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March 21, 2025
Gaza death toll mounts amid air, ground attacks
At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing and ground operations, the enclave's health ministry said, effectively ditching a two-month-old ceasefire.
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Emirati mothers can take up to 3 years' leave to look after their kids
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has confirmed that under Federal Law No. 57 of 2023, Emirati mothers who wish to take leave from their jobs to look after their children are granted the opportunity to do so for a maximum of three years given that they continue to pay monthly contributions to secure themselves with a lucrative end-of-service benefit.
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Sharjah shuts down two caterers over violations
Sharjah City Municipality has conducted 5,500 inspection visits to food establishments, starting before Ramadan and continuing to the present.
1 min
Court upholds punishment of man over heroin abuse
The Dubai Court of Appeal upheld the first-instance court's ruling, sentencing an Asian national to three months in jail, confiscating the narcotics found in his possession, and ordering his deportation after serving his sentence.
1 min
MoHAP hosts sessions on ‘Hayat’ programme
DUBAI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organised Ramadan Majlises through its representative offices in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah toraise awareness about the National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, “Hayat” and to enhance public understanding of the importance of organ donation in giving patients hope for recovery and life.
1 min
Sultan Bin Ahmed attends Communication Talk Forum
The introduction of the new category at the forum offers government entities the chance to prepare for and compete in the 'Distinguished Communication Imprint in Quality of Life' category
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Man ordered to return Dhs80,000 to another
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to return Dhs80,000 and fined him Dhs5,000, after he was convicted of misappropriating the plaintiff's funds.
1 min
EPAA Sharjah participates in UK meet
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah is participating in the 2025 EAZA Education Conference, organised by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
1 min
Bodour praises leadership role of women diplomats
AUS president joins diplomats at Bait Elowal gathering, says 'Ramadan is a moment to remember one's faith, virtue and solidarity'
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Drive launched to support ‘Child Fund’
DUBAI: Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has unveiled its Ramadan campaign dedicated to supporting the Child Fund, which provides life-changing medical care for children in need while alleviating financial pressure on their families.
1 min
Expo Centre sees huge visitor turnout for ‘Ramadan Nights’
The exhibition features exclusive discounts of up to 75% on diverse range of products offered by major retailers and over 500 international and local brands
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Emiratis can apply to join future analog studies at MBRSC
DUBAI:The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)hasopenedapplicationsforUAEnationals to participate in future analog studies as part of the UAE Analog Programme.
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Dh3 million contributed to charity campaign
DUBAI:Sharaf Group announced acontribution of Dhs3milliontothe Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
Warning against Ramadan scams on social media
The Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to the public regarding Ramadan competitions.
1 min
UAE leads global delegation on Juba refugee camp visit
Participants discuss strengthening of humanitarian responses and long-term solutions for refugees, distribute food packages
2 mins
NYUAD team develops Emirates Lunar Simulant
A team of researchers at the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Space Exploration Laboratory, led by Dimitra Atri, PhD, has developed a novel lunar soil simulant that closely replicates the properties of moon dust.
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UN concerned over civilian deaths in Khartoum
Dozens of civilians have been killed by shelling and bombardments in and around Khartoum, the United Nations said on Thursday, as fighting for control of the Sudanese capital intensifies.
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Officials deny coordinating Duterte’s arrest with ICC
Philippine senators on Thursday grilled government officials over their decision to hand former president Rodrigo Duterte to the Inter- national Criminal Court (ICC) last week, with the country’s justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time.
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Putin offers support to new Syrian leader
President Viadimir Putin sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmed Al Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and offering Russia's “practical cooperation” on a whole range of issues, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
1 min
UN slams 'endless' suffering in Gaza as airstrikes continue
We are fearing that the worst is yet to come in Gaza, says UNRWA chief; a month-old girl is pulled from the rubble in Gaza after an airstrike killed her parents
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Final Destination is scarier than ever amid rise in freak accidents
A golden rule of horror is that there must be a fiend or a foe. A gross mutant; a bloodthirsty vampire; a demented ghost; a psycho killer. It needs to be something we can actually see (through the slits of our fingers) and fear for days, or years, to come. Something to infiltrate our dreams like those poor residents of Elm Street. Something really, truly terrifying. It's these somethingsthat tendtoselltickets—relative tohow much cornea-popping, popcorn-chucking trauma they cause. Then 25 years ago this month, Final Destination broke the rule.
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Many don’t want to talk about the past
In my opinion there are two types of people in the world. Those who reminisce about their past and those who focus on the pres- ent and look forward to the future and what it might hold for them. Research results are not always accurate. The following finding is a case in point.
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Berlin debt splurge affects German property firms
Berlin's borrow-to-spend splurge is driving up borrowing costs, further choking embattled property companies seeking fresh loans and threatening to compound the country's wider economic woes.
2 mins
Flu deaths rise as disinformation takes root
Americans are facing the highest death toll from influenza since 2018, just as more people become vulnerable because of growing vaccine scepticism taking hold in statehouses and the Trump administration.
