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March 23, 2025
Shaikha Nowais is first in region to run for top UN tourism position
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President — Owners’ Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC, has been nominated by the UAE to run for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) for the term 2026-2029.
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Mohamed, Sisi commend strength of UAE-Egypt ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday in Cairo with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss the fraternal relations between their two countries and ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
2 mins
Trump revokes Biden, Kamala, Hillary's security clearances
US President Donald Trump made good Friday on a threat to revoke the security clearances of his predecessor Joe Biden and several senior former White House and national security officials.
3 mins
UAE firm on sustainable water management: Minister
ABU DHABI: Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has reaffirmed the UAE's dedication to sustainable water management and global water security in a statement marking World Water Day.
1 min
'Wellness on Wheels' reaches Al Barsha Park
Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has launched the second phase of its Wellness on Wheels mobile clinic initiative at Al Barsha Park, continuing its mission to provide accessible healthcare services.
1 min
Temperature may fall in coming days: Weather body
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that Sunday’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some areas, with a chance of light rain, adding that a noticeable drop in temperature is expected in the west.
1 min
Learn to improve on lessons learnt during Ramadan
As another Holy Month of Ramadan draws to a close, transition gradually to the regular work and social-life, so as not to overwhelm one-self, physical ‘and psychologically.
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Donations pour in for Fathers’ Endowment campaign
Landmark Group announcedits contribu- tion of Dhs5 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
DCD hosts Iftar to promote social cohesion
In line with the Year of Community and as part of its ongoing efforts to foster social cohesion and coexistence, the Departmentof Community Development- Abu Dhabi(DCD)organised a collective Iftar at the Abrahamic Family House.
1 min
Man told to pay Dhs30,000 as compensation in accident case
The Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a person to pay a compensation of Dhs30,000 to another person for unintention-ally causing injuries to him in a road accident.
1 min
Latifa Bint Hamdan honours Holy Quran contest winners
The Dubai Holy Quran Competition for People of Determination came to a close with Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Zabeel Ladies Club, awarding 41 winners from the 676 participants of the 13th edition.
2 mins
Hundreds held after mass protests in Turkey
ISTANBUL: More than 340 people were arrested following Turkey's biggest street protests in over a decade sparked by the detention of Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, a minister said on Saturday.
1 min
Army claims capture of more buildings in Khartoum
Sudan ‘s military on Saturday consolidated its grip on the capital, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the Republican Palace from a notorious paramilitary group.
1 min
US trying to win Iran’s trust, says envoy
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said the US president was trying to head off armed conflict with Iran by building trust with Tehran in remarks broadcast on Friday.
1 min
Israeli air strikes, shelling leave 2 dead in Lebanon
Israel conducted deadly strikes on Lebanon on Saturday in response to a rocket attack from across the border, as Hizbollah denied responsibility for the launch.
1 min
Emergency declared as wildfire kills four
At least three firefighters and a public servant have been killed in a wildfire in South Korea, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in southeastern regions, authorities said on Saturday.
1 min
All missing hikers rescued in Philippines
Four foreign hikers who had been missing for days in a mountainous area of the central Philippines were rescued on Saturday, local authorities said, a day after their two companions were found safe.
1 min
Japan, China and S. Korea agree to enhance ties
Saturday that peace on the Korean peninsula was a shared responsibility, Seoul's foreign minister said, in a meeting of the three countries’ top diplomats in which they pledged to promote cooperation.
1 min
Protests intensify as court prepares verdict on Yoon
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans took to the streets Saturday as rallies for and against the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol intensified over the upcoming Constitutional Court’s decision on whether to dismiss him.
2 mins
Anti-vax culture war on mRNA just got worse
US health agency leadership and poli- cymakers seem intent on undermining trust in mRNA, the technology that saved millions of lives during the COVID pandemic and has shown promise in addressing a range of infectious diseases and even cancer.
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Of course I love super-rich, they buy my work: Perry
“My aim is to unsettle by showing what's real and what isn’t,” says Grayson Perry, all messy hair, stubbled chin, crumpled T-shirt and paint-smeared trousers, with only the shocking-pink fingernails on his rough artisan’s hands showing a hint of “Claire” — his famous cross-dressing alter ego.
3 mins
Balloon launches cut worries US weather forecasters
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.
2 mins
How supermarket pizza went luxe – and drained our wallets
It’s one of those Friday nights where my brain is imbued with an inevitable thought: I am craving pizza. I trot to my local supermarket and absentmindedly pick up a margherita pizza that looks worthy of an end-of-week dinner, plus a can of Diet Coke for good measure. At the checkout, I have a £5 note at the ready. “That'll be £7.25 please,” says the server. I begrudgingly tap my card and scurry away. I check the receipt as I leave: the pizza was £5.75.
3 mins
Markle responds to fan’s concern with handwritten letter
Meghan Markle went to extreme lengths to reassure a fan who was concerned about the backlash she'd receive for her new show. Leading up to the release of With Love, Meghan on Netflix, Amanda Hirsch — who hosts the popular Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast — voiced her concerns about the duchess. Hirsch posted a picture of the trailer for the Netflix program in January, with the caption: “You guys I'm scared for Meghan.” However, on Wednesday, Hirsch revealed that the Duchess of Sussex has responded to her concerns with a handwritten letter.
