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- Pakistan U-19 Cricket Team mistaken for asylum seekers in EnglandPakistan U-19 cricket team mistaken for asylum seekers at Portsmouth hotel, prompting protests and ECB security review during England tour.
- US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 10)US-Iran conflict shifts to Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100. Key risks and travel updates UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 10.
- Why Pakistan legend Wasim Akram does not want to coach PakistanWasim Akram reveals why he refuses to coach Pakistan, citing scapegoating of coaches, social media abuse and the intense pressure around the national team.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores 979th goal as Al Nassr win 2-1Cristiano Ronaldo nets his 979th career goal as Al Nassr beat Abha 2-1, moving within 21 goals of an unprecedented 1,000-goal milestone in senior football.
- Triptii Dimri, AP Dhillon make rare joint appearance at Apple launch event in CaliforniaTriptii Dimri and AP Dhillon make a rare joint appearance at Apple Park as Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone Duo.
- Abu Dhabi’s IHC, Adani sign MoU for 14 projects worth INR2.1 trillion in India’s OdishaIHC and Adani sign MoU for 14 projects in Odisha worth INR2.1 trillion, targeting metals, renewables, healthcare and more with over 868,000 jobs ...
- Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026: Full chef line-up, workshops, pop-ups and ticket packages revealedDiscover which celebrity chefs are cooking at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026, with hands-on workshops, pop-up restaurants and live entertainment at Yas Gateway Park.
- Buzzer Signs Partnership with Youth Cup Dubai 2027Buzzer partners with Youth Cup Dubai 2027, backing a major international youth football tournament with 600 teams, 9,000 players and global scouting opportunities.
- Primark’s Saudi Arabia debut: Alshaya to open first Riyadh store in 2027Primark to enter Saudi Arabia with its first Riyadh store in 2027, partnering with Alshaya as part of its Middle East expansion strategy.
- Philippines: Cayetano siblings spotted in Singapore amid looming ‘ghost' project, obstruction of justice scandalsPhilippine Senator Pia Cayetano (right), elder sister of former Senate President and chief judge Alan Cayetano, fixes the robes of her brother prior to taking their oath as jurors in the impeachment ...
- Oman warns parents to stop using Boon NURSH feeding bottles over choking riskParents in Oman urged to immediately stop using Boon NURSH Silicone Bottle 8 oz 3-Pack, Model B11564, after authorities flag choking hazard.
- US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, September 9Here are the main developments on Wednesday, September 9. US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran's Revolutionary Guards attempted to strike a US ...
- UAE President arrives in Germany on state visitUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives in Berlin on a state visit to Germany, receiving a 21-gun salute and military escort in a show of strong ties.
- MoHESR : Institutional licensing does not authorise new universities to offer academic programmesUAE MoHESR clarifies that institutional licensing alone does not permit universities to offer programmes, as new national framework and student protection guarantees roll out.
- ‘I wish to retire now’: Amitabh Bachchan on emotional toll of KBC Season 18Season 18, which premiered on August 10 with Bachchan returning as host, has already featured contestants speaking about financial struggles, personal setbacks and difficult circumstances. The ...
- Dubai Metro 17th anniversary: Milestones that shaped the city’s iconic transport systemMetro stations are more than just transit points, they reflect Dubai’s history. Their designs are inspired by the four natural elements: air, earth, fire and water. Roofs shaped like shells pay homage ...
- iPhone 18 Pro starts at Dh5,099 in UAE with pre-orders opening September 12Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the UAE from September 12, starting at Dh5,099, with new A20 Pro chip, variable aperture camera and up to 2TB storage.
- Masterminds Education brings brain capital approach to early learning in the UAEBrain capital broadly refers to the brain health and brain skills that underpin people’s capacity to learn, adapt, create, work with others and contribute productively throughout their lives. Early ...
- UAE 999 vs 901: When should you call each police number and why?Learn when to call 999 or 901 in the UAE, the difference between emergency and non-emergency police numbers, and how using the right line can save lives.
- US Open: Epic battles and a mistimed roof closure mark Day 10US Open Day 10 delivers epic five-set thrillers, Ben Shelton’s upset of Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe’s comeback, and controversy over a mistimed roof closure.
