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March 08, 2025
90,000 attend Ramadan's 1st Friday prayers at Aqsa
In the first Friday prayers of the Holy Month of Ramadan, about 90,000 Palestinians prayed at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City under tight security by Israeli forces.
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Insomnia, lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens
Teenagers who have trouble falling or staying asleep and sleep less than their peers may be five times more likely to have serious high blood pressure, according to a new preliminary study.
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Dhs10m donated to Fathers' Endowment campaign
Emirati businessman Abdul Rahim Mohammed Belghozooz Al Zarooni announced his contribution of DhsIO million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Quran reciting competition held for special people
The 13th edition of the Dubai Holy Quran competition for People of Determination was launched with a record 676 contestants participating in various categories of Holy Quran reciting, adding piousness to the atmosphere of the holy month.
1 min
Policy for preservation of modern heritage launched
The Ministry of Culture has launched the “National Policy for the Preservation of Modern Architectural Heritage of the UAE” during a ceremony held at the National Theater in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a number of officials, experts, and those interested in cultural and heritage affairs in the UAE.
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ERC hosts largest Iftar ever in Mukalla
The event brought together 4,000 people of diverse age groups, doubling last year’s attendance of 2,000.
1 min
Physicians programme helps 3,277 patients
The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) said that 3,277 patients have benefited from the Visiting Physicians Programme since its launch in 2021 until December 2024.
1 min
Third edition of ‘The Good Store' launched
DUBAI: The Good Store, the innovative award-winning platform by TECOM Group that enables charitable donations during Ramadan, isreturning for the third consecutive year to unite Dubai for a good cause, in partnership with Dubai Charity Association.
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NCM forecasts clear to partly cloudy weather for today
The UAE will experience on Saturday clear to partly cloudy weather at times, becoming cloudy at night and on Sunday morning in the west.
1 min
Sultan Bin Ahmed honours Tamayuz award winners
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the first edition of the “Tamayuz” Excellence Award on Thursday evening.
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Khaled attends session on AI at Grand Mosque
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the first of this year’s Majlis Mohamed Bin Zayed Ramadan sessions, titled “The Future of Finance in the Age of Intelligence.”
1 min
'Set-jetting' a popular trend for UAE-based travellers
A large number of UAE-based travellers are planning their vacations to filming locations of recently nominated films and critically acclaimed TV shows.
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Court orders man to return Dhs100,000 to another
The Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a man to repay Dhs100,000 to another, which he had borrowed and was delaying repayment.
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New Sharjah museum in the spotlight at ITB Berlin
Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) concluded its participation at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, held from March 4 to 6 under the umbrella of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
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RTA offers luxury car with chauffeur on hire
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has introduced the “Takamul Permit” service, a new initiative that aims to achieve integration between the commercial transport sectors in the emirate, especially enhancing integration between the luxury car and car rental sectors, in line with the distinctive services provided by this vibrant city that meet the aspirations and needs of its residents, visitors and tourists while also contributing to an enhanced quality of life and a seamless, luxurious lifestyle in the city.
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NHRI examines media's impact on human rights awareness
The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) held the seventh edition of its \"Knowledge Lab\" series, a platform designed to educate and raise awareness among NHRI employees on key human rights topics.
1 min
Gender diversity 'helps better decision making'
DUBAI: In a world increasingly defined by complexity and rapid change, the need for diverse perspectives and strengths has never been more critical.
1 min
Emirati women do not wait for opportunities, they make them
Reem BinKaram, Director General of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, affirms that International Women's Day is a powerful platform to celebrate the creativity and excellence that have defined women's contributions throughout history, particularly in traditional and contemporary crafts.
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Over 70 people killed in Syria clashes: Monitor
Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former president Bashar Al Assad in the country's coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside government control, a war monitor said on Friday.
1 min
Lebanon needs $11b for 'post-war reconstruction'
The World Bank on Friday estimated Lebanon's recovery and reconstruction costs at $ll billion following the war between Israel and Hizbollah, which ended with a ceasefire last November.
1 min
186 missing as migrant boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti
At least two people have died and 186 others are missing after four boats carrying migrants from Africa capsized overnight in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, the UN's migration agency said on Friday.
1 min
Palestinians mark first Friday of holy month amid tensions
Alimited number of older Palestinians were allowed into Jerusalem on the first Friday of Ramadan, the holy month, in a wary climate stirred by a standoff over the Gaza ceasefire and an extended Israeli military campaign in the West Bank.
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Japanese barber, 108, crowned world's oldest
A 108-year-old Japanese woman has been certified the world’s oldest barber, Guinness World Records said- and she has pledged to keep working until at least 110.
