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Dubai World Cuisine to spotlight homegrown chefs
Over 70 homegrown chefs from more than 30 nationalities are set to shaping Dubai's culinary identity as scores of activities will take to the stage to demonstrate their signature dishes live, engage directly with industry audiences and open new commercial conversations.
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January 17, 2026
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Why many women say modern mum groups feel toxic
Vanessa Gordon first tasted the bitter side of mom groups after joining a walking community following the birth of her first child in 2014.
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January 17, 2026
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2 fined Dhs50,000 for disclosing firm's secrets
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered two employees to jointly pay Dhs50,000 as compensation to the company they worked for in sensitive positions.
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January 17, 2026
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Sacking Jenrick marks start of fight with Reform
There are two ways of looking at the dramatic firing of Robert Jenrick by Kemi Badenoch.
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January 17, 2026
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Modi thanks 'Maharashtra voters' for mandate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the municipal corporation election results in Maharashtra show that the bond between the NDA and the people of the state has become even stronger, adding that the mandate will give greater momentum to progress and is a celebration of the glorious culture connected with the state.
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January 17, 2026
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AD Ports signs Dhs840m land sale agreement with Danube Properties
AD Ports Group has signed a land sale agreement with Danube Properties for the development of a major residential and mixed-use project within KEZAD Town Centre, a strategically located district forming part of KEZAD Abu Dhabi.
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January 17, 2026
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Sudan food aid may run out by the end of March: UN
Food aid in Sudan is set to run out by the end of March unless new funding is secured, the United Nations said, raising fears for millions caught up in the world’s largest hunger crisis.
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January 17, 2026
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Japan, US to boost defence ties amid China tensions
Tokyo and Washington agreed on Friday to boost joint production of defence equipment including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest of mainland Japan, as China ramps up pressure on its Asian neighbour.
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January 17, 2026
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McIntosh and Marchand grab medley victories in Austin meet
Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruised to 200m individual medley victories as US great Katie Ledecky impressed again on the second day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.
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January 17, 2026
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Vibrant African performers wow Sharjah
Visitors at the second edition of Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026) engaged enthusiastically with a vibrant performance by the Dhow Academy from Zanzibar that brought musical storytelling and the melodious spirit of the Tanzanian archipelago to the festival's main stage through traditional coastal rhythms.
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January 17, 2026
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Italy forward Raspadori leaves Atletico to join Atalanta
Italian international Giacomo Raspadori has joined Atalanta, just six months after leaving Napoli for Atletico Madrid, where he failed to establish himself.
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January 17, 2026
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Thailand halts construction projects after fatal accidents
Thailand’s Transport Ministry on Friday ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development PCL as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal crane accidents in two days.
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January 17, 2026
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Lowry and Elvira share second round lead at Dubai Invitational
Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira both produced brilliant rounds of 68 in windy conditions to earn a two-shot lead at the 2026 Dubai Invitational.
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January 17, 2026
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Magic rally to beat Grizzlies as Thunder down Rockets
German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany.
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January 17, 2026
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World shares hover near record highs on simmering global woes
Global stocks hovered near record peaks on Friday, as international tensions simmered and the dollar held near a six-week high as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
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January 17, 2026
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China's Dec trade with Japan defies Taiwan tensions
China bought more from Japan in December than at any point in the last three years, customs data showed on Wednesday, even as Beijing's sharper rhetoric over comments out of Tokyo about Taiwan fuelled fears Beijing could restrict trade ties.
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January 17, 2026
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Man obliged to return another Dhs129,000, with fine
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs129,000, in addition to a fine of Dhs10,000, as compensation to another to whom he sold two watches claiming they were original, but later discovered they were fake.
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January 17, 2026
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Iyer and Bishnoi drafted into India squad for T20Is against New Zealand
India have added right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi to their T20Is squad for the upcoming five-game series against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Friday.
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January 17, 2026
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RAK Police warn against fake insurance ads
Ras Al Khaimah Police have warned against a new criminal method used by some individuals for illicit Financial gain, which involves fake vehicle insurance advertisements.
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January 17, 2026
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Recruitment for Emiratis to join army begins
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the need to recruit and attract a number of national cadres to join the ranks of the Land Forces.
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January 17, 2026
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Dubai to enhance investment, trade co-operation with Illinois
Dubai Chambers explored ways to strengthen bilateral partnerships and expand trade and investment opportunities on Friday during a meeting with a high-level delegation from the US state of Illinois led by Senator Seth Lewis, a member of the Illinois Senate.
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January 17, 2026
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Monte dei Paschi’s top investor says not selling stake
Delfin on Friday ruled out ongoing talks to sell its Monte dei Paschi stake, closing ranks around CEO Luigi Lovaglio as speculation over a potential approach from UniCredit for the bank drives shares higher.
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January 17, 2026
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Government targets 800,000 overseas jobs in 2026: Minister
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said the government aims to provide overseas employment opportunities to 800,000 individuals this year, compared to 740,00 manpower export last year.
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January 17, 2026
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$870.75 million Green Bonds issued for Al Dhafra plant
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), along with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), EDF power solutions, and Jinko Power Technology, announced the issuance of long-term Green Bonds to refinance Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant, amounting to a total of $870.75 million (Dhs3.2 billion).
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January 17, 2026
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Tonino Lamborghini Residences on solid track
Gulf Land Property Developers has announced the launch of the final phase of Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai, marking the last release of residences within the branded development and the final opportunity to secure a home in what is positioned as the first Tonino Lamborghini Residences in Dubai.
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January 17, 2026
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Glasner to leave Palace at end of the season
Oliver Glasner on Friday said he will leave Crystal Palace after his contract expires at the end of the season, with the Austrian manager adding that the Premier League club’s captain Marc Guehi is also set to depart.
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January 17, 2026
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Achakzai appointed opposition leader in National Assembly
Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mehmood Achakzai, nominee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was appointed leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA) on Friday.
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January 17, 2026
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Sikka Art & Design Festival's 14th edition imagines Dubai's future
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the return of Sikka Art & Design Festival for its 14th edition (Jan. 23-Feb. 1).
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January 17, 2026
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2.5m to benefit from Dubai Charity's Ramadan drive
Dubai Charity Association launched its Ramadan campaign for the year 1447AH-2026AD underthetheme “The goodness endures” announcing an integrated agenda of humanitarian initiatives and projects aimed at creating a sustainable positive impact on the lives of more than 2.5 million beneficiaries within the UAE and in 31 countries around the world.
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January 17, 2026
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Major overhaul of civil bureaucracy on the cards: Report
The Committee on Civil Service Reforms has studied human resource practices of Pakistan Army, corporate sector and global experience to reshape the country’s civil bureaucracy to meet the modern-day challenges with emphasis on reforms in areas like training, recruitment, performance management, compensation and institutional restricting, said a report.
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