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March 25, 2025

UAE grants $64.5m aid to hospital in East Jerusalem

Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has allocated a financial grant of $64.5 million to Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem.

2 mins

UAE, Russia thank each other for successful prisoners' swap

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties.

3 mins

51 beggars arrested in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Police announced the arrest of 51 beggars since the beginning of Ramadan as part of the campaign launched under the slogan \"Fight begging and help those who truly need it\" by the Department of Information and Public Relationsin co-operation with the Criminal Investigation Department. These included 34 male beggars and 17 female beggars.

1 mins

Developer to build Dhs50m endowment building

Peace Homes Development announced plans to develop a Dhs50 million endowment building in Dubai in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

1 mins

Sheikh Tahnoon concludes official visit to US

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, has concluded an official visit to Washington, during which he met US President Donald Trump, along with several senior officials and global business leaders.

1 mins

Nearly 200,000 UAE Filipinos to vote online in Philippine polls

With infrastructure development as well as digitalisation among the priorities of the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Administration, 1,241,690 overseas Filipinos (OFs), certified as qualified voters by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), would now have better chances to exercise their right to suffrage.

2 mins

Newborn stem cell banking launched

Abu Dhabi Biobank has launched private cord blood banking services, offering expectant families with an affordable, accessible and local way to preserve their newborns’ stem cells.

1 mins

Dubai to host meeting on education quality in April

DUBAI: Dubai will host the eighth edition of the International Conference on Education Quality as part of Al Week, organised by the General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs — Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai).

1 mins

Sheikha Bodour announces 4th global booksellers' meet

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced that the fourth International Booksellers Conference will be held on April 7-8 at Expo Centre Sharjah.

2 mins

UAE is second safest country in the world

ABU DHABI: The UAE has been ranked as the second safest country worldwide for 2025, as indicated in a report by the global statistics website (Numbeo), which assigned it a score of 84.5 out of 100 points.

1 mins

UAE condemns attack on Niger mosque

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in a village located in southwestern Niger, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries to innocent people.

1 mins

Rain on separate areas for second day in a row

ABU DHABI: Drizzles to moderate rain fell on Monday on separate areas across the country for the second day in a row, while the coastal and inland areas experienced fog formation and poor horizontal visibility, which did not exist sometimes for 3 hours from 6am until 9am.

2 mins

Emirates expects 370,000 flyers during Eid break

DUBAI: Emirates is gearing up for a busy travel period for Eid Al Fitr by deploying an additional 17 flights to destinations in the Middle East/GCC from 26th March to 6th April.

1 mins

Positive social impact of content creation discussed

Creators HQ, the first of its kind in the UAE and Middle East, hosted four Ramadan discussion nights attended by over 420 content creators, CEOs and media platforms featuring leaders of major tech companies, social media platforms, top influencers and content creators.

2 mins

RTA launches Bus-On-Demand service in 2 more areas

DUBAI: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to include two new areas: Oud Metha and Barsha Heights.

1 mins

Residents ready to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Dubai

This Eid Al Fitr, families and friends can explore ample entertainment activities across Dubai to make the annual festival event more memorable.

1 mins

CUD researcher joins WHO move to reduce death in childbirth

A team of experts and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined for a project to tackle the leading global cause of maternal mortality and will explore excessive bleeding after childbirth, known clinically as postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), in order to improve prevention and treatment of the life-threatening condition.

1 mins

CHP will be held accountable for violent protests: Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a “movement of violence” and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police officers and damage to property.

2 mins

S.Sudan suffers worst cholera outbreak in 20 years: UNICEF

South Sudan is suffering its worst cholera outbreak since it became an independent nation in 2011, the United Nations warned on Monday, reporting almost 700 deaths in six months, including many children.

1 mins

Clashes displace 15,000 families in Darfur: UN

Fighting in Sudan's war-torn North Darfurstate displaced around “15,000 households” from the town of Al-Malha within 48 hours, the United Nations’ migration agency said on Monday.

1 mins

Israel strikes on Syria, Lebanon risk further escalation: EU

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Monday during a visit to Jerusalem that Israeli strikes on Syria and Lebanon threatened to worsen the situation.

1 mins

UN to reduce footprint in Gaza after staff killed by Israel

The United Nations has said it will “reduce its footprint” in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli tank strike hit one of its compounds last week, killing one staffer and wounding five others.

