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Peerless skipper, keeper and finisher

India’s Captain Cool chose lyricist Sahir to underline his surprise sign-off, but Dhoni’s game was more robust prose than lilting poetry

New Zealand's Central Bank may unveil more monetary stimulus

RBNZ Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand says the resurgence of the COVID-19 poses a big risk to the bank’s financial outlook

French director breaks the barriers for young black women

‘Mignonnes’ (Cuties), the first film by Maimouna Doucoure, will be released in cinemas on Wednesday

Abu Dhabi private schools to resume in-person classes

UAE reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours; travellers to Dubai must get GDRFA approval to enter the country; 16 sites in Sharjah malls to conduct free virus screening.

Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon neutral airport in GCC

This achievement reflects the excellence of the airport strategy in the implementation of many projects and practices that use the application of the highest standards of sustainability

Writer and comedian Sarah Cooper lands Netflix comedy special

The 40-plus Jamaican-born comedian has gained over two million Twiter followers as well as celebrity fans such as Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld

Retail sales in US rise less than expected as consumers go slow

Purchases could slow further in the months ahead amid spiralling COVID-19 infections and a reduction in unemployment benefit checks

UAE's fight against COVID-19 commendable, emulative: VP

Emirati family asks wedding guests to bring COVID-19 negative results; UAE reports 283 new cases, two deaths; India cases cross 2.5m with another jump; Russia rolls out vaccine; Pakistan launches anti-polio drive.

Liverpool boss Klopp named as EPL Manager of the Season

LONDON: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was named the Premier League’s Manager of the Season on Saturday after leading the Merseyside club to their first top-flight title in 30 years.

Europe faces 2nd wave; Russia starts producing virus vaccine

Returning Brits begin quarantine under new rules; France sees resurgence of COVID-19 cases; Austria urges its citizens to return from Croatia; New Zealand reports 7 new virus cases

Abu Dhabi Unveils Isolation Capsule For Virus Patients

UAE reports 330 new cases, a death; Abu Dhabi eases travellers’ curbs; India’s toll overtakes Britain to become the fourth-highest; European stocks slide as UK reimposes quarantine; Auckland lockdown extended as virus cluster grows.

India, UAE Form Strategic Partnership: Indian CG

India and UAE share a common vision of development and welfare of people at the core of their policies

Memorial Tours Showcase Founding Father's Legacy

The Founder’s Memorial is a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE

Oman, Other Nations Hope For Lasting Peace In Mideast

Oman says it supports the UAE’s decision to normalise ties with Israel, saying it hopes the accord would contribute to a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in the Middle East

Swiss NGO Launches Project For 100 Syrian Refugees

According to UNHCR statistics, refugees stay on average between 7 and 15 years in refugee camps. Less than 3% of young refugees who are of studying age have access to university education

UAE, Israel normalise ties in ‘historic' agreement

VP praises AD CP’s efforts; Israel agrees to stop annexation of Palestinian lands; huge breakthrough, says Trump; Sisi, Johnson praise deal; freeze on Palestinian territory annexation a major achievement: Gargash; Strategic Agenda for Middle East to be launched.

UAE companies report strong revenue growth in first half

Emaar Properties has revealed H1 revenues of Dhs9b and over Dhs2b in net profit, while Aldar records 21% revenue growth to Dhs2.01b in Q2, 2020 driven by strong business performance

Messi's toughest task as Barcelona face up to Bayern's stern challenge at CL quarter-finals

The only surviving former winners of European club football’s greatest prize — with five titles each — meet in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final behind closed doors at the Estadio da Luz

India sees day of maximum COVID-19 case recoveries

Total infections since January near 2.4m; death toll stands at 47,033; Modi unveils transparent taxation, rights charter for taxpayers; Pranab is ‘deeply comatose with stable vital parameters’

Bond star Naomie Harris backs new climate change film

British actress Naomie Harris and musician Brian Eno have teamed up to produce a short film backing calls for urgent action to slow climate change, in support of civil disobedience campaign Extinction Rebellion.

Arabs Must Stand Up And Support Lebanon: Sultan

Direct Line raises Dhs30.74m on live TV event; UAE sends more medical aid; Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge help; Beirut blast damage cost tops $15b, says president.

Development Projects Reshaping Future Of Sharjah's Eastern Region

Dr Sheikh Sultan has personally overseen the planning of the region’s future and is tracking its progress

Lindsay Ell Confronts Her Trauma On Rivetingly Vulnerable Album

Country singer Lindsay Ell lived alone with guilt and shame for years, but it took seeing herself in the story of another young girl to realise that she didn’t have to be defined by her trauma.

US Warned Against ‘playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Visit

China says it firmly opposes official exchanges between US and Taiwan under any pretext. On issues involving China’s core interests, some people in US must not harbour illusions, those who play with fire will get burned

Waqar Hopes Pakistan Can Cash In On Stokes' Absence

Anderson is set to be given an immediate chance to come good against Pakistan with England captain Root saying on Wednesday it was ‘likely’ the veteran paceman would feature in this week’s second Test

500 Undergo Clinical Trials Of Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine

MoHAP employs ‘Maharati’ platform in containment of COVID-19 repercussions; UAE conducts 64,110 additional COVID-19 tests in past 24 hours, announces 262 new cases, 195 recoveries, 1 death

Russia Claims Virus Vaccine; Modi Unveils 72-Hr Formula

Putin’s daughter given two shots; Indians holding any type of valid UAE visa can travel to Emirates; Modi’s plan to help fight disease in most affected states.

Sara Bareilles Stars In Peacock Comedy About A Girl Group

The comedy is about a one-hit-wonder girl group called ‘Girls5eva’ from the 1990s whose members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot

UK Job Losses Hit Decade-High, Retailer Sheds 2,500 Positions

Mounting job losses are expected as Britain winds down its job-retention scheme, which has covered around one in three private sector jobs. It is due to close at the end of October

US Health Chief Slams China Over Virus On Taiwan Trip

‘Our life has become increasingly difficult as Beijing continues to pressure us into accepting its political conditions,’ Wu tells Azar; thousands defy China to buy pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong