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India rates Mumbai's 'very poor' air quality as worse than smog-filled Delhi

Several infrastructure projects and emissions from nearby refineries were the possible reasons, said a government official who did not want to be named as he was not authorised to talk to the media.

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US climate envoy John Kerry hails holding COP28 in UAE

"I think it's very exciting that the UAE, an OPEC member, is going to host COP28, and it's so important that you have an oil and gas producing nation step up and say we understand the challenge of the climate crisis,” Kerry told Reuters in an interview.

2 hours ago

11 exceptions allow UAE residents to stay outside the country for over 6 months without cancelling residency visa

The general rule is that if an expatriate resident stays outside the UAE for more than 180 days continuously, his/her residence visa will be nullified automatically.

3 hours ago

UAE President, Saudi CP led mediation efforts secure release of US-Russian prisoners

The UAE and Saudi ministries said the success of the mediation efforts was a reflection of the mutual and solid friendship between their two countries and the United States of America and the Russian Federation.

3 hours ago

VIDEO: American basketball star Brittney Griner freed from Russia in prisoner swap with Viktor Bout

Russia freed Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, as the US released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. The swap was one of the most high-profile and rare examples of cooperation between Washington and Moscow since the invasion.

3 hours ago

18-year-old college student elected youngest Black mayor in US city of Arkansas

Jaylen Smith's among the youngest mayors elected in the United States and would be the youngest member of the African American Mayors Association.

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28th edition of Dubai Shoping Festival starts on Dec.15, promises more fun

Over seven weeks, the DSF will feature only-in-Dubai shopping, winning, entertainment, and gastronomic experiences at citywide locations, including malls, high street shops, festival and community markets, and beach side destinations.

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Saudi lays on lavish welcome as Xi heralds 'new era' in relations with Arab world

Members of the Saudi Royal Guard riding Arabian horses and carrying Chinese and Saudi flags escorted Xi's car as it entered the royal palace in Riyadh, where Prince Mohammed greeted him with a warm smile.

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Sharjah Events Festival begins today at Al Majaz Amphitheatre

This year, the Sharjah Events Festival will feature a wide variety of fun, entertainment and interactive activities, including musical shows, juggling games, balancing chairs, quick fashion shows, and the incredible skills of police dogs.

10 hours ago

Sultan Bin Ahmed witnesses launch of Dawahi 11 festival

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed toured the festival, starting with the pavilions of government entities, getting an insight into their various activities before heading to the pavilions of the Sharjah cities' municipalities, which offer several interactive and heritage activities.

11 hours ago

We have a robust market thirsty for books, says Sheikha Bodour

The IPA President advised that emerging markets should be ready for these partnerships and collaborations and invest in their e-commerce capabilities as well as ensuring the necessary skills are there to facilitate their advancements.

12 hours ago

5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia's Java island

The quake struck at 07:50 am local time (0050 GMT) around 15 kilometres from the town of Cianjur, epicentre of November's devastating tremor, the United States Geological Survey said.

13 hours ago

Chinese President Xi arrives on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia

China is Saudi Arabia's top oil customer, and both sides appear keen to expand their relationship at a time of economic turmoil and geopolitical realignment.

07 Dec 2022

UAE's foreign trade likely to reach Dhs2.2 trillion by year-end

Sheikh Mohammed says that despite the predictions of the WTO of a 3.5 per cent decline in international trade this year, the UAE achieved a growth of 19 per cent in the first nine months of the year.

07 Dec 2022

VIDEO: Reckless motorist kills another after deliberately colliding with vehicle in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior arrested the errant driver that caused the accident on one of the main roads, according to what was published by Kuwaiti local media.

07 Dec 2022

AAP ends BJP's 15 year-rule in Delhi MCD, wins 134 out of 250 wards

With 134 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday won the prestigious battle for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), ending the 15-year-rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

07 Dec 2022

Lightning kills 907 in India as extreme weather surges in 2022

There were nearly eight times as many heatwaves, 27 in all, and lightning strikes rose more than 111 times, killing 907 people, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said in a report to parliament. Thunderstorms increased more than five times to 240.

07 Dec 2022

Pakistani online scammer Sidra approaches court for security after embezzling Rs420m

Sidra Humaid is alleged to have defrauded hundreds of her depositors by announcing on social media that she had "no means to pay off her committees” to around 200 contributors leaving them in utter shock and disbelief.

07 Dec 2022

Time magazine names Ukraine's Zelensky 'Person of the Year'

"Whether the warfare for Ukraine fills one with wish or with fear, Volodymyr Zelensky galvanized the world in a way we haven't seen in decades," Time editor in chief Edward Felsenthal wrote.

07 Dec 2022

Smog-hit Pakistani city of Lahore cuts school days to protect pupils’ health

Punjab government also ordered the closure of private offices three days a week across the provincial capital. The head of the province's teachers' association warned cutting school days was "not a viable solution."

07 Dec 2022

Abu Dhabi Police thwart attempt to traffic 107kg of crystal and hashish

The Abu Dhabi Police have thwarted an attempt by a gang of six Arabs and Asians to traffic 107 kilograms of crystal and hashish in an operation called ‘Secret Stashes.’

07 Dec 2022

Dubai Police impound 132 vehicles for violating traffic laws during National Day celebrations

Black points were also imposed against the violators who caused disturbance, modified their vehicles' colour, covered their vehicles with stickers without a permit, littered from their cars, and posed danger to themselves and others by driving recklessly.

07 Dec 2022

Chinese flags flutter in Saudi capital ahead of President Xi visit

The red-and-gold Chinese emblem alternated with the green flag of Saudi Arabia along major roads in Riyadh, while Xi was pictured on the front pages of newspapers that highlighted the trip's potential economic benefits.

07 Dec 2022

Sheikh Sultan inaugurates maritime training for students of the Arab Academy for Science in Sharjah

Sheikh Sultan affirmed his great keenness at following up with the progress of the training, and urging the students to establish direct communication with trainers, wishing them success, excellence and a safe return.

07 Dec 2022

VIDEO: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan awarded the ‘Order of the Mother of the Nation’

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid was awarded the medal in recognition of his role and efforts in all humanitarian, social and cultural areas both locally and globally.

07 Dec 2022

Aster inks pact with Iraqi hospital to provide major healthcare services

Through this partnership, doctors from Aster DM Healthcare will visit Faruk Medical City's state-of-the-art facilities to consult and provide surgical services which are not locally available and for which patients have to travel overseas.

07 Dec 2022

UAE Central Bank imposes financial sanction on UAE exchange house

The financial sanction, amounting to Dhs1,925,000, is the result of the findings of an examination conducted by the CBUAE, which revealed that the exchange house failed to obtain letters of no objection from the CBUAE, to enter into certain business relationships.

07 Dec 2022

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