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Toronto: Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain featuring canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. But now, there's a new dog in town. Or rather, a new Doug in town. Thousands already have flocked to the Toronto park to catch a glimpse of a beaver sculpture, nicknamed Doug, tha

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Irvine, California - In many previous World Cup cycles over the past three decades, the best and most accomplished players on the U.S. men's roster were their goalkeepers. Kasey Keller. Brad Friedel. Tim Howard. Brad Guzan. They all played on major international club stages, and their national team

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Kuala Lumpur: As the global football spotlight shifts to North America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has delivered a definitive message of solidarity and support to the AFC's representatives who stand on the precipice

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With three days to go until Canada's World Cup opener, star fullback Alphonso Davies has yet to ​participate in full training for manager Jesse Marsch's side and uncertain to play ‌in Friday's clash ​against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Multiple reports showed Davies, 25, continuing to train

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Mexico City: Hosts Mexico will open the biggest-ever edition of the World Cup on 11 June 2026 with the first of 104 matches which will be staged in 16 locations across three countries. Mexico City Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday

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Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has built STEM labs in schools and universities across the UAE, supporting the development of future industrial talent in the nation. EGA is a major employer of science, techn

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Dubai: The inaugural meeting of the Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council of Dubai Police reviewed the AI‑driven digital transformation plan, which aims to develop a high‑quality system of police and administrative services based on smart technologies and advanced data ana

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Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency

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Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an Dh8 million heritage project in Khorfakkan to restore the 15th-century archaeological site at Al Luluyah Beach. Scheduled for completion within six months, H.H.'s initiative wi

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Abu Dhabi: Emirati startup founders showcased AI-powered and advanced technology solutions during Hub71's Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the role of the emirate's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in accelerating business growth and supporting regional a

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Abu Dhabi: The Industrialists Career Exhibition has surpassed the target announced during the "Make it in the Emirates 2023" initiative a full year ahead of schedule, having provided more than 5,200 employment opportunities for UAE nationals in the industrial and advanced technology sectors in less

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Dubai: Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegati

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Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a second relief airlift, in close coordination with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Ci

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Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in partnership with Google, has launched 'Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition', a new initiative designed to support the local food and beverage (F&B) sector. The initiative invites Google Local Guides — a global community of users who contribut

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Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, chaired a meeting of the Council’s Board of Directors to review key initiatives, strategic projects, and major sporting events aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for spo