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AI changes faster than workplaces can adapt, DFF says
Technology in the workplace is advancing faster than human and organisational systems can adapt to it, according to a new report from Dubai Future Foundation.
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July 03, 2026
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Reviving Montenegro’s ‘ancient’ olive tree
At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally.
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July 03, 2026
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Proposal stunt: Russian daredevils unfurl peace banner atop New York’s Empire State Building
A Russian daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building’s towering spire in New York City on Wednesday to unfurl a large banner urging world peace in what appeared to be an elaborate marriage proposal that ended in their arrests.
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July 03, 2026
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Dubai's Flexi Rent rollout gives tenants more choices
Dubai’s new ‘Flexi Rent’ scheme, which will allow tenants renting from certain developers to choose from a monthly, quarterly, or a semi-annual basis, will add another level of convenience and financial flexibility for those who rent in the emirate.
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July 03, 2026
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Budget Indian carrier restores full GCC flight network
As thousands of travellers prepare for their summer holidays, budget Indian carrier Air India Express has restored its full GCC flight network with the resumption of services to all its destinations across the region.
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July 03, 2026
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Delhi hit-and-run case: Parents of 33-year-old victim accuse police inaction after SUV crash
The grieving parents of a young man, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Delhi, have released a video saying “the killers are out on the road, roaming free.”
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July 03, 2026
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UAE parents struggle to find affordable summer camps
From coding workshops to sports camps, families say keeping children engaged this summer is becoming both a financial and logistical challenge.
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July 03, 2026
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Algeria chase historic World Cup knockout win
Reaching the World Cup round of 16 has become something of a habit for Switzerland, and they will aim to do so again when they face Algeria in the round of 32 at BC Place on Thursday as the North Africans chase a first knockout-stage victory.
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July 02, 2026
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52% of UAE and Saudi staff could be tricked into deepfake scam
More than half - 52 per cent - of employees in the UAE and Saudi Arabia openly admit that they could be tricked by a deepfake scam at work, according to a new study.
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July 02, 2026
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India forecasts below-normal July monsoon after driest June in over a decade
Rainfall in India in July, traditionally the wettest month of the monsoon season in the country, will be below normal at less than 94 per cent of the usual, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned.
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July 02, 2026
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Newlywed and father of 5: Two Kerala expats in Dubai win $1 million each
Not one, but two UAE expats from Kerala hit the jackpot at this month’s Dubai Duty Free draw.
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July 02, 2026
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Why France reminds you of the great West Indies cricket team
There was this famous story from the late 1980s of Viv Richards walking down the Headingley steps for the toss in a Test match in England.
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July 02, 2026
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Trump earned over $1B from crypto ventures last year
US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family’s cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.
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July 02, 2026
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India cuts commercial LPG, petrol and jet fuel prices as Mideast conflict eases
Oil marketing companies in India cut the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders effective July 1, following the easing of tensions in the Arabian Gulf.
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July 02, 2026
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Serena fighting to be fit for doubles with Venus after knee issue
Serena Williams will do everything to be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her opening singles defeat on Tuesday, the American’s agent said.
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July 02, 2026
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Bitcoin slumps to $58K as Citi slashes forecast
Bitcoin fell almost one per cent to $59,829 on Wednesday evening, as market volatility, investor hype around big expected IPOs and persistent ETF outflows continue to plague cryptocurrency markets.
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July 02, 2026
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Portugal take on Croatia for a place in round of 16
Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will look to quiet critics of an underwhelming World Cup run in their round of 32 clash on Thursday in Toronto when they meet a Croatian side who have made a habit of outperforming on the biggest stage.
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July 02, 2026
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New First Al Khail Street corridor to cut travel time by 51%
Dubai is set to get a new corridor running parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, approved the First Al Khail Street Development Plan on Wednesday.
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July 02, 2026
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Emirates A380 lands at Philippines' Clark airport, fuelling calls for regular flights
Philippine aviation enthusiasts expressed hope for more — even regular — Emirates Airbus 380 flights to Clark International Airport (CRK) following a special flight on Wednesday.
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July 02, 2026
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Gold gains over 2% after soft jobs data
Gold prices rose more than two per cent on Wednesday after softer-than-expected jobs data and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh suggesting inflation risks had eased.
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July 02, 2026
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Venezuela quakes: 3-year-old rescued after being buried in rubble for 6 days
Tens of thousands of people desperately sought food and shelter in Venezuela on Tuesday after the two earthquakes killed nearly 2,000, but rescue teams managed to pull a three-year-old boy alive from the rubble six days after the shocks.
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July 02, 2026
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How Naomi Osaka Is redefining tennis fashion
The tennis star’s recent outing at Wimbledon has put the spotlight on her fashion choices and how she makes a statement through them
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July 02, 2026
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England Test captaincy would be a privilege, says Brook
Harry Brook said it would be an honour to captain England’s Test team if asked and believes he can handle the demands of leading his country across all three formats.
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July 02, 2026
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UAE’s hottest summer period to begin tomorrow; peak heat to last for 40 days
The UAE's hottest and driest period of the year, known as ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ (the peak of the summer heat), is set to begin on July 3 and continue until August 10, marking the most intense phase of summer across the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula, according to the Emirates Astronomical Society.
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July 02, 2026
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Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East conflict
Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living.
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July 02, 2026
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Top guns Sinner, Sabalenka storm into Wimbledon third round
Defending champion Jannik Sinner produced another gritty victory to reach the Wimbledon third round, while women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through as Novak Djokovic prepared for action on Centre Court.
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July 02, 2026
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Seeking an end to World Cup woes, Spain face Austria test
Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World Cup knockout game against Austria on Thursday.
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July 02, 2026
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Mbappe wants the trophy, not a Messi competition for goals
Kylian Mbappe has been on Lionel Messi’s heels as both players break new ground in World Cup scoring, but the Frenchman is more obsessed by lifting the trophy in New York on July 19 than becoming marksman supreme.
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July 02, 2026
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Asian factories ride global AI wave, offsetting war-induced pain
The global AI boom powered Asia’s manufacturing sector in June, with brisk demand for technology-related goods offsetting the drag from the Iran war, business surveys showed on Wednesday, offering some relief for the region’s export-reliant economies.
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July 02, 2026
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How Colombia-born Quinones became Mexico’s new hero
Julian Quinones has been a key figure in Mexico’s run to the round of 16, as the co-hosts ended a 40-year wait for another knockout-stage victory at the tournament
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