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Sheikh Zayed Book Award records highest number of submissions
The Reading Panel’s review process will be followed by an announcement of the Award’s long-list in November, paving the way for the second phase in which the Award’s jury will conduct a thorough literary review of all submissions.
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WHO Director-General expresses gratitude to Mohamed Bin Zayed's efforts to fight polio
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom, has commended His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, for his efforts in the eradication of polio.
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Trump, Biden in final full week of campaigning as virus looms large
Trump claimed progress in combating the disease even as the United States set records in recent days for daily infections, while Pence forged ahead with campaigning on Sunday despite close aides testing positive.
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Fury after Qatar 'forcibly examined' women at airport
Female passengers flying from Qatar were subjected to invasive searches after a premature baby was found abandoned in an airport bathroom, in procedures the Australian government on Monday described as "grossly disturbing" and "offensive."
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Imran Khan slams Emmanuel Macron for 'creating further polarisation'
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks on Islamophobia, saying the latter was "creating further polarisation and marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation".
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UAE announces 1,111 new cases and 3 deaths
The UAE announced the detection of 1,111 COVID-19 cases on Monday over the past 24 hours. The ministry also announced the full recovery of 1,819 cases after receiving the necessary treatment.
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Dubai's RTA issues 56 offence tickets during inspection of school buses
The campaign covered 111 schools out of a total of 240 schools for certain considerations. Some schools are adopting an online learning policy, and others have staggered bus arrival timings due to COVID-19 challenges.
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Dubai introduces facial recognition on public transport
"This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious and wanted people," said Obaid Al Hathboor, director of Dubai's Transport Security Department.
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Hindu festival worsens Indian capital's air pollution woes
New Delhi's appalling air quality turned a lot worse over the weekend as Hindus in India's capital burned effigies of the mythological demon king Ravana and lit firecrackers to celebrate the triumph of good over evil during the Dussehra festival.
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Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan looks stunning in olive bodycon dress
Suhana Khan, daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, looked stunning in a beautiful olive bodycon dress she wore for a night out.
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Malaysia’s PM faces calls to quit after failed bid for emergency rule
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin faced calls to resign on Monday as doubts swirled over the support that he commands, after the king rejected his request to declare a state of emergency to fight the coronavirus epidemic.
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Harry Styles plans to invest in a new music venue in Manchester
While most music stars are rescheduling tour dates to 2021, Harry Styles is looking farther ahead and making plans to headline his own arena - one he’s putting his money and ideas into.
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