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11 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Hamas releases video of a hostage
  • 13 hours ago

11 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Hamas releases video of a hostage

Hamas on Saturday released footage of an apparently injured Israeli-Russian hostage held in Gaza as 11 Palestinians, including three infants, were killed in a strike on the territory, its civil...

British-Pakistani writer pens stories for immigrants
  • 12 hours ago

British-Pakistani writer pens stories for immigrants
India blocks Pakistan ex-PM Imran's Instagram account
  • 03 May 2025

India blocks Pakistan ex-PM Imran's Instagram account
Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of his final...

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Donald Trump 'not' looking to run for third term

Donald Trump 'not' looking to run for third term

US President Donald Trump said in an interview airing on Sunday that he is not seriously considering running for a constitutionally-barred third White House...

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UAE calls for unified stance to protect Palestinian lives

UAE calls for unified stance to protect Palestinian lives

The Federal National Council (FNC) emphasised that the challenges facing the region —ranging from political conflicts and disputes, economic and climate crises, to technological...

2 hours ago
Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road projects in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road projects in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council...

2 hours ago
Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Khalifa Bin Tahnoon, Rashid Bin Humaid attend Mohammed Rashid Omran Bin Taryam's wedding reception in Sharjah

Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Khalifa Bin Tahnoon, Rashid Bin Humaid attend Mohammed Rashid Omran Bin Taryam's wedding reception in Sharjah

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi...

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Saudi announces fines up to SAR 100,000 for performing Hajj without permit

Saudi announces fines up to SAR 100,000 for performing Hajj without permit

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasised the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH...

3 hours ago
13-year-old girl riding an e-bike recklessly, survives after being hit by car in Dubai

13-year-old girl riding an e-bike recklessly, survives after being hit by car in Dubai

Dubai Public Prosecution shared a story on its Instagram platform, using the pseudonym 'Reema' for a 13-year-old girl, to highlight the dangers of allowing...

4 hours ago
8-year-old Egyptian girl finds Dhs17,000 inside a cinema hall, hands it over to Dubai Police

8-year-old Egyptian girl finds Dhs17,000 inside a cinema hall, hands it over to Dubai Police

Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police, honoured an 8-year-old Egyptian girl, Lily Jamal Ramadan, for...

4 hours ago
Dubai court fines motorist Dhs5,000 for driving recklessly, performing stunts on road

Dubai court fines motorist Dhs5,000 for driving recklessly, performing stunts on road

Dubai Misdemeanour Court fined a Gulf national Dhs5,000 after convicting him of reckless driving and performing dangerous stunts in the middle of the road,...

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CCTV footage shows armed men attacking Syrians outside Damascus nightclub

CCTV footage shows armed men attacking Syrians outside Damascus nightclub

A video has emerged from Syrian capital Damascus showing armed men attacking Syrians outside a nightclub on Sunday.The video shared by AFP appears to...

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UAE named Guest of Honour at 20th Arab Media Forum in Kuwait

UAE named Guest of Honour at 20th Arab Media Forum in Kuwait

The 20th session of the Arab Media Forum is set to take place in Kuwait from 10th to 12th May 2025, under the patronage...

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UAE allows nationals to travel to Lebanon from May 7

UAE allows nationals to travel to Lebanon from May 7

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in line with the unwavering endeavours to enhance fraternal ties,...

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Germany considers 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa for UAE residents

Germany considers 5-year multiple entry Schengen visa for UAE residents

Yamina Soufou, Director of Marketing and Sales at the German National Tourist Office for the GCC, revealed that Germany is considering granting five-year multiple-entry...

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VIDEO: Houthi missile lands near Israel's main airport, flights halted

VIDEO: Houthi missile lands near Israel's main airport, flights halted

A missile launched by Yemen rebels Yemen on Sunday briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel's main international airport after an impact left...

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VIDEO: A goat sells for Dhs70,000 in Ras Al Khaimah

VIDEO: A goat sells for Dhs70,000 in Ras Al Khaimah

A Salali goat was sold for Dhs70,000 at the Al Manei Auction in Ras Al Khaimah on Friday.The goat, a breed widely raised in...