2 mins
Threatening Canada is more Putin than Reagan
To grasp the aberration of US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, consider an abbreviated history of America’s shifting attitudes toward just one country, Canada.
4 mins
SC team meets violence-hit people in Manipur
A five-member team of Supreme Court judges, headed by Justice BR Gavai on Saturday, visited the camps for the ethnic violence affected in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts and met displaced men, women and children sheltering there, officials said.
1 min
Modi reaffirms decision to conserve water
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre's dedication to water conservation and sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day on Saturday.
1 min
Kerala’s D-Hunt operation leads to arrest of 251 drug peddlers
Intensifying the crackdown against the narcotic and drug mafia in the state, Kerala police arrested 251 drug peddlers on Thursday as part of Operation D-Hunt.
1 min
South states sink differences to fight against delimitation
In a rare show of unity, four chief ministers, a deputy chief minister and several leaders of opposition political parties, including opponents within the states, met on Saturday and vowed to oppose the federal move to redraw the parliamentary constituencies according to the current population.
2 mins
Journalist faces court over ‘anti-state posts, fake news’
The founder of a Pakistani internet media channel appeared in court on charges of “anti-state posts and fake news” under toughened legislation targeting online content.
1 min
USC set to shut 1,700 outlets, slash 6,000 jobs
A Senate panel has been told that the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is all set to shutter 1,700 outlets and slash thousands of jobs as part of a delayed privatisation drive.
1 min
Musk’s Starlink obtains NOC to start services in Pakistan
Elon Musk’s Starlink has obtained a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to launch services in Pakistan, local broadcaster ARY News reported, citing sources.
1 min
Sharif vows to take all steps for restoring peace in Balochistan
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) President Nawaz Sharif has vowed to take all necessary steps for restoring peace in Balochistan and supported the federal government's efforts towards addressing the challenges being faced by the province.
2 mins
US imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices
WASHINGTON: The United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fuelled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump's agriculture secretary confirmed on Friday.
3 mins
Emirates Franchise sets priorities to enhance its impact on economy
The Emirates Franchise held its second meeting for 2025, chaired by Noor Al Tamimi, Chairperson of Emirates Franchise and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with representatives from other emirates in attendance.
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Investopia and China’s SIEF sign MoU
ABU DHABI: Investopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) to exchange expertise and promote collaboration in entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), new economy sectors, and investment promotion.
1 min
du launches Microsoft 365 Copilot to boost efficiency
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the internal launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot in a move to elevate workplace productivity in line with the national vision for AI adoption.
1 min
Ethiopia to restructure $8.4 billion in debt
Ethiopia has reached an agreement in principle with creditors for an $8.4 billion restructuring of its debt, the finance ministry said on Friday.
1 min
Majlis discusses sustainability and circular economy in UAE
The UAE's high-ranking government officials, business leaders and academics discussed key topics related to sustainability, circular economy and renewable energy during a Ramadan Majlis.
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Future of sustainable energy discussed
Enercap Energy Holdings, a global leader in energy storage solutions brought together key industry leaders, partners and stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable energy.
1 min
Agthia Group announces leadership transition
ABU DHABI: Agthia Group (Agthia), one of the region's leading food and beverage companies, announced a leadership transition as part of its next phase of growth and transformation.
1 min
25 Indian startups raise over $176m in funding
At least 25 Indian startups secured more than $176 million in funding this week, which included five growth-stage and 15 early-stage deals.
1 min
One in four GCC companies plans to spend $25m on Al in’25: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide in 2095, with a strong focus on achieving tangible results from AI initiatives.
3 mins
India, New Zealand to boost trade ties
A proposed free trade agreement with New Zealand could bolster bilateral ties significantly, India’s commerce minister said, suggesting trade could grow IO-fold in just a decade.
1 min
Positive credit outlook for RAKBANK from Moody's
RAKBANK has received a positive outlook from Moody's Ratings, marking a significant milestone in the Bank's ongoing transformation.
1 min
Bain Capital to buy 18% stake in India’s gold loan provider
India's Manappuram Finance said Bain Capital would invest Rs43.85 billion ($508 million) to acquire an 18 per cent stake in the gold loan provider at a time record prices of the precious metal has made its mortgaging appealing.
1 min
India's crop insurance leaves vulnerable farmers exposed
After years of low rainfall devastating soya bean crops on his central Indian farm, Dileep Patidar last year planted the pulse urad as it needs less water and he counted on the government's crop insurance scheme to cover him if it did not work out.
3 mins
Nike forecasts Q4 revenue below estimates
OREGON: Nike forecast asteeper drop in fourth quarter revenue than analysts had expected, striking a cautious tone as it works to rekindle interest among consumers who have defected to trendier rivals.
1 min
FedEx cuts full-year profit and revenue forecasts
TENNESSEE: FedEx Corp lowered its full-year profit and revenue forecasts, as the parcel delivery firm battles stubbornly soft demand and uncertainty in the US industrial economy as President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on trading partners.
