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Indian captain admits playing at home adds to pressure
India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Friday “there will be nerves” when India open their T20 World Cup campaign in front of more than 30,000 fanatical home supporters in Mumbai, but vowed to give them “entertainment”.
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February 07, 2026
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ADIB Digital Infrastructure Fund launched
ADIB Capital Limited, located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has launched the ADIB Digital Infrastructure Fund, a new Sharia-compliant public fund incorporated in DIFC and designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to high-conviction investments in the listed equities of companies benefiting from the attractive supply-demand dynamics in the data storage and data transmission sectors, with a particular focus on North America and Europe.
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February 07, 2026
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Police to probe Afridi in May 9 case if ordered by court: Report
Peshawar police have said that if directed by the relevant court, they will investigate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in the May 9, 2023 violence and vandalisation case, according to a report.
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February 07, 2026
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Coach Farrell keeps the faith in Irish still being at rugby's top table
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said despite the 36-14 hammering by France in their Six Nations opener he believes he has the players 'to make sure that we are constantly up there at the top of world rugby'.
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February 07, 2026
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Arab Parliament for Child all set for key session in Sharjah
The Arab Parliament for the Child is preparing to receive its male and female members from across the Arab world in the Emirate of Sharjah, as part of its ongoing efforts to empower Arab children, amplify their voices, and involve them in shaping their future.
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February 07, 2026
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Students across India hail PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' session
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charche’, offering guidance on education, skill development, technology and responsible citizenship, students across the country on Friday hailed him and described the session as ‘very informative’.
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February 07, 2026
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UAE, Germany explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties
Leaders stress the importance of supporting both regional and global stability by resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomatic means
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February 07, 2026
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Much-awaited kite festival kicks off in Lahore
After 25 years, the Punjab government has revived the Basant festival in Lahore with comprehensive safety, transport and regulatory measures.
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February 07, 2026
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RTA named 'Best Innovation Hub' in the world
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved a new global milestone, adding to its strong record of pioneering accomplishments after ranking first worldwide in the “Best Innovation Hub” category at the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) Innovation Awards 2025.
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February 07, 2026
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Rakul Preet Singh celebrates the couple whose love is rooted in trust
Actress Rakul Preet Singh decided to mark the wedding anniversary of her father-in-law, Vashu Bhagnani, and mother-in-law, Pooja Bhagnani, by celebrating the couple whose love is rooted in trust, care, and understanding.
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February 07, 2026
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Injectable medication cuts weight by upto 14.2%
Global healthcare firm Novo Nordisk has announced that a clinical trial demonstrated reduction and weight loss across all tested doses in the trial.
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February 07, 2026
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Global stock markets reel as AI fears dominate market action
Global markets retreated on Friday as a stock rout on Wall Street went global, with volatility gripping precious metals and cryptocurrencies while AI fears weighed on equities.
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February 07, 2026
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EU extends tariff suspension on $109.8b of US imports
The European Union is suspending tariffs on 93 billion euros ($109.8 billion) of US imports for a further six months after an easing of tensions over US President Donald Trump's claims on Greenland and threats of new tariffs, according to a filing in the EU official journal.
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February 07, 2026
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Iran says talks with US in Oman a 'good start' and will continue
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iran's foreign minister said, after growing concerns that a failure in the high-stakes negotiations could set off another Middle East war.
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February 07, 2026
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J&K CM unveils budget, eyes investment push
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tabled a Rs 1,13,767 crore budget for 2026-97 in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, saying the financial plan aims to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony and economic prosperity in the union territory.
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February 07, 2026
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Fragrance 'defines cultural values'
Fragrance in Dubai is not a luxury but a vital pillar of culture as it enters into a room before one can.
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February 07, 2026
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Human bomb claims over 30 lives in Islamabad mosque attack
An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shiite mosque (imambargah) in Islamabad during Friday prayers before setting off a suicide bomb and killing more than 31 people, in the deadliest attack of its kind in Pakistan's capital in more than a decade.
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February 07, 2026
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Pena views Ben Sulayem's luxury car fleet
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stepped back behind the wheel to give the President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, an introduction to his luxury car collection in Dubai.
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February 07, 2026
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Strasbourg cruise past Monaco to reach French Cup last eight
Strasbourg ended Monaco's brief uptick with a 3-1 home victory in the French Cup on Thursday.
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February 07, 2026
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Hazlewood out of T20 WC in fresh blow to Australia
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Friday ruled out of the T20 World Cup after failing to recover from hamstring and Achilles injuries in another setback for Australia.
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February 07, 2026
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Woman told to pay man Dhs14,000 in fraud case
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs7000 in addition to fining her Dhs7000, as compensation to a man, after she cheated him into believing she would supply him with a domestic worker, claiming she worked in the field of recruiting labour through an ad on Instagram.
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February 07, 2026
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Griffioen faces Kamiji test at wheelchair tennis in AD
Wheelchair tennis witnesses a historic milestone in Abu Dhabi this weekend as the evergreen Jiske Griffioen prepares to face Yui Kamiji, the current world No.l, in Saturday's final of the Mubadala Wheelchair Tennis Invitational presented by the WTA Foundation at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
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February 07, 2026
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Rabee Securities market indices record divergent performance
The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX Index) declined by 0.9 per cent in January, primarily reflecting decreases in the share prices of Bank of Baghdad, Iraqi Islamic Bank, National Bank of Iraq, and Al-Mansour Bank.
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February 07, 2026
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Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade, says Banga
Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga said in an interview with Reuters.
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February 07, 2026
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'Excited' Scots determined to prove they deserve T20 WC call-up
Scotland spinner Mark Watt said on Friday they were confident of proving they belong at the T20 World Cup, despite only being an 11th-hour replacement for Bangladesh.
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February 07, 2026
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Lookman shines as Atletico rout Betis to reach King's Cup semis
Ademola Lookman starred on his debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring and assisting in a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis on Thursday to seal a place in the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semifinals.
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February 07, 2026
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UAE and US sign framework on securing supply of rare earths
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed a Framework on Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, on the sidelines of the US Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, DC.
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February 07, 2026
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SAA adds SpiceJet to its airline network
SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the launch of a new scheduled air service by Indian carrier SpiceJet, connecting Ahmedabad Airport with Sharjah International Airport, in a move that reflects the airport's continued efforts to expand its international destination network and deepen air transport links between the UAE and India, supporting business, tourism, and family travel between the two countries.
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February 07, 2026
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Scores of residents to join Burj2Burj Half-Marathon
Scores of Dubai residents registered for upcoming 21.1km Burj2Burj 2026 Half-Marathon which will be on Feb.8, from Jumeirah Emirates Towers to Sunset Beach, running past city’s most recognisable landmarks.
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February 07, 2026
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Italian unemployment at record low of 5.6%
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.6 per cent in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the statistical series began in 2004, according to provisional data released by Istat.
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