2 mins

Korean PM reinstated as acting president

SEOUL: South Korea's Constitutional Court over-turned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating the nation’s No. 2 official as acting leader on Monday while not yet ruling on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shocking imposition of martial law in December.

1 mins

China’s claims in South China Sea biggest fiction:Philippines

MANILA: The Philippine defense chief on Monday called China's expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian country would accept and said that Chinese President Xi Jinping's aggressive policies have undermined the international goodwill fostered by his predecessors.

1 mins

China rolls out new rules to counter foreign sanctions

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed an order to implement new rules for strengthening China’s countermeasures to foreign sanctions, the Chinese government said on Monday.

1 mins

UN seeks nearly $ıb in aid for Rohingya refugees

The United Nations announced on Monday it was seeking nearly $1 billion to provide life-saving aid this year for some 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh.

3 mins

Ballerini on turning 30, ‘The Voice’ and power of vulnerability

Kelsea Ballerini has spent the better part of the past decade making her mark on country music. With a voice that's as tender as it is commanding, she’s proven her ability to navigate heartache, healing, and hope through her music.

3 mins

Indonesian students rally against revised laws

Student protests have broken out in major cities of Indonesia. These were against ‘the new law passed by the House of Representatives last Thursday which raised the retirement age of the defence personnel, and it has also allowed them to serve in other ministries

2 mins

What made America great in the Gilded Age

“We were at our richest from 1870 to 1913. That's when we were a tariff country,” said President Donald Trump recently, and he's not wrong. But tariffs aren't the whole story.

3 mins

I’m not stepping down, says Senator Chuck Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rejected calls to resign from members of his own party and defended his decision to join Republicans in voting for a spending bill that kept the government from shutting down.

2 mins

How the extra hour of work crept in and why it matters

\"Working nine to six, what a way to make a living...\" was not the lyric Dolly Parton went for when she penned her famous anti-rat-race anthem back in 1980.

3 mins

Cold-case consultant helps grieving families get justice

Sheila Potocnik cried into her phone, gasping for breath. When her brother picked up, she wailed, “Jeffrey, I’m so, so sorry.” It was late on Sept. 10, 2015, when Potocnik learned that her brother’s son, 15-year-old Antonio DeMeules, had been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Isanti, Minnesota, while skateboarding along a two-lane road.

4 mins

HC clears takeover of private estate for Wayanad victims

Clearing the last hurdle, Kerala High Court on Monday permitted the state government to acquire land owned by Elstone Tea Estate Limited to rehabilitate people displaced by multiple landslides that devastated Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages in Wayanad district on July 30, 2024.

1 mins

Kerala CM aide’s brother gets life in jail for murder

TRIVANDRUM: A Kerala court has sentenced eight men, including the brother of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's press secretary, PM Manoj, to life imprisonment for killing a renegade.

1 mins

Comedian’s ‘traitor’ jibe at Shinde stirs political storm

The political storm over comedian Kunal Kamra's alleged mocking of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde intensified on Monday with tremors being felt in Parliament premises and across Maharashtra.

2 mins

CM announces 30,000 Google scholarships for Sindh students

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced 30,000 scholarships for students in 30 universities across the province under the Google Career Certificate Programme.

1 mins

IHC restores twice-weekly meetings for Imran in prison

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restored incarcerated Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan's rights to receive visitors in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi twice a week.

2 mins

Baloch activist Mahrang among 150 booked for terrorism, rebellion

A case has been registered against 150 people, including the central leaders of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Dr. Sabiha Baloch, and others on terrorism, incitement to rebellion, murder, and other charges.

3 mins

DLD launches ‘Tayseer’ initiative to facilitate payment

As part of its commitment to enhancing global competitiveness and promoting community well-being, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), a subsidiary of Dubai Land Department (DLD), launched the 'Tayseer' initiative to facilitate the payment of currently outstanding service fees.

2 mins

Futures buoyant, dollar drifts as markets sail toward tariff storm

Financial markets made a mixed start on Monday with US stock futures rising but the dollar wavering ahead of a week driven by data, Chinese earnings and the threat of steep US tariff hikes on the horizon.

