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March 09, 2025
Mansour attends Ramadan Iftar banquet
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a Ramadan Iftar banquet hosted in his honour by Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to His Highness the UAE President.
1 min
UAE, Ukrainian FMs discuss strengthening relations
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone conversation with Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations across various levels.
1 min
Seller ordered to refund Dhs22,500 for defective car
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative cases Court ruled to cancel a car sale contract, and ordered the seller to refund the car's value of Dhs22,500 and fined him Dhs1,000 to the buyer, who discovered hidden defects in the car after purchasing it, rendering it unfit for use.
1 min
Emirati way of empowering women respected worldwide
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), launched the annual cultural competition for DEWA female employees during his meeting with members of the DEWA Women's Committee.
2 mins
Rubu' Qarn Ramadan campaign launched
SHARJAH: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote authentic values and foster effective communication among its members, Sharjah Youth, an affiliate of the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched the “Rubu' Qarn Ramadan Campaign” in its fourth edition.
1 min
380 Iftar sites for those fasting in Sharjah
The Department of Islamic Affairs in Sharjah has announced 380 Iftar sites dedicated to fasting people in various areas and cities of the Emirate of Sharjah, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Department is responsible for issuing the necessary licences for these sites, as well as for their organisations and coordination in cooperation with charitable entities and benefactors. This is part of the framework of Ramadan initiatives, which aim to support the spirit of community solidarity.
1 min
Businessman contributes Dhsı million to charity drive
Businessman Qusai Mohamed Ahmed Al Ghussein announced his contribution of Dhs| million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
'Heritage Nights' celebrate cultural legacy in Ramadan
In a Ramadan evening infused with the essence of heritage, Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), inaugurated the “Heritage Nights” event at Al Soor Square, in the Heart of Sharjah.
2 mins
Irthi empowers women in creative industries
Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council presents an Emirati model with regional and global perspectives on empowering women in the heritage and advanced crafts sector as vital industries for achieving empowerment, equality, and social and economic leadership for women.
1 min
Donations pour in for Fathers' Endowment campaign
DUBAI: QUBE Development announced a contribution of Dhs2 million in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
Charity gives 20,000 food baskets to the needy
The Tarahum Charity Foundation in Dubai has distributed 20,000 food baskets, valued at over Dhs4 million, to underprivileged families and low-income individuals across various emirates and regions of the UAE. The initiative is part of the “Ramadan Mir” campaign, one of the foundation's charitable efforts during the holy month of Ramadan.
1 min
Dubai fulfils 9-year-old cancer patient's wish to visit the city
When nine-year-old Adele Shestovskaya was asked where in the world she wanted to visit the most, she had just one answer: Dubai.
3 mins
International Women's Day marked across the world
ISTANBUL: Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women's Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.
1 min
Setback for Kyiv as Moscow retakes 3 villages in Kursk
Russia on Saturday said its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region in a fresh setback for Kyiv as the prospect of peace talks draws closer.
2 mins
Masked gunmen injure 12 in Canadian city
Twelve people were injured when masked gunmen indiscriminately opened fire at a pub in Toronto, Canadian police said on Saturday, adding they were looking for three male suspects.
1 min
UN warns of alarming regression in South Sudan
South Sudan is in “alarming regression” as clashes in recent weeks in the northeast threaten to undo years of progress towards peace, the UN commission on human rights in the country warned on Saturday.
1 min
Death toll exceeds 600 in Syria clashes
The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to more than 600, a war monitoring group said on Saturday, making it one of the deadliest acts of violence since Syria's conflict began 14 years ago.
1 min
Israeli airstrike kills 2 Palestinians in Rafah
An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, medical sources said, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to extend a shaky 42-day ceasefire agreed in January between Israel and Hamas.
2 mins
North Korea unveils N-powered submarine
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US.
1 min
MH370 victims' kin in China seek end to 'torment'
Relatives of Chinese passengers lost on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 gathered in Beijing on Saturday seeking answers from authorities 11 years after the plane disappeared in one of aviation’s greatest enduring mysteries.
