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Dubai private schools to observe Eid Al Adha holidays from May 25-31
Knowledge and Human Development Authority has announced that private educational institutions across Dubai will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Monday, May 25, until Sunday, May 31, in...
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UAE becomes first country to approve innovative hypertension drug Baxfendy
Emirates Drug Establishment has announced the approval of the innovative drug “Baxfendy,” containing the active ingredient “Baxdrostat,” developed by AstraZeneca. The medication, available in 1mg and 2mg doses, is...
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Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects Iran counterproposal
Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was 'on life support' as Tehran rejected a US proposal to...
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Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to avoid fake Hajj permits, warns of penalties
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a strong warning against dealing with unofficial channels which promote irregular Hajj permits, emphasising that permits must only be obtained...
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UK PM Starmer tells cabinet he is not quitting
British Prime Minster Keir Starmer told a meeting of his cabinet on Tuesday that he was not quitting, Starmer's office said. 'The Labour Party has a process for challenging...
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Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires
Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine as a three-day truce expired on Tuesday, attacking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian authorities...
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UAE and Ukraine Presidents discuss cooperation, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, held a phone call to review bilateral ties, particularly in economic and development...
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EU agrees to sanctions on Israeli settlers
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. “It was...
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Sharjah to honour 3 artists at Calligraphy Biennial in October
The Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, in its twelfth edition to be held next October under the theme 'Mizan” (Scale or Balance), will honour 3 creative artists in Arabic calligraphy: Ali...
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University of Al Dhaid making major strides towards goals: Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Al Dhaid (UoAD), chaired the Board of Trustees...
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Teenager drowns in Ras Al Khaimah dam, residents demand barriers to be constructed
Rashid Juma Ali Al Mazrouei, 16, died in Al Aym area of Ras Al Khaimah after drowning in Adhan Dam last Saturday, while his cousin, who was with him...
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CDA Dubai’s ‘Proud of UAE’ enhances cultural cohesion
Under the patronage of the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai and organised by Places of Worship, Dubai, a community initiative titled Proud of UAE was held, attended by...
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CANNES 2026: All eyes on Competition newbies
First-time Palme d’Or contenders constitute a majority of the directors in the running for the festival’s top prize this year. Saibal Chatterjee has the details The 79th Cannes Film...
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'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch clashes with London cyclist in heated row
Benedict Cumberbatch got into a heated roadside argument in central London after a fellow cyclist called him “deluded”. The Sherlock star was cycling near London’s King's Cross station on...
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Katrina Kaif receives heartwarming gift signed by son on Mother’s Day
Actress Katrina Kaif received one of the sweetest gifts on Mother’s Day. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared two pictures. The first picture is of...
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