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UAE leaders congratulate Equatorial Guinea on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to the President of
Theyab, Abdullah bin Zayed convey UAE Leaders' condolences to Prince Bandar bin Sultan

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and

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Fourth edition of Dubai Watch Week to kick off in November

The world’s watch industry is set to converge on Dubai for the fourth edition of Dubai Watch Week, the global event
Final results of 2019 FNC elections announced

The National Election Committee, NEC, approved the final list of the elected members of the Federal National Council,
Ten killed, 16 missing after fierce typhoon hits Tokyo

Ten people were killed and 16 were missing after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralysed Tokyo,
Tiger getting prosthetic paw in world first operation

A tiger is being given a prosthetic paw in the first operation of its kind. Professor Peter Giannoudis - from the
Saudi Arabia affirms commitment to maritime security

An official spokesman for the Saudi General Directorate of Border Guards said that at 11:47 pm on Friday 12/2/1441, an
Expo 2020 Young Stars launched

The Expo School Programme has announced the launch of Expo 2020 Young Stars, created to provide an extraordinary

Business

DAFZA contributes 12% to Dubai’s foreign trade in first half of 2019

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority, DAFZA, has further established itself as a global facilitator for business growth and
Musanada: Razeen Labour Cities, Road & Infrastructure project 60% complete

Sixty percent of the work on the Razeen Labour Cities External Road and Infrastructure Construction Project at Al
DP World's new India partnership

Invest India, Kerala Start-Up Mission and Startup Reseau, have teamed up with DP World to harness digital technologies
Dubai Police handle 1.6 million calls in Q3

The emergency hotline of the Dubai Police, 999, received 1,643,493 calls during the third quarter of this year,
Awqaf launches AED9 million endowment project

Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, AMAF, today inaugurated an endowment project consisting of five residential villas
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM 24k* 186.00 22k*

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Duchess Meghan wants to help women 'know their worth'

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has encouraged women to "keep shining brightly" and "know [their] worth". The 38-year-old
Duchess Catherine accompanied younger brother James Middleton to therapy

Duchess Catherine accompanied her younger brother James Middleton to therapy. The 37-year-old royal is a passionate
Princess Eugenie marks first wedding anniversary with video from big day

Princess Eugenie has marked her first wedding anniversary with husband Jack Brooksbank by sharing the official video
Brahmastra fired from Durga’s shoulders

While one has been waiting for the trailer or teaser of Brahmastra and there were whispers that the trailer may be
Justin Bieber to release 5th album by end of 2019

Justin Bieber has confirmed he will drop his new album by the end of the year. The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker and his
Friends cast 'laughed so hard' at reunion

Jennifer Aniston and the entire 'Friends' gang had a reunion dinner over the weekend. The 50-year-old actress got her
Priyanka takes Bollywood to Jimmy Fallon

It does appear that Priyanka Chopra is pulling all the strings possible to promote her film The Sky Is Pink globally.
Jennifer Aniston too 'busy' for love

The 50-year-old actress has been single since splitting from her former husband Justin Theroux, and has said she isn't

Sports

Langer unsure if Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Steve Smith's ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach
'Huge pride' as Ramos sets Spain record with 168th cap

Sergio Ramos broke the Spanish international appearances record on Saturday as he won his 168th cap in a 1-1 draw
UAE thrash Indonesia 5-0 in Asian qualifiers for 2022 FIFA World Cup

The UAE thrashed Indonesia 5-0 in the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday in
Higuain winner beats Inter to put Juventus top

Gonzalo Higuain scored the winner as Juventus inflicted a first Serie A defeat of the season on Inter Milan with a 2-1

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UAE is one of Russia's very close and promising partners: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the UAE as one of Russia's very "close and promising partners," saying that the
Honorary doctorate for Sharjah Ruler’s cultural efforts

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has expressed his happiness
Millennium Al Barsha opens its doors

Millennium Al Barsha, a four-star hotel located in Al Barsha area in close proximity to Mall of the Emirates, is now
Sharjah Ruler visits Naval Museum of Madrid