1 min
Myanmar to hold 'free and fair' polls in 2026
Myanmar’s junta chief said the country would hold an election in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021.
1 min
Yoon hails S.Korean court's 'courage to correct illegality'
South Korea's impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.
2 mins
Trouble worsens in Syria as clashes break out
With the swift fall of the Bashar Al Assad regime in December, and the rather smooth transition to a government led by the anti-Assad forces, which is now led by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, it seemed that Syria was on the way to a period of peace and reconstruction.
2 mins
The imperative for faith-informed response
In the early days of this second Trump presidency, I'm reminded that religious leaders often speak of hope, but now we must do so with urgency and clarity.
3 mins
Millions of adults have some college but no degree
MiMi Gravley works full-time, as a community relations liaison at Strawberry Mansion High in Philadelphia. She's also a full-time college student and juggles raising her own kids and making ends meet. Gravley is smart and motivated; she wanted to earn a college degree, but life and bills got in the way.
3 mins
MAGA targets Coney Barrett after she rules against Trump
MAGA Republicans are taking aim at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett after she ruled against President Donald Trump in a case concerning the administration's requirement to unfreeze federal funds.
2 mins
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night? Researchers say the reason — and the solution — could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can be found in every meal, and the less you sleep, the more likely you may be to consume them. “It's a cycle,” said Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, an associate professor of nutritional medicine in the division of general medicine at Columbia University in New York City. “How you sleep at night influences what you eat during the day, and what you eat during the day influences how you sleep at night.” Average sleep duration has been shrinking over the past several decades, concurrent with the rise in obesity and diabetes.
3 mins
Broadband programme faces uncertainty under Trump
A massive federal programme meant to expand broadband access to underserved areas across the country is falling behind schedule, state broadband officials and experts say, even as Trump administration actions create further uncertainty about its funding and rules.
4 mins
PM failed to roar back at US on tariffs: Congress
Congress Working Committee member Pawan Khera on Saturday said that the government has surrendered before the US on the issue of lowering tariffs, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi only focusses on taking pictures with lions and cheetahs but failed to roar back at America to protest injustice.
1 min
Jharkhand cops leave alone interfaith couple in Kerala
Kerala has informed the High Court that the Jharkhand police, which came in search of the interreligious couple who got married in Kerala, have returned.
1 min
Kerala busts international drug racket, 3 arrested
Kerala police on Saturday busted an international drug smuggling racket involved in supply of mainly MDMA in the state and arrested the kingpin.
1 min
Delhi CM approves Rs2,500 scheme for women in capital
Fulfilling the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) flagship Assembly election promise, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday approved a scheme for providing Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to eligible women under Mahila Samriddhi Yojana and allocated Rs 5,100 crore for this financial year.
2 mins
Afghan card holders given March 31 deadline
Pakistan's interior ministry asked all “illegal foreigners” and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country before March 31, warning they would otherwise be deported from April I.
1 min
Panel seeks Delhi model of government for Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A committee has recommended creation of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Government on the model of New Delhi.
1 min
WhatsApp group administrator shot after removing member in KP
A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said Saturday.
1 min
PM names new petroleum and privatisation chiefs in reshuffle
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif appointed new heads for the key petroleum and privatisation portfolios— both departments seen as central to the country's recovery from an economic crisis.
2 mins
China hits back at Canada with fresh agriculture tariffs
BEIJING: China announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October and opening a new front in a trade war largely driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
3 mins
US economic worries mount as Trump implements import tariffs
With his flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes, there are growing worries President Donald Trump may be doing more to harm the US economy than to fix it.
3 mins
China's Jan-Feb exports hit record high
Despite external challenges, China's foreign trade demonstrated solid performance, structural improvements and resilience in the first two months of 2025, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
1 min
Emirati seeds make historic entry into Svalbard Global Seed Vault
In an unprecedented journey across continents and time, Emirati seeds, collected and extensively studied at the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), have reached the Arctic, where they are now securely preserved in the world's most protected agricultural time capsule—the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
3 mins
GCC inflation rises 1.7 per cent
The data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicates that the overall inflation rate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose by 1.7 per cent at the end of October 2024 compared to the rate recorded during the same month of the previous year, according to consumer price data for the GCC countries.
