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UAE is a major contributor to global efforts to eradicate poverty

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which falls on October 17, is an opportunity to strengthen international efforts to end the suffering caused by extreme poverty.

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Expo 2020 Dubai is a unique event that brings together the history of peoples and their civilisations: Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan praised the distinguished African presence in the global gathering. Africa's participation highlights the great development witnessed b...

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Skipper Maqsood helps Oman thrash PNG in T20 World Cup opener

Openers Aqib Ilyas 50 and Jatinder Singh 73, then clattered the PNG bowlers around the ground without being parted to steer Oman home with 6.2 overs t...

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Heavy rain, floods leave 8 dead, 12 missing in south India

Rescue operations were underway on Sunday after heavy rain lashed the state the day before, triggering flash floods and landslides, the Press Trust of...

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Russian filmmakers land after shooting first movie in space

The Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft ferrying Yulia Peresild, Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky from the ISS landed on the Kazakh steppe at 0436 GMT, ac...

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Emirati child comes up with novel idea to promote Expo 2020 Dubai, winner gets a gold bar

An Emirati child Ahmed Hamdan Al Morshedi launched a challenge to visit the largest number of countries in Expo Dubai 2020 using the Expo passport. Th...

20 hours ago

VIDEO: Expo Explorer gives visitors a glimpse into the future of transportation

To add to already overloaded excitement the Expo 2020 Dubai also offers a unique sightseeing tour on the world's first compressed Air Train. The train...

23 hours ago

17 US missionaries including children kidnapped in Haiti

According to a message from Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries, "this is a special prayer alert,” the one-minute message said. "Pray that the gang me...

8 hours ago

Retail firm gets Dubai Chamber CSR Label for 9th time

This is a recognition of the retail pioneer’s distinguished efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility and its commitment to developing r...

10 hours ago

Saher Nassar rebels against misleading metaphors at Zawyeh Gallery

In his debut exhibition, Nassar reflects the spirit of a mutineer or a revolutionary. He rebels against dominant metaphors, established symbols and th...

10 hours ago

Hosting of T20 World Cup final further strengthens Dubai’s status as a leading global sporting destination

Dubai, the headquarters of the International Cricket Council, is all set to stage the finals of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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Doctors extract mobile phone from man’s stomach 6 months after he swallowed it

The strange incident was witnessed by the Aswan University Hospital after a patient who was suffering from severe abdominal pain went to a doctor.

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'The Batman' trailer unveils Pattinson in dark, violent turn

The footage teases a dark, bleak and violent version of Batman, with Pattinson’s voice saying about the Bat-Signal: "Fear is a tool.

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    Opinion

    UAE spearheads awareness on climate change

    The move by the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC) to increase the knowledge and skills of Arab youth in global climate action is praisewor...

    13 Oct 2021

    Aggravating anger, discontent in Lebanon

    It is unacceptable that snipers should be firing at peaceful protesters as they did on Thursday, and killed six people including those who were not pa...

    15 Oct 2021

    Smallholder farmers key to curbing climate crisis

    I grew up during the Korean War. Often, we had just enough to eat, but rarely enough to fill our stomachs. I was hungry all the time. Everyone was.

    15 Oct 2021

    Best place in the world

    The United Arab Emirates is the best place in the world where people from different races, schools of thought and religions from around the world live...

    15 Oct 2021

    Government should take serious action on women’s safety

    One of the biggest ironies of the government response to the issue of women’s safety following the murders of Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa

    15 Oct 2021

    Sajid Javid brings back face-to-face appointments with GPs

    We’re well used to auto-parodic politics by now. So much so that it is barely even worth noting that Sajid Javid should, in the morning, launch his “r...

    15 Oct 2021

    Iraq’s poll verdict promises no big change

    The early indications of Iraq’s Sunday parliamentary election with a low 41 per cent turnout show that Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s group has impro...

    14 Oct 2021

    Local News

    UAE reports less than 100 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

    The ministry stressed in a statement that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavir...

