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Bahraini FM receives UAE Ambassador

Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, has received Sheikh Sultan bin
UAE and France count on each other to achieve peace, security: French official

François Delattre, Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, has said that France and

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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature sets green targets

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, taking place from 4th to 9th February, has announced a raft of measures to
Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for 2021 edition

Following the recent celebration of the ten winners of the 2020 awards during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the
List of places where a new virus has been confirmed

China has confirmed more than 2,700 cases of a new virus, with 80 deaths. Most have been in the central city of Wuhan
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading

China on Monday extended its biggest national holiday to buy time in the fight against a viral epidemic, as the death
UAE coronavirus-free, says Health Minister

UAE Minister of Health Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais has stressed that no case of Coronavirus infection was found
Dubai to host ‘Photographs in Dialogue UAE - 1971 - UK’ exhibition

‘Photographs in Dialogue UAE – 1971 – UK’ will trace the diplomatic relationship between the United Kingdom and the UAE

Business

Africa's Woolworths sees up to 20% drop in half-year earnings

South Africa's Woolworths said on Monday it expects its half-year earnings to drop by up to 20%, dragged lower by an
Tokyo's Nikkei closes down more than 2% on China virus fears

Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index dropped more than two percent Monday on concerns over the potential impact of a new
Fidu marks two years of success in UAE with a 172% spurt in real estate deals

Fidu Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, has completed two years of success in
Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approves AED395 mln in housing assistance

The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approved AED395 million to help 503 citizens acquire residential accommodations
AED14.8 bn grants provided by UAE in nine months

The value of grants provided by the UAE in the first nine months of 2019 amounted to AED14.8 bn, a growth of 8 percent
Bugatti touts green ambitions while storming full speed ahead

Supercar manufacturer Bugatti, fresh off one of its best years, wants the world to know it has taken environmental

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Madonna cancels London concert due to injury

Madonna has cancelled the first London show of her 'Madame X' tour, due to injury. The 61-year-old singer has been
Aishwarya and Aaradhya’s ice cream jaunt!

Normally Bollywood stars are never able to enjoy simple things like taking their families to little shops, eat snacks
Eminem scores UK chart double as he tops Albums and Singles Chart

Eminem has scored a UK chart double, topping both the Official Albums and Official Singles Charts. The 47-year-old
Louis Tomlinson: One Direction was like a drug

Louis Tomlinson thinks being in One Direction was "like a drug". The 28-year-old singer joined the chart-topping band
Prince William's new royal role

Prince William has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2020.
Akshay Kumar completes 29 years in Bollywood!

In the midst of revelling in three Rs 200 crore films back to back – a hat-trick within a single year that no actor has
Jennifer Lopez wore $9 million in diamonds to SAG Awards

Jennifer Lopez donned over $9 million worth of diamonds for her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards look. The 50-year-old
Priyanka Chopra on women’s rights at Davos!

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been synonymous with international representation of Bollywood for a few years now. Most

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Health and wellness professionals come together in LiveHealthy Festival 2020

LiveHealthy Festival, hosted by livehealthy.ae, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, ADPHC, will bring
Premier League wobbles leave top four chase wide open

Chelsea remain in pole position to claim fourth spot in the Premier League and a return to the riches and prestige of
Simmons blasts 10 sixes as Windies rout Ireland to level T20 series

Opening batsman Lendl Simmons blasted 10 sixes in an undefeated 91 as West Indies routed Ireland by nine wickets in the
Winter works wonders for Bess as England take charge against South Africa

A little more than a month ago, Dom Bess was in India at a spin bowling camp, having not been picked for England’s

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Britain leaves the EU then what?

