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60 per cent of UAE travellers rely on AI to plan trips, says report
Redefining Travel with Innovative Technology
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August 10, 2025
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Blast at Hizbollah site in Lebanon kills six soldiers
The Lebanese army said a blast at a weapons depot near the Israeli border killed six soldiers on Saturday, with a military source saying the troops were removing munitions from a Hizbollah facility.
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August 10, 2025
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SA coach aims for Women's Rugby WC play-offs
South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin believes an experienced squad led by the Springbok women’s most capped player Nolusindiso Booi can “push them towards the playoffs” of the Rugby World Cup.
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August 10, 2025
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Korean stocks attract $2.5b from foreign investors
Foreign investors bought more Korean stocks for the third month in a row in July, helped by the strong performance of the local stock market, data showed Thursday.
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August 10, 2025
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MQM founder discharged from London hospital
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was discharged from a London hospital in the early hours of Saturday after being admitted for a second time in a month.
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August 10, 2025
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Crowd-shaking faceoffs mark slap fighting event
In an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle that pushed the limits of endurance, strength, and sheer willpower, the Slap Fighting Championship (SFC) brought the heat to The Space Events and Sports in Dubai on 26 July. Presented by none other than Eddie Hall, former World's Strongest Man and global fitness icon, the event gathered top-tier athletes from around the world in front of a roaring crowd.
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August 10, 2025
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MBR Library hosts ‘Chess Basics’ workshop
DUBAI: As part of its ongoing initiatives to foster critical thinking and promote cultural and intellectual awareness across diverse segments of society, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, in collaboration with the UAE Chess Federation, organised a workshop titled “Chess Basics.”
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August 10, 2025
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TCS layoffs herald AI shakeup of $283 billion outsourcing sector
Indian outsourcing giant Tata Consultancy Services' decision to cut over 12,000 jobs signals the start of a broader Al-fueled trend that could end up eliminating around half a million jobs over the next two to three years from the $283 billion sector, experts said.
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August 10, 2025
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ACE defies political pressure in graft case
Despite deep resentment and umbrage of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has continued a severe action against a district administration official of Sialkot for his alleged corruption.
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August 10, 2025
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Uganda drub Guinea to keep hopes alive, S.Africa and Algeria play draw
Co-hosts Uganda scored in each half to beat Guinea 3-0 in Kampala to keep live their hopes of advancing in the CHAN tournament.
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August 10, 2025
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Badosa pulls out of US Open as injury woes continue
Spain's Paula Badosa, ranked 12th in the world, has withdrawn from the US Open, tournament officials announced on Friday.
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August 10, 2025
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World food prices at two-year high on rising meat, edible oils
World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) said.
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August 10, 2025
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Over 3,600 people embraced Islam in H1
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture, part of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, achieved remarkable results during the first half of 2025, with more than 3,600 people embracing Islam and over 1,300 students enrolling in its educational programmes.
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August 10, 2025
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Injured midfielder Rodri will not make City return till September
Manchester City midfielder Rodriwill not beat full fitness until after September's international break, Pep Guardiola has revealed.
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August 10, 2025
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Hundreds participate in Dubai's indoor marathon
Early on Saturday, as temperatures soared outside, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai echoed to the squeak of sneakers as hundreds of people joined \"Mallathon\" -- an indoor, air-conditioned race.
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August 10, 2025
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NZ register their biggest win in Tests after beating Zimbabwe by an innings, 359 runs
New Zealand have registered their biggest ever Test victory after crushing Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday.
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August 10, 2025
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Only legal heirs responsible for care of senior citizens
The Kerala High Court has ruled that only legal heirs are responsible for the care and support of senior citizens who do not have children.
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August 10, 2025
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SoftBank Group swings to profit in first quarter
Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group booked a net profit of $2.87 billion in the first quarter, driven by gains among larger listed investments in its Vision Fund portfolio.
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August 10, 2025
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'Mr 360' AB de Villiers attends GFS event
DUBAI: Global sporting icon and legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has termed consistency and trust a great part of his career and said the same are as important in 'great brands'.
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August 10, 2025
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Pacer Woakes weighs rehab gamble to be fit for Ashes
England all-rounder Chris Woakes says he may opt for rehabilitation over surgery on his shoulder injury, despite the risk of a recurrence, in a bid to be fit for the Ashes later this year.
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August 10, 2025
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Barco enters into UAE's realty market
Barco Developers, a new UAE-based real estate developer, has officially announced its entry into the UAE property market with plans to develop over 2 million square feet of lowto mid-rise residential communities across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
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August 10, 2025
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Elderly Gazan thanks UAE President, family for help
In a viral video clip shared by the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ account on the X platform, an elderly Gazan, Salim, expressed his gratitude to the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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August 10, 2025
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Rashid regrets rushing back to playing cricket after surgery
Afghanistan's premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan admitted that he made a mistake by returning to cricketing action too quickly after his back surgery, which happened shortly after the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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August 10, 2025
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Aussies settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh says he will open the T20 batting with Travis Head for the foreseeable future as the team looks for stability at the top leading into next year’s World Cup.
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August 10, 2025
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Court orders firm to pay employee Dhs57,400
The Abu Dhabi Primary Labour Court has ordered a company to pay an employee, who had worked for it, a total of Dhs57,400, covering unpaid wages, end-of-service gratuity, and to provide him with an experience certificate.
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August 10, 2025
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Astronauts return to Earth after 5 months at space station
WASHINGTON: Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station (ISS) five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.
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August 10, 2025
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UK police arrest 200 pro-Palestinian protesters
British police said they arrested more than 200 people in central London on Saturday as supporters of a recently banned pro-Palestinian group intentionally flouted the law as part of their effort to force the government to reconsider the ban.
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August 10, 2025
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UAE-China sporting initiative on Sept.21
The Zayed Charity Run is proud to announce the official opening of registration for the 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon & Zayed Charity Run, a landmark cultural and sporting initiative between the UAE and China, set to take place on 21 September 2025 in Jinyu Xinfa Science Park.
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August 10, 2025
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Orient Insurance profit hits Dhs503 million
Orient Insurance, the leading UAE insurance provider and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim, announced an exceptional set of financial results for the first half of 2025.
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August 10, 2025
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Protest for RG Kar rape victim turns violent
The ‘Nabanna Avijan (march to state secretariat)’ on the first anniversary of the rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital, turned violent on Saturday as police resorted to baton-charge to disperse the protesters and allegedly beat up the victim's parents too.
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