- 16 hours ago
President reaffirms UAE’s support for Syrians' aspirations for security, stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from the leader of the New Syrian Administration, Ahmed Al Sharaa.During the call, the two...
- 21 hours ago
Thousands without power in Sydney amid heavy rain, damaging winds
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's New South Wales state were without power on Saturday after a low pressure system brought damaging winds and heavy rain, sparking flood warnings.Around...
- 21 hours ago
2 UAE aid convoys reach Gaza
Two UAE aid convoys carrying various humanitarian items crossed into the Gaza Strip this week through the Rafah Border Crossing in Egypt as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”.This is...
- 17 hours ago
Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect on Sunday
Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on...
- 22 hours ago
Agencies warn of obstacles ahead of aid supply in Gaza
An Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to take effect on Sunday has sparked hope for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians, but aid agencies warn of obstacles from destroyed infrastructure, massive need...
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Hamdan approves Dubai Government Happiness Indices, Mystery Shopper survey
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has approved the...
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Sheikha Bodour inaugurates first Sharjah Literature Festival
Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, officially inaugurated the first edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival.Held...
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Sultan Bin Ahmed attends University of Sharjah graduation ceremony
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the university’s bachelor’s degree graduation ceremony on Saturday.The ceremony,...
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32.16% surge in the number of private sector establishments in UAE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has revealed a 32.16 per cent surge in the number of private sector establishments entering the UAE's labour market in 2024, marking...
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Lowest temperature recorded at 4.7°C in Jebel Jais as UAE receives rain
Emad Eddin Khalil, Staff ReporterVarious areas across the country experienced light rainfall on Saturday morning due to the country being affected by an extension of a surface depression from the...
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Trump to take oath inside Capitol amid cold wave
Sub-freezing temperatures forecast for Monday in Washington are prompting President-elect Donald Trump to take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda.Almost everyone visiting Washington won't be able to...
11 hours ago -
Police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata
An Indian court on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked countrywide protests and hospital strikes last year...
16 hours ago -
AI-generated Brad Pitt cons woman of 800,000 euros in fake romance
A woman was scammed into handing over €830,000 (£700,000) by an AI-generated Brad Pitt, who convinced her they were in love and needed money for cancer treatment.The 53-year-old French woman...
15 Jan 2025 -
Salik will charge Dhs6 during peak hours for all days of the week in Dubai
Salik Company has announced a Flexible Tariff system which will be implemented starting January 31, 2025, on all gates without exception, as follows:Dhs6 during peak hours for all days of...
17 Jan 2025 -
Shilpa Shetty recalls working 'Indian Police Force:' I enjoyed the action
As 'Indian Police Force” completes one year since its release, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty recalled working in the series and said that she enjoyed the action needed to pull off...
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Over 400 photographers to focus on Sharjah’s Xposure
The Xposure International Photography Festival is returning to Sharjah, UAE, with its 9th annual edition from February 20 to 26, 2025.In a sprawling 49,000 sqm venue in Aljada, Sharjah, this...
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David Lynch: The dark side of the American dream
For seven years, US director David Lynch drank the same chocolate milkshake each day at the same time from the same place in Los Angeles because he believed it helped...
23 hours ago