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Dubai and Gulf emerge as core hubs after global rich abandon ‘single home’ model
Dubai and the wider Gulf are becoming central to how the world’s wealthy live, as high-net-worth individuals increasingly split their time, assets and operations across multiple countries rather than relying on a single primary residence.
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June 29, 2026
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's wedding destination confirmed?
Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a two-part wedding celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden, according to reports.
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June 29, 2026
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Scaloni running out of superlatives as Messi continues to break records
The 39-year-old Messi netted an 80th-minute free kick to continue a scoring run that saw him surpass the mark he shared with France’s Just Fontaine and Brazilian Jairzinho
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June 29, 2026
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Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-PM Hasina says will return to Dhaka ‘this year’
Bangladesh’s fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country “this year”, according to an interview published on Sunday, months after she was sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
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June 29, 2026
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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country’s premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at \"incompetent people” and apologising to the nation.
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June 29, 2026
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UAE luxury retail shifts to experience mode
Luxury retail growth in the UAE is being reshaped by a structural pivot towards experiences, as global brands prioritise markets such as Dubai where tourism, wealth inflows and high-end real estate converge.
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June 29, 2026
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Jordan coach Sellami proud of his team after World Cup exit
Jordan will be better off for the experience from their maiden World Cup despite exiting the tournament in the group phase following three defeats, coach Jamal Sellami said after a 3-1 loss to Argentina in Dallas on Saturday.
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June 29, 2026
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Venezuela quakes toll hits 1,430 as time running out to find survivors
An 11-year-old boy, a newborn were rescued from the rubble several hours after the quake
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June 29, 2026
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Dubai Metro Blue Line: How testing centre will prepare trains before they hit the tracks
When Dubai Metro’s Blue Line opens in the coming years, passengers are unlikely to think about the months of testing that happened behind the scenes. But long before the first train carries commuters, engineers will already have been putting every major system through its paces inside a dedicated research and innovation centre designed to simulate real-life metro operations.
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June 29, 2026
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Brazil’s World Cup hopes rest on anti-racism icon Vinicius Jr
Having lost to European teams in all their World Cup knockout games since 2006, Brazil turned to a European coach — Carlo Ancelotti — in an attempt to turn their fortunes around.
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June 29, 2026
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Eleven killed after skydiving plan crash in France
A skydiving plane crashed Sunday in eastern France, killing all 11 people on board, local authorities said, in one of the country’s deadliest ever light aircraft accidents.
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June 29, 2026
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Flying from UAE to India? New health self-declaration form to be filled by all travellers
The Air Suvidha 2.0 portal has been introduced in response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
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June 29, 2026
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Residents discover nature without leaving Dubai
Dubai residents recorded more than 500 species across the city during this year’s City Nature Challenge, documenting wildlife ranging from desert hedgehogs and Arabian sand boas to owls, geckos, butterflies, bees, fish and marine creatures.
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June 29, 2026
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RTA expands strategic deals with Chinese companies in AI future transport tech and infrastructure projects
Signs two MoUs with Casco Signal and Huawei to support the delivery of its current and future projects
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June 29, 2026
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Most UAE e-commerce firms already use AI
The UAE is emerging as one of the fastest-evolving e-commerce markets globally, with consumers rapidly adopting artificial intelligence-powered shopping tools, social commerce and digital marketplaces, a report showed.
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June 29, 2026
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Over 50,000 flame trees bring colour and shade to city
Every summer, as Dubai enters its hottest months, bursts of fiery orange begin to appear across the city. The flame tree, long part of Dubai’s streets, neighbourhoods and public spaces, blooms just as temperatures rise, offering shade and colour.
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June 29, 2026
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India urges Kailash pilgrims to secure permits before going after some stranded in Nepal
Indian pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar, a pilgrimage site located on the 6,600m snow-capped peak, have been instructed by the Ministry of External Affairs not to begin their journey unless they have all the required travel documents.
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June 29, 2026
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Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria, Algeria play out six-goal thriller
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick scoffed at suggestions his side had played for a mutually beneficial draw against Algeria after Saturday’s chaotic 3-3 World Cup thriller.
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June 29, 2026
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Ohio woos GCC investors as economy nears $1T
The US state of Ohio is positioning itself as a top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) from the Gulf region, with state officials confirming growing interest from sovereign wealth funds and companies, particularly in real estate and healthcare, even as the state’s economy approaches the $1 trillion mark.
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June 29, 2026
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Tabby sorry for errant voucher mail
Imagine opening an email from Tabby, the UAE-based firm that lets shoppers split purchases into instalments, informing you that you had won a Dh5,000 voucher, only to receive another message hours later saying it had all been a mistake.
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June 29, 2026
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Ajay Devgn to star in action film Chauhaan
Devgn in a still from ‘Chauhaan’
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June 29, 2026
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Familiarity adds spice to round of 32 clash between Morocco and Netherlands
Star-laden Morocco and the Netherlands have the potential to produce a riveting Round of 32 tie at the World Cup, underpinned by a societal subtext that adds a healthy spice to the game in Monterrey on Monday.
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June 29, 2026
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Galadari Brothers publishes Annual Sustainability Report
Galadari Brothers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, highlighting another year of progress across its diverse portfolio of businesses and reinforcing the conglomerate’s commitment to responsible growth, community impact and environmental stewardship.
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June 29, 2026
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Japan embrace ‘underdog mentality’ for Brazil clash
Japan can beat Brazil in the World Cup last 32 by embracing an “underdog mentality”, Monaco striker Takumi Minamino said.
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June 29, 2026
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Abu Dhabi air taxi services could launch by year-end
ITC chief says a new mobility platform will allow residents to plan, book and pay for journeys across transport modes
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June 29, 2026
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Utah seeks Gulf investment in key economic sectors
The US state of Utah is seeking investment from the UAE and other Gulf sovereign wealth funds for its burgeoning nuclear energy, technology, aerospace and housing sectors, a senior official has said.
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June 29, 2026
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India announces passport fee, travel rule changes
Here’s what you need to know whether you are an Indian, or a visitor looking to travel soon to India
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June 29, 2026
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Tehran calls for security accord with Gulf states
Iran’s foreign minister called on Sunday for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries, after Iranian strikes against US bases in the Gulf in retaliation for American attacks.
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June 29, 2026
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National Orchestra wraps up debut season
When the UAE National Orchestra walked onto the stage at The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi on Thursday night, the programme moved from Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story to a Mexican danzón, then to a samai built on centuries of Arabic classical tradition, and closed on a suite of beloved Emirati songs rearranged for full orchestra and choir.
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June 29, 2026
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Aramco copter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco.
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