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March 10, 2025
UAE Fatwa Council sets Dhs25 as Zakat AI Fitr for 2025
ABU DHABI: UAE Fatwa Council has determined the amounts for Zakat AI Fitr and various expiations (kaffarah) for the year 2025.
2 mins
Israel orders immediate cut of electricity supply to Gaza
Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza’s electricity supply on Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinians.
2 mins
Ministry clarifies conditions for accepting degrees from outside
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) has stated that it recognises university, open education, e-learning and correspondence education degrees issued outside the country through the affiliation system and according to specific regulations, noting that it has two trusted partners abroad accredited to verify qualifications.
3 mins
Maqta Iftar Cannon marks Ramadan traditions
The Al Maqta Iftar Cannon, operated by Abu Dhabi Police's Legacy Department, upholds timeless Ramadan traditions.
1 min
MBRF honours staff members and partners in Dubai
DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) held its annual Ramadan gathering to honour the dedication of its team members and commemorate the valuable contributions of its partners.
1 min
Etihad-SAT to monitor disasters, oil spills
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) revealed the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT, developed in partnership with the Republic of Korea's Satrec Initiative, will provide data for the management of crises and disasters, the surveying of agricultural land, the monitoring of oil spills and maritime navigation.
1 min
Sharjah Press Club's Ramadan Majlis begins today at Aljada
Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of SGMB, stressed that the Ramadan Majlis has become a vital platform for discussions that resonate with the community
2 mins
Visitors welcomed with special Ramadan stamp
DUBAI: As part of the #RamadaninDubaicampaign, launched under the directives and patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Dubai is welcoming its visitors arriving through the city’s air and land ports during Ramadan with a special stamp featuring the #RamadaninDubai logo.
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UAE to experience light rain in coming days: NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast light rain over the next three days, with partly cloudy to cloudy weather at times due to the impact of an extension of a low-pressure system from the west, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-level low-pressure system.
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Second phase of Al Sajaa natural gas network completed
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) continues its tireless efforts to expand the natural gas network in various areas of the emirate, as the authority has completed 100% of the second phase of the network extension project in Al Sajaa, with a length of 29 kilometres, which will enable 683 new beneficiaries to obtain the service.
1 min
UAE opens hospital in S.Sudan on directives of President
The opening of the hospital underscores the UAE’s commitment to supporting communities in need and those facing challenges in accessing essential services, especially urgent healthcare
3 mins
RTA shifting to self-service models: Al Tayer
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the next-generation 360 Services Policy, aimed at enhancing customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital services without requiring in-person visits.
1 min
Ruler receives Ramadan greetings
His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received well-wishers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan at the Khuzam Majlis.
1 min
UAE to have equal day and night tomorrow
On Tuesday, the night and day will be of equal length in the UAE, with a duration of exactly 12 hours each from sunrise to sunset and from sunset to sunrise.
1 min
Fathers' Endowment campaign gets Dhs5m donation
Alfardan Group announced a contribu- tion of Dhs5 million 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, coinciding with Ramadan, with the aim of es- tablishing a Dhs1 billion endowment fund that provides sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy in underprivileged communities.
1 min
IACAD, KHDA honour winners of Quran competition in Dubai
The event celebrated IPO students who participated in various categories, including Quran Memorisation, Beautiful Recitation, Tajweed Text Memorisation, and Scientific Texts Memorisation category
2 mins
Man climbs Big Ben with Palestine flag, held
LONDON: A protester was arrested early on Sunday after he climbed the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding Palestinian flag.
1 min
Dubai top destination for attracting Greenfield FDI
DUBAI: Dubai has been ranked the world’s No.l destination for Greenfield Foreign Direct investment (FDI) projects for the fourth succes- sive year, according to the Financial Times Ltd.'s “fDi Markets” data.
1 min
Women have incredible strength, says Mary Kom
Diva 2025, a joint venture between Aster Volunteers and Amity University has brought together women, students, professionals and well-wishers from different walks of life to deliver a powerful message on the transformative role women are playing today.
