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Mohamed bin Zayed receives Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs of Indonesia

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE
Hazza bin Zayed condoles martyrs' families in Fujairah

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Tuesday offered condolences to

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RAK saw record number of visitors in August

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority on Wednesday announced record-breaking visitor numbers in August this year
Research group says AI surveillance expanding worldwide

A research group says a growing number of countries are following China's lead in deploying artificial intelligence to
Hong Kong's summer of protests leaves economy bruised and battered

As pro-democracy protests grind on for a fourth month, Hong Kong has been left counting the cost, with the city's
Haze closes Malaysia schools, sparks fears for Singapore

Malaysia closed more than 1,000 schools nationwide Wednesday and air quality worsened in Singapore days before the
Half of the 147 tigers rescued from Thai temple have died

More than half the tigers rescued three years ago from a Buddhist temple in Thailand where they served as a popular
KFC offers couples chicken themed weddings

KFC Australia is offering chicken loving couples their dream wedding. The fried chicken eatery is offering six romantic

Business

Air Arabia now offers direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, now offers direct flights between
flydubai celebrates five years of operations to Kazakhstan

Dubai-based flydubai, today marks the fifth anniversary of its first flight to Kazakhstan which took off from Dubai
Dubai maritime city embarks on AED 109m phase 1 development

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 September, 2019: Dubai Maritime City, a leading maritime cluster in the region bringing
Facebook taps London police to track terror livestreams

Facebook on Tuesday teamed up with the London police as part of a ramped-up effort to thwart live-streams of terror
Dubai South highlights Dubai's readiness as e-commerce hub

Dubai South is set to highlight the latest developments in the Middle East’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector at the
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

Prince Harry's new TV series to focus on people 'fighting back from darkest places'

Prince Harry's new TV series with Oprah Winfrey will focus on stories about the "human spirit fighting back from the
Cristiano Ronaldo sick of fame

Cristiano Ronaldo is sick of being famous. The 34-year-old soccer star revealed his fame has become so stifling that he
'Lord of the Rings' show to start filming in New Zealand

US-based streaming giant Amazon announced Wednesday its big-budget "Lord of the Rings" series will within months start
Jessica Alba learns from her children

Jessica Alba's children help her to "have compassion and empathy". The 38-year-old actress is mother to Honor, 11,
Justin and Hailey Bieber's new beauty range?

Justin and Hailey Bieber could release a joint beauty range. The 22-year-old model tried to trademark Bieber Beauty
Victoria Beckham launches make-up line

Victoria Beckham has launched a make-up range. The 45-year-old fashion designer has turned her attention to
Taylor Swift joins The Voice as 'mega mentor'

Taylor Swift will join the next season of 'The Voice' as a "mega mentor." The 'ME!' hitmaker will be joining Gwen
Why is Salman angry with Ranbir?

Rumours about Ranbir Kapoor having given the nod to the Sandeep Vanga film titled Devil has not really gone down well

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UAE beat Iraq in 2020 AFC U16 Championship qualifiers

UAE today beat Iraq 1-0 in the 2020 AFC U16 Championship qualifiers. Emirati player Sultan Adel Mohamed's header
Arab Women Sports Tournament 2020 to kick off in February

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Arab Women Sports Tournament, AWST 2020, has set 2nd February, 2020, as the
World Cup the tightest ever, says England hero Wilkinson

England's World Cup-winning hero Jonny Wilkinson has predicted the tightest ever tournament in Japan and says he hopes
Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi clinches UIM F2 World Championship

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi clinched the UIM F2 World Championship title for the second time in three years with a

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Ahmed bin Saeed honours 6th batch from Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, honoured the 6th batch of master’s
DIFC strengthens partnerships with European financial centres

The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has undertaken a successful roadshow to key financial centres,
NEC announces locations of voting centres

The National Election Commission, NEC, announced the locations of voting centres both inside and outside the UAE,
Exhibition of 20th century modern masterpieces opens at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman

Law & Order

Thieves steal $80,000 in wigs from South Florida warehouse

Police in South Florida say Thieves stole up to $80,000 in merchandise from a wig warehouse. The owner of Prime Trading
Juventus 'ultra' fan leaders arrested in tickets probe

Police have arrested 12 hardcore Juventus "ultra" fan leaders for a series of accusations, including making illegal
Ex-security guard gets 7 years for racist rant, attack

A former private security guard has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after he harassed a Muslim family,
Investigations still ongoing to determine source of sabotage attack on oil facilities : Saudi Arabia

In an unprecedented act of aggression and sabotage, petroleum facilities in the kingdom that are vital for global

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People wait for Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez to shout the "Cry of Independence" as Mexico marks the 209th
KUWTK: Kourtney Kardashian wants to be alone after rowing with sister Kim Kardashian West

Kourtney Kardashian wanted to skip her party and be "alone" after a huge row with Kim Kardashian West. The 'Keeping Up
Men of the Year Awards : David Beckam, Iggy pop and more winners!

David Beckham, Iggy Pop, and Kylie Minogue are among the big winners at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards. The annual
Bollywood’s Ganapatis are in!

Bollywood stars brought in their Ganapati bhakti to the forefront as they ushered in the Elephant God into their homes

Offbeat

Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep

A woman had to have surgery after swallowing her engagement ring in her sleep. Jenna Evans was shocked when she woke up
Flight delayed by 11 hours after pilot loses passport

A flight was delayed by 11 hours after the pilot lost his passport. The T'way Air flight TW122 from Vietnam was meant
Woman gives birth 24 hours after learning she's pregnant

A woman gave birth just 24 hours after finding out she was pregnant. Monica Thompson, 46, was stunned to learn she was
Woman 'laughs so hard she breaks her face'

A woman reportedly laughed so hard she 'broke her face'. An unnamed woman was travelling on a train heading to

Headlines

Emaar signs final terms for issuance of a $500m Trust Certificates

Emaar Properties said today it has signed final terms related to the issuance of a AED 1.84 billion ($500 million)
DEWA launches campaign on Smart Response Service for continuity of power and water

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a campaign for its customers on the ease of using the Smart
UAE leaders congratulate Chilean President on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sebastian Pinera,
7th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth kicks-off this October

The seventh edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth, SIFF 2019, is set to kick-off
Sharjah Book Fair 2019 to shine spotlight on the book’s ability to ignite people’s minds

The Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, has confirmed that the 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, will
Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs meeting of Strategic Affairs Council

Deputy Ruler of Dubai and First Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin
Abdullah bin Zayed receives German official

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has received
UAE first country in region to transition to Internet Protocol Version 6

The UAE ranked first in the Middle East in the transition to Internet Protocol Version 6, according to statistics from

International

Indonesia sends more people, aircraft to battle forest fires

Indonesian authorities have deployed more personnel and aircraft to battle forest fires that are spreading a thick,
Google Earth leads to remains of missing Florida man in lake

It took 22 years, but a missing man's remains were finally found thanks to someone who zoomed in on his former Florida
New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes after illnesses, deaths

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced a ban on all flavored e-cigarettes besides tobacco and menthol in
Facing US ban, Huawei emerging as stronger tech competitor

Long before President Donald Trump threatened to cut off Huawei's access to U.S. technology, the Chinese telecom
Colombia plane crash kills seven

A small plane crashed near the southwestern Colombian city of Popayan on Sunday, killing seven of the nine passengers
Apple embarks on EU court battle over 13-bn-euro tax bill

Apple embarks on an epic court battle with the EU on Tuesday, fighting the commission's landmark order that the iPhone-
Ukrainian man pleads guilty to hacking, wire fraud charges

A member of a sophisticated international hacking group that authorities say targeted businesses in 47 states to steal
Indian rescuers search for 39 missing after boat accident

Indian authorities were engaged in a major search and rescue operation Monday to find 39 people missing after their

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