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Festival restraint keeps pollution low in Chennai

Air and noise pollution had been down in Chennai during this Deepavali season, the state Pollution Control Board reported on Sunday, a day after the festival of lights was celebrated across the state despite restrictions brought by the Covid pandemic.

Boerhan lands AD feature, hands Bachalard victory

The mount of Ryan Curatolo gathered pace to emerge from the midfield and gallop to a convincing victory by beating Medahim, who was closely followed by Wasim in third

Biden Likely To Break Barriers, Pick Woman To Lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, 59, most recently served as the undersecretary of defence for policy from 2009 to 2012 and is regarded by US officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position

Dubai's Realty Sector Stands Strong Despite Covid-19 Pandemic

The contribution of the real estate sector to Dubai’s GDP reached 7.2% in 2019, and the sector achieved an added value of more than Dhs29.4 billion, with a growth rate of 3.3% compared to 2018

Educational Drive Of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority Starts

The participants will have the chance to enrich their understanding and knowledge about topics related to early childhood

Festival Day Blaze Kills Two Firefighters In Tamil Nadu

CM lauds the ‘sense of duty and sacrifice’ of the firefighters, offers compensation and promises a government job to one family member of the deceased based on their qualifications

Frontline Heroes To Be Feted With UAE Pioneers Award

Mohammed calls upon members of society to nominate exceptional individuals and projects that catalysed UAE’s success in dealing with COVID-19; UAE reports 1,174 new cases, 678 recoveries; Dubai shuts down restaurant.

UAE relaxes border entry curbs for Omani citizens

Omanis are exempted from prior ICA approval; UAE reports 1,226 new cases, five deaths; whole world must benefit from COVID-19 vaccine: WHO chief; Liverpool striker Salah tests positive for coronavirus.

Historians should not allow biases in their work: Novelist

Leila Al Mutawa, who supported the idea of the evolution of history, called for examining history from different perspectives

Training of nurses stressed in global fight against diabetes

The World Diabetes Foundation estimates that nurses account for 59 per cent of the world’s healthcare professionals

Ministry launches National Bullying Prevention Week

The 4th National Bullying Prevention Week will raise awareness on how to deal with bullying across the UAE in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood

Egyptian writer seeks to blur lines between fact, fiction

Creating characters from the depths of her imagination is what gives her the freedom as a writer

WHO says virus is ‘not tired,' urges vigilance

A food delivery courier wears a protective face mask as he pushes a bicycle in Moscow

India unveils major stimulus to revive economy from virus woes

Size of package, provided by the centre as part of new announcements under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, amounts to Rs 2.65 lakh crore

King Salman slams Iran, hails Saudi efforts in fighting virus

The king reaffirms his support for an independent Palestinian state with Arab East Jerusalem as its capital, though he also welcomes efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict

Global energy leaders highlight post-COVID-19 recovery strategies

The CEOs expressed cautious optimism on global economic recovery and discussed the need to focus on costs and leverage technology to enhance efficiencies

41-year-old Pakistani woman goes missing

A report has been filed at the Qusais Police station

VP launches Digital School for world's less fortunate

We aim to provide students, especially those living in refugee camps, war zones and disadvantaged communities, with the highest quality of education in the best way possible: Mohammed; School aims to reach 1m students in five years.

Calls for Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 skipper

Sharma led the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday to a fifth IPL title — something that has eluded Kohli in the 13 editions of the tournament – prompting calls for him to take over the captaincy of the national T20 side

Obama fans look forward to his new book

Great news for those interested in a first-hand account of what it means to hold arguably the most closely watched and heavily scrutinised leadership position in the world – Barack Obama’s first volume of presidential memoirs, scheduled for a worldwide release on Nov.17 – can now be pre-booked at the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair.

Masks put on a comic face for kids at Sharjah book fair

For the youngest crowds arriving at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020), keeping their face masks on at all times is no problem at all

Biden could be helped by a return to militarism

Big arms deals with Taiwan, Japan and India; more aircraft carriers and sophisticated kits deployed around the Pacific all feed a narrative, with which both Democrats and Republicans are aligned

Fire Breaks Out In RAK Fishing Boat

RAS AL KHAIMAH: Two Asian fishermen suffered moderate burns when a fishing boat caught fire and exploded on Tuesday morning in the fishing port in the coast of Ghalila, about 29 kilometres north of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) city.

Trump Challenges Biden Win, Barr Okays Fraud Probes

The dispute is slowing Biden’s work in preparing for the work of governing, as a Trump appointee who heads the office charged with recognising election results has not yet done so

Gargash All Praise For UAE's Effective Steps Against Virus

Dr Gargash pointed out that the UAE has provided medical supplies to a total of 118 countries, benefiting more than 1.5 million health workers around the world

Out Of Presidency, Trump Is Vulnerable To Lawsuits

Trump is the subject of 15 inquiries, criminal and civil, by nine federal, state and district agencies into his business and personal finances. These matters are not going away for the soon-to-be-former president

Virus Vaccine Fuels Global Optimism Amid Rising Cases

UAE reports 1,096 new cases, 3 deaths; France to probe virus handling; Russia announces 2-month curbs; Iran, Lebanon to impose curfews; parts of Islamabad go under mini-lockdowns.

World reacts as new virus vaccine is ‘90% effective'

US pharma giant Pfizer calls test results a ‘critical milestone;’ breakthrough could fundamentally change direction of this crisis: WHO; Biden convenes US pandemic task force, hails progress in research.

Al Jalila Foundation supports 5 scientists in COVID-19 research

Al Jalila Foundation has granted seed money of Dhs500,000 each to five UAE-based academic scientists for the investigation on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19)-causing SARS-CoV2

Virus spreading rapidly in major cities, warns NCOC

Coronavirus positivity ratio has increased to 4.5%: NCOC; Kaira and Safdar contract COVID-19; Maryam tests negative; smart lockdown imposed in several areas in Lahore city