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Abu Dhabi talks have created positive momentum, confirm Russia and Ukraine
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Russian and Ukrainian delegations described the negotiations in Abu Dhabi as constructive and productive after reaching understandings on a large-scale prisoner exchange and other...
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Sheikh Sultan directs that marriage and furniture assistance grants be raised to Dhs30,000 each
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Emiri Court to increase marriage assistance to Dhs30,000 and...
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Big Heart Foundation, UAEBBY ink pact to help needy children access books and libraries
The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Sharjah International Book Fair to...
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Italy evacuates over 300 schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland
Italian authorities evacuated hundreds of schools on Wednesday after an emailed bomb threat, the latest in a series of disruptions affecting European institutions following recent hoaxes aimed at airlines...
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Kalimat to produce Arabic-English coffee-table book on Souq Al Jubail
Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, attended the announcement...
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Young readers discover Sultan's lifelong passion for books at SIBF 2026
A golden dagger pawned for 100 rupees to buy books became the starting point for a discussion about reading, family encouragement and Sharjah's cultural heritage, as young readers from...
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World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference
World leaders began to arrive Wednesday to start formal discussions at the United Nations climate change conference in Turkey, hoping to agree on concrete actions to curb global warming...
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US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an effort on Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, winning a reprieve for the polarizing Pentagon chief before Democrats take...
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Al Jalila Foundation supports the treatment of two-year-old Thea with surgery to correct her hip joint
As part of its ongoing efforts to help children access the medical care they need, Al Jalila Foundation, through its Child Fund, covered the cost of hip surgery for...
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AI reshaping creative economy but human creativity key to original ideas
The rapid advances in artificial intelligence are creating unprecedented opportunities for content creation and the creative economy but human creativity is key to develop original ideas and deliver authentic...
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Train derailed in India as driver was unable to control speed; all passengers safe
All passengers aboard the Kolkata-Sairang Express are safe after the locomotive and five coaches of the train derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning, a senior...
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University of Sharjah celebrates UAE-Australia friendship
The University of Sharjah (UOS), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy to the UAE, has organised Emirati-Australian Day under the theme 'Horizons Converge... Celebrating Friendship and Cultural Exchange Between...
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Books have shaped my life and career, Lebanese actress Cynthia Samuel tells fans at Sharjah Book Fair
From discovering new perspectives through books to portraying different personalities on screen, Lebanese actress, model and writer Cynthia Samuel reflected on how reading has influenced her life and acting...
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Subhash Ghai reflects on Rahman’s remarkable musical legacy
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai recalled music maestro A R Rahman’s contribution to the Indian music industry and shared how he transformed Mumbai’s music culture with films such as “Lagaan” and...
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