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VIDEO: Soyuz MS-15 spaceship transported to launch site

The Soyuz FG, carrying the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft is emblazoned with the logo of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and the UAE flag along with the flags of Russia and America.

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Sheikh Mohammed launches $1m ‘Global Food Technology Challenge’

The competition is the largest of its kind that seeks to develop innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE.

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UAE embassies, consulates witness significant turnout for FNC election

The UAE's diplomatic missions around the world are witnessing a significant turnout of voters for the Federal National Council, FNC, Election 2019.

3 hours ago

VIDEO: UAE leaders congratulate Saudi King on Kingdom's National Day

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, and Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed dispatched similar messages to Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdul...

20 hours ago

Abu Dhabi street named after Saudi King Salman

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed has ordered that one of the main streets in Abu Dhabi to be renamed in honour of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King S...

3 hours ago

British travel firm Thomas Cook collapses with 600,000 tourists stranded abroad ​

The firm ran hotels, resorts and airlines for 19 million people a year in 16 countries. It currently has 600,000 people abroad, forcing governments an...

6 hours ago

VIDEO: Father beats 3-year-old daughter for not walking, taken into custody

The Saudi Ministry said Riyadh police have arrested a Palestinian resident for torturing his 3-year-old daughter and have provide a care for the child...

22 Sep 2019

Watch: Modi says 'sorry' to US Senator's wife for his absence

"I would like to say sorry because today is your birthday and your great life partner is with me."

5 hours ago

Bogus Interpol policemen steal Dhs1.7 million from a company employee

Both Arab defendants – a motorist, 36, and his colleague, 37— kidnapped the Indian employee, 33, from a building housing his boss’ company in Baniyas ...

6 hours ago

    Opinion

    UAE’s tolerant ethos sets a shining example

    While growing intolerance poses a mammoth challenge to many nations, it is a matter of great pride and honour for citizens and residents of the UAE th...

    23 hours ago

    Labour backs Remain all over the United Kingdom

    Day two of conference in sunny Brighton, and UK Labour’s Brexit policy is about to be decided. Tonight is the important composite meeting, where the f...

    23 hours ago

    It is Britain’s historic duty to achieve zero carbon by 2030

    With Labour party conference in Brighton this week climate will be at the top of the agenda. One-hundred and twenty-eight constituencies have submitte...

    23 hours ago

    Netanyahu on shaky ground in bid for second term

    Michael Jansen

    Israel’s second parliamentary election this year has taken the country back to square one: to political deadlock between sitting Prime Minister Binyam...

    23 hours ago

    Why Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour won’t touch Clause IV

    The Labour Party is often searching for a big idea. All politicians like to show some evidence of wanting “change”, but in Labour — as with other part...

    23 hours ago

    Painful situation

    It is extremely painful news that an air strike and terrorist attack killed 50 people in Afghanistan (“Air strike, suicide bomber kill 50 civilians in...

    22 Sep 2019

    The UAE’s Federal National Council: Votes among tribes

    Aysha Taryam

    The FNC voting process is strenuous from a cultural perspective as well for it puts a mainly tribal nation at odds with itself

    21 Sep 2019

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    Sheikh Mohammed launches $1m ‘Global Food Technology Challenge’

    The competition is the largest of its kind that seeks to develop innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE.

    an hour ago

    Abu Dhabi street named after Saudi King Salman

    Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed has ordered that one of the main streets in Abu Dhabi to be renamed in honour of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King S...

    3 hours ago

    UAE embassies, consulates witness significant turnout for FNC election

    The UAE's diplomatic missions around the world are witnessing a significant turnout of voters for the Federal National Council, FNC, Election 2019.

    3 hours ago

    Bogus Interpol policemen steal Dhs1.7 million from a company employee

    Both Arab defendants – a motorist, 36, and his colleague, 37— kidnapped the Indian employee, 33, from a building housing his boss’ company in Baniyas ...

    6 hours ago

    Sport

    • 22 hours ago

    WATCH: Vettel dominates Singapore GP, ends long wait for victory

    Liverpool maintain perfect start

    London: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s thunderous strike inspired Liverpool’s 2-1 win against Chelsea as the Premier League leaders moved five points clear ...

    22 hours ago

    Valverde worried as newly promoted Granada stun Barca

    Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he was concerned about the team’s away form after they were comprehensively beaten 2-0 by promoted Granada on Sa...

    22 hours ago

    Napoli and Roma post wins as Inter go top with derby triumph

    rome: A Fernando Llorente double helped Napoli move into third place in Serie A with a 4-1 win at Lecce on Sunday, while Edin Dzeko scored a last-gasp...

    22 hours ago

    Osaka ends title drought at Pan Pacific Open

    Japan’s Naomi Osaka ended an eight-month title drought by winning the Pan Pacific Open in her home city on Sunday, her first trophy since her second c...

    22 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Australia uses new technology to catch drivers on phones

    New South Wales Roads Minister Andrew Constance said on Monday that Australia's most populous state is the first jurisdiction in the world to use such...

    3 hours ago

    Italian man shoots father dead after mistaking him for boar

    Martino Gaudioso, 55, was shot in the stomach by his 34-year-old son as they stalked their prey separately through thick foliage in Sicignano degli Al...

    5 hours ago

    Madagascar home to Africas first caviar farm

    The global caviar market is projected to grow at 7% per year to around $560 million by 2025, according to Adroit Market Research, an Indian-based busi...

    6 hours ago

    Number of dengue cases in Pak crosses 10,000 mark

    The number of dengue cases across Pakistan has crossed the 10,000 level mark, with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Zafar Mirz...