1 min
Deal signed to enhance cybersecurity services in UAE
du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft during Mobile World Congress, took place in Barcelona from March 3-6, 2025.
1 min
Emirates and Malta Tourism sign MoU
Emirates airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malta Tourism Authority to bolster inbound tourism through collaborative marketing efforts.
1 min
IMF chief says Sri Lanka's economy stabilised
COLOMBO: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva pledged to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, praising the cash-strapped nation’s “remarkable turnaround” during online talks with its president.
1 min
Hungary and US to agree on cooperation package: Orban
Hungary and the United States will agree on an economic cooperation package that will help the Hungarian economy and could offset the effect of possible US tariffs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday.
1 min
US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month; jobless rate up
US employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald threatens a trade war, purges the fed- eral workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.
1 min
UAE to advance in nuclear safety
ABU DHABI: The UAE's Radiation Protection Committee, which is chaired by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), has launched a pioneering white paper entitled “Research and Development in Radiological Protection in the United Arab Emirates”, marking the first comprehensive programme of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
1 min
e& UAE and Samsung sign MoU to advance AI-driven innovation
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE, telecom arm of global technology group e&, at The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
3 mins
S&P projects 20% growth in UAE’s insurance sector in 2025
S&P Global Ratings has projected that the UAE’s insurance sector will maintain positive growth prospects in 2025, with growth expected to range between IO per cent and 20 per cent in 2025, following an estimated 20 per cent expansion in 2024.
1 min
Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543m tonnes
Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive crop prospects in India and favourable growing conditions in Cambodia and Myanmar, according to the latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, released today by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
1 min
RSISX maintains stability in February
IRAQ: The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX) maintained its stability in February 2025, recording a 0.03 per cent increase compared to January, underscoring investor confidence amid evolving market conditions.
1 min
Global battery market advancing rapidly
The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply and prices continue to decline, according to International Energy Agency (IEA).
1 min
Kazakhstan's central bank raises key rate to 16.50%
Kazakhstan's central bank sharply increased its benchmark interest rate to 16.50 per cent from 15.25 per cent, saying the decision was made to avoid the need for a higher rate increase in the future.
1 min
China's CB ups gold reserves for fourth straight month in February
China's gold reserves rose to 73.61 million fine troy ounces at the end of February from 73.45 million at the end of January, as the central bank kept buying the precious metal for a fourth straight month.
3 mins
EU tourism tops 3b nights in 2024
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, reported that 2024 was the best tourism year on record for the EU, with the total number of nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments exceeding 3 billion.
1 min
Malaysia Central bank holds key rate steady
Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, expecting economic activity to remain strong this year and inflation manageable, but it warned of increasing risks to the global economy.
1 min
Air France-KLM's 4th quarter profit widely exceeds expectations
LONDON: Air France-KLM reported better than expected annual results that sent its shares to a five-year high on Thursday after the airline benefited from tight cost management and stronger pricing in the fourth quarter.
1 min
UK house prices unexpectedly fall in February on weak demand
House prices in Britain unexpectedly fell in February as demand faded from buyers who were rushing to purchase homes before the end of tax incentives on March 31, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday.
3 mins
For Naureen Akbar, art is personal expression and social obligation
Naureen Akbar is an artist whose journey has been shaped by a rich blend of global education, multi-national work experience and multiple cultural influences. Born and raised in Dubai, she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine Arts from universities in the UK, where she also curated paintings and taught and worked in the advertising field. As a painter, she integrates traditional techniques and contemporary digital platforms. She also loves sharing art with specially gifted children. A participant in numerous exhibitions, both in the UK and UAE, she is a winner of numerous awards. (Her website https://naureenakbar.wixsite.com/artist takes a modest look at her various achievements).
