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Al Nasr, Barcelona colts excel at Dubai Summer Open
The Dubai Summer Open for Football Academies, the largest tournament of its kind in the region, concluded with great success with Barcelona Academy and Empire FC Blue hogging the limelight.
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June 18, 2025
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Raducanu and Alcaraz to team up in US Open mixed doubles
Imagine Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu competing together for a Grand Slam trophy. How about Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe as a duo? Iga Swiatek alongside Casper Ruud? Or Naomi Osaka with Nick Kyrgios?
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June 18, 2025
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Iran pilgrims in Iraq long to return home
After filing out of their buses in the central Iraqi town of Ayn Tamr on Tuesday, Iranian pilgrims anxiously sought out internet connections, desperate for word from their loved ones back home.
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June 18, 2025
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Xi signs treaty to cement 'eternal' Central Asia ties
China President Xi Jinping signed a treaty to elevate ties with Central Asian nations on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to further deepen cooperation on trade, energy and infrastructure with the resource-rich region.
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June 18, 2025

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N.Korea plans to send military workers to Russia
North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and deminers to support reconstruction work in Russia’s Kursk region, a top Russian official said Tuesday, the latest sign of expanding cooperation between the two nations.
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June 18, 2025
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Regulator asks for training data of AI pilots, dispatcher
India's aviation safety watchdog has asked Air India (Al) for the training records of the pilots and dispatcher for the plane that crashed last week as part of its investigation into the incident that killed at least 271 people, government memos showed.
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June 18, 2025
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Adnoc Drilling appoints Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi as new CEO
Adnoc Drilling Company (Adnoc Drilling) announced on Tuesday that the Board of Directors has appointed Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi as the new ADNOC Drilling Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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June 18, 2025

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Inter ready to turn page, says Chivu ahead of Monterrey clash
Inter Milan’s new coach Cristian Chivu said on Monday the Italian giants are ready to put recent history behind them as they prepare for their Club World Cup opener against Mexican side Monterrey.
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June 18, 2025
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Man ordered to return Dhs400,000 to gym partner
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a person to return Dhs400,000 to another plus a 4 per cent interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full payment.
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June 18, 2025

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Mohamed calls Pezeshkian, expresses UAE's solidarity
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone call on Tuesday with Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their grave implications for regional peace and security.
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June 18, 2025
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Riyadh Air in partnership deal with Blacklane
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, and Blacklane, the leading global chauffeur service, have announced a strategic partnership at the 2025 Paris Airshow with a backdrop of a Riyadh Air liveried A321 aircraft and a wrapped vehicle from Blacklane’s fleet.
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June 18, 2025

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Indian diaspora welcomes Modi in Calgary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora after arriving in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit.
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June 18, 2025

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Osaka and Keys crash at first hurdle in Berlin; Sinner off to winning start
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka tumbled out of the Berlin Open first round on Tuesday after Russia's Liudmila Samsonova battled from a set down to win 3-6 7-6(3) 6-4 on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025

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Poland university honours Thumbay founder
In a moment of immense pride and global recognition, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, has been conferred his Fifth Honorary Doctorate, this time by the prestigious University of Lublin, Poland.
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June 18, 2025

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Dortmund, Boca held in openers as Flamengo fly high with victory
Fluminense held Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in their Group F Club World Cup opener in New Jersey on Tuesday, as the Brazilian side were left to rue missed chances at MetLife Stadium.
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June 18, 2025
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Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC eves' ODI rankings
India star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the women’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since November 2019, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025
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Wolff dismisses Red Bull protest as petty and embarrassing
Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has dismissed Red Bull's failed protest of George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix win as petty and embarrassing.
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June 18, 2025
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Kochi Metro marks 8th anniversary; daily ridership rises
On its 8th anniversary, Kochi Metro has reported record daily ridership resulting in a surge in operational profit, according to official sources.
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June 18, 2025

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Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for overtourism
The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. As hotspots from Venice to the Acropolis race to curb crowds, the world’s most iconic museum, visited by millions, is hitting a breaking point of its own
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June 18, 2025
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SEC discusses key topics at meeting
Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its regular meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Council.
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June 18, 2025

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German investor morale improves
German investor morale rose more than expected in June, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting an increase in its economic sentiment index to 47.5 points from 25.2 points in May.
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June 18, 2025
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FTA hosts Corporate Tax Awareness Workshop
A new workshop hosted recently in Abu Dhabi by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) saw the participation of around 940 business representatives and stakeholders, as the FTA continues to reiterate its call to unregistered corporate taxpayers to expedite the submission of their corporate tax registration applications.
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June 18, 2025
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Sustainability is a way of life, says entrepreneur
Sustainability is no longer a choice—it's a way of life. This is an exciting field to explore.
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June 18, 2025
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Khaled lauds ADMA's key role in supporting maritime sector
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Tuesday has toured the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the UAE's flagship maritime & logistics training institute, part of AD Ports Group.
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June 18, 2025

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UAE highlights leadership in 'Global Cooling Pledge' ahead of COP30
The United Arab Emirates participated in first Global Cooling Pledge Signatories Focal Points Meeting, held in Bonn, Germany.
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June 18, 2025
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Court upholds ruling in theft case, jails man for 3 years
The Dubai Court of Appeal upheld the first-instance court's ruling jailing an Arab national for 3 years, to be followed by deportation and fining him Dhs247,000, after being convicted of conniving with fugitives to detain the owner of a tourism company and another employee who they assaulted and then stole the fine amount from the company’s safe.
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June 18, 2025

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Gill’s captaincy a blend of Rohit’s ice and Kohli’s fire, says England’s Buttler ahead of first India Test
Shubman Gill’s style of captaincy blends the fire of Virat Kohli with the ice-cool composure of Rohit Sharma but India's new Test skipper will carve out his own identity as he leads them in the upcoming Test series in England, Jos Buttler said on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025
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Stand between Shanto, Rahim puts Tigers in command at Galle Test vs SL
A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in control at 292-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
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June 18, 2025

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GCC tops DCC members' exports valued at Dhs40.5b
DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that markets within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remained the primary destination for its members’ exports and re-exports during QI 2025.
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June 18, 2025
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Eli Lilly nears $1.3 billion deal for Verve Therapeutics
Drugmaker Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to acquire gene-editing startup Verve Therapeutics for up to $1.3 billion, the Financial Times reported, sending Verve's shares up 84 per cent in premarket trading on Tuesday.
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