Britain is to leave the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal
Canada hospital says it has confirmed case of deadly virus

A Toronto hospital said Saturday it has a confirmed case of the deadly virus from China, Canada's first. Sunnybrook
Ministry of Health launches AI-based device to treat diabetic foot

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has launched an artificial intelligence, AI, based first of its kind
Most expensive kingfish sells for US$54,000 in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s efforts to become one of the world’s top sports tourism destination in 2019 have not stopped, nor has its

Law & Order

Germany jails man for tricking women into electric shocks

A Munich court on Monday convicted a German man of more than a dozen offenses of attempted murder for tricking women
No jail time for distracted driver who killed 2 cyclists

A Florida woman who ran her car into a group of bicyclists in 2018, killing two people, will avoid jail time. Nicole
Woman accused of luring slain real estate agent to her death

A woman who had worked as a probation officer is accused of luring a real estate agent to a Minnesota house before the
Dubai Police reports no jewellery store robberies in 2019

No robberies were reported in Dubai-based gold and jewellery stores during 2019, Dubai Police has revealed on Saturday.

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Amazing pictures from around the world

Passengers look from the window of a train as Lion-dances perfom at a platform of Gambir station during Chinese Lunar
KUWTK: Kim Kardashian West mocks Kylie Jenner's make-up

Kim Kardashian West jokingly branded Kylie Jenner's make-up range "cheap" after an online tutorial went wrong. Photo:
Spotted: SRK, Ranveer, Aishwarya Rai, Diana Penty and Janhvi Kapoor

Diana Penty at the Versova Jetty leaving for Madh Island for a shoot. Janhvi Kapoor at her doctor's clinic. Ranveer
Emirati astronaut in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori

The UAE Astronaut Programme was launched in April 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

Offbeat

Pineapple plants could prevent snoring

Putting a pineapple plant in your bedroom could prevent snoring, according to research. The plant helps to improve air
Men create an 'Earth sandwich'

The pair - from New Zealand and Spain - placed slices of bread on precise points either side of the planet, using
Man challenges ex-wife and lawyer to a sword fight

A man has asked a judge for permission to have a sword fight with his ex-wife and her lawyer. David Ostrom, from Kansas
Woman believes she's found world's largest crisp

A woman believes she has found the biggest crisp in the world. Janine Ross discovered the snack - which measures 20cm

Headlines

Dubai to host world’s biggest humanitarian event in September 2020

The UAE today announced that it will co-host the world’s biggest humanitarian event on 26th September 2020. Dubai will
Over 53,000 beneficiaries from ERC aid in Umm Al Qaiwain in 2019

More than 53,000 people have benefitted from the charitable and humanitarian programmes carried out by the Emirates Red
UAE to host largest gathering of edtech companies at GESS Dubai

Close to 600 exhibitors featuring some of the world’s leading education-focused brands have confirmed to attend and
UAE leaders congratulate Chinese president on Lunar New Year

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to President Xi Jinping of China,
Hamed bin Zayed attends closing day of Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship

H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council, Wednesday attended the closing day of the
Ajman Ruler, CP offer condolences on death of Sheikha Hamda Al Ghurair

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on Saturday offered condolences on
Bahraini Minister of Interior, UAE Ambassador discuss reinforcing bilateral ties

Lt. General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, received Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan
Ministry of Health launches Mobile App for diabetes

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has launched a mobile application for diabetes to enhance public

International

Man finds own grave

A man was stunned to discover his own grave at a cemetery, despite being very much alive. Alan Hattel - from Tayside in
Small suspected homemade bomb explodes at HK hospital, no injuries

A suspected small-scale homemade bomb exploded at a general hospital in Hong Kong on Monday, causing the temporary
Rio residents try to bring green to a concrete jungle

Alê Roque wanders the untamed orchard in Rio de Janeiro, pushing aside leaves to point out what she helped plant last
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The powerful quake struck
Boeing's new CEO sees 737 Max production resuming in spring

Boeing's new CEO said Wednesday that production of the 737 Max will resume this spring, months before the company
Florida residents warned about falling iguanas

The National Weather Service has warned of falling iguanas in South Florida. Residents have been given an unusual
Tesla passes $100 billion, teeing up big payout for Musk

The meteoric rise of Tesla shares that recently pushed the company's value over $100 billion could turn into a
Hong Kong Disneyland closes over China virus fears

Hong Kong's Disneyland announced it was shutting its doors on Sunday until further notice over the deadly virus

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