3 mins
Hirokazu Kore-eda's Netflix series 'Asura' is transformative
Sometimes, a great new television series arrives with loud announcements and general heralding; sometimes, one slips in quietly as if on slippered feet, declining to call attention to itself.
3 mins
Victoria Beckham shows curled hems and collars at Paris Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham showed a line-up of sleek, monochrome looks featuring curled hems and collars for her fall/winter catwalk outing, held in a stripped down building in the centre of Paris.
2 mins
Marbaan takes Ras Al Khor honours at Meydan
The gloves were off in the G3 Ras Al Khor, the feature race of the penultimate night of the Dubai Racing Carnival at Meydan Racecourse, when Marbaan and Mysterious Night had a rematch - the fifth of their careers.
2 mins
Voll and Deepti star as Warriorz knock out RCB from WPL
Out of contention following successive defeats at home, UP Warriorz had nothing to lose and they played without any care to knock out defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with a 12-run win in Match 18 at the Ekana Stadium here on Saturday.
2 mins
UAE beat Netherlands, clinch NAS Sports Padel Teams' title
The UAE dethroned reigning champions the Netherlands to clinch the Padel Teams title at the 12th 'Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament', the largest sporting event of its kind, launched and sponsored by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.
2 mins
Fujairah Martial Arts Club set to host fourth MBH Ramadan Games
The Fujairah Martial Arts Club is set to host the fourth edition of the Mohammed Bin Hamad Ramadan Sports Tournament from March 21-23 at the Zayed Sports Complex.
1 min
Ex-England star Pearce admitted to hospital after health scare
Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce is recovering in a Canadian hospital after suffering a health scare on a flight from the United States.
1 min
Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump has created a task force to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his on-again, off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent.
1 min
Real manager Ancelotti backs Mbappe, Atleti's Simeone defends under-fire Galan
French superstar Kylian Mbappe's “ups and downs” are to be expected because of Real Madrid’s demanding season and the nature of players of his quality, said coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday.
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Juve face injury woes ahead of Serie A game versus Atalanta
Juventus will be without seven key players including Gleison Bremer, Arkadiusz Milik and Douglas Luiz for their Serie A home game against Atalanta, manager Thiago Motta said on Saturday.
1 min
Newcastle boss Howe expects Isak to be fit for League Cup final
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak limped off in their last match against Brighton & Hove Albion but manager Eddie Howe played down fears of an injury and has said the Swede should be available for the League Cup final against Liverpool.
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Dembele scores brace as PSG win ahead of Liverpool return for CL tie
Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Liverpool by winning 4-1 away to Rennes in Ligue I with a much-changed team on Saturday.
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Bayern unpunished for shock loss as Leverkusen fall to defeat
A IO-man Bayern Munich went unpunished for a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen were beaten 2-0 by Werder Bremen.
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Price eyes great legacy after thumping win over Jonas
Boxer Lauren Price has set her sights on building a legacy as the undisputed welterweight champion after beating fellow Briton Natasha Jonas by unanimous decision to unify the WBA, WBC and IBF belts in London on Friday.
1 min
Cavs survive Hornets scare, Jokic stars in Nuggets win
LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a dramatic late rally to stretch their unbeaten streak to 13 games with a nail-biting 118-117 over the lowly Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Friday.
1 min
Friendship the fuel as Lowry takes two-shot lead at Arnold Palmer
MIAMI: A relaxed Shane Lowry fired a five-under-par 67 to open up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando on Friday.
1 min
Griekspoor stuns Zverev, Medvedev and Swiatek make winning start
Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday, avenging a devastating loss to the German at Roland Garros last year.
2 mins
Bruised and bloodied Pogacar wins Strade Bianche
Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won the Strade Bianche on Saturday for the third time in his career, after recovering from a fall 50km from the finish.
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Salah sends Liverpool 16 points clear, Hudson-Odoi helps Forest beat City
Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on Saturday, while Nottingham Forest took a giant step towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City.
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