4 mins
Defence spending will boost skilled jobs, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has said that Viadimir Putin fears Britain’s nuclear weapons, saying that Trident continues to be a crucial deterrent as Russia resists efforts for peace in Ukraine. Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow on Thursday — where he will lay the keel for the next generation of Britain’s nuclear deterrent submarines—the prime minister said it has proven “incredibly effective” since its introduction in the 1990s. Speaking about Russia, Sir Keir said: “I think they appreciate our capability. What is obviously important is that they appreciate that it is what it is, which is a credible capability”. He agreed that it is right for Putin to respect Britain's nuclear deterrent, adding: “And that's why the UK is within Europe as one of the leading nations on defence and security, because we've got our independent deterrent and we're committed to Nato.”
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Babies shouldn’t be ruining your friendships at all
Sitting across from one of my oldest friends over dinner, | found myself staring at yet another ultrasound. it was my friend's third baby—and ninthin our friendship group —tidily completing the family life that also comprises a three-bedroom house, a cockapoo, and a husband, Our lives couldn't be more different, as she pointed out, | felt her tone shift: “Do you ever think about wanting any of that?”
3 mins
Kerala reports double national average inflation
At 7.3 per cent, Kerala's consumer price inflation is more than double that of the national average, which has been cooling off.
1 min
Kerala convicts three in healer’s murder
A court in Kerala found three men guilty of murder in a case in which investigators could not recover the body of the victim.
1 min
India grants initial approval for $6b defence purchases
The defence body also approved guidelines for making the process of arms acquisition 'faster, more effective and efficient'
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US not imposing visa ban on Pakistan, clarifies minister
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Thursday dismissed concerns regarding any restrictions on Pakistan under the United States visa policy, clarifying that no such ban is being imposed.
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Sindh to support education of convicted prisoners’ kids
The Sindh government has launched Pakistan's first-ever programme to support the education of children of convicted prisoners.
1 min
26 rehabilitated Afghans’ list given to Consul General
In a significant development, a list of %6 rehabilitated Afghan nationals has been handed over to the Afghan Consul General in Peshawar to facilitate their reunion with their families.
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Abu Dhabi’s banking sector drives economic growth
The role of Abu Dhabi’s banking sector in strengthening the emirate’s global economic position will be explored in depth in The Report: Abu Dhabi 2095, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Oxford Business Group (OBG] and the UAE Banks Federation (UBF).
2 mins
World markets down as US Fed, central banks flag global risks
World markets slipped on Thursday as signals from the US Federal Reserve and a number of other top central banks that they remain in rate cut mode amid global uncertainty kept the bears on top.
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ADQ and Energy Capital Partners to establish $25 billion partnership
ADQ, an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains, and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), the largest private owner of power generation and renewables in the USA, have entered into an agreement to establish a 50-50 partnership in new build power generation and energy infrastructure.
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UAE and Tunisia launch CEPA negotiations
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Samir Obeid, Minister of Trade and Export Development of Tunisia, have announced the start of negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two nations.
1 min
Ajman Chamber, MoE boost cooperation
The Ajman Chamber and the Ministry of Economy (MoE) discussed ways of enhancing joint cooperation to enhance exports and streamline the issuance of certificates of origin through advanced services.
1 min
EDGE Group’s unit secures first P145i engine order
EDGE Group entity POWERTECH has secured its first order for the P145i combustion engine from ADASI, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to become a globally competitive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of high-performance propulsion systems for defence and civil aerospace applications.
1 min
Dubai World Trade Centre attracts 2.65 million participants in 2024
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled its 2024 results, welcoming 2.65 million event participants in 2024, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
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Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines launch strategic JV
The national airlines of the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have joined forces in a landmark Joint Venture (JV) that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Signed at Ethiopian Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa, this strategic partnership also includes a codeshare arrangement, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks.
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BoE leaves interest rate unchanged
The Bank of England (BoE) kept its main UK interest rate unchanged at 4.50% on Thursday even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the US The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee was widely expected, and comes a day after the US Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged.
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Zoho unveils Projects Plus for enterprises in MENA
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has launched Projects Plus, a new, collaborative platform designed to simplify and enhance project management for mid-sized and large businesses across the MENA region.
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UAE, EU to enhance trade ties and promote investment opportunities
The EU is the UAE's second-largest global trade partner, sharing $67.6b in non-oil trade in 2024, a 3.6% increase on 2023 and 18.1% more than was recorded in 2022
3 mins
DCDE promotes Expand North Star 2025 to Canadian startups
67 per cent of Canadian startups that participated in last year's edition had established their businesses in Dubai
3 mins
Fitch upgrades UAB’s Viability Ratings to ‘bb-’; outlook Stable
The United Arab Bank (UAB) announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’ with a Stable outlook and upgraded its Viability Rating (VR) to ‘bb-’ from ‘b+’.