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the Museo Naval de

Law & Order

Chicago police: 4 dead, 1 wounded in apartment shooting

Chicago police say five people were shot, four killed, at an apartment building on the city's Northwest Side. The
Man sentenced to jail for oversleeping cleared by judge

A man sentenced to jail for oversleeping has been cleared by a judge. Deandre Somerville, 21, slept through jury duty
Thief robs a bank a day before his wedding

Heath Bumpous from Texas was so desperate to get a ring for his future wife ahead of their big day that he raided a
US's most prolific serial killer has murdered at least 50

A 79-year-old man murdered at least 50 people, making him the most prolific serial killer in US history, the FBI said

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KUWTK: Kylie Jenner wanted more kids before Travis Scott split

Kylie Jenner reportedly wanted a second child before splitting with Travis Scott. Photo: Gettyimages The 22-year-old
Amazing pics from around the world

A red squirrel stockpiles walnuts in Pitlochry, Scotland, Britain October 8, 2019. Victor, a nine year old white-tailed
Spotted: Susanne Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Arjun Kapoor &more!

Kajol and Rani bond at Durga Puja Kajol and Rani bond at Durga Puja Ms Dhoni at football practice Hrithik Roshan and ex
Harry and Meghan in Africa: Harry and Meghan wrap up African tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Wednesday OCT 2 wrapped up a marathon tour of southern Africa by visiting South

Offbeat

Sleepy goat breaks into house and takes nap in bathroom

A sleepy goat broke into a house and took a nap in the bathroom. The weary animal managed to shatter the glass of
Woman's broken watch leads to lottery win

The Australian woman thought her timepiece's battery was dead but once she took it to a local store she found out the
Toddler accidentally buys £350 sofa

A toddler accidentally ordered a £350 sofa from Amazon on her mother's phone. Mum-of-two Isabella McNeil couldn't
Zombie deer fears

A pack of "zombie deer" are threatening animals and humans. Some of the animals have been infected with the contagious

Headlines

Dubai Customs inks partnership with Hawkamah to promote corporate governance

Dubai Customs has signed a partnership agreement with Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance to promote corporate
Saif bin Zayed unveils first floating smart police station

H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the
UAE leaders congratulate Spanish King on National Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of
Dubai’s foreign trade in IT doubles in 10 years to AED231 bn

Dubai almost doubled its foreign trade value in IT and telecom industry over the past decade, recording a growth of 97
UAE government grants up to AED13.33 bn in six months

The UAE government provided AED13.33 bn in grants across all seven emirates in H1 -2019, a growth of 23.4 percent on
Hamdan bin Mohammed calls on the city to be ‘In It Together’ for the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,
Stylish Vibes and Authentic French Cuisine at the Heart Of Dubai Marina

Whether you are passionate about food, culture or entertainment there will be something for everyone at the new weekly
UAE leaders greet Ugandan President on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Yoweri

International

Four homeless men in NY beaten to death

A homeless man wielding a metal pipe beat four other homeless people to death Saturday in New York, police said. A
Plane makes emergency landing with pilots in oxygen masks because of smelly fruit

A plane had to make an emergency landing when durian fruit stank out the cabin. The Air Canada Rouge jet had left
Woman accidentally drives off with another child's gifts

Police are looking for a woman who drove away with another child's birthday presents by accident. Michigan mother Donna
Egypt says talks over Ethiopia's Nile dam deadlocked, calls for mediation

Egypt said on Saturday that talks with Sudan and Ethiopia over the operation of a $4 billion hydropower dam that
6 elephants drown, 2 rescued in Thai national park

A herd of wild elephants was swept away by raging waters in Thailand's national park, drowning six, while rangers
UN says 'this must stop' after violence in Iraq protests

The top UN official in Iraq deplored five days of violence during protests that has killed nearly 100 across the
Paris climate activists kick off global Extinction Rebellion protests

Hundreds of climate activists barricaded themselves into a Paris shopping centre for hours ahead of a planned series of
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctica

A more than 600-square-mile iceberg broke off Antarctica in recent days, but the event is part of a normal cycle and is

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