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March 19, 2025
UAE's Dhs2.2b charity projects benefited 149m globally: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) Year In Review report for 2024.
3 mins
Israel bombards Gaza leaving over 400 dead
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday, killing more than 400 Palestinians, local health officials said, and shattering a ceasefire in place since January with its deadliest bombardment in a 17-month war with Hamas.
3 mins
15,000 attend Iftar daily at Zayed Mosque in Solo
Since the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo, Indonesia, has been hosting between 12,000 and 15,000 guests daily as part of the “Iftar Project” initiative.
1 min
Book donation campaign launched
The Kan Yama Kan (Once Upon a Time) initiative, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), is continuing its efforts to collect book donations for children in crisis-affected regions.
1 min
Zayed Day reflects UAE’s ‘commitment to giving’
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, highlighted the significance of Zayed Humanitarian Day as a national occasion that upholds the values of generosity, compassion, and philanthropy.
2 mins
MBRGI an inspiring model of philanthropy: Minister
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) Year In Review report for 2024.
2 mins
Emirates crew help save passenger’s life midair
In a swift and well-prepared intervention, Emirates crew members were able to assist in the resuscitation of a passenger who was in a critical condition.
1 min
Kalimat empowers Gazan kids in Abu Dhabi with 400 books
As part of its efforts to empower underprivileged children and uphold their right to read, and in line with UAE “Reading Month,” Kalimat Foundation, a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has donated 400 Arabic-language books to Palestinian children residing in Emirates Humanitarian City (EHC) in Abu Dhabi.
2 mins
Ramadan ‘share a toy’ initiative launched
DUBAI: Ramadan initiative “share a toy” has been launched, aiming to promote the spirit of giving and instilling the values of kindness and generosity in children earlier in life as well ‘as to support children in needs.
1 min
Free medical care for 300 children in need
Dubai Health organised the secondedition of “Clinic of Hope” initiative at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, providing essential free medical care to 300 children in need across more than 20 specialised fields.
1 min
Man jailed for 5 years, fined Dhs50,000 in drug case
The Dubai Appellate Court has upheld the ruling of the Court of First Instance, sentencing an Asian national to five years in jail, fine of Dhs50,000 and deportation after serving his sentence. Additionally, he was prohibited from transferring or depositing money to others, either directly or indirectly, except with permission from the Central Bank of the UAE in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.
1 min
FOCP hosts several events for cancer patients and families
Reflecting themes of heartfelt caring and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has demonstrated the power of unity and community support by organising a series of compassionate events across the UAE.
2 mins
Parents of missing India-born student want her declared dead
The parents of a US college student who vanished almost two weeks ago in the resort town of Punta Cana have asked authorities to declare her legally dead.
2 mins
UAE expresses solidarity with North Macedonia
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with North Macedonia over the victims of a fire in Kodani town, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
1 min
Sharjah Police nab over 100 beggars, seize Dhs50,000
The efforts of anti-begging teams in the Sharjah Police, in collaboration with community members, have resulted in the arrest of several beggars during the first half of the Holy Month of Ramadan, as part of the police's awareness campaign “Begging is a Crime, Giving is a Responsibility,” aimed at reducing the phenomenon of begging, according to Brigadier General Omar Al Shamsi, Director of the Special Tasks Department.
1 min
Egyptian scholar Mostafa Hosny emphasises key role of family
The Sharjah Press Club (SPC), affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), wrapped up its Ramadan Majlis on Monday with session focusing on the role of values in building stronger communities and enhancing family ties.
2 mins
Professor deported from US back in Lebanon
A Lebanese professor is back in her home country after she was expelled from the United States for attending the funeral of Hizbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah during a trip to Beirut, her family told reporters on Tuesday.
1 min
Clashes in South Sudan displace 50,000 people: UN
Clashes between rival forces in South Sudan have displaced at least 50,000 people since February, a UN agency said on Tuesday, while the most senior UN official in the country warned it was on the “brink of relapse into civil war.”
