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MoFAIC receives copy of credentials of new Singaporean Ambassador

Shihab Al Faheem, Assistant Under-Secretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
UAE, Mexico hold discussions on strengthening economic cooperation

Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, discussed ways to further develop economic cooperation

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Strong wind warning

The National Center of Meteorology Wednesday advised sea-goers in Arabian Gulf to be cautious of fresh to strong winds.
Which countries are affected by coronavirus in Europe?

With governments scrambling to contain a slew of new coronavirus cases popping up across Europe, here is an overview of
Trump says US can avoid major epidemic as virus spreads

President Donald Trump said it wasn't inevitable that the novel coronavirus would continue to spread across the US,
Sharjah Ruler, Jawaher Al Qasimi flag off 10th Pink Caravan

In the presence of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and
Al-Idrisi’s silver map of the world presented at Hay Festival Abu Dhabi

A ground-breaking re-creation of lost 12th century map on silver disc merges will be on display at Abu Dhabi's Manarat
Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed launches 'Teyaseer' support services for Emirati Housing Programme

H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu

Business

DIFC reaffirms commitment to advancing FinTech ecosystem

The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has reaffirmed its commitment to Asian FinTech partnerships, following
UAE halal products system explained to ARSO members

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has carried out a knowledge exchange exercise about the
Saudi's Dar Al-Arkan lists US$400 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of a US$400 million Sukuk by Dar Al-Arkan, a real estate development company
OPEC daily basket price stands at $55.88 a barrel Tuesday

The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at US$55.88 a barrel on Tuesday, 25th February 2020, compared with US
Oil products stocks jump to record on gains in all categories

Inventories of oil products at the bunker trading hub of Fujairah in the UAE climbed to a record this week after gains
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

Ananya wants to be a lover, not daughter!

She could have just opted for either of them. And she chose to be a lover rather than a daughter. Well, we are talking
Mission: Impossible 7 production halted due to coronavirus

'Mission: Impossible 7' production has been halted in Italy because of the coronavirus outbreak. More than 220 people
Dua Lipa says her new style is just 'bleached breakage'

Dua Lipa's new hairstyle is the result of "bleached breakage". The 24-year-old singer is known for her eye-catching
Bella Hadid heads to the Dior Institute after Milan Fashion Week

Bella Hadid headed to the Dior Institute in Paris after starring at Milan Fashion Week. The 23-year-old model - who is
Shah Rukh disposes, Salman accepts!

Among the many films refused by Shah Rukh Khan was also the untitled film that Loveyatri director Abhiraj Minwala had
Gigi Hadid: I was told I didn't have a runway body

Gigi Hadid was told she "didn't have a runway body" when she first started modelling. The 24-year-old supermodel had
Hailey Bieber overhauled her diet after Justin's Lyme disease diagnosis

Hailey Bieber overhauled her diet after her husband Justin Bieber's Lyme disease diagnosis. The 23-year-old model - who
Friends reunion 'could become a 12-part series'

The one-off 'Friends' reunion could reportedly be turned into a 12-part series. The cast of the iconic sitcom - which

Sports

Five ties to watch in the Europa League

Three English clubs and both Celtic and Rangers are hoping to secure places in the last 16 of the Europa League this
Al Wahda, Baniyas, and Al Ain in fray for Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup

The third and final round of the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup will be held on Tuesday at the tennis court in Zayed Sports
Buttler vows to prove worth on Test stage

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is adamant he can prove his worth in the Test arena after struggling to emulate his
Man City take fight to UEFA on and off the field

Manchester City may be set to go to war with UEFA, but time is of the essence for the English champions to satisfy

News

EPAA concludes 'We Grow Mangroves at Our School' sustainable tree initiative

To raise students’ awareness about the importance of mangrove trees and ways to preserve them, the Environment and
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up
Air New Zealand tests beds for economy passengers

Air New Zealand on Wednesday announced a proposal to put beds in economy-class, which it claimed could prove a "game
Nearly 50 rhinos killed in Botswana in 10 months as poaching surges

