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Commerzbank explores job cuts after UniCredit move

Commerzbank is exploring cutting thousands of jobs as it seeks to fend off an unwanted approach from Italy's UniCredit, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

‘Our mission’: Auschwitz museum staff recount their everyday jobs

Barbed wire lines the road to work for Pawel Sawicki, deputy spokesman of the Auschwitz museum at the site of the former Nazi death camp that was liberated 80 years ago this month.

Galadari inks exclusive partnership with Moto Morini for GCC region

Galadari Brothers, a leading player in the power sports industry, has announced its acquisition of the prestigious Italian motorcycle brand, Moto Morini, as part of its expanding portfolio.

S Korea court stormed after it extends Yoon's detention

Angty protesters overwhelm police, trash court building; police arrest 46 people; impeached president arrested over December 3 martial law declaration

GAZA NEEDS UAE

Experts say country can play a central role in rebuilding the war-torn territory

Asean tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations called on the warring sides in member nation Myanmar to stop the fighting and allow unhindered humanitarian access, said Malaysia's foreign minister as the country takes over chairing Asean this year.

Signs of a power shift as Hatton steals victory

Well, that was an interesting week for us all. Rory McIlroy showcased the magic we've come to expect from him but, unfortunately, it wasn't enough to catch Tyrrell Hatton who stayed steady and played composed golf to claim victory at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Dry eyes cases on the rise in winter, say doctors

Low humidity and prolonged screen exposure making it worse: Experts

Why RJ Kris Fade and wife stepped back from Dubai Bling

The couple, who got married on the show’s debut season, shared what they've been up to beyond the glitz and glam of reality TV

Jabeur nearly gave up, battled asthma flare-up

A bad bout of asthma nearly derailed the comeback of former world number two Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open Wednesday, with the Tunisian saying she found it hard to breathe and nearly gave up.

My heart has always been in Aleppo, says Great Arab Minds Award winner

Syrian Professor Oussama Khatib plans to return home after 45 yrs

Brad Pitt isn't messaging you, rep warns, after fan scammed

A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.

No shock revelation for Moyes as Everton fail to score again

Everton manager David Moyes admitted that his side's failure to score in their 1-0 home Premier League defeat by Aston Villa meant that underlying problem really is a failure to score, or even really look like scoring.

TikTok CEO plans to attend Trump inauguration

The chief executive of TikTok plans to attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the plans.

Baseball United announces dates for historic UAE series in Dubai

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, announced the league’s United UAE Series, the baseball game series of 2025. The three-game series will feature the two UAE-based franchises, the Arabia Wolves (Dubai) and the Mid East Falcons (Abu Dhabi), and will take place from February 14-16 at Baseball United Ballpark at The Sevens Sports and Entertainment Complex in Dubai.

Knife removed from movie star's spine

Khan was stabbed just after midnight when he confronted an intruder

Local golfers shine at Dubai Desert Classic

The first round of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic has wrapped up on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club, and the leaderboard is already full of surprises.

Kerala’s dynamic industrial landscape attracts investors

A series of reforms implemented in recent years has transformed Kerala’s investment landscape, positioning the state as an emerging destination for international and non-resident Indian investors, according to P. Rajeev, Kerala’s Minister for Law, Industries and Coir.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN UAE'S PROGRESSION

Minister of Economy highlights the UAE’s strategic e-government initiative at the 10th Dubai International Project Management Forum

How did a robber get into an A-lister's home?

Late at night, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan faced a terrifying incident when an intruder broke into his Bandra home and stabbed him six times during a burglary attempt. Thankfully, the 54-year-old actor is now out of danger, but the shocking attack has left many wondering how such a breach could happen in one of Mumbai's most secure neighbourhoods.

InsuranceMarket.ae wins GIG Gulf Broker of the Year award

In a moment of pride and celebration, Insurance-Market.ae has been recognised as the 'Broker of the Year for Personal Lines' at the GIG Gulf VIP Brokers event. This award highlights the company's consistent efforts to deliver exceptional value to its customers and build meaningful partnerships with leading insurers like GIG Gulf.

UK Tory leader admits party's 'mistakes'

UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch vowed on Thursday to rebuild public trust in her Conservative party following its historic general election defeat to Labour last year.

Woman charged with poisoning baby to get online donations

An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant's distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said on Thursday.

World leaders welcome deal, call for aid

World figures hailed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas, urging them to stick to it and hurry aid to Gaza civilians.

Honor Magic7 Pro makes its MEA debut

Global technology brand Honor has announced the launch of the Honor Magic7 Pro in Dubai. Committed to providing the ultimate AI Phone experience, Honor introduced the Honor Magic7 Pro which features cutting-edge AI capabilities that revolutionise photography, enhance display quality, and deliver exceptional hardware performance. The Honor Magic7 Pro comes with the Google Gemini app pre-installed. This AI assistant from Google can help users enhance ideas, learn in new ways, write emails, plan events and more.

After ceasefire, war-ruined Gaza's future is unclear

Once a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas takes effect, part of the focus will shift to the monumental task of rebuilding and governing the war-battered Gaza Strip. Israel vowed to crush Hamas in retaliation for its October 7, 2023, attack, the deadliest in Israeli history. The militant movement emerges from the war, the worst Gaza has ever seen, massively weakened but not totally defeated. And fearing a repeat of the October 7 attack, Israel wants security guarantees. The humanitarian situation is dire in Gaza, which even before the war was under Israeli blockade and where poverty and unemployment were rampant.

More employers testing English skills while hiring

Many employers in the UAE are using English language testing in the hiring process across key sectors, an educational publishing and services company has said.

Hamas denies Israeli claim that group backtracking on truce

Two Hamas leaders rejected on Thursday Israeli allegations that the Palestinian militant group was backtracking on elements of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal announced the day before.

How Dubai inspires the Indian state of Assam

Dubai's astonishing success in transforming itself from a quiet desert town into a bustling megacity in less than three decades is a source of inspiration for many countries worldwide. Now it's the turn of Assam, a relatively under-developed state in India's north-east region, to take a leaf out of Dubai's book. Famous for its tea and one-horned rhinos, Assam has come out of the shadow of decades-long insurgencies that crippled the state's economy. Having attained a great sense of stability, the state now longs for prosperity.

3 years since Houthis attacked UAE: Why the world needs to do more to tackle ‘growing threat’

There are moments in a nation's history that are impossible to forget or overlook, as they mark critical turning points in its development. This is particularly true for a country like the UAE, where security and stability are among its defining characteristics. One such moment was January 17, 2022, when the Houthi group launched an unprecedented attack on UAE territory using drones and missiles - the first of its kind since the founding of the nation.