1 min
Pro-Kurdish party seeks clarity on peace process
ANKARA: Turkey's pro-Kurdish party said that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance had offered no clear steps during closed-door talks on Monday meant to advance a peace process after Kurdish militants pledged to disarm.
1 min
Israel's sudden airstrikes overwhelm Gaza hospitals
Israel's sudden onslaught of airstrikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics and health authorities said on Tuesday, as ambulances ferried in hundreds of badly injured survivors.
2 mins
BJP’s rising influence in CPM strongholds worries latter
TRIVANDRUM: The Communist Party of India (Marxist), which leads Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), is worried about diminishing influence in its strongholds.
1 min
Homes for elderly on the rise in fast-ageing Kerala
KOCHI: As in many social indices, Kerala tops the list of states ageing faster according to latest studies and the effect is being felt in the rise in number of old age homes in the state.
1 min
Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US: Ministry
Taiwan will deepen military cooperation with the United States including intelligence sharing and holding joint tabletop exercises, the island’s defence ministry said in a report on Tuesday amid a heightened military threat from China.
2 mins
No one could’ve imagined Yang would be deported to Laos
A former lawyer for the Hmong-American woman who was brought to the United States at eight months old and lived in Milwaukee until she was deported 11 days ago to Laos says her expulsion came as a complete surprise.
3 mins
Asians may hesitate to fill aid gap left by US
China is best placed to replace the United States as a key foreign donor in Asia but may be reluctant to fully fill the void, while South Korea and Japan may struggle to give enough, experts said.
2 mins
Cool roofs to combat extreme heat
A global scientific trial is on that includes the city of Ahmedabad in India to study how indoor heat impacts people’s health and economic outcomes in developing countries - and how ‘cool roofs’ might help, according to a Reuters report.
3 mins
King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney
King Charles has hosted Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, as Donald Trump vows his intention to make the Commonwealth nation America’s Sist state.
3 mins
If you're living alone, council tax already hits hard
There are surely few phrases in the English language that are more instantly dispiriting than “council tax rise”.
3 mins
Could Donald Trump’s tariffs cause a recession?
Investors are growing increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump's tariff policies and federal layoffs could spark a US recession.
5 mins
Nagpur tense after flare-up over Mughal emperor’s tomb
Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Nagpur city on Tuesday, a day after communal clashes were sparked by groups who want to demolish the tomb of a I7th-century Muslim Mughal ruler.
2 mins
Father obligated to maintain child born out of wedlock: LHC
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a biological father is under obligation to maintain his child even born outside wedlock or as a consequence of rape.
2 mins
Three Balochistan universities shut over ‘security concerns’
Balochistan province has ordered the closure of three universities in recent weeks due to “security concerns,” an official told reporters on Tuesday, as separatist attacks surge in the region.
1 min
PTI-led opposition boycotts high-level meet on security
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) that mainly includes the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday boycotted a high-level national moot on counterterrorism, chaired by National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
2 mins
US Fed starts rate meeting with economic fears elevated
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting on interest rates Tuesday, with little action expected given the growing fears about economic growth, inflation and trade uncertainty. The meeting began at 9:00 am in Washington (I300 GMT) as planned, the Fed announced in a statement.
3 mins
Strong demand, investments drive UAE’s real estate market
Limited levels of available supply, infrastructure development delivery and alternative assets including last-mile logistics and data centres is driving the UAE's real estate performance in 2095, according to JLL's Middle East and Africa Market Review and Outlook 2025.
3 mins
Firms team up to empower vulnerable children
SHARJAH: Crescent Group, the diversified family business group headquartered in Sharjah for 55 years, with 25 diversified operating companies in nine sectors, has partnered with the Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) to support the foundation's programmes aimed at protecting and empowering vulnerable children in the Global South.
1 min
Abu Dhabi accelerates digital strategy
WASHINGTON: The Department of Government Enablement - Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42,a G42. company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services.