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Empower AGM approves a dividend of Dhs437.5m
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), held with a quorum of 89.9 per cent of the company’s paid-up share capital, approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute cash dividends of Dhs437.5 million (4.375 fils per share equivalent to 43.75 per cent of the company's paid-up capital) to shareholders for second half of the year 2024,
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ADIO enters into a strategic partnership with Gushcloud
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a strategic, multi-year partnership with Gushcloud International, a global creator management and licensing company, powered by Al.
1 min
Eurozone faces inflation, growth risks from US trade war: Lagarde
The eurozone economy would take a large hit from a full-scale trade war with the United States and inflation could surge, ECB President Christine Lagarde said
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Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle
Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles in the US- nearly all Cybertrucks made up to February - to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, adding to a series of call-backs for the pickup truck since last year.
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Street art in the concrete jungle of Philadelphia is a treat for the eyes
A girl with ponytails looks out of a window into a multicoloured fantasy world.
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Jonathan Majors plays a man on the edge in ‘Magazine Dreams’
There's ragesimmering inside Killian Maddox, the amateur bodybuilder portrayed by Jonathan Majors at the heart of the dark and stylized film “Magazine Dreams.” It's a kind of “Taxi Driver” for the incel age, a harrowing portrait of untreated mental illness, violence, false idols, steroids and male loneliness.
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Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett doesn't want award shows to be aired
Oscar winning-actress Cate Blanchett feels Hollywood’s most glamorous award nights should go back to being not televised. During an appearance on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast, the trio discussed the invasive nature of social media and phones. Blanchett said of the issue, “There’s so few spaces that you can go now, where you are private. That's what I loved about the late 80s, going to all of the dance parties in Sydney for Mardi Gras. People were just there.”
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Janahi duo win men’s local padel tennis event at NAS
Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma AI Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Padel Association, crowned the winners of the local men's and women's padel tournament, which was held at the indoor padel hall at the Nad AI Sheba Sports Complex.
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Del Toro claims victory at Milano-Torino
The 21-year-old recently impressed Tirreno-Adriatico in in service of eventual race winner Juan Ayuso, but given his own opportunity in Turin, the young climber rose to the fore and picked off his first ever one-day win
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'More in the tank', vows Duplantis as he edges to century mark
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis vowed on Thursday that he had \"more in the tank\" going into the defence of his world indoor title in Nanjing, with the possibility of clearing the mythical 6-metre mark for the 100th time on the cards.
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China footballer dies on eve of 19th b'day after head injury in Spain
A promising Chinese footballer who suffered a serious head injury while playing in Spain has died a day short of his 19th birthday, his club said Thursday.
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Argentina and Brazil look for Neymar, Messi alternatives for WC qualifiers
There will be no Lionel Messi for Argentina and no Neymar for Brazil in two decisive rounds of South American World Cup qualifying.
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Barca eye women’s CL semis, City hand Chelsea first defeat of season
Barcelona are on track for the last four of the Women's Champions League after the holders routed Wolfsburg 4-1, while Manchester City's 2-0 win handed Chelsea their first defeat this season in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg action.
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Cameroon held by minnows Eswatini in WC African qualifier
Cameroon, bolsteredby Premier League duo Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo, were held to a O-O draw by minnows Eswatini on Wednesday when matchday five World Cup qualifying kicked off in Africa.
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Leipzig’s Henrichs focused on ‘small goals’ in return from horror injury
Germany and RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs is careful not to look too far ahead in his comeback from a horror Achilles rupture against Bayern Munich in December.
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'Unfinished job' drives Foster to coach Aussie-NZ team versus Lions
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster says unfinished business from the drawn British and Irish Lions series in 2017 will motivate him when he helps guide a team of Australian and New Zealand players against the touring side this year.
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USL to bring promotion and relegation to US soccer
The United Soccer Leagues (USL) says it plans to become the first professional sports league in the USA to adopt promotion and relegation.
1 min
Tuchel takes first steps on England journey targeting World Cup glory
Tuchel is under no illusions about his objective with England after being handed a contract only until the end of next year's World Cup
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Donic, Lakers handle Nuggets as Kings defeat Cavaliers
Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
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Motor racing-leader Norris chasing Formula One hat-trick at Chinese GP
McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris can complete a hat-trick of wins for the first time in his career at the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend.
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MotoGP champ Martin hopes to return from injury in Qatar
Defending MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin, who suffered two pre-season crashes, said he hopes to be back for the fourth round of this year’s championship.
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Kyrgios secures much needed boost with 1st win since '22; Bencic, Raducanu sail
Kyrgios won a match for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years in Miami, beating McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Meanwhile, Bencic, fresh off a run to the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, overcame a 5-3 third-set deficit to beat Yastremska 6-4, 1-6, 7-5
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Coventry becomes first woman to lead IOC
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, saying it was an “extraordinary moment”.
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Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia, Iran triumph
Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge.
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Kohli targets lucky 18 at IPL as 13-year-old set to make history
Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League (IPL) while a 13-year-old could make tournament history.
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