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Explosions in Egypt Mediterranean port blamed on drones in potential spread of war
Explosions hit a natural gas loading port on the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt on Wednesday, and British maritime security company Ambrey said a US-owned floating storage tanker there had...
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Dubai awards record 237 hotels with Sustainable Tourism Stamp
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for their outstanding commitment to sustainability...
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Sharjah's drainage project 70 per cent complete, to prevent rainwater clogging roads
The completion rate of the Mid-Line Drainage Project in Sharjah has reached 70 per cent, making it one of the largest qualitative projects aimed at raising the efficiency of...
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Notice to subscribers and readers of Gulf Today
Due to unforeseen circumstances, triggered by the Iran conflict, the supply of newsprint for the production of Gulf Today newspaper has been disrupted. Hence the newspaper will not be...
09 Jul 2026 -
UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed arrives in Slovakia on working visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the Slovak Republic on a working visit. Accompanying His Highness the President are Sheikh Hamdan Bin...
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BLS introduces new Spain visa appointment rules in UAE
BLS International (BLS), the authorised service provider for Spanish visa applications in the UAE, announced the launch of a new visa appointment booking system which mandates self-booking and prohibits...
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Haitian-born teenager makes history with Argentina U-17 after surviving devastating earthquake
Stephen Ramos 'Kiki', a Haitian-born footballer, has become a rare figure in Argentine football after making history as only the third Black player to represent Argentina in more than...
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Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan: Fox News
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US military will hit Iran 'hard' after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan, Fox News reported. 'We'll be hitting them...
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Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires...
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Sister of Southport attack victim turns off Taylor Swift songs 'whenever she comes on'
The sister of one of the girls murdered in the Southport knife attack turns off Taylor Swift songs two years later, her mum has said in a heartbreaking interview....
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India passes anti-paper leak bill; $1m fine, 10 years in jail for violators
India's lower House of Parliament approved tougher penalties on Wednesday for exam paper leaks, after youth-led protests demanding sweeping reforms forced the education minister to resign. The Lok Sabha...
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UAE announces availability of school uniform for all students for 2026-27 session
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the availability of the school uniform for public school students for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting from kindergarten to grade 12, explaining that...
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Emirati mountaineer Fatima Al Awadhi becomes youngest Arab to reach over 7,000 metres
Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has achieved a historic milestone for the UAE, becoming the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and the...
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People once spoke 75,000 languages worldwide. Now, it is just 7,500, with Arabic and Hindi among most common
Globally, people currently use roughly 7,500 languages, with English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic and French the most common, counting native and non-native speakers. That is a lot of...
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Resilient tourists help travel firms tackle impact of Mideast conflict
Early earnings reports reveal how travel companies – from hotel chains to cruise operators – have relied on resilient business and leisure demand from Americans, coupled with a short-term...
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