1 min
Etihad Airways in partnership deal with Burjeel Holdings
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national air-line of the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the Mena region, to advance Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global hub for medical tourism.
1 min
Reaffirming Sharjah's commitment to fostering innovation, excellence
Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UoS) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) have officially announced the organisation of the second Sharjah International Conference on Education: Al and Beyond, under the theme: \"Towards Sustainable Smart Education: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation - Enhancing Creativity and Innovation.\"
2 mins
EtihadWE shows progress, future plans
DUBAI: Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE) hosted its Third Strategic Partners Forum during a Ramadan Suhoor gathering at the historic Al Ali Fort in Umm Al Quwain, The event welcomed over 200 guests, including senior executives from major global and local companies that work closely with EtihadWE. Through this forum, EtihadWE reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with partners across various sectors, highlighting their essential role in the company’s success and strategic objectives.
1 min
Blacklane launches business-class service in Dubai
DUBAI: Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, is proud to announce the launch of its Business Class service in Dubai with an initial fleet of all-electric Mercedes-Benz EGE vehicles supplied through its strategic partnership with Gargash Group, a leading UAE enterprise and Blacklane investor since December 2021.
1 min
PureHealth proposes Dhs343 million dividend
PureHealth Holding has announced a proposal for its first-ever dividend distribution since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in December 2093.
1 min
Ruwad approves funding for 4 new projects worth Dhs720,000
The Project Funding Committee of the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad) has approved funding for four new small businesses with a total value of Dhs720,000.
3 mins
Air Arabia shareholders approve 25% dividend distribution at AGM
Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of 25 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 3I, 2024 at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
2 mins
RAK realty market poised to skyrocket
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah's (RAK) real estate market is poised for significant growth and price appreciation, driven by surging demand and a housing shortage in the next few years, according to Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP), a full-service real estate agency and part of the Metropolitan Group.
1 min
Gold extends rally as investors seek cover from tariff risks
Gold scaled an all-time peak on Tuesday, extending its historic run above the $3,000 mark as global uncertainties exacerbated by rising trade tensions kept investors hooked on the popular safe-haven asset.
1 min
Swiss National Bank bought forex worth $1.36b in 2024
The Swiss National Bank bought foreign currency worth 1.2 billion Swiss francs (S1.36 billion)in 2024, the central bank said, dramatically reducing its interventions after bringing inflation under control.
1 min
Adnoc Drilling's revenue up 32% to record $4.034 billion in 2024
Adnoc Drilling Company confirmed shareholders’ approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the distribution of its final cash dividend payment for the year ended 3ist December 2024.
3 mins
Indonesian stocks plunge 7% as growth, fiscal worries weigh
Indonesian stocks plummeted 7 per cent on Tuesday and the rupiah slid to a two-week trough, pressured by concerns over the government's fiscal strategy and the nation's growth prospects ahead of the central bank’s monetary policy decision.
3 mins
Will Sikandar conquer?
Bollywood, languishing in the dumps and looking for a miracle, has a great deal at stake as the Salman Khan starrer arrives next week, writes Saibal Chatterjee
4 mins
Russo brothers' 'The Electric State' is big, ambitious and dull
If an algorithm designed a classic, big-screen spectacle for the small-screen age, “The Electric State” probably wouldn't be too far off the mark. This is an Amblin-inspired, big-budget adventure with dystopian, science-fiction wonder, nostalgic callbacks, well-liked stars (Chris Pratt! Millie Bobby Brown! Stanley Tucci! Giancarlo Esposito! Ke Huy Quan!) and the directors (Joe and Anthony Russo) behind some of the highest-earning movies of all time.
3 mins
Rakul Preet Singh checks off her bucket list with seaplane journey
Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh has just crossed off an exciting item from her travel bucket list. Sharing a stunning video on her social media, Rakul gave glimpses of her unforgettable seaplane journey over the pristine waters of the Maldives. With the scenic beauty of the ocean and islands unfolding before her eyes, Rakul expressed her love for both flying and the ocean, making the moment truly special.
