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  • 9 hours ago

VIDEO: Mohamed and Sisi hold talks, launch $20b investment platform

Sheikh Mohamed and Sisi also addressed the latest regional and international developments and exchanged their views on topics of mutual interest.

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Mom, along with compatriots, throws stillborn into Dubai trash bin

A male defendant, a 38-year-old Pakistani, disposed the body in the garbage. The body was found in Al Barahah area of Deira and reported at the Bur Du...

7 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed opens 17th legislative chapter of FNC

Sheikh Mohammed stood on the main podium to deliver the welcoming speech.

10 hours ago

Sharjah academy displays world’s largest collection on meteorites

Sheikh Sultan tours academy along with UAE astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi.

8 hours ago

VIDEO: Dubai Police students pull Boeing 737 aircraft for a distance of 150 metres

The aircraft pull was one of the key activities organised by Dubai Police in support to the ongoing Dubai Fitness Challenge 30X30.

9 hours ago

Martyr Al Baloushi laid to rest in Ras Al Khaimah

Al Baloushi died while performing his national duty in Najran, Saudi Arabia, as part of UAE Armed Forces' participation in ''Operation Decisive Storm'...

6 hours ago

Two Emirati children killed in Abu Dhabi vehicle fire

The Abu Dhabi Police expressed their regret over the tragic incident, conveying their deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the two chil...

20 hours ago

Video: Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded

Venice was hit by the second highest tide recorded in the lagoon city on Tuesday, which flooded its historic basilica and left many of its squares and...

11 hours ago

Israeli strike in Gaza kills six civilians: medics, residents

An Israeli missile strike in the Gaza Strip killed six members of a Palestinian family on Thursday, all of them civilians, medical officials and resid...

18 hours ago

    Opinion

    Sisi’s visit bolsters already-strong relations

    Egypt always holds a special place in the hearts of UAE nationals and residents. There are multi-dimensional links connecting the two countries and th...

    6 hours ago

    Battlelines harden as Trump impeachment goes public

    With historic impeachment hearings under way, Democrats and Republicans are hardening their arguments over the actions of President Donald Trump as th...

    7 hours ago

    In Mexico we’re divided over ex-Bolivian president Evo Morales

    Former Bolivian president Evo Morales arrived on Tuesday in Mexico City after fleeing the country in what he called a “political coup-d’etat”. Mexico’...

    7 hours ago

    Kabul air pollution may be even deadlier than war

    Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn’t escape tragedy. In the capital, Ka...

    7 hours ago

    Alternatives ways to a healthy fix

    Birjees Hussain

    When I found out I had a high level of bad cholesterol, I immediately went into ‘fix it’ mode. I started going to the gym to ride the exercise bike an...

    7 hours ago

    Shining example

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

    7 hours ago

    Love on the big screen

    Who doesn’t love a good romantic movie or two? One of Hollywood’s most loved genres is full of fantasy and rich story telling.

    12 hours ago

    Sport

    • 5 hours ago

    Djokovic, Federer to clash for semis berth post Berrettini win

    Italian Matteo Berrettini made ATP Finals history on Thursday with a consolation win over Austria’s Dominic Thiem in London. In the day’s early match ...

    Final six for maiden ATP Cup unveiled; Bryans to quit in 2020

    Bulgaria, Chile, Poland, Uruguay, Moldova and Norway were the final six teams announced on Thursday for the ATP Cup in Australia -- the new world tenn...

    5 hours ago

    Bangladesh in quagmire after trio of quicks put India in driver’s seat

    Hot on the heels of a sobering T20 loss in the just-concluded T20 series, touring side Bangladesh found themselves in dire straits against hosts India...

    5 hours ago

    Teen quicks can cause Oz issues: Younis; Bancroft, Burns back as Ashes flops axed

    Pakistan’s young and largely untested fast-bowling attack could cause big issues for Australia in their upcoming Test series as the team looks to boun...

    5 hours ago

    Shabab Al Ahli, Al Nasr look to maintain winning momentum

    The battle for the quarter-finals in the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) has already heated up as the competition enters fifth round on Friday. Three matches w...

    5 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Disputed Western Sahara becomes kitesurfing hotspot

    In the heart of disputed Western Sahara, a former garrison town has become an unlikely tourist magnet after kitesurfers discovered the windswept deser...

    13 hours ago

    Infectious diseases: A New flu antiviral medication may help

    The medication can help lessen symptoms and shorten the amount of time of the illness. It is especially important for those who are at high risk of de...

    16 hours ago

    Serbian weddings replicate Hollywood style ceremonies

    Of the 1.2 million people who visited Serbia in the first eight months of this year, the Chinese dominated with 92,000 arrivals, or more than five tim...

    16 hours ago

    Russia snub new Adidas shirts with upside-down flag

    Russia's football authorities said Wednesday the national team will not be wearing new Adidas-designed shirts in upcoming Euro-2020 qualifiers after s...

    17 hours ago

    Capsule living: a 'cheap' option for young people flocking to LA

    Kay Wilson packed up her life in a hurry and moved to Los Angeles... only to find that what she paid in Pennsylvania for a nice studio apartment would...

    18 hours ago

    Laborious saffron harvest unites Moroccan village

    The saffron plants bloom for only two weeks a year and the flowers, each containing three crimson stigmas, become useless if they blossom.

    19 hours ago

    Hong Kongers recreate protests with homemade virtual video game

    A group of Hong Kong activists have developed a homemade computer game that uses virtual reality to recreate what it is like to take part in pro-democ...