    4 hours ago

    UAE is a major contributor to global efforts to eradicate poverty

    The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which falls on October 17, is an opportunity to strengthen international efforts to end the suff...

    9 hours ago

    Retail firm gets Dubai Chamber CSR Label for 9th time

    This is a recognition of the retail pioneer’s distinguished efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility and its commitment to developing r...

    10 hours ago

    Emirati child comes up with novel idea to promote Expo 2020 Dubai, winner gets a gold bar

    An Emirati child Ahmed Hamdan Al Morshedi launched a challenge to visit the largest number of countries in Expo Dubai 2020 using the Expo passport. Th...

    20 hours ago

    Expo 2020 Dubai is a unique event that brings together the history of peoples and their civilisations: Hamdan

    Sheikh Hamdan praised the distinguished African presence in the global gathering. Africa's participation highlights the great development witnessed b...

    23 hours ago

    VIDEO: Expo Explorer gives visitors a glimpse into the future of transportation

    To add to already overloaded excitement the Expo 2020 Dubai also offers a unique sightseeing tour on the world's first compressed Air Train. The train...

    23 hours ago

    UAE sees 115 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths in 24 hours

    The ministry stressed in a statement its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus ca...

    16 Oct 2021

    40-year-old Emirati man crushed to death between trucks in Ras Al Khaimah

    A medical staffer at the hospital said that the man died due to severe injuries and fractures that he sustained in the accident.

    16 Oct 2021

    Sport

    • 15 Oct 2021

    Chink in Knight’s armour hands Chennai fourth IPL title

    It's about winning the fourth Indian Premier League for MS Dhoni and Chennai.

    Skipper Maqsood helps Oman thrash PNG in T20 World Cup opener

    Openers Aqib Ilyas 50 and Jatinder Singh 73, then clattered the PNG bowlers around the ground without being parted to steer Oman home with 6.2 overs t...

    an hour ago

    Hosting of T20 World Cup final further strengthens Dubai’s status as a leading global sporting destination

    Dubai, the headquarters of the International Cricket Council, is all set to stage the finals of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

    19 hours ago

    Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed grabs pole to bring another world title within reach

    Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi has a third UIM F2 world championship title within his grasp after claiming pole position in dramatic style for Sunda...

    19 hours ago

    Dubai Ride returns for cycle lovers next month

    Dubai Ride, one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge, is all set to return to Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday 5 November after its historic de...

    19 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Doctors extract mobile phone from man’s stomach 6 months after he swallowed it

    The strange incident was witnessed by the Aswan University Hospital after a patient who was suffering from severe abdominal pain went to a doctor.

    8 hours ago

    Sheikh Hamdan tests Mushrif biking trail, says ‘I enjoy mountain biking’

    Sheikh Hamdan wrote, “I enjoyed mountain biking in Mushrif National Park, the first mountain bike trail in the heart of Dubai with a length of 50 kilo...

    9 hours ago

    Sharjah film fest paves the way for aspiring filmmakers

    Noting the impact of hundreds of films, particularly animation, and workshops offered by SIFF to stimulate young imaginations, Masoud Amralla Al Ali s...

    16 Oct 2021

    Once a thriving spa, Argentina's Epecuen is drawing tourists to ghostly ruins

    The visitors stop to read signs pointing out where hotels and restaurants stood before the salty waters of Lake Epecuen broke through a protective emb...

    16 Oct 2021

    The right mindset leads to great accomplishments, as per Dr Glenn Leon Vo and Elias Nickolaos

    It has been said repeatedly that your mind has the power to build you up or tear you down. According to Dr. Glenn Leon Vo and Elias Nickolaos, the rig...

    16 Oct 2021

    The world’s biggest fashion retail to charge for paper bags in Spanish stores

    The owner of the famous fashion brand will start charging 10 euro cents ($0.12) for paper bags from next week at all of its shops in Spain as part of ...