2 mins
Gimenez’s late strike lifts Al Wasl over Al Jazira
Al Was! tooka crucialstep towards securing a spot in the ADIB Cup final after clinching a hard-fought 1-O victory over Al Jazira in the first leg of the semi-final on Monday.
2 mins
Dr Neyadi graces NAS Sports Tournament, Al Hilal reach Volleyball C’ship semi-final
Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, attended the I2th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, the largest sporting event of its kind, on Monday.
2 mins
Abu Dhabi to host Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup opener
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is gearing up for the first round of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, the most prestigious local championship that is taking place on Thursday, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
2 mins
Marquez backs Chhetri’s return ahead of friendly vs Maldives
The Indian senior men’s team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
2 mins
Newcastle celebrations on hold for England new-boy Burn
Dan Burn has cut short his celebrations of Newcastle's historic League Cup triumph as the defender focuses on his first England call-up.
1 min
All Blacks coach Robertson at peace with strict eligibility rule
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has given up on his push to select overseas-based players, saying New Zealand Rugby's (NZR) strict eligibility policy is flexible enough to give him a strong squad.
1 min
After ending Utd goal drought in match against Foxes, Hojlund admits struggles
Rasmus Hojlund admitted he has not been at the top of his game after ending his three-month goal drought in Manchester United's 3-0 win at Leicester.
2 mins
Red-hot Forest’s Wood targets New Zealand history at WC
WELLINGTON: Chris Wood has fired Nottingham Forest into surprise Champions League contention and now the striker wants to score the goals to help New Zealand make history at the World Cup.
1 min
Antonio ‘100%’ sure he will play for Hammers again post crash
West Ham forward Michail Antonio says he came close to dying in a horrific car crash that shattered his leg but is “100 percent” confident he will play football again.
1 min
Injured Messi ruled out as Argentina seek to seal FIFA World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
1 min
Reds face uncertain future even as Premier League glory beckons
Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot's men.
2 mins
No Jokic, no problem as Gordon, Nuggets stun Warriors
LOS ANGELES: Aaron Gordon scored 38 points as the Denver Nuggets shrugged off the absence of Nikola Jokic to halt the Golden State Warriors’ seven-game winning streak with a 114-105 victory over their NBA Western Conference rivals ‘on Monday.
1 min
Wild end Kings’ winning streak, Devils edge past Blue Jackets
SAINT PAUL: Mats Zuccarello’s power-play goal with 4:38 left in the final period allowed the Minnesota Wild to snap the Los Angeles Kings’ five-game winning streak with a 3-1 come-from-behind victory on Monday in Saint Paul, Minn.
1 min
Mcllroy outlasts Spaun to claim second Players Championship title in playoff
Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland celebrated St. Patrick's Day by winning a three-hole aggregate playoff against JJ Spaun to capture his second title at The Players Championship on Monday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
2 mins
6-time champion Djokovic, Alcaraz land in same half of Miami Open draw
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 titlist Carlos Alcaraz have landed in the same half of the Miami Open main draw, starting from March 19.
2 mins
Big-hitting NZ crush Pakistan by five wickets, take 2-0 lead
Tim Seifert blasted 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen hit 38 from 16 as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan Tuesday in a rain-shortened second Twenty20 cricket international.
3 mins
Swiatek shocked at 'such harsh judgements' post ball boy incident
INDIAN WELLS: World number two Iga Swiatek said she was not proud of the way she vented her frustration at Indian Wells, where she nearly hit a ball boy after smashing a ball into the ground, but added that she did not expect to receive “such harsh judgements”.
2 mins
De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck as Bengaluru set to open campaign vs Kolkata
Team balance and Virat Kohli’s reassuring presence in the top order have convinced AB de Villiers that his former club Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can win their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title this year.
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