1 min
Denmark raises GDP forecast for 2025, 2026
Denmark's central bank increased its forecasts for economic growth for 2025 and 2026 due to strong Danish production abroad and the restart of the Tyra gas field in the North Sea.
1 min
BoE raises prospect of pause in rate cuts as uncertainty mounts
The Bank of England (BoE) kept interest rates on hold and warned investors against assuming they would be cut quickly as it grappled with deep uncertainty hanging over the British and world economies.
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Taiwan CB leaves interest rate on hold
Taiwan's central bank held its policy rate unchanged as expected, prompted by lingering concerns over inflation and uncertainty about new US trade tariffs.
1 min
EU moves to ensure a competitive steel industry
The European Commission has introduced new measures to sustain and expand Europe's industrial capabilities in the steel and metals sectors.
1 min
UK businesses see ME as prime investment destination
DUBAI: UK businesses are increasingly turning to the Middle East as a prime investment destination, with interest in the region doubling in recent years, according to new research published today by Pagefield.
1 min
German investor morale rises in March as fiscal policy shift looms
German investor morale improved more than expected in March, the ZEW economic research institute said, reporting an increase in its economic sentiment index to 51.6 points from 26.0 points in February.
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PaintBrush Art Community hosts two exhibitions commemorating Ramadan
DUBAI: PaintBrush Art Community has inaugurated two Ramadan exhibitions, one each at Dubai's Wafi Mall and voco Bonnington Dubai, for the duration of the Holy Month.
3 mins
'The Residence': Uzo Aduba delights in Netflix murder mystery
OK, so think “Scandal,” but take out the sex and the spying and the occasional gruesomeness and all but one suspicious death, and add more wit, a lot of bird-watching, a dash of “Knives Out” and a lot of behind-the-scenes-at-the-White-House-family-quarters dish, and you'll get “The Residence,” the latest Netflix offering from Shonda Rhimes' factory of addictive TV.
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Here's why Amanda Seyfried turned down 'Guardians of the Galaxy' role
Actress Amanda Seyfried revealed that she turned down a role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' over fears it would be \"Marvel's first bomb\" because it had a “talking tree and a talking raccoon”.
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22nd edition of DIAHC off to a perfect start
DUBAI: The 22nd edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC) kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday.
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Van der Poel wins Milan-San Remo, podium finish for UAE's Pogacar
Mathieuvan der Poel won Milan-San Remo on Saturday to claim the cycling season's opening “Monument” race for the second time, denying Tadej Pogacar in a gripping finale on the Italian Riviera.
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Broadsiding bounces back to win Rosehill Guineas
Broadsiding claimed his fourth Gl victory and regained a little lost sparkle when he narrowly won a thrilling Rosehill Guineas over 2,000m at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
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Mexican club Leon banned from FIFA Club World Cup
Mexico's Club Leon were removed from the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States after FIFA ruled on Friday they were violating rules on multi-ownership.
1 min
Bayern goalie Neuer suffers setback in injury recovery
MUNICH: Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury, the German club said in a statement on Saturday.
1 min
Salah scores in Egypt win as big guns flex muscles in WC qualifiers
Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 9-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.
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Scaloni pleased with Argentina depth after win over Uruguay without Messi
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 1-O victory over Uruguay in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Montevideo showed the depth of their squad afterLautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybia all missed out due to injury.
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United’s 2028 EPL title dream is unrealistic, says Butt
LONDON: Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes Jim Ratcliffe’s grand plan to win the Premier League by 2098 has no chance of becoming a reality.
1 min
Former Algerian soccer star Menad dies aged 64
Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad has died aged 64 following a short illness, his ex-club JS Kabylie announced on Saturday.
1 min
Venezuelan migrant dreams of US national amputee soccer stardom
WEST HEMPSTEAD: Juan Carlos Vargas lost leg ing road accident but that did not stop him from undertaking a perilous journey from his native Venezuela to the United States.
1 min
Tuchel makes winning start, Poland overcome Lithuania
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albaniain 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a narrow win over Lithuania.
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Bridgeman takes slim one-shot lead at Valspar Championship
FLORIDA: Jacob Bridgeman shot a 2-under-par 69 to carve out a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and two others at the Valspar Championship on Friday in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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Bonnin claims world indoor pole vault gold, Holloway wins
France’s Marie-Julie Bonnin won the women's pole vault at the world indoor championships in Nanjing on Saturday as US star Grant Holloway safely negotiated heats in his quest for an unprecedented third consecutive 60m hurdles title.
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American heavyweight boxing great Foreman loses final battle at 76
LOS ANGELES: Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who lost to Muhammad Ali in boxing's iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his family said.
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Hamilton claims sprint race for his 1st Ferrari victory, Piastri takes pole at Chinese F1 GP
Lewis Hamilton has won his first race for Ferrari, securing Saturday's Sprint victory from pole position following an early duel with Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen at the Chinese Formula I Grand Prix.
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NZ pacer Henry ruled out of remaining T20Is against Pakistan
AUCKLAND: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that pacer Matt Henry will not take part in the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan as he continues his injury rehabilitation programme.
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