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Sheikh Mohammed hosts Iftar for Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday, exchanged greetings on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan in Dubai.

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VIDEO: Car flies in the air after loose wheel from pickup truck hits it on California highway

Anoop wrote, “Witnessed and recorded the most INSANE car crash yesterday, you can see Autopilot also swerve and avoid the rogue tire for me $TSLA.”

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Fake groom costs a woman Dhs1.364 million in Abu Dhabi

The defendants took the amount from the victim after deluding her via WhatsApp about a groom who wanted to marry her.

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VIDEO: Diners in Paris enjoy meals as streets burn amid protests

There were firefighters present, which reassured the diners who went on eating like “nothing had happened".

25 Mar 2023

Italian woman mummifies her mother's body and hides it to collect pension

A 64-year-old Italian woman hid her dead mother's body, after embalming it, in a box for several months to continue receiving her pension, according t...

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VIDEO: Workers rescue others trapped inside a collapsed mine in DR Congo

The Congo produces 70% of the world's cobalt, an essential part of the lithium-ion batteries that give electric vehicles the range and durability need...

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UAE slams Israel's decision to allow resettlement and new settlements in Palestinian territories

The UAE has strongly condemned Israel's decision to allow resettlements in the areas of north West Bank and authorise new settlement units in the occu...

16 hours ago

Zayed Housing Programme issues 432 housing aid decisions worth Dhs299m

The decision include between new construction, completion and purchase of ready housing, maintenance and addition to a home. The move was implemented ...

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Delhi court lists Nora Fatehi's defamation case against Jacqueline for May 22

On January 13, Fatehi had recorded her statement as a witness in the money laundering case in the presence of Metropolitan Magistrate Akriti Mahendru.

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Kerala bakeries seek Guinness stamp for worlds longest brownie cake

The New Cochin Bakery and Brownies Bakery in Kannur are designing the cake which will be on display at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kannur

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VIDEO: Australian TV presenter bursts into laughter as guest struggles with Zoom backgrounds

The social media users shared a video clip of the guest's attempts to choose a suitable background for the interview on the Australian "9 News Adelaid...

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Johnny Depp enjoys Somerset's calm, says British people are cool

I'm quite a shy person. That's one of the great things about Britain, and especially Somerset. I can just be me - and that's nice."

20 hours ago

Are you a beginner who has absolutely no idea about online Stock Market investing?

The stock market can be a great way to do it, but it comes with its own set of risks and rewards. With the ever-changing economic situation across the...

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    Opinion

    Turkey accepts arbitration verdict on oil

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    Millions in African countries need power badly

    From Zimbabwe, where many must work at night because it’s the only time there is power, to Nigeria where collapses of the grid are frequent, the relia...

    12 hours ago

    Bolsonaro’s woes deepen with undeclared gifts

    Undeclared diamond jewellery brought into Brazil has deepened the legal jeopardy of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. An investigation into t...

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    Being Babar

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    Starmer’s impossible promises are harder to believe

    John Rentoul

    The reaction to some of his pledges was “a sharp intake of breath”, Keir Starmer said on Thursday. He welcomed that because “nobody can doubt the scal...

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    This could be Turkey’s most crucial election

    Michael Jansen

    Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary election campaign is gaining momentum ahead of the May 14th vote. Trailing in the polls and facing his first e...

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    Gordon Moore, the man who put computers in the fast lane

    The death of Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, at the age of 94 can be said to close the era of the early phase of the electronics revolution

    25 Mar 2023

    Local News

    Sheikh Mohammed hosts Iftar for Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister ...

    12 hours ago

    Court fines man Dhs5,000 for pushing bird seller after dispute over a parrot

    The Ras Al Khaimah Misdemeanours Court of First Instance fined an Arab Dhs5,000, for assaulting a seller in a bird shop, following a dispute that over...

    13 hours ago

    Fake groom costs a woman Dhs1.364 million in Abu Dhabi

    The defendants took the amount from the victim after deluding her via WhatsApp about a groom who wanted to marry her.

    13 hours ago

    UAE slams Israel's decision to allow resettlement and new settlements in Palestinian territories

    The UAE has strongly condemned Israel's decision to allow resettlements in the areas of north West Bank and authorise new settlement units in the occu...

    16 hours ago

    Two jailed for robbing grocery worker of Dhs1,700 at knifepoint in Dubai

    The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced two Africans to one year in jail and fined them Dhs1,700 for entering a grocery after midnight and threatening a wo...

