
A senior officer, out of the office for a year, has made a series of allegations against Chief Secretary A Jayathilak on social media, shaking the bureaucracy.
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November 13, 2025
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Saada 2025 Initiative ends on a high note
“Saada 2025\" initiative launched by the Information City Dubai to conduct scores of humanitarian, social, and developmental activities with public and private sectors has been successfully concluded.
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November 13, 2025
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AD Ports collaborates with EEC on transport and infrastructure
AD Ports Group is collaborating with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union to explore cooperation in transport, infrastructure, and digitalisation of logistics in the EEU region.
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November 13, 2025
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Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens
TEHRAN: Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than IO million — may soon be uninhabitable if the drought gripping the country continues.
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November 13, 2025
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Confident India bank on formidable home record against world champions S.Africa ahead of first Test
Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world champions South Africa on Friday in Kolkata.
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November 13, 2025
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Dubai World Trade Centre set to host mega global events in 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Wednesday announced that Phase I of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion is in its final stages and on track for completion, signalling readiness to welcome world-leading mega exhibitions from early 2026.
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November 13, 2025
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Guideline for lung cancer diagnosis launched
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with health authorities and AstraZeneca, launched the National Guideline for Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, with the aim of early detecting and diagnosing cancer.
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November 13, 2025
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Messi return unrealistic, says Barca president Laporta
Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is “unrealistic”, the club’s president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025
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Kajol recalls her first impression of Kriti Sanon from 'Dilwale' sets
Bollywood actress Kajol, who co-hosts the streaming chat show \"Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle\" with Twinkle Khanna, recollected her first meeting with actress Kriti Sanon. The two actresses shared the screen in the Shah Rukh Khan and Varun Dhawan-starrer \"Dilwale\" helmed by Rohit Shetty.
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November 13, 2025
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Pakistan and S.Africa players make strides in ODI rankings
Pakistan's batter Salman Agha and spinner Abrar Ahmed have reached their career-high rankings in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following impressive performances in their home series versus South Africa and Sri Lanka this week.
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November 13, 2025
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Big Tech bows to Australia’s teen social media ban
Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a world-first ban on kids using social media starts on Dec.10, reported Reuters.
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