1 min
Musk's Starship explodes in space, disrupts flights
Elon Musk’s SpaceX once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even as the booster was successfully caught in its orbital test - a near replay of the previous attempt.
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Taiwan detects record 11 Chinese balloons
TAIPEI: Taiwan detected II Chinese balloons near the island in a single-day record, the defence ministry said on Friday.
1 min
S.Korean court orders release of impeached president Yoon
A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, a move that could allow Yoon to stand trial for his rebellion charge without being physically detained.
2 mins
Germany's voters indifferent to climate issues
Climate activists fear the worst when Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats begin to thrash out a joint climate policy for their future coalition government.
2 mins
'We say yes when we could and should say no'
America has long been celebrated as the land of the free - a place where agency, independence and self-determination are enshrined in our national mythos.
3 mins
How one's coffee club is helping heal divides
Alice Garcia never planned on a military career, but a schedule change in high school set her up for an unlikely stint in the Army Junior ROTC programme. “The only elective that was available after my schedule change was Army JROTC,\" she recalled. At the time, she saw it as merely another class, but her mom helped her look at it in a different way.
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In Altadena, fight is on to save trees that survived the fire
The oak trees saved the blue house on East Calaveras Street. Seriina Covarrubias was sure of it. When she had returned after the Eaton fire, much of the Altadena neighbor-hood was in ruins.
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Study finds link between parental divorce and stroke in life
Divorce can be painful for children of separating parents, but new research out of the University of Texas at Arlington suggests the health impacts may linger far beyond adolescence. The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found among adults age 65 and older, those who experienced parental divorce in childhood and no other mental or emotional trauma — such as physical or sexual abuse — were more likely to report having a stroke.
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Labour government to cut welfare spending 'by billions'
Labour is planning billions in welfare spending cuts as part of Rachel Reeves’ upcoming spring statement, new reports have suggested.
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Ranveer Allahbadia appears before Assam Police
Controversial YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia appeared before the Assam Police in Guwahati on Friday in connection with the case related to his objectionable comments in the ‘India Got Latent’ show.
1 min
SC dismisses plea seeking rationalisation of airfares from Kerala
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition that requested the rationalisation of airfare structures across Kerala for the 2095 Hajj pilgrimage.
1 min
Missing Kerala girls traced in Mumbai, to reach home
MALAPPURAM: Ending 36 hours of suspense, two girl students reported missing from Tanur near here have been traced to Mumbai and they will be brought to Kerala today (Saturday), according to Malappuram district police chief Viswanath R. “As per our travel plans, the police team and the girls will board the train Friday evening.
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Jan Aushadhi Diwas promotes the use of generic medicines
Jan Aushadhi Diwas shows India’s commitment to provide quality and affordable medicines for all people, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
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Govt nearing $4.4b loan to ease power debt
Pakistan’s government is negotiating a 1.25 trillion Pakistani rupee ($4.47 billion) loan with commercial banks to reduce its bulging energy sector debt, the power minister and banking association said.
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No harm in contacting establishment, says PTI leader
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly Chairman Junaid Akbar has admitted that his party is in contact with the military establishment.
1 min
Gilani acquitted in three TDAP corruption cases after 16 years
An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi on Friday acquitted Senate Chairman, former prime minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Yousaf Raza Gilani in three cases related to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) corruption scandal after 16 years.
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New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans and Pakistanis from US
A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the US as soon as next week based on a government review of countries' security and vetting risks, three sources familiar with the matter said.
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Stocks, bitcoin down as Trump policies roil markets
LONDON: Global stock markets tumbled and the dollar retreated on Friday as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies roiled markets and traders awaited key US jobs data.
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Dubai realty market enjoys bumper month as February sales hit Dhs51.1b
Dubai's real estate market has continued its strong start to 2025, with property sales in February totalling Dhs51.1 billion, a 39.91% increase in value on the same month last year.
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DP World, Mawani inaugurate $800 million terminal in Jeddah
DP World and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have unveiled the new state-of-the-art South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a major milestone in DP World's SAR3 billion ($800 million) expansion and development programme to upgrade the terminal and enhance Saudi Arabia's position as a leading global trade hub.
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Sri Lanka signs $2.5b debt deal with Japan
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with official creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.
1 min
World food commodity prices rose in February
Global food commodity prices rose in February, driven by higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Friday.
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Japan, Britain stress free trade in Tokyo talks
Britain and Japan stressed the impor- tance of free trade in talks in Tokyo on Friday amid an escalating battle of tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and other countries under President Donald Trump.