    13 Nov 2019

    New documentary on Ralph Lauren looks at his rose-tinted American Dream

    The title of "Very Ralph," which premieres Tuesday on HBO, is a playful nod to the idea that Lauren, who has been designing for more than a half-centu...

    13 Nov 2019

    Business

    Emaar Development records Dhs12.525 billion sales growth

    Emaar Development , the UAE build-to-sell property development business majority-owned by Emaar Properties, reported on Thursday the financial result...

    7 hours ago

    Battery-powered cars are taking the motoring industry by storm

    With electrification and automation emerging as the core of all discussions taking place at this year’s edition of the Dubai International Motor Show,...

    8 hours ago

    Investors conference explores shape, depth of opportunities

    Under the patronage of Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, Investcorp open...

    9 hours ago

    Pakistan’s PIA, Etihad relaunch codeshare partnership

    Etihad Airways and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have relaunched their codeshare partnership to provide their customers with greater access to...

    9 hours ago

    Saudi Industrial Development Fund, French company sign deal

    ENGIE announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to develop local talent and enhan...

    9 hours ago

    LA see 3% rise in GCC tourists

    The Middle East tourist inflow to Los Angeles is growing and we are expecting around 3 per cent growth in the near future, said Ernest Wooden Jr, Pres...

    11 hours ago

    US inflation firms on rising healthcare and energy costs

    US consumer prices jumped by the most in seven months in October, which together with abating fears of a recession, support the Federal Reserve’s sign...

    12 hours ago

    Japan’s economy nearly stalls in Q3, growth at one-year low

    Japan’s economy ground to a near standstill in the third quarter with growth at its weakest in a year as the US-China trade war and soft global demand...

    12 hours ago

    US-China trade deal will help oil market: Opec

    Opec’s Secretary General said on Wednesday a trade deal between the United States and China would boost the global economy and would help lift a “dark...

    13 Nov 2019

    Adnoc’s ICV Programme drives over Dhs26b into UAE economy in 2019

    The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced its In-Country Value (ICV) Programme has driven more than Dhs26 billion ($7 billion) back into t...

    13 Nov 2019

    Automakers expect delay in decision on import tariffs

    Major automakers think US President Donald Trump will again this week push back a self-imposed deadline on whether to put up to 25% tariffs on nationa...

    13 Nov 2019

    New car launches take front stage at Dubai International Motor Show

    With over 500 cars on display, the Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) opened its doors on the second day to crowds of motoring enthusiasts and fami...

    13 Nov 2019

    10 best employers in Mena for 2019

    Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart company, has announced the results of the 2019 Best Employers Mena programme, which recognizes leading employers that str...

    13 Nov 2019

    Thyssenkrupp’s unit gets 3 bids

    Thyssenkrupp has received bids from at least three major bidding groups for a majority stake in Thyssenkrupp’s elevator business, four people familiar...

    13 Nov 2019

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    Deepika, Ranveer visit South Indian temple to celebrate 1st anniversary

    Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh started celebrations of their first wedding anniversary on November 14 by visiting Tirumala Tirupa...

    14 hours ago

    Final six for maiden ATP Cup unveiled; Bryans to quit in 2020

    Bulgaria, Chile, Poland, Uruguay, Moldova and Norway were the final six teams announced on Thursday for the ATP Cup in Australia -- the new world tenn...

    5 hours ago

    Bangladesh in quagmire after trio of quicks put India in driver’s seat

    Hot on the heels of a sobering T20 loss in the just-concluded T20 series, touring side Bangladesh found themselves in dire straits against hosts India...

    5 hours ago

    Djokovic, Federer to clash for semis berth post Berrettini win

    Italian Matteo Berrettini made ATP Finals history on Thursday with a consolation win over Austria’s Dominic Thiem in London. In the day’s early match ...

    5 hours ago

    Teen quicks can cause Oz issues: Younis; Bancroft, Burns back as Ashes flops axed

    Pakistan’s young and largely untested fast-bowling attack could cause big issues for Australia in their upcoming Test series as the team looks to boun...

    5 hours ago

    Shabab Al Ahli, Al Nasr look to maintain winning momentum

    The battle for the quarter-finals in the Arabian Gulf Cup (AGC) has already heated up as the competition enters fifth round on Friday. Three matches will played on Friday and four on Saturday.

    5 hours ago

    Double for Fresu and Mazur at first Al Ain race meet

    The last of the five UAE racecourses to stage a fixture this season, Al Ain hosted a seven-race card on Thursday with the only Thoroughbred race, a 1000m handicap, which was won stylishly by Dombra,

    5 hours ago

    Youth encouraged to take up sustainable practices

    In keeping with its dedication to inspiring youth and encouraging them to fulfil their ambitions, the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), hosted Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations (DGR),

    5 hours ago

    Society of Organ Donation starts session in Dubai

    A first in the region, the 15th session of the International Society of Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP) began on Thursday in Dubai under the auspices of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority.

    5 hours ago

    Hoeness set to end an era after transforming Bayern

    Having transformed Bayern Munich into one of Europe’s strongest clubs, then been jailed for tax evasion, Uli Hoeness will bring the curtain down on a glorious 40-year reign at the German

    6 hours ago

    Congo keep Mane in check, but Senegal cruise to facile victory

    Senegal cruised to a facile 2-0 win against Congo Brazzavill despite Liverpool star Sadio Mane failed to score at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday.

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