    18 hours ago

    Zayed Housing Programme issues 432 housing aid decisions worth Dhs299m

    The decision include between new construction, completion and purchase of ready housing, maintenance and addition to a home. The move was implemented ...

    19 hours ago

    UAE strongly condemns the burning of the Holy Quran in Denmark

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirmed the UAE's permanent rejection of all practices that aim to destabilize security...

    19 hours ago

    Expo Centre Sharjah to launch 40th 'Ramadan Nights 2023' from April 5

    Organised by the Centre and supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event will run from April 5 to 21, featuring over 10...

    20 hours ago

    Sport

    • 12 hours ago

    Sciver-Brunt leads Mumbai to inaugural Women's Premier League title

    England's Nat Sciver-Brunt hit an unbeaten half-century to steer Mumbai Indians to a tense seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final of th...

    Rodriguez, Nochese advance as exciting padel duels continue at NAS Sports Tournament

    Roberto Rodriguez and Martin Nochese defeated Jonathan Green and Colin Marshall, while Javier Garcia Lopez and Sergio Icardo Alcorisa got the walkover...

    17 hours ago

    Dominant UAE take top spot at NAS Sports Tournament's Jiu-Jitsu Championship

    Delivering a power-packed performance, the UAE team emerged as champions at the Jiu-Jitsu Championship of the 10th Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Sports Tournamen...

    25 Mar 2023

    Sheikh Mohammed attends Dubai World Cup 2023

    Sheikh Mohammed said that the success of the Dubai World Cup reflects the UAE’s determination to be a global role model for achievement and excellence...

    25 Mar 2023

    Ushba Tesoro wins prestigious Dubai World Cup

    Hayyan humbles rivals in thrilling opening race Hayyan, ridden by Oscar Chavez, in the silks of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed’s Yas Racing, dominated the o...

    25 Mar 2023

    Glitzy Dubai World Cup begins

    Sheikh Mohammed said in a welcoming speech to the official booklet of the tournament: "We are pleased to welcome our honourable guests participating i...

    25 Mar 2023

    10th NAS Sports Tournament off to great start with exciting padel matches

    Held under the theme ‘Limitless Abilities’ and organized by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the NAS Sports Tournament is the biggest event of its kind...

    25 Mar 2023

    Much-awaited Zayed Sports Tournament makes return to Erth Abu Dhabi

    The first hosting of the iconic community event since 2019, the Zayed Sports Tournament 2023 invites the UAE’s finest sporting talents and teams to sh...

    25 Mar 2023

    Confident Afghanistan look to stun favorites Pakistan in opener

    A confident Afghanistan will fancy their chances of a series victory against a depleted Pakistan in the three-match T20 series, which gets under way a...

    24 Mar 2023

    Lifestyle

    Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon

    The asteroid, named 2023 DZ2, is estimated to be 40 to 70 metres (130 to 230 feet) wide, roughly the size of the Parthenon, and big enough to wipe out...

    25 Mar 2023

    South Africa art show highlights destructive ties between Man and Nature

    The two installations are part of the latest exhibition by 72-year-old American photographic artist Roger Ballen, which opens in Johannesburg, South A...

    24 Mar 2023

    ‘I hate Europeans sometimes’: Waiter fumes over $70 tip left by tourists

    A tweet from a US server went viral this week after she criticised a group of European tourists for not leaving an adequate tip after spending US$700 ...

    23 Mar 2023

    Months after Pakistan floods, millions lack safe water

    According to the agency, before the floods struck last June, water from only 36% of Pakistan's water system was considered safe for human consumption.

    22 Mar 2023

    Coffee-hooked Libyans brace for low-caffeine Ramadan days

    Tripoli's centre is dotted with a myriad of cafes, from tiny kiosks to large halls, all equipped with sophisticated Italian espresso machines.

    22 Mar 2023

    Kalimat spreads joy of learning in Egypt's visually impaired children

    The UAE-based global nonprofit donates 11 libraries with 100 books each to schools, charities, orphanages and nonprofits through its Pledge a Library ...

    21 Mar 2023

    Is it allergies or a sinus infection?

    Allergies and sinus infections often are mistaken for one another. But they are two separate conditions.

    21 Mar 2023

    Benefits of a hot shower

    A hot shower increases blood flow to the cells and tissues by widening the blood vessels.

    20 Mar 2023

    Business

    DP World’s overseas logistics investments cross over $10b

    DP World has invested more than $10 billion (Dhs37.3 billion) in the global logistics sector since 2012, making it one of the top five overseas invest...

