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Pakistan’s mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
Known in South Asia as the ‘king of fruits,’ Pakistan grows over 2 dozen varieties of mango that normally earn around $110m in international sales a year — making the country the world’s fourth-largest exporter
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
FTA unveils new strategy to boost UAE national talent in tax sector
Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to increasing reliance on Emirati talent within the tax system.
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June 27, 2026
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Gold on track for 4th weekly loss on hawkish rate hike bets
Gold prices were on track for a fourth consecutive weekly fall on Friday, as a resilient dollar and expectations of faster US rate hikes to tame inflation kept bullion pressured near the key $4,000-per-ounce level.
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June 27, 2026
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UAE Floating Hospital performs four surgeries on Gaza patients
The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt has performed four specialised surgeries on patients from the Gaza Strip under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” as part of its ongoing medical and humanitarian efforts to provide specialised treatment and healthcare to Palestinians.
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June 27, 2026
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Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk
The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut “Wannabe” 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Global stocks slip as Apple price hikes fan tech jitters, oil slides
Global stocks slipped on Friday after Apple price hikes fuelled wider concerns over the inflationary impact of spending by tech giants, while oil prices dropped towards their lowest in four months despite difficulties reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Ram Temple Trust officials quit amid donation scam inquiry
The alleged multi-crore embezzlement of devotees’ donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took a major turn on Friday, with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra stepping down from their posts.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Ayhan helps Turkey beat US in dead rubber
Turkey beat a second-string United States side 3-2 with a last-gasp goal from Kaan Ayhan on Thursday for their first victory of the tournament in a dead rubber, with the co-hosts having already won Group D and a place in the knockout round.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Australia hold Paraguay to clinch last 32 place
Australia booked their place in the World Cup's round of 32 on Thursday with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that delighted pragmatic coach Tony Popovic but left the South Americans with a nervous wait to see if they will advance.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Baniyas lead Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship on Day 1
The fifth round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) got underway on Friday at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, attracting strong participation from athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
EU agri-food trade surplus holds firm in first 4 months
The latest EU agri-food trade report published by the European Commission shows that, in the first four months of 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached €15.6 billion, which is €233 million higher than the same period in 2025.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Emirati writer represents UAE at Sicily festival
Emirati poet and writer Shamma Al Bastaki took part in the Taobuk Festival in Taormina, Sicily, presenting her distinctive multilingual, cross-genre poetry to international audiences and contributing to a growing cultural dialogue between the UAE and Europe.
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June 27, 2026
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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy holds awareness workshop
An awareness workshop was organised by Dubai Supreme Council of Energy aimed at equipping companies and institutions operating in the energy sector with comprehensive knowledge regarding regulating dealing in petroleum products in Dubai.
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June 27, 2026
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Kerala Assembly to debate historic name change
Kerala is set to take another significant step towards officially becoming “Keralam” as the Kerala Legislative Assembly prepares to discuss the proposed Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on Wednesday.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Electric Way breaks ground on new facility
Electric Way, a premier regional pioneer in the value-added distribution of electrical products including cables and lighting, officially broke ground on a massive expansion of its core Distribution centre in National Industries Park.
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June 27, 2026
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New land and customs station set up at border town of Taftan
A new land customs station has been set up at the border town of Taftan, Balochistan, bordering Iran to focus on formalising and expanding Pakistan's trade infrastructure with Iran.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Dubai seizes over 400kg of drugs, 2.3m pills
During the first five months of 2026, inspection teams at Dubai Customs successfully carried out 502 seizures, resulting in the confiscation of 406 kilogrammes of narcotics and thwarting the smuggling of 2.3 million narcotic pills before they reached the markets.
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June 27, 2026
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UAE and Kazakhstan sign driver’s licence deal
Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met Yerzhan Sadenov, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where they reviewed a number of issues of common interest in police and security fields.
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June 27, 2026
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Disha Patani drops girl gang memories from the sets, Mouni Roy comments
Actress Disha Patani, on Friday, gave fans a glimpse of the fun she had while shooting for her recently released movie.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Accountants play key role 'in sustainable development'
Accountancy is more than a career. It is a fertile ground for leadership, responsibility and accountability. Values that society must always be reminded of.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Belgium’s Doku not ready for full 90 minutes vs NZ, says coach
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku is not ready to play the full 90 minutes against New Zealand in their crucial Group G World Cup match after returning from illness and his brief absence for the birth of his son, coach Rudi Garcia said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Ajman government reduces working hours during summer
As part of the “Our Flexible Summer” initiative, aimed at developing the work environment and promoting work-life balance, and in line with the goals and initiatives of the Year of Families, the Human Resources Department of the Ajman Government (HRD) issued a circular to all government entities in the Emirate regarding the reduction of official working hours during the summer period.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Netherlands beat Tunisia, set up clash vs Morocco
The Netherlands breezed into the World Cup knockouts as Group F winners with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia on a rain-soaked Thursday, capitalising on another poor display from their hapless opponents to set up a round-of-32 clash with Morocco.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Quake in Venezuela shows economic fault-lines
The 7.2 on the Richter scale quake followed by a 7.5 one near capital Caracas in Venezuela was a deadly disaster.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura
Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as the world's biggest oil exporter joined a rush to move cargoes amid industry hopes of a return to normal.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Ireland seal historic 34-run win against India
Reigning T20 World Cup-winner India, playing under a new captain and new-look team, suffered an embarrassing 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
UDF to discuss tax policy for low-alcohol beverages
Kerala’s Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar stated that any decision to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages will follow extensive discussions within the ruling coalition.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
MoHAP team visits Al Sharq Hospital in Dibba
Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Department of Industry and Economy in Fujairah, received a delegation from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), led by Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector, during a field visit to Al Sharq Hospital in Dibba, Fujairah.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
UAE-based firm launches ‘Subconscious AI’ in Riyadh
Shaffra, a UAE-based AI company, building AI infrastructure for enterprises and governments in UAE and Saudi Arabia, has launched “Subconscious AI” at a grand event held in Riyadh.
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June 27, 2026
Gulf Today
Russia, Ukraine swap captives with UAE help
The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 160 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 1,791.
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