3 mins

Abu Dhabi set to host 25,000 participants at AIM Congress

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome over 25,000 participants, distinguished figures, and top global investors at the AIM Congress 2025, which will be held under the theme, “Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New Wave of a Globalised Investment Landscape - Towards a New Balanced World Structure”.

1 mins

Initiatives for private sector unveiled

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADDCI), organised the 6th edition of the quarterly Al Multaqa meetings, unveiling a series of new initiatives aimed at empowering the private sector and driving sustainable economic development in the emirate.

1 mins

Seviora Group opens first Middle East office in ADGM

ABU DHABI: Seviora Group, a leading Asia-based asset management group with $54 billion of assets under management and headquartered in Singapore, has announced the establishment of its Middle East office in the ADGM.

1 mins

UAE supports rules-based trading system for sustainable development

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting an open, rules-based trading system that promotes sustainable economic development, employment, industrialisation, and shared prosperity during a meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group.

3 mins

CBUAE issues new Dhs100 banknote

ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new banknote of Dhs100 denomination, made of polymer and using innovative designs and advanced security features, in line with the UAE's leadership vision, and reflecting the UAE's leadership in sustainability.

1 mins

Drydocks World wins refurbishment project

Drydocks World has been awarded the contract for the refurbishment and life extension of the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien, by MODEC Management Services Pte. Ltd., further strengthening its position as a global leader in complex offshore asset upgrades.

1 mins

Tawazun Council awards Dhs1.3b contract to build naval vessels

Al Seer Marine and Damen International, an Abu Dhabi company, part of the Damen family, announced that their Joint Venture has secured a significant Dh1.3 billion contract with Tawazun Council to manufacture advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).

1 mins

EDGE LIF establishes partnership with QuantaSim to empower talent

EDGE’s Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF), a hub that offers advanced upskilling and technology-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing excellence and innovation in the defence and industrial sectors, has announced a collaboration with QuantaSim, a leading consulting and training firm specialising in cutting-edge engineering solutions, for an Engineering Bootcamp Programme.

2 mins

Adnoc Gas shareholders approve record $3.41b dividend for 2024

Adnoc Gas and its subsidiaries confirmed shareholder approval at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to distribute $3.41billion in full-year dividends for 2024, including final dividend payment of $1.706 billion scheduled for distribution in the second quarter of 2095.

2 mins

Enoc achieves Dhs395m in energy savings

Enoc Group recorded remarkable success in energy reduction through comprehensive Energy & Resource Management (E&RM) activities across its operations.

1 mins

Union Coop announces record profit of Dhs374.6m

DUBAI: Dubai-based retailer Union Coop held its 43rd General Assembly Meeting and approved a cash dividend of 14 per cent on the existing capital and a 5 per cent return on shareholders’ purchases from the cooperative for the year 2024.

1 mins

Offshore Patrol Vessels to enhance UAE’s maritime security

Al Seer Marine (ASM), a frontrunner in the maritime industry and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), and Damen International, an Abu Dhabi company, part of the Damen family which is known from the renowned global shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Group, announce that their Joint Venture (JV) has secured a significant Dhsl.3 billion contract with Tawazun Council to manufacture advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).

1 mins

US business activity rises in March, but sentiment deteriorates further

US business activity picked up in March, but growing fears over import tariffs and deep government spending cuts continued to weigh on sentiment and prospects for the rest of the year.

3 mins

German home building permits rise in January

FRANKFURT: Building permits for apartments in Germany rose 6.9 per cent in January from a year earlier, statistics office data showed, a second consecutive month of increases after three years of declines.

1 mins

China and Hong Kong stocks close higher

SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Monday, led by metals, although gains were capped as investors grew cautious about US President Donald Trump's approaching tariff deadline. Hong Kong shares were also up.

1 mins

Gold holds steady, traders await fresh catalysts

Gold was little changed on Monday as traders awaited fresh catalysts after a recent rally pushed prices to record highs, fueled by geopolitical concerns and hopes of US rate cuts.

1 mins

Bank of Japan to raise rates if price target is to be achieved

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying inflation target is likely to be achieved, despite potential losses on its government bond holdings.

3 mins

Peanuts and high fashion collide in new Snoopy exhibition in Paris

A new exhibition opened on Saturday in Paris charting the emergence of Snoopy as a fashion icon, with the famed black-and-white beagle embraced by designers from streetwear brands to couture houses.