    14 hours ago

    Risks of financial uncertainty have surged, warns IMF chief

    International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Sunday that risks to financial stability had increased and stressed “the need f...

    14 hours ago

    Expo Centre Sharjah to host Ramadan Nights 2023

    Expo Centre Sharjah has announced it is all set to kick off the 40th edition of “Ramadan Nights 2023,” a highly anticipated commercial and marketing e...

    15 hours ago

    Inflation in Pakistan reaches all time high of 46%

    Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), reached an all-time high of 46.65 per cent year-on-year for the week ending on Marc...

    15 hours ago

    Investors’ profits in Dubai realty exceeded 100% since pandemic

    Real estate expert Walid Al Zarooni, CEO of W Capital, the real estate brokerage in the UAE, has revealed that the profits of real estate investors

    18 hours ago

    Dubai ultra-luxury realty market zooms

    The Dubai property market continues to attract HNWIs and foreign investors with its ultra-luxury properties. Three of the world’s most expensive prope...

    18 hours ago

    Dubai Free Zones Council sets green economy as a key priority on its agenda

    The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) meeting, headed by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Council, explored the Dubai Economic Agenda ...

    18 hours ago

    Dubai Economic Agenda represents a new era of economic growth

    The Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council (DCCC) has commended the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, a visionary plan that encompasses 100 transformative proje...

    18 hours ago

    Are you a beginner who has absolutely no idea about online Stock Market investing?

    The stock market can be a great way to do it, but it comes with its own set of risks and rewards. With the ever-changing economic situation across the...

    22 hours ago

    Dubai's top entrepreneur, Parvez Rupani reveals the number one secret of success

    Parvez Rupani aims to provide all the necessary guidance for such individuals through his podcast - "Powerpreneurs."

    22 hours ago

    dnata, American Airlines expand alliance

    Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata), a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its long-standing partnership with American ...

    25 Mar 2023

    Meeting discusses rising role of technology in Dubai’s economy

    Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) hosted its first annual general meeting recently to discuss technology’s increasingly prominent role in Dubai’s econ...

    25 Mar 2023

    US business activity accelerates in March as orders rebounded

    US business activity gained steam in March as orders rebounded for the first time in six months, according to a survey on Friday,

    25 Mar 2023

    UAE to improve commercial connectivity, trade with Kuwait

    AD Ports Group today announced the launch of a new direct shipping service dedicated to Ro-Ro, between UAE’s Khalifa Port and Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port.

    25 Mar 2023

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    Johnny Depp enjoys Somerset's calm, says British people are cool

    I'm quite a shy person. That's one of the great things about Britain, and especially Somerset. I can just be me - and that's nice."

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    Adele announces she is extending her Las Vegas residency

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    Dubai Culture and MBRL create new springs of creativity and collaboration

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    VIDEO: Car flies in the air after loose wheel from pickup truck hits it on California highway

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    Sheikh Mohammed hosts Iftar for Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed

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    The International Chamber of Commerce has given an arbitration verdict in the 2014 case in favour of Iraq in the Iraq-Turkey dispute over oil supplies from the fields in the Kurdistan region in Iraq, and Turkey has to pay $1.5 billion. Turkey has said that it would honour the arbitration verdict. Turkey violated a joint agreement by allowing

    12 hours ago

    Millions in African countries need power badly

    From Zimbabwe, where many must work at night because it’s the only time there is power, to Nigeria where collapses of the grid are frequent, the reliable supply of electricity remains elusive across Africa. The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth,

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    Bolsonaro’s woes deepen with undeclared gifts

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    Being Babar

    Pakistan captain Babar Azam has received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the country’s third-highest civilian honour. He deserves this. He is an icon for his country. I really appreciate the Government of Pakistan for bestowing this award on this youth icon. Babar, Pakistan’s captain in all formats of cricket, was given the award by Governor of Pakistan’s

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    Sciver-Brunt leads Mumbai to inaugural Women's Premier League title

    England's Nat Sciver-Brunt hit an unbeaten half-century to steer Mumbai Indians to a tense seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final of the inaugural Women's Premier League on Sunday.

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    Italian woman mummifies her mother's body and hides it to collect pension

    A 64-year-old Italian woman hid her dead mother's body, after embalming it, in a box for several months to continue receiving her pension, according to local media.

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    How to pick a card that fits your needs

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    To download Zoom Cloud Meetings on a Huawei smartphone, you can use the pre-installed AppGallery, which comes with all Huawei devices.

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