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President receives UAE jiu-jitsu Asian Games medallists, says nation places great importance on sports sector
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received members of the UAE jiu-jitsu team who won medals at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan,...
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Mohammed Bin Rashid expresses his condolences for Khalifa Bin Dhaen, recognising him as a dedicated figure of the nation
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Major...
- 22 hours ago
UAE economy will expand by 7.7% in 2027, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that the UAE's real GDP will experience robust growth, reaching 7.7% in 2027, following a 6.2% growth rate in 2025, and is...
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UAE formally nominates Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations Secretary-General
The United Arab Emirates has formally nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, as a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed...
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RAK Ruler honours 12 Guangzhou students for winning artwork inspired by emirate
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, honoured 12 students from Guangzhou schools who won the 'My Ras Al...
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Heat-related deaths in Europe exceed 50,000 this summer
Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, a new study found. Researchers modelled heat-related deaths for different age groups in 854 European cities...
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Sharjah's museums foster ties between cultures: Sheikha Hoor
Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of the Arab Republic of Egypt, received Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Museums Authority and President of the...
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New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing...
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AI has helped in progress of Sharjah’s judicial system, says Sultan Bin Ahmed
Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the swearing-in of three members of the judicial authority in the Emirate of Sharjah at...
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Sharjah Agriculture Department distributes 25 tons of organic wheat seeds to 600 farmers
The Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock has launched the fifth phase of its initiative to distribute 25 tons of organic, non-genetically modified (non-GMO) wheat seeds to local farmers....
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Dubai court orders man to repay Dhs7.4m in forged customs declaration case
Dubai Civil Court has ordered a man to return Dhs7.4 million that he misappropriated from a company and to pay an additional Dhs500,000 in compensation for the harms it...
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France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk...
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India capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winter
India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals. Delhi's...
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Sharjah CP visits Little Police Officer Centre
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Little Police Officer Early Childhood Centre at the Sharjah Police Headquarters on...
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Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation highlight building bridges between nations
The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), hosted a panel discussion on the role of arts and culture in...
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