- Women’s Asia Cup, UAE Pro League, Mallathons: UAE sports fixWomen’s T20 Asia Cup semis in Dubai, UAE Pro League’s 100-goal start, and Dubai Mallathon’s 100,000+ participants.
- Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma enjoy quiet stroll in LondonVirat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s London stroll goes viral, with the couple seen in casual outfits, sharing a calm early-morning walk with an empty stroller.
- Meta’s new AI can read your emails, spend your money and work while you sleepUsers can ask Muse to send emails, book travel, fill out forms, shop online or work towards longer-term goals. It has its own browser and virtual computer and can continue working after the user ...
- DLD expands use of AI, develops specialised real estate talentDubai Land Department expands AI in real estate services and launches specialised education programmes to build future-ready property professionals in the UAE.
- Mohammed bin Rashid invites Prime Minister of Kuwait to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2027Mohammed bin Rashid invites Kuwait’s Prime Minister to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2027, underscoring strong UAE-Kuwait ties and shared climate goals.
- US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 8Saudi Arabia condemned a major wave of Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. The Saudi-led coalition said 73 civilians, including women and ...
- From close bond to no handshake: What happened between Sanju Samson and SreesanthSanju Samson and Sreesanth’s non-handshake at the Kerala Cricket League final sparks speculation as old Rajasthan Royals stories resurface.
- How a Dostoevsky novella took TikTok by stormMarcelo Nogueira is not well versed in the classics but the 27-year-old Brazilian book influencer was seduced by Fyodor Dostoevsky's "White Nights," a 19th-century tale of love and loneliness that's ...
- Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in IndiaChloe, a Labrador mix, is one of 15 dogs being coached by the startup, clad in customised data-gathering helmets. "It's like a doggy 'Iron Man' suit," said Kulgod, who comes from a family of doctors ...
- Oil climbs as US-Iran strikes in Hormuz raise supply fears — Brent near $98, Murban jumps to $110.80Oil prices jump as US strikes Iranian tankers, stoking fears of supply disruptions and shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz and wider Gulf region.
- MICHELIN Guide Dubai announces fifth edition ceremony on October 6MICHELIN Guide returns to Dubai on October 6, 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, unveiling top restaurants and celebrating the city’s rise as a global dining destination.
- ADGM assets jump 54%, workforce nears 50,000ADGM assets surge 54% in H1 2026 as workforce nears 50,000 and AI-focused capital tops $100 billion, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a global financial hub.
- L’IMAD’s AD Ports offer clears key conditions, settlement due by October 9ADQ’s voluntary cash offer for remaining AD Ports shares clears key conditions, with settlement and share transfer expected by October 9, 2026.
- Trump threatens sales in US of Canadian aircraft maker BombardierTrump vows to halt Bombardier aircraft sales in the US unless planes are built domestically, intensifying a high-stakes trade clash with Canada over tariffs.
- Kuwait to end employment of workers aged over 67Kuwait orders cooperatives to end employment of workers over 67, aiming to regulate jobs, support workforce replacement and create opportunities for young Kuwaitis.
- Sheikh Mohammed visits Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi: 'Investing in museums is investing in humanity’s future'Sheikh Mohammed visits Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, highlighting museums as vital to preserving UAE heritage and investing in humanity’s future.
- Passengers use zip ties, duct tape to restrain man on US flightAn American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark was forced to divert to Baltimore after an allegedly violent passenger was restrained by fellow travellers using zip ties and duct tape.
- WhatsApp messages cost woman Dh15,000Abu Dhabi court orders woman to pay Dh15,000 after insulting and threatening man via WhatsApp, highlighting UAE penalties for online abuse.
- What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran conflict this evening, September 7Strait of Hormuz crisis: what rising US-Iran tensions mean this evening for UAE residents, from flight disruptions to higher fuel and shipping costs.
- 400 hits, 50 blockbusters: The star who had more hits than Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Rajinikanth combinedDiscover how Malayalam legend Prem Nazir delivered over 400 hits and 50 blockbusters, outshining Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth combined.
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