At least 46 rhinos have been slaughtered in Botswana in 10 months, a government official said on Monday as the southern

Law & Order

Dozens hurt as car plows into German carnival parade

A German man plowed his car into a carnival parade in the western town of Volkmarsen on Monday, injuring 30 people
Harvey Weinstein found guilty on two counts

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act in his sexual
Mexico City arrests 2 suspects in death of 7-year-old girl

Authorities said late Wednesday they arrested a woman and a man suspected in the kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl whose
Man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend at Airbnb

A man was arraigned Friday in the alleged fatal stabbing of his girlfriend at the Airbnb rental home they shared in the

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KUWTK: Kendall Jenner models as 'Trophy Wife' for Maurizio Cattelan

Kendall Jenner has posed as Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan's "Trophy Wife" sculpture for GARAGE magazine.
Amazing pictures from around the world

Revellers from Aguia de Ouro samba school perform dressed up in Harry Potter themed costumes during the second night of
Spotted: Daisy Shah, Vidya Balan, Gulshan Devaiah, Disha Patani, and more!

Daisy Shah spotted at her gym. R Madhavan, wife Sarita, Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra at Shamita Shetty's
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

Man fined for urinating in office coffee maker

An Alaska airman was punished for urinating in an office coffee maker. The United States Air Force penalised one of
Woman gets eyeballs tattooed blue

A woman says her eyeballs tattoo was "worth" the "immense pain". Amber Breena Luke has splashed out more than £20,000
Calf born with two heads shocks farmer

A farmer was shocked after one of his cows gave birth to a calf with two heads. Bhaskar's alien-like arrival also had
Woman reunited with ring after 47 years

A woman who lost a ring in the US 47 years ago has been reunited with it, after the item was found in a Finnish forest.

Headlines

Mohamed bin Zayed congratulates Afghan president on new presidential term

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE
UAE Rulers offer condolences on death of Hosni Mubarak

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a cable of condolences to President of Arab Republic of
UAE highest ranked soft power nation in Arab world

The UAE has been named the Middle East's highest ranked soft power nation in Brand Finance's 'Global Soft Power Index
ADNOC to build on its position as one of least carbon-intensive oil & gas producers worldwide

ADNOC is building on its position as one of the least carbon-intensive oil and gas producers in the world by
AED141.4 billion of UAE banks' investments in four GCC states

UAE banks invested up to AED141.4 billion during Q4 of 2019, a growth of 11.3 percent from AED127 bn during the
171 teams confirm participation in Gov Games 2020

A total of 171 teams have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Gov Games 2020 as interaction and excitement
DHA announces first kidney transplant

Dubai Health Authority, DHA, announced its first successful organ transplant surgery on a 27-year-old Emirati patient
RAK Ruler condoles Egyptian President on death of Mohamed Hosni Mubarak

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, sent as cable of condolences

International

Musk's SpaceX rocket production facility approved by Port of Los Angeles

SpaceX, the private rocket company of high tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, won final approval on Tuesday to build a
Records tumble on first day of track cycling worlds

World records fell on Wednesday as Denmark and the Netherlands set new best times on the first day of the track cycling
Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Hosni Mubarak, the former President of Egypt, died on Tuesday. He was 91. His death was confirmed by Egypt's Middle
Kuwait announces two new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 11

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health on Tuesday announced two new cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the
Tesco stocks skin tone plasters

Tesco has become the first UK supermarket to stock plasters in a variety of skin tones. The retailer said the plasters
Bus passengers from Italy blocked in France in coronavirus scare

A bus that arrived in the French city of Lyon from Milan in Italy was sealed off for several hours Monday after the
Five killed, 90 hurt in violence in Indian capital

At least five people were killed and about 90 were injured in clashes in the Indian capital during protests over a new
All 16 of Vietnam's coronavirus sufferers cured

All 16 people in Vietnam infected with a new coronavirus have been cured, the health ministry said on Tuesday, adding

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