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Palestinians in Gaza City fear permanent displacement
As artillery and bombs pound around Gaza's largest city and Israel promises a punishing new offensive, Palestinians in the city are paralyzed with fear - unsure where to go, when to leave and if they will ever return.
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September 04, 2025
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UK budget speculation adds to risks for the economy
Britain’s budget rumour mill was already in full swing well before a date was set on Wednesday, with speculation about tax increases posing a further risk to confidence among businesses and households already anxious about inflation and job losses.
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September 04, 2025
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China marks WWII anniversary with display of military power
China showcased its military might in a parade on Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.
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September 04, 2025
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Calicut Airport to fast track immigration checks
To help passengers complete check-in within seconds, Calicut International Airport will introduce Fast Track immigration check from next month, according to airport director Muneer Madampat.
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September 04, 2025
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China's parade of arms sends strong message
From an upgraded, nuclear-armed missile with near-global reach, to air defence lasers, hypersonic weapons, and sea drones that could crowd its near seas, China sent a broad message of deterrence with its largest ever military parade on Wednesday. Military analysts and diplomats saw China’s leader Xi Jinping using the event to signal a diverse group, from the United States and its allies, to neighbours and regional powers India and Russia, as well as potential buyers of technology, reported Reuters.
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September 04, 2025
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Artificial intelligence to take centre stage at IGCF in Sharjah
The 14th international Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) will place artificial intelligence at the centre of its agenda through sessions examining its impact on media, law, training, and cyber security, while giving younger generations space to experiment with its creative tools.
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September 04, 2025
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SA women's team step up to chase Boks' success at WC
South Africa's women’s team are stepping out from the monumental shadow of the four-time world champion Springboks as they prepare for their first-ever quarterfinal appearance in a Rugby World Cup by taking on France this weekend.
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September 04, 2025
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BJP MLA says woman SP acts like Congress' pet dog
Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against Harihara BJP MLA B.P. Harish on Wednesday for insulting Superintendent of Police (SP) Uma Prashanth by saying that she was acting like a pet dog of Congress leaders in Davanagere district.
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September 04, 2025
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Adams Street opens office in Abu Dhabi
Adams Street Partners, a leading private markets investment management firm with more than $62 billion in assets under management (Adams Street), announced the opening of its Abu Dhabi office, the firm's first presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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September 04, 2025
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Scrap nukes, director Bigelow urges in thriller at Venice
The world needs to be “more informed” and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said on Tuesday ahead of the premiere of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.
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September 04, 2025
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Sharjah Chamber strengthens global presence of the 'Emirati Goldsmiths'
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) participated in the Japan Jewellery Fair (JJF) 2025, one of Asia's leading gatherings dedicated to the jewllery industry, during the period from August 26 to September I.
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September 04, 2025
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BRIDGE team meets Egypt's leading media institutions
As part of the global preparatory roadshow for BRIDGE Summit 2025 — the world's largest event for media, content, and entertainment, to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10 with the participation of global media leaders, cultural and creative content makers, and decision-makers from around the world — a BRIDGE delegation led by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director General of the UAE National Media Office and Vice Chairman of BRIDGE, visited Cairo for a series of high-level meetings.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE, South Africa discuss ways to boost trade, investment relations
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the South African Business Council in the UAE to discuss strategies for ways to increase trade, investment, and private sector collaboration between the two nations.
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September 04, 2025
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RRS breaks ground on $100m project
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah is witnessing an unprecedented boom in its real estate sector.
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September 04, 2025
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Thumbay opens Institute of LASIK & Eye Surgery
Thumbay University Hospital, the region's leading academic healthcare destination, inaugurated the Thumbay Institute of LASIK & Eye Surgery at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman.
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September 04, 2025
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Adnoc, RIQ forge $500m reinsurance partnership
RIQ, the Al-native reinsurance platform purpose-built for the future of global risk transfer and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Adnoc, to develop a preferred reinsurance partnership targeting an allocation of over $500 million in risk coverage within the coming decade.
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September 04, 2025
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MoF issues decisions on activities in Free Zones
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the repeal of Ministerial Decision (MD) No. 265 of 2023, replacing it with Ministerial Decision No. (229) of 2025 on Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities, which clarifies the scope of Qualifying Activities for Corporate Tax purposes in Free Zones.
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September 04, 2025
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Schedule announced for 4th season of ILT20
The fourth season of the DP World International League T20 will begin with the rematch of last year's final between defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers in Dubai on December 2.
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September 04, 2025
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Putin meets Kim, praises N. Korea troops in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met for bilateral talks in Beijing on Wednesday.
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September 04, 2025
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ECI, Al Masraf sign agreement to bolster exporters’ access to finance
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf).
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September 04, 2025
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Grisham’s grand slam fires Yankees to win over Astros
Trent Grisham hit his second grand slam in five days and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice to lead the New York Yankees to a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
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September 04, 2025
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DP World creates 5,000 new jobs across four continents this year
DP World's $2.5 billion investment in developing end-to-end logistics infrastructure around the globe in 2025 is creating thousands of new jobs in construction.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE supports Arab economic integration
The UAE participated in the 116th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council, held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo from August 31 to September 3, 2025.
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September 04, 2025
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European heavyweights belatedly begin FIFA World Cup qualifying
With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other heavyweights finally begin their qualifying campaigns this week.
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September 04, 2025
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Sultan forms council for disability rights
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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September 04, 2025
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UN slams Israeli drone attack on Lebanon peacekeepers
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said on Wednesday that Israeli drones dropped four grenades near peacekeepers in “one of the most serious attacks” on its personnel since a November ceasefire.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE win four medals at Asian MMA Youth C'ship
The UAE National Team delivered a strong performance at the first-ever Asian Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) Youth Championship, held under the supervision of the Asian MMA Association at Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain.
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September 04, 2025
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Alcaraz, Djokovic set up US Open semi-final, Pegula meets Sabalenka
Carlos Alcaraz dazzled at the US Open to make the semifinals on Tuesday before Novak Djokovic danced his way through to book a New York showdown with the Spaniard that will mark the latest chapter in their generational rivalry as reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka vaulted into the semifinals without having to lift her racquet.
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September 04, 2025
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Australia look to pull off ‘upset of the tournament’ vs rampant England
Autralia co-captain Emily Chancellor has sounded a clarion call to her teammates to take down tournament favourites England on the way to the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
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September 04, 2025
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UAE, Ukraine vow to boost relations
Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received in Abu Dhabi Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the UAE, in the presence of Sheikha Saeed Al Kaabi, FNC member.
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