    9 hours ago

    Lingering Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii coral

    At the edge of an ancient lava flow where jagged black rocks meet the Pacific, small off-the-grid homes overlook the calm blue waters of Papa Bay on H...

    11 hours ago

    Japan roboticists predict rise of the machines

    Highly intelligent, self-aware and helpful around the house — the robots of the future could look and act just like humans and even become their frien...

    11 hours ago

    Dolce & Gabbana takes fashionistas on a jungle trek at Milan show

    With lush greenery for a backdrop, Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana took fashionistas on a jungle trek at its catwalk show on Sunday, presenting ...

    11 hours ago

    Cramped Gaza zoo reopens, only months after closure

    A lioness is beaten with sticks while her cubs are dragged away -- a Gazan zoo closed after a long campaign has reopened, with conditions seemingly as...

    22 Sep 2019

    Business

    Expo 2020 Dubai will add more flavour to UAE’s property sector

    The Dubai property market is on solid growth track and is marching ahead. The city of wonders is close to host Expo 2020, which would add more flavor ...

    29 minutes ago

    Dubai’s maritime world set to grow

    Dubai’s maritime sector has been steadfastly working to achieve great heights and bring in new developments that can contribute to innovation and grow...

    32 minutes ago

    Thomas Cook flies into bankruptcy, 600,000 tourists stranded abroad

    British travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, leaving some 600,000 holidaymakers stranded and sparking the UK’s biggest repatriation since Worl...

    an hour ago

    Whistleblowing termed best tool to enhance business credibility

    The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf Region’s private sector, recently held a r...

    an hour ago

    Sharjah’s US visit strengthens ties

    A high-level delegation from Sharjah represented mainly by the emirate’s economic and academic sectors, in its week-long visit to many US cities explo...

    an hour ago

    UAE, S.Arabia non-oil trade hits Dhs417.6b mark in past five years

    Non-oil trade exchange between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached Dhs417.6 billion over the past five years, Sultan ...

    22 Sep 2019

    Gross bank assets up 0.3% at Dhs2,983.4b by Aug-end: CB

    The UAE Central Bank has announced that gross bank assets, including bankers’ acceptances, rose by 0.3 per cent, increasing from Dhs2,975.8 billion at...

    22 Sep 2019

    UAE Maritime Week begins with focus on tech-driven industry

    Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the UAE Maritime...

    22 Sep 2019

    Drop in online shopping knocks down UK retail sales in August

    British retail sales unexpectedly fell in August after shoppers bought less online than the month before, when an annual promotion by Amazon appeared ...

    22 Sep 2019

    US regulators approve some Apple tariff exemptions

    US trade regulators approved 10 out of 15 requests for tariff exemptions filed by Apple amid a broader reprieve on levies on computer parts, according...

    22 Sep 2019

    Polish businesswomen pay visit to SRTI Park, explore opportunities

    The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) received a delegation of Polish businesswomen representing various sectors including ...

    22 Sep 2019

    Dubai DED issues 2,650 new licences in August

    The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai issued 2,650 new licences for various professional, commercial, industrial and tourism activitie...

    22 Sep 2019

    5G-powered solutions will be a major feature at Gitex

    Dubai will be the epicentre of the innovation economy in October when Gitex Technology Week and Gitex Future Stars – the region’s premier technology a...

    22 Sep 2019

    Expo 2020 best opportunity for India

    This is the best time for India to engage with the world, said India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, after unveiling the design of ...

    21 Sep 2019

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    Japan roboticists predict rise of the machines

    Highly intelligent, self-aware and helpful around the house — the robots of the future could look and act just like humans and even become their frien...

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    Expo 2020 Dubai will add more flavour to UAE’s property sector

    The Dubai property market is on solid growth track and is marching ahead. The city of wonders is close to host Expo 2020, which would add more flavor ...

    29 minutes ago

    Dubai’s maritime world set to grow

    Dubai’s maritime sector has been steadfastly working to achieve great heights and bring in new developments that can contribute to innovation and grow...

    32 minutes ago

    Thomas Cook flies into bankruptcy, 600,000 tourists stranded abroad

    British travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, leaving some 600,000 holidaymakers stranded and sparking the UK’s biggest repatriation since Worl...

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    Sheikh Mohammed launches $1m ‘Global Food Technology Challenge’

    The competition is the largest of its kind that seeks to develop innovative solutions for food production and management in the UAE.

    an hour ago

    Imran presses Trump to seek Afghan Taliban deal

    Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday encouraged US President Donald Trump to restart talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban, saying there ultimately had to be a political settlement.

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    Whistleblowing termed best tool to enhance business credibility

    The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf Region’s private sector, recently held a roundtable event in Bahrain titled: “Whistleblowing: A Pillar of Sound Corporate Governance”.

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    Sharjah’s US visit strengthens ties

    A high-level delegation from Sharjah represented mainly by the emirate’s economic and academic sectors, in its week-long visit to many US cities explored bilateral trade and investment relationships with 16 American entities in Pittsburgh,

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    Wedding misery for man named Thomas Cook as travel firm collapses

    Cook, 29, is on the island of Rhodes with his partner Amelia Binch, 27, and their two children ahead of their planned wedding on Friday.

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    Abu Dhabi street named after Saudi King Salman

    Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed has ordered that one of the main streets in Abu Dhabi to be renamed in honour of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

    3 hours ago

    Australia uses new technology to catch drivers on phones

    New South Wales Roads Minister Andrew Constance said on Monday that Australia's most populous state is the first jurisdiction in the world to use such technology to punish drivers distracted by social media, text messages or phone calls.

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