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Global confidence in Dubai remains strong as foreign investment continues to flow, says Hadi Badri
Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, said that foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a key driver behind Dubai’s success, noting that the emirate has ranked...
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UAE reduces administrative penalties imposed for violations
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the entry into force of Cabinet Decision No.(129) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No.(40) of 2017 on administrative penalties...
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Is Trump OK? Experts warn he is 'narcissistic' and 'insecure' after indecent Iran threats and Pope attack
On Easter morning, President Donald Trump fired off a Truth Social post critics said was so “unhinged” that it reignited the debate around his mental health. “Open the F***in’...
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UAE opens applications for outstanding Emirati students 'Scholarship Programme' at over 115 global universities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced the opening of applications for the new cycle of its Scholarship Programme, from May 1 to May 30, 2026. The programme...
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Sharjah nurseries set to reopen from April 16 with safety training in focus
The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), acting on directives from the Education, Human Development and Community Council, has announced that nurseries located in government and commercial buildings across the...
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Sheikh Mansour, Iranian Parliament Speaker discuss regional de-escalation in phone call
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the...
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'Above the Clouds' rest area in Kalba opening soon, says Sheikh Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has intervened to suspend the decision by the Department of Economic Development in...
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Thousands of immigrants in Spain can now apply for residency, work permit after govt grants amnesty
Spain's government on Tuesday finalised a migrant amnesty measure it had announced earlier this year, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working without authorisation...
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Indonesian medical team joins UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish
The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish has received a new batch of the Indonesian medical team as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, reinforcing the UAE’s ongoing medical...
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US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, while President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on...
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Dubai to begin phased reopening of nurseries from April 16
Private early childhood centres in Dubai will begin a phased return to in-person learning from April 16, following approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In the...
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Pakistan announces power cuts in bid to control energy prices
Pakistan will suspend electricity supply for about two hours during peak-usage times every evening, the government said, in an effort to manage energy prices affected by the Iran war....
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From student to superstar: Spanish singer Rosalia wows hometown Barcelona
Spanish singer Rosalia spent her early years training in classrooms, rehearsal spaces and small venues across Barcelona as she developed the voice and style that would define her career....
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Taylor Swift tops American Music Awards nominations again
Taylor Swift leads this year's American Music Awards with eight nominations, including artist of the year, song of the year for 'The Fate of Ophelia' and album of the...
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9 dead in boiler blast at Indian power plant
A major boiler tube explosion at the Vedanta Power Plant in Singhitarai village of Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district triggered panic and chaos on Tuesday, leaving at least nine workers dead...
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