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Eurozone 2024 economic growth revised up to 0.9 per cent: Data
The eurozone economy grew by 0.9 per cent in 2024, revised data showed on Friday, higher than a previous estimate of 0.7 per cent.
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Buimerc rings Nasdaq Dubai's bell for Dhs20 million donation
DUBAI: Buimerc Corporation rang the market opening bell to mark its support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, in the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), organisers of the campaign.
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Emirates forges 11 agreements at ITB Berlin
Emirates airline concluded its participa- tion in the ITB Berlin 2025, travel and tourism exhibition, by signing 11 strategic agreements over the three days of the event.
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Dubai WoodShow kicks off on April 14
Dubai WoodShow, the leading wood and woodworking machinery exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, will return for its 21st edition from 14th to 16th April 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting over 15,000 visitors from around the world.
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Alef completes phase 1 structural works at Al Mamsha Seerah
SHARJAH: Alef, the real estate developer in the emirate of Sharjah, announced that the first phase of “Al Mamsha Seerah” is advancing at an accelerated pace, with 100 percent completion of structural work, in line with the scheduled delivery of the project in “Al Mamsha Sharjah” by Q4 2026.
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Sharjah cements its position on the global tourism map
The Emirate of Sharjah, represented by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), along with a delegation of 19 entities from both the public and private sectors, is participating in ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest travel trade event.
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UK grocery inflation unchanged in Feb
British grocery inflation held steady last month, helped by supermarket promotions which shoppers are increasingly relying on to keep their bills low amid worries over the cost of living.
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Chocolate price hikes sweeten Lindt's operating profit
Switzerland's Lindt & Spruengli reported a slightly better than expected full-year operating profit, demonstrating its pricing power in the face of historically high cocoa prices.
1 min
China confident of achieving 5% economic growth target for 2025
China is fully confident in reaching the economic growth target of around 5 per cent this year, Zheng Shanjie, Head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a press conference in Beijing.
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Indonesia plans to use sovereign fund to boost coal projects
Indonesia seeks to boost coal gasification projects using funding from its newly launched sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia, the country’s energy minister said.
1 min
Art Dubai announces programmes, partnerships and projects for 2025
Art Dubai, the major platform for art from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, has announced the first details of its programming and partnerships for its 2025 edition.
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Lady Gaga rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'
When Lady Gaga walked into a New York City bar she frequented five years ago, the memories hit hard: Back then, she wrote songs there, feeling lost and disconnected from herself.
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Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit arrives in Jaipur for IIFA Awards
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards is set to celebrate its silver jubilee in Jaipur on March 8 and 9. This year, the theme is \"Silver is the New Gold.\" Bollywood celebrities have started arriving in the Pink City for the grand event, which will be held at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC).
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Kitten sharpens claws for All-Star Mile
Tom Kitten signalled even better results were to come when he returned to racing with an unlucky second in the Gl Futurity Stakes over 1,400m at Caulfield two weeks ago.
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Shami becomes youngest ISL scorer as Punjab win
HYDERABAD: Shami Singamayum became the youngest-ever goal-scorer in the league's history as Punjab FC defeated Hyderabad FC 3-l in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium Hyderabad on Thursday night.
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More than 4,300 runners for road races at NAS Sports Tournament
More than 4,300 male and female runners of different nationalities and ages are scheduled to take part in the road race to be held as part of the activities of the I2th edition of the ‘Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament’, on Saturday evening.
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PSG look for boost ahead of Liverpool second leg
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will hope to boost morale when they go to Rennes in Ligue I this weekend before attempting to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool.
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Juventus lurch between Serie A rivals ahead of Atalanta visit
Juventus have spent much of this season in crisis but the apparently ailing 'Old Lady' of Italian football has a great chance of entering the Serie A title race against Atalanta on Sunday night.
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Real, Atletico face La Liga title race derbies amid CL tussle
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it.
1 min
Liverpool host struggling Saints, Forest against City in CL chase
Liverpool are near certainties to win the Premier League title but behind them the battle for Champions League places is intensifying.
2 mins
Clark grabs first round lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.
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Woollard and Doncic shine as Lakers beat Knicks
Rob Woollard, Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 63 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a thrilling late fightback to seal a 113-109 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday.
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Olympic champ Jones retires to take up pro boxing
British double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones announced on Friday that she is switching sports to pursue a career as a professional boxer.
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Buttler can still be a force for England, says Key; Carse ruled out of IPL
Jos Buttler is determined to recover his form with the bat and help England win more World Cups after stepping down as limited-overs captain, director of men's cricket Rob Key said on Thursday.
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