1 min
Russia captures 3 new areas to oust Ukraine forces in Kursk
Russian special forces crept nearly I6 km along the inside of 5-metre wide gas pipeline and spent several days in the pipe before surprising Ukrainian forces from the rear near Sudzha: Blogger
3 mins
Pope thanks doctors, healthcare workers
Pope Francis issued a message on Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news.
1 min
Leave S. Sudan, US tells non-emergency personnel
\"Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population,\" the State Department said.
1 min
Syria forms independent panel to probe clashes
Syria has formed an independent committee to investigate the clashes that occurred in the coastal region, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday.
1 min
Israeli army violates truce, launches air raids in Gaza
‘To date, only lO& of the required medical supplies have been allowed in, exacerbating the crisis,’ says health ministry
2 mins
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy reinstated
Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.
1 min
Step back from separatism, China tells Taiwan
China's military vowed on Sunday to tighten its \"noose\" around Taiwan if separatism on the island escalated, warning independence proponents to step back from the \"precipice.\"
1 min
Japan brings huge wildfire under control, says mayor
Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, which killed at least one person, has been brought under control, the mayor of the northern city of Ofunato said on Sunday.
1 min
US aid cuts to affect 1m refugees in Bangladesh
‘This may lead to a lack of nutrition. There will be social and mental pressure created amongst the Rohingya people in their community, says official
2 mins
Zelensky talks of peace, Russians make headway
This was something that was waiting to happen. With the United States President Donald Trump pausing aid and sharing of intelligence with Ukraine, its President Volodymyr Zelensky has been forced to talk more ardently about peace than ever before.
2 mins
What does your beard say about you?
The Earth didn’t exactly shake when the New York Yankees announced that they would allow their players to wear beards.
3 mins
Special-needs benefit claimants die waiting for payments
More than 1,000 sick and special-needs benefit claimants died while waiting to receive vital payments last year, The Independent can reveal, laying bare the crisis in the welfare system.
3 mins
'We're alienated from each other — live music is a remedy'
Hours before I speak to 23-year-old folk musician Clara Mann, she becomes fixated on a viral news story.
3 mins
Oscar-winning actor Hackman died from natural causes
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died after his wife and possibly didn’t know she lay dead in their New Mexico home for a week because of his advanced Alzheimer’s, investigators have said.
2 mins
Why Israel failed to prevent October 7 attack
The Israeli liberal daily Haaretz said the agency had 'correctly assessed' the serious threat posed by Hamas but did not use its knowledge to warn the government of the danger Israel faced in the days or hours before the attack
4 mins
17 new faces inducted in CPI-M Kerala panel
Ruling Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM) on Sunday elected 89 members to its state committee, including 17 new faces and retained MV Govindan as state secretary on the final day of the four-day party state conference in Kollam.
1 min
Love overtakes wounds as mother pardons son who tried to kill her
The Kerala High Court has expressed concern about the mental state of the country’s youth, describing it as “astonishing and disturbing,” with some even posing a threat to their parents’ lives.
1 min
Delimitation row, US tariffs likely to rock parliament session today
Govt expected to push through the contentious Waqf bill through in the second leg of Budget session; opposition to also raise the issue of Duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card numbers
3 mins
Senate chief lauded for action in favour of jailed PTI leaders
Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed dismay over the lack of implementation of the production orders issued by him for ailing jailed Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf's (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, who, among others, faces May 9 violence case.
1 min
Mushahid sees positive shift in US policy towards Pakistan
Senior politician Syed Mushahid Hussain has emphasised a positive shift in US policy towards Pakistan, according to a report.
1 min
Dramas, not diplomacy bring together Pakistanis, Indians
Pakistani TV veteran Anam is delighted by Indians’ enthusiasm for the country’s serials and the barriers they help erode, says what Bollywood is to India, dramas are to Pakistan.
3 mins
FTA urges natural persons to register for Corporate Tax
ABU DHABI: The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has reaffirmed the need for all natural persons who are subject to Corporate Tax to submit their Tax Registration applications for Corporate Tax no later than the end March 2025. Failure to do so will mean violating tax regulations and incurring the associated administrative penalties.