4 mins

Soprano Lise Davidsen to release new opera recording

\"Davidsen Goes out with a Bang,\" read the headline in Broadway World's review of the Metropolitan Opera revival of Beethoven's “Fidelio.” And indeed Lise Davidsen is in a sense “going out.”

2 mins

Deepika honours her unbreakable bond with sister Anisha in heartfelt post

Actress Deepika Padukone took to social media to share a heartwarming tribute to her sister, Anisha Padukone, celebrating their strong and unbreakable bond. In a sweet post, the “Piku” actress reshared a reel that beautifully captured the essence of sisterhood, highlighting the ups and downs they experience together but always supporting each other in the end.

1 mins

Shabab Al Ahli book berth in ADIB Cup final

DUBAI: Shabab Al Ahli booked their place in the ADIB Cup final after a 2-2 draw with Sharjah in the second leg of the semi-finals at Rashid Stadium.

2 mins

UAE and N.Korea face off in crucial clash; Saudi's Renard expects no let-up from Japan

North Korea and UAE will be equally desperate for maximum points when they square off in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Group A tie on Tuesday.

3 mins

ACB inks destination support deal with ADCSH

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has entered a five-year destination support agreement with the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, which designates the latter as the exclusive destination host for ACB’s training camps and competitive cricket from 2025 to 2029.

2 mins

United drub Villa, leaders Chelsea down City in WSL

Manchester United hammered hapless Aston Villa 4-0 in the Women’s Super League on Sunday while Erin Cuthbert’s stoppage-time winner for Chelsea against Manchester City kept the Londoners comfortably clear at the top of the table.

1 mins

Blatter and Platini to learn fate in corruption case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini will appear before a Swiss court on Tuesday to hear whether the case that finished their careers in football will end with their acquittals or convictions for corruption.

1 mins

Mexico prevail over Panama to lift CONCACAF Nations League title

Raul Jimenez scored twice as Mexico snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Panama to win the CONCACAF Nations League for the first time on Sunday.

1 mins

New Zealand secure ticket for 2026 WC with win over New Caledonia

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

2 mins

Aubameyang brace powers Gabon to win over Kenya

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

1 mins

England start campaign with thumping win over Italy

LONDON: England launched their Women's Six Nations title defence with a commanding 38-5 bonus-point win over Italy in York on Sunday.

1 mins

Brazil coach aims to silence doubters with statement win over Argentina

Brazil can prove their critics wrong by ending their winless run against old foes Argentina, coach Dorival Jr said ahead of the World Cup qualifying clash between the two sides in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

1 mins

Spain edge Netherlands, join France and Portugal in semis

France overturned a two-goal deficit to qualify for semi-finals by eliminating Croatia 5-4 on penalties after a 2-0 victory in their quarter-final second leg at the Stade de France on Sunday

3 mins

Tamim suffers heart attack as court seizes Shakib’s assets

Former Bangladesh one-day cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was taken to hospital Monday after suffering a heart attack on the field during a domestic match.

1 mins

Ingebrigtsen Sr in the dock for alleged abuse of Olympic champ

The father and former coach of double Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen denied physically abusing his son and daughter as his trial on the charges began in Norway on Monday.

1 mins

Hovland rallies to lift Valspar C'ship, Angel Jimenez wins Hoag Classic

PALM HARBOR: Viktor Hovland won the Valspar Championship on Sunday and has no idea how it happened.

2 mins

'Gaikwad was making 99% decisions,' says Chennai former skipper Dhoni

Former skipper MS Dhoni clarified that all crucial decisions, such as bowling changes and field placements, were solely made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his role being limited to offering guidance following his decision to pass the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy to Gaikwad.

2 mins

McLaren ready for title fight between their drivers: Norris

SHANGHAI: Lando Norris says his McLaren team is ready for a no-holds barred title fight between him and teammate Oscar Piastri, should they continue to dominate.

2 mins

Sharma's heroics seal thrilling win for Capitals vs Lucknow

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

3 mins

Philippine teen sensation Eala stuns Keys, Djokovic sets Masters 1000 record with Ugo Carabelli romp

Australian Open champion Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala, while Novak Djokovic earned a record-setting 411th ATP Masters 1000 level match win.

2 mins

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