7 hours ago
UAE President, Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal relations in Abu Dhabi

UAE President, Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal relations in Abu Dhabi

   UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of...

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AI is to be taught at all levels of government education: Mohammed Bin Rashid

AI is to be taught at all levels of government education: Mohammed Bin Rashid

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, tweeted: 'As part of the UAE’s long-term plans...

11 hours ago
Visionary women take centre stage at animation conference

Visionary women take centre stage at animation conference

Jamil Khan, Senior ReporterScores of students from all age groups, professionals and animation enthusiasts attended the 3rd edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference 2025...

12 hours ago
ADIBF spotlights Khalifa International Award

ADIBF spotlights Khalifa International Award

Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, affiliated with the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, is participating in the 34th session of the Abu...

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Saudi Arabia displays cultural transformation at ADIBF

Saudi Arabia displays cultural transformation at ADIBF

Saudi Arabia is taking part in the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language...

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Registration for ‘Million’s Poet’ ends on May 15

Registration for ‘Million’s Poet’ ends on May 15

Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has set 15 May as the deadline for registration for the 12th season of the television programme Million’s Poet through...

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Emirati team wins AIDA medical competition

Emirati team wins AIDA medical competition

The Scientific Committee of the 11th edition of the International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) in Abu Dhabi, organised a scientific medical competition...

12 hours ago
Hunger, malnutrition rise across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

Hunger, malnutrition rise across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

The little boy is in tears and, understandably, irritable. Diarrhea has plagued him for half of his brief life. He is dehydrated and so...

13 hours ago
4-year-old girl among 2 killed as car crashes into entrance at Manila airport

4-year-old girl among 2 killed as car crashes into entrance at Manila airport

A vehicle crashed into an entrance at Manila's airport on Sunday morning, leaving two people dead including a 4-year-old girl, according to the Philippine...

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Yemen PM Bin Mubarak resigns over 'political dispute'

Yemen PM Bin Mubarak resigns over 'political dispute'

The prime minister of Yemen 's internationally recognised government said on Saturday he was resigning due to political struggles, underscoring the fragility...

03 May 2025
Spiritual ride: Four pilgrims arrive in Saudi on horses from Europe to perform Hajj

Spiritual ride: Four pilgrims arrive in Saudi on horses from Europe to perform Hajj

Gulf Today Report In a rare display of devotion and endurance, four Muslim pilgrims arrived at Saudi Arabia’s Al Hadithah border crossing...

03 May 2025
Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope

Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope

US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo showing himself as the pope ahead of this week's gathering of cardinals to choose a new...

03 May 2025

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UAE calls for unified stance to protect Palestinian lives

UAE calls for unified stance to protect Palestinian lives

The Federal National Council (FNC) emphasised that the challenges facing the region —ranging from political conflicts and disputes, economic and climate crises, to technological...

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Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road projects in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan reviews progress of key strategic road projects in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council...

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Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Khalifa Bin Tahnoon, Rashid Bin Humaid attend Mohammed Rashid Omran Bin Taryam's wedding reception in Sharjah

Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Khalifa Bin Tahnoon, Rashid Bin Humaid attend Mohammed Rashid Omran Bin Taryam's wedding reception in Sharjah

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi...

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13-year-old girl riding an e-bike recklessly, survives after being hit by car in Dubai

13-year-old girl riding an e-bike recklessly, survives after being hit by car in Dubai

Dubai Public Prosecution shared a story on its Instagram platform, using the pseudonym 'Reema' for a 13-year-old girl, to highlight the dangers of allowing...

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VIDEO: Jordan evacuates 1,800 tourists from Petra after flood hits

VIDEO: Jordan evacuates 1,800 tourists from Petra after flood hits

Jordanian authorities on Sunday evacuated nearly 1,800 tourists from the ancient city of Petra after the area was hit by flooding, an official told...

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Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of his final...

an hour ago
Donald Trump 'not' looking to run for third term

Donald Trump 'not' looking to run for third term

US President Donald Trump said in an interview airing on Sunday that he is not seriously considering running for a constitutionally-barred third White House...

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Saudi announces fines up to SAR 100,000 for performing Hajj without permit

Saudi announces fines up to SAR 100,000 for performing Hajj without permit

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasised the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH...

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