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UAE announces Wednesday (Feb.18) as the first day of Ramadan
The Presidential Court announced that Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE. In a statement, The...
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Sharjah to launch feasibility study for air taxi and cargo transport project
Chaired by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Executive Council has approved the initial allocation of land plots...
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14 former captains, including India's greats Gavaskar and Kapil, issue humanitarian appeal for jailed Pakistan's ex-PM Imran
Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev joined a dozen other former international captains on Tuesday in demanding better prison treatment for 'one of the finest all-rounders' of...
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VIDEO: Macron hits Mumbai streets for morning run amid packed diplomatic schedule
French President Emmanuel Macron offered Mumbaikers an unexpected sight on Tuesday morning as he joined the city’s early risers for a jog along one of its bustling routes, turning...
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UAE's Ministry of Education reduces class time to 35 minutes during Ramadan
The Ministry of Education has finalised the school day schedule for the Holy Month of Ramadan in public and private schools adhering to the government curriculum for the 2025-2026...
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UAE extends Emirates Mars Mission to 2028
The UAE Space Agency announcedon Tuesday the extension of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) – the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation – until 2028. Building on...
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UK’s biggest banks to create alternative to Mastercard, Visa
The UK’s largest banks are set to meet this week to discuss the development of a national payments system, aimed at reducing the reliance on US networks. Up to...
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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s new PM after his party’s landslide election win
Bangladesh’ s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday after his party’s landslide win in last week’s parliamentary elections, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising...
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Australia crash out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe, New Zealand reach Super 8s
Australia, the 2021 champion, crashed out of cricket's T20 World Cup on Tuesday after Zimbabwe's Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being...
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Khorfakkan to become city surrounded by forests, says Sharjah Ruler
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed an ongoing plan to turn the city of Khorfakkan into a city...
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84....
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Sheikha Bodour advances AUS’ strategic vision, impact
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), chaired the third meeting of the Advisory Council of Development and Outreach (ACDO), held at AUS’...
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Key child protection guidelines set to be translated into Arabic
The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) and ECPAT International have announced a landmark initiative to translate and culturally localise the second edition of the globally recognised...
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Inspections held at beauty centres, barbershops
In line with its commitment to protecting public health and safety and enhancing the quality of services provided to the community, Abu Dhabi City Municipality carried out awareness and...
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UAE makes historic Winter Olympic debut
The UAE marked a historic milestone in its sporting journey with its first participation in the Olympic Winter Games at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, held from Feb.6 to...
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