2 mins
Innovation, sustainability key to Sharjah's future, says Bodour
The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing
4 mins
Empire Lakeviews project floated in Liwan
DUBAI: Empire Development officially launched its latest luxury project, Empire Lakeviews in Liwan, at an exclusive event at Park Regis Hotel, Business Bay.
1 min
Developer teams up with OCTA Properties
Following the success of Moonstone Interiors by Missoni, launched last year in RAK, and the commencement of its construction, Missoni and DURAR OCTA now present their project.
1 min
Few home decor top tips for Ramadan 2025
DUBAI: From home Ramadan tents to table scaping and decor ideas for the holy month, Nahel Selo, Creative Director at Sedar Global gives top tips on how to get your interiors Ramadan ready.
1 min
Dubai Land Department, REACH announce landmark partnership
The pioneering initiative aims to attract emerging proptech companies to Dubai and the region while driving innovation in the real estate sector
3 mins
Ensuring a seamless journey for passengers
SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport is carrying forward its annual initiative during the holy month of Ramadan, aimed at ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey for passengers present at the airport during Iftar hours. This initiative reflects the airport's commitment to delivering top-tier services that cater to passengers’ needs while enhancing their overall travel experience.
1 min
Chery UAE announces exclusive deals for Ramadan
Chery UAE, in partnership with AW Rostamani Group - the sole and official distributor for Chery cars in the UAE ~ has announced new offers for customers purchasing a Chery car during Ramadan.
1 min
ACWA Power opens overseas innovation centre in China
SHANGHAI: ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition, and first mover into green hydrogen, today announced the official opening of its first ‘overseas Innovation Centre in Pudong New Area, Shanghai.
1 min
Inflation report could further rattle tumultuous US markets
As recent US economic data has disappointed, one silver lining for stocks has been markets factoring in more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year
3 mins
UAE important player in shaping future of digital trade: Zeyoudi
The UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with countries worldwide are paving the way for Emirati companies to play a pivotal role in digital trade and shape the future of this sector.
2 mins
DCFB organises training session
The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses (DCFB), which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised a media training session for family business representatives to enhance their media presence, strengthen their reputation, and highlight their legacy and achievements.
1 min
Gulf Air announces partnership with SalamAir
Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced a strategic partnership with SalamAir, Oman’s Low-cost carrier, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
1 min
China’s FX reserves rise to $3.23 trillion
China’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves reached nearly $3.23 trillion at the end of February, up by US$18.2 billion dollars, or 0.578, compared to the end of January, official data showed.
1 min
China's consumer prices fall in February on weak demand
A burgeoning trade war with the US could add to China’s economic challenges, which include a prolonged real estate market crisis that is weighing on consumer confidence
3 mins
Canada's February jobless rate unchanged
Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6% in February while new job additions were only marginally up, data showed, reflecting the early potential impact of uncertainty over US tariffs on corporate hiring decisions.
1 min
Euro area employment up by 0.1%
The number of employed persons increased by 0.1% in the euro area and by 0.2% in the EU in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with the previous quarter.
1 min
Argentina’s Milei says IMF deal will wipe out inflation
Argentine President Javier Milei says that a new agreement with the IMF will clean up the accounts of the country’s central bank and wipe out inflation.
1 min
Brazil braces for more Chinese demand and higher food prices
Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of soy, cotton, beef and chicken meat, is expected to ship more to China as importers there seek tariff-free imports
3 mins
Past perfect, present continuous: twin worlds of Rubab Zahra's calligraphy
Rubab Zahra is a calligraphy practitioner and an abstract artist who works in a contemporary style. As calligrapher, her aim is to conserve the sacred art of Arabic calligraphy; so she produces traditional Islamic Arabic art in her studio and to connect it to the modern world, she has developed contemporary versions of the art.
3 mins
Ukrainian theatre reinvents itself with an all-female cast
The 43-year-old Ukrainian actor took to the stage wearing a black leather jacket and with a moustache painted on her face. Ruslana Ostapko was performing in multiple traditionally male roles in a recent production of the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater. With so many men serving in Ukraine's armed forces to repel Russia's invasion, the theater has adapted to the realities of war, and women are taking the spotlight.
2 mins
Kareena brings out her inner Poo once again for IIFA performance
Kareena brought out her inner Poo, during the practice sessions ahead of her big performance at the 25th edition of IIFA Awards grand ceremony on Sunday
2 mins
Al Wasl face Al Sadd, Al Nassr host Esteghlal
After two draws already this season between them, Al Sadd SC and Al Wasl FC know there has to be a winner when they square off in the return leg of their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Round of 16 match-up on Monday.
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Mohammedan, Punjab aim for strong finish to season
Punjab FC will travel to take on Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 for their respective final matches of the season on Monday.
2 mins
Moroccan athletes reign supreme in road races at NAS Sports Tournament
Hogging the limelight were a clutch of runners from Morocco with Yasser Al Shashoui leading a clean sweep Tor the North African nation
2 mins
France's Six Nations title on the cards after Ireland triumph
France will have to seal the Six Nations title without injured talisman Antoine Dupont but Saturday's devastating display in beating Ireland 42-27 is significant according to No 8 Gregory Alldritt as it showed they can triumph in “huge matches.”
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Nuno tells Forest to enjoy the ride after victory over Man.City
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was proud of his players after they earned I-O win against Manchester City on Saturday and said they must enjoy the journey as his high-flying side chase Champions League qualification.
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Russell back in the groove as Scotland down Wales
EDINBURGH: Julian Guyer Scotland co-captain Finn Russell was back to his best from the kicking tee as the fly-half orchestrated a 35-29 Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
1 min
Napoli beat Fiorentina to maintain pressure in Serie A title race
Napoli moved onto 60 points, one behind Inter who secured a 5-2 comeback win over Monza on Saturday. Fiorentina remained seventh in the standings on 45 points
2 mins
Morris milestone as stylish Sounders crush LAFC
MIAMI: The Seattle Sounders turned on the style as they thumped Western Conference rivals Los Angeles FC 5-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
1 min
Casteels retires from Belgium duty over Courtois return
Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels announced on Sunday that he was 'no longer available' for international duty, ahead of the likely return from exile of Real Madrid shotstopper Thibaut Courtois.
1 min
El Aynaoui scores late as Lens down Marseille, Lille edge past Montpellier
Marseille dominated from the off at home to Lens as they looked to cement their grip on second place.
1 min
Vinicius helps Real overcome Rayo, Getafe stun Atletico
Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barca leading the pack on 5/ points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference with Atletico in third on 56 points
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Ingebrigtsen wins third Euro indoor double gold
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen defended his European indoor 3,000m title on Sunday to become a double gold medallist at three consecutive editions of these continental championships.
1 min
Tatum helps Celtics beat Lakers, Warriors topple Pistons
Jayson Tatum scored 40 points as the Boston Celtics halted the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game unbeaten streak with a statement 111-101 victory in their heavyweight NBA showdown at TD Garden on Saturday.
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Morikawa grabs third round lead at Arnold Palmer after birdie rally
Collin Morikawa fired a five-under-par 67 to open up a one-shot lead at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Saturday.
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Djokovic crashes out as Alcaraz, Sabalenka sail through at Indian Wells
Italian Arnaldi sprung another upset, beating seventh seed Andrey Rublev 6-4, 7-5. Djokovic and Rublev followed top seed Alexander Zverev and fourth seed Casper Ruud as second-round casualties
2 mins
Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight crown
Magomed Ankalaev claimed the UFC light heavyweight title with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Alex Pereira on Saturday night, defeating the defending champion 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.
2 mins
India beat New Zealand to lift third Champions Trophy title
Chasing 252 to win, India got off toa fast start through their captain’s first half-century of the tournament before Rahul hit an unbeaten 34 to help seal victory with six balls to spare in the final
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Arsenal held by United in latest blow to Premier League title bid, Chelsea go fourth
Declan Rice's equaliser denied Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed win but Arsenal's faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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