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UAE coach irked with strange penalty as world takes notice
The National News
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If you cannot view the video here please click here for the video on YouTube An angry coach Srecko Katanec refused to divulge today what punishment, if any, would be levelled on the UAE midfielder Theyab Awana, who scored a penalty against Lebanon...
Pakistan’s agriculture leads export boom to UAE
Gulf News
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Textiles and apparel While textiles remain a mainstay of Pakistan’s exports, participation in high-profile exhibitions such as Gulfood, Gitex Global, and Arab Health has generated over 1,200 business leads and secured nine MoUs worth millions of...
Dubai clamps down on 'unjustified costs' in building of Emirati villas
The National News
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Engineering consultancy firms in Dubai have been warned over unnecessary increases in construction costs when working on villas for Emiratis. Dubai Municipality said it issued the warnings after detecting "exaggerated structural designs for...
Dubai Man Undergoes Complex Awake Brain Surgery At NMC, Recovers With Renewed Hope
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
Follow on Telegram In a remarkable demonstration of advanced medical care and patient resilience, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, has successfully performed a high-precision awake brain surgery on a Dubai-based hotel employee, enabling...
Deadly strikes on Gaza hospital draw outrage
China Daily Global
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By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-08-27 09:08 People work to recover the body of Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in...
UAE: Big Ticket Awards Over Dh170 Million In 2025 Winners To Pay Off Debts
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Big Ticket has awarded a total of Dh170,121,839 in prizes between January and July 2025. The draw has regularly given away a wide range of prizes: from grand prizes worth Dh150 million, to Dh12.6 million in weekly rewards,...
Dubai institutes unified, digital-first regulatory construction regime across Emirate
World Construction Network
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August 26, 2025
In July 2025, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), issued Law No 7 of 2025 to encourage investment and regulate construction contract activities across the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven...
UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A blueprint for Africa’s education transformation
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative,...
Object 1 accelerates momentum in H1 2025 with major project launches, record pipeline growth, and Abu Dhabi expansion
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Object 1 has continued its rapid ascent in the UAE’s real estate sector, closing the first half of 2025 with a development pipeline exceeding 4.5 million square feet across more than 294 floors and 16 active projects on sale. The company’s strong...
UAE grants approval of SPMS oral drug ‘Tolebrutinib’
Gulf News
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Tolebrutinib was developed as an oral inhibitor that targets specific immune cells within the central nervous system, namely B cells and microglia, which are believed to play a key role in disease progression. By addressing underlying chronic...
Abu Dhabi ready villa sales volumes up 72%; hits four-year high
Zawya
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Sales volumes for ready villas and townhouses in Abu Dhabi have risen 72% year-on-year to reach their highest levels since 2021, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultant Cavendish Maxwell. Some 700 ready villas and...
Abu Dhabi strengthens economic ties with nation
China Daily
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Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic partnership with China in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to advanced...
Mayo Clinic researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates;August 2025 — Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or...
UAE turns seafood waste into powerful carbon-capturing material for climate fight
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 26, 2025
Researchers at the University of Sharjah, UAE, have developed a new way to turn shrimp waste into a useful carbon material that can capture carbon dioxide. This innovation offers a two-for-one solution, addressing waste management and helping to...
Canadian living in Dubai says she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageant
Toronto Sun
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August 26, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Nadeen Ayoub, 27, shared news on social media earlier this month while wearing Miss Universe Palestine sash Nadeen Ayoub, who claims she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025 in November. Photo by Nadeen Ayoub...
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Delayed probe into UAE cash almost killed Paragraf $55m haul, says CEO
Business Weekly
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CEO Simon Thomas has told The Times newspaper that the company was left hanging two weeks from running out of cash because of red tape. Mubadala acquired 12.8 per cent of Paragraf in the funding round but Thomas warns that some companies might be...
Dubai Investments, Through Globalpharma, Signs MoU with Angola’s Ministry of Health
MedEdge MEA
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August 26, 2025
Signed during the UAE delegation’s visit to Angola, under the agreement Globalpharma will set up operations in DIP Angola to produce essential medicines locally Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market...
Dubai court awards Rs 2.38 crore to Indian expat injured in road accident
The Siasat Daily
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August 26, 2025
An Indian woman who sustained life-altering injuries in a road accident in Dubai last year has been awarded Rs 2.38 crore (Dh 1 million) in damages, prompting her to call on the public to stop jaywalking. The woman identified as Rehmathbi Mamad...
UAE President arrives in Egypt for fraternal talks after concluding state visit to Angola
The Times of India
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August 26, 2025
Sheikh Mohamed arrived in New Alamein City, received by President El-Sisi at El Alamein International Airport on 25 August 2025/ Image: WAM In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has...
7 essentials in emergency kit for students, UAE 2025
Gulf News
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Being a student in the UAE comes with its fair share of adventures and a few unexpected hiccups. From sudden power cuts to outdoor trips gone awry, having a well-stocked emergency kit can be a total lifesaver. But what should go inside? We’ve...