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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Sabri
Mohammed bin Rashid receives Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today

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African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies

A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only
China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

A 61-year-old man has become the first person to die in China from a respiratory illness believed caused by a new virus
Sharjah aims to entice more Northern European tourists

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, SCTDA, continues to work towards establishing a strong foothold
Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosts Middle East launch of Global Terrorism Index 2019

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of the UAE, FCC, hosted the Middle East launch of the Global Terrorism Index of the
UAE lights Burj Khalifa with #MatesHelpMates in display of support for Australia

The UAE Wednesday lit up the iconic Burj Khalifa in a towering display of national support for Australia following the
Etihad commits to zero net carbon emissions by 2050

Etihad Airways today announced its commitment to a minimum target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050 and halving its

Business

Toyota investing $400 million in flying car company

Japanese car giant Toyota said Thursday it is investing nearly $400 million in a company working on commercialising
UAE gold, diamond trade in 2018 totals AED258.4 billion

The value of the UAE’s trade in raw and semi-worked gold and diamonds in 2018 amounted to AED258.4 billion, which
UAE stock markets gain AED7.1 billion

UAE stock markets continued their rise for the second consecutive day, amid improvements in trading, with market
Foundation stone laid for MENA's first automotive facility

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, today laid the foundation
Etihad Airways operates eco-flight to celebrate ADSW 2020

Etihad Airways will mark Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special eco-flight from Abu Dhabi to
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

Billie Eilish becomes youngest artist to record a James Bond theme

Billie Eilish has announced she is singing the theme song for new James Bond film 'No Time To Die' - making her the
Burger King offers Prince Harry a job

Burger King has offered Prince Harry a job. The fast-food chain has put forward a sales assistant position for the 35-
Virat Kolhi's Anushka is now a cricket captain

Anushka Sharma is all set to play the role of Jhulan Goswami in an upcoming biopic on the feisty Indian woman cricketer
Queen Elizabeth II 'supportive' of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan

Queen Elizabeth II is "entirely supportive" of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, amid their decision to step
Shakira returns with new song Me Gusta

Shakira has released her first song of 2020. The 'Hips Don't Lie' hitmaker returned with 'Me Gusta' featuring Puerto
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik back together?

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have seemingly confirmed they are back together, whilst celebrating Zayn's birthday. The
Jennifer Aniston has Friends reunion as she skips Critics' Choice Awards

Jennifer Aniston reunited with her 'Friends' co-stars instead of attending the Critics' Choice Awards. The 50-year-old
Injured Shahid returns with a skeleton mask

Shahid Kapoor was back in Mumbai with a skeleton mask accompanied by a worried wife Mira Rajput after an injury scare

Sports

UAE revive qualification hope with 2-0 win over DPR Korea

Two first-half goals from Khalifa Al Hammadi and Zayed Al Ameri helped the United Arab Emirates cruise to a 2-0 victory
Kohli open to day-night Test at Gabba or Perth

India skipper Virat Kohli said Monday that his side are ready to play a day-night Test at Australia's formidable Gabba
Guardiola faces up to huge task of Man City renewal

Pep Guardiola knows replacing Manchester City's "golden generation" is a tough task but it is one he must accomplish to
UAE wins bronze medal in ice hockey tournament in Belarus

The UAE Ice Hockey Team won the bronze medal yesterday at the 'Christmas International Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament

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UAE strongly condemns attack on military site in Niger

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting a military site in Niger, which resulted in
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia visits Wahat Al Karama

Dr. Miro Cerar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia visited this Wednesday Wahat Al
UAE VP meets Mali President

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has met
Mohammed bin Rashid enacts amendments to DIFC Employment Law, new Employment Regulations to introduce end of service savings plan

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as

Law & Order

Hitler impersonator arrested Germany

A man impersonating Adolf Hitler was arrested by police after trying to get into a brewery in Germany. Harald Zenz was
Taxi driver assaults passenger in Dubai

A court heard a case of a taxi driver in Dubai who groped a teacher after she fell asleep. The British teacher, 31,
Man pleads not guilty in Japan murder of 19 at care home

The man accused of the 2016 murder of 19 disabled people at a Japanese care home admitted the attack as his trial
Man killed woman who honked at him to hurry up

Prosecutors in northern Minnesota accused a man of fatally shooting a woman who yelled at him to hurry up and honked

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Amazing pictures from around the world

Residents look at the errupting Taal Volcano in Tagaytay City, Philippines, January 13, 2020. Thousands of muslims
KUWTK: Kim Kardashian West archives all her clothing

Kim Kardashian West "archives" all her clothing. Photo: Instagram The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star has
Spotted: DIa, Shibani, Farhan, Shweta Bachhan and Navya and Kangana

Dia Mirza Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and Nitya Mehra pose for the cameras Shweta and Navya Kangana Ranaut spotted
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

Twins born in different decades

A pair of twins were born just 30 minutes apart - but in different decades. Dawn Gilliam gave birth to daughter Joslyn
Fortune teller uses asparagus for 2020 predictions

A fortune teller has used asparagus to predict the events of the year ahead. Jemima Packington - the world's only '
Tortoise starts house fire

An "angry" tortoise was rescued after starting a house fire in Essex. The shelled reptile caused the blaze after
Seven-month-old baby becomes US mayor

A seven-month-old baby has become the youngest mayor in America. The tiny tot - William Charles McMillian - is known to

Headlines

All Emirati female cast to perform in NYUAD Arts Centre's 'Al Raheel'

The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, will host the world premiere of 'Al Raheel | Departure', a contemporary
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Sharjah Radio Telescope Station

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the
UAE leaders condole with Ukrainian President over victims of plane crash

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to the President of Ukraine,
Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Resolution on Dubai International Marine Club Board

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,
No fees for caravans on beaches, online permits underway: Dubai Municipality

Individuals can now utilise their caravans for camping on Dubai's beaches without incurring fees, Dubai Municipality
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Slovenian FM

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Dr. Miro
Mohammed bin Rashid visits World Future Energy Summit

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler offers condolences to Al Zaabi family

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin

International

Race to save animals on Australia's fire-ravaged 'Galapagos'

On an island famed as Australia's "Galapagos" for its unique and abundant wildlife, rescuers are racing to save rare
Philippines says danger high despite volcano

The threat of the Philippines' Taal volcano unleashing a potentially catastrophic eruption remains high, authorities
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as new Sultan of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman officially announced the appointment of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimour al-Said as the
Foul-smelling flower attracts crowds

A rancid smelling flower has attracted crowds after it started to open up. The 'corpse flower' began blooming last week
Pakistan Air Force aircraft crashes, two pilots killed

A Pakistan Air Force FT-7 aircraft crashed while on a routine operational training mission near Mianwali in the
Toyota to build prototype city of the future in Japan

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Monday it planned to build a prototype “city of the future” at the base of Japan’s
No link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, finds major study

A major US government-led study published Tuesday found no link between ovarian cancer and the use of talcum powder in
Thief accidentally shoots himself

A thief managed to shoot himself with a gun hidden in his trousers as he attempted to rob a bus in Mexico. The man was

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