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Ahmed Issa, Emirates 24/7 Dubai: Al Wasl bowed out of the AFC Champions League Two at the quarter‑final stage after suffering a 4–0 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr at Zabeel Stadium on Sunday evening, despite a strong performance in front of a large home crowd. Al Nassr capitalised on their domin

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Washington: Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran, resuming negotiations after Tehran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned it would continue to block transit as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. The escalating

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Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has referred a cartel involved in anti‑competitive practices in the poultry market to the Federal Public Prosecution to initiate investigations and take the necessary legal action, after confirming that it exploited current exceptional circumstances by

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Dubai: Leaders of Dubai‑based unicorn companies have reaffirmed the emirate’s position as a global hub for digital innovation and technology‑led growth, citing its forward‑looking regulatory environment, advanced infrastructure and ability to attract international talent. Senior executives said Dub

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Dubai: The Ministry of Economy has launched a new digital platform dedicated to displaying the prices of essential goods across the UAE, offering consumers greater transparency and helping them make informed purchasing decisions. In its first phase, the platform collects and analyses price data for

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Dubai’s rental market maintained a stable trajectory during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a strong regulatory framework and sustained public and investor confidence, according to new data released by the Dubai Land Department. Figures show that the total value of rental contracts reached AE

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London: Senior Cabinet ministers on Sunday rallied around UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under pressure following his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson — a scandal‑tainted politician and associate of Jeffrey Epstein — to Britain’s most senior diplomatic post. Starmer is set t

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Manchester: It is a pivotal day in the Premier League title race, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester City in a high‑stakes meeting between the top two teams. A win for Arsenal would see the long‑time league leaders restore a nine‑point advantage, putting them in a strong position to claim their

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Istanbul: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Alexander Radwan, a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on European Affairs of the German Bundestag and head of the German delegation, on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter‑Parliam

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Sharjah: Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, part of Emirates Health Services (EHS), has announced the launch of the latest coronary angiography programme, Ultreon 3.0, a fourth‑generation, high‑resolution imaging technology that uses light and infrared light. The initiative marks a first in the Middle

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Paris: European allies fear US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with experience dealing with Tehran said. They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for President Donald

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Ajman: The Environmental Laboratory of Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department analysed 496 samples during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 38% increase compared with the same period last year. The expansion supports Ajman’s 2030 Vision, which aims to protect public health and preserve the

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Washington: Global finance leaders, buffeted by constant news from the U.S.-Iran conflict, confronted this past week their limited ability to mitigate the economic damage caused by increasingly frequent geopolitical shocks. They also acknowledged that reliance on US leadership to resolve crises is

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Dubai: Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) convened the third meeting of the Foster Families Committee, bringing together representatives from several government entities as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the alternative care system and enhance coordination to ensure safe and stabl

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday opened all works of the Hessa Street Development Project in the direction from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road, covering a length of 4.5 kilometres. The street and bridges at the intersections of Hessa Street with Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Asayel