    16 Oct 2021

    Shah Rukh sent Dhs220 for Aryan’s prison canteen expenses, Gauri speaks to son via video call

    According to a report, Aryan Khan is eating jail food and wearing clothes that are being sent to him from home.

    16 Oct 2021

    VIDEO: A rare condition turns Filipino teenager into an elderly woman

    The girl said she once went for a medical check-up and was told she contracted the disease from an insect and took medicine, but it had no effect.

    15 Oct 2021

    Business

    An opportunity for Africa

    Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, toured the pavilions of Rwanda and Cô...

    20 hours ago

    UAE at the forefront of digital technology and connectivity

    Etisalat Group’s strong results are an outcome of our sincere efforts to drive growth and generate efficiencies despite unprecedented challenges in ce...

    21 hours ago

    Shurooq opens Mysk Moon Retreat, unveils 4 new projects

    The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced that the Mysk Moon Retreat has begun welcoming guests and bookings

    21 hours ago

    Mural tieup between US Mission to UAE and AUS revealed at Expo

    A giant 125 square-metre mural weighing approximately 500 kilogrammes created by UAE and USA-based established designers has been officially revealed ...

    21 hours ago

    Remarkable Rwanda marches towards economic prosperity

    Nothing to shackle them down, the over 13 million Rwandans are set to take their country to the high echelons of socio-economic power in 2050.

    21 hours ago

    Richard Yu and Colin Yurcisin on how to optimize business resources

    Resource optimization is the delicate backbone that holds together every plan that a business implements. Business resources at your disposal can incl...

    16 Oct 2021

    A premium product speaks for itself — Oni Seed Co.

    Digital marketing and media promotion seem to be the best way to increase brand awareness. Yet, it seems that if you have a premium product that speak...

    16 Oct 2021

    Sierra Leone marks National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai

    Located in the Opportunity District, the Sierra Leone pavilion, under the theme ‘New Beginning,’ takes visitors on a journey to the west African count...

    15 Oct 2021

    Expo 2020 Dubai an ideal platform for Pakistan to display its incredible potential

    The UAE has long held the distinction of being Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. In fact, Pakistan’s relations with the UAE are r...

    15 Oct 2021

    Importance of Islamic finance discussed

    Khaled Mohammed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), launched day two of the Future of Finance conference, hosted by the CBUAE,

    15 Oct 2021

    Food sustainability highlighted

    The European Union (EU) hosted a high-level panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai focusing on sustainable food systems with speakers from the EU, Italy,...

    15 Oct 2021

    Dubai launches Circular Economy Committee to strengthen growth

    The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Circular Economy Committee to bring public and private entities together to support the circular ...

    15 Oct 2021

    VOBARA brings personality to its custom jewelry

    VOBARA owner, Alex Arabov, was inspired to start his own jewelry company by watching his father and uncle, Jacob the Jeweler, founder of Jacob & Co. w...

    15 Oct 2021

    Identifying and leveraging market gaps is crucial for carving out a unique identity: Jonathan Gerow

    Market gaps are voids masquerading as opportunities. A market gap refers to a specific area of the market that is currently unserved by existing enter...

    15 Oct 2021

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    Ecstatic worshipers perform first prayer in Makkah's Grand Mosque without social distancing

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    Actors of Indian descent proud to lead Broadways Aladdin

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    Russian filmmakers land after shooting first movie in space

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    Doctors extract mobile phone from man’s stomach 6 months after he swallowed it

    The strange incident was witnessed by the Aswan University Hospital after a patient who was suffering from severe abdominal pain went to a doctor.

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    17 US missionaries including children kidnapped in Haiti

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    Sheikh Hamdan tests Mushrif biking trail, says ‘I enjoy mountain biking’

    Sheikh Hamdan wrote, “I enjoyed mountain biking in Mushrif National Park, the first mountain bike trail in the heart of Dubai with a length of 50 kilometers.”

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