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Sharjah Ruler launches ‘Literary Fund’ to support literati financially

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has stressed the need to "
Sheikh Hamdan, Klaus Schwab discuss enhancing strategic partnerships

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,

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SEWA reduces tariff in 'freehold' housing for residents

The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, has announced the reduction and standardisation of electricity
Reports of passenger plane landing on Fujairah corniche denied

An official source at the Fujairah Government has denied news about a passenger plane landing on the Fujairah corniche.
Plane crashes into front yard of a home; 2 dead

Authorities say two pilots are dead after a plane crashed into the snow-covered front yard of a rural Ohio home shortly
$3bn from UAE will help meet current account challenges: Pakistan State Bank Governor

The reciprocated nurturing of friendly ties between the UAE and Pakistan was at the forefront yesterday, when Abu Dhabi
Bangladeshi 'Tree Man' dreams of cure as rare skin disease returns

A Bangladeshi dubbed "Tree Man" because of bark-like growths on his skin will need aggressive surgery to remove them,
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids jail, gets hefty fine for tax fraud

Cristiano Ronaldo avoided jail on Tuesday but was ordered to pay 3.57 million euros ($4.1 million) for committing tax

Business

Sony to shift UK HQ to avoid Brexit disruption

Sony will shift its European headquarters from Britain to the Netherlands to avoid Brexit-related customs issues, but
Google self-driving spinoff Waymo to put factory in Michigan

Google’s self-driving car spinoff Waymo said Tuesday it will bring a factory to Michigan, creating up to 400 jobs at
Dh70bn direct investments in Khalifa Industrial Zone

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, has said that the volume of direct investments in Khalifa
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM Ounce rate 24k
ADNOC named Middle East’s most valuable brand

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, has been named the most valuable brand in the Middle East, by Brand Finance,
Combatting cheque fraud a priority for UAE Banks Federation

Counterfeit cheques currently expose banks, businesses and customers to financial, reputational and legal risks, and

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Justin and Hailey Bieber have delayed their wedding date

Justin and Hailey Bieber - who married in a secret ceremony last year - have reportedly delayed their second wedding
Miley Cyrus wants a family with Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus "wants to have a family" with new husband Liam Hemsworth, after they tied the knot in secret last month.
Nick Cannon slams Travis Scott

Nick Cannon has slammed Travis Scott and claimed the 'Astroworld' hitmaker is not "for the people". The 38-year-old
Bollywood’s new star begins prep for KJo’s next

The preparations for Takht have begun. Karan Johar announced his magnus opus and his first historical following on the
Lady Gaga wept over Oscar nominations

Lady Gaga "burst into tears" when she found out she'd been nominated for two Academy Awards. The 32-year-old singer-and
Duchess Catherine's parenting struggle

Duchess Catherine has admitted parenthood can be "so hard". The 37-year-old royal - who has children Prince George,
Priyanka Chopra debuts honey-blonde ombre

Priyanka Chopra posted a picture to her social media of her sporting new honey-blonde ombre highlights alongside a
Cheryl quit ballet over 'salad' concerns

Cheryl Tweedy quit ballet because she didn't want to spend her life eating salad. The 35-year-old pop star briefly

Sports

Hopes fade for Cardiff striker Sala as final message emerges

Hopes faded on Wednesday of finding Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala alive, as it emerged the Argentine had sent
Bale close to Real return from injury, says Solari

Gareth Bale is close to a return after recovering from a calf strain, according to Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari.
Spin twins set up crushing victory for India over New Zealand

A match billed as a runfest was turned upside-down by India's spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal on
Djokovic through to Pouile semi-final after Nishikori retires

World number one Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open semi-finals in a hurry Wednesday as an ailing Kei Nishikori

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Priyanka follows Nehru-Gandhi footsteps into Indian politics

India's Priyanka Gandhi officially entered politics Wednesday ahead of a looming national election, joining the
Culture Minister visits Google to discuss plans on digitising cultural content

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has visited the regional headquarters of
Thai royal palace issues decree on 1st election since coup

Thailand's royal palace has issued a decree announcing the holding of the first general election since the military
Indian man killed by lion after scaling zoo wall

An Indian man was mauled to death by a lion after he scaled the wall of a zoo in northern Punjab state, officials said

Law & Order

Alec Baldwin due in court on charges he punched over parking

Alec Baldwin is due in court in New York City for a hearing on charges that he slugged a man during a dispute over a
Man fatally shot son who was choking mother

Police say 63-year-old eastern Missouri man told investigators he fatally shot his son after finding him choking his
Man linked to 4 killings suspected of being in US illegally

Authorities investigating four recent Nevada killings say murder charges are pending against a man suspected of being
Deputies shoot man after he kills 4, including baby daughter

A rural Oregon man killed four members of his family at the home they shared and was shot by sheriff’s deputies as he

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KUWTK: Kylie Jenner invites Biebers on holiday

Kylie Jenner would love to have "lovebirds" Justin and Hailey Bieber join her on holiday. The 'Keeping Up With The
Spotted: Jhanvi Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia...

Varun Dhawan Shashank Khaitan with wife and Jhanvi Kapoor Katrina Kaif Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi Saif and Taimur Ali
Ramesh Taurani birthday bash: Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol...

Aayush Sharma Ramesh Taurani, Girish Taurani and Kumar Taurani Bobby Deol Jacqueline Fernandez Salman Khan Sonu Sood
Pregnant Meghan laughs off "fat lady" comment on charity visit

A stranger's comment on one's growing stomach may not always be welcome but a pregnant Meghan, Britain's Duchess of

Offbeat

Man claims his alligator is 'just like a pet dog'

A man from Pennsylvania says his pet aligator - whom he has had for four years - is like a pet dog to him. Joie Henney
Moose charges at skiers in resort

A woman has posted a video on social media of a moose charging at skiers and snowboarders at a ski resort. Lauren
Finland bakery is selling bread made from 'cricket flour'

A bakery in Finland is selling bread made into flour from "crushed crickets". The bakery has been making bread using
Police officer ran over two people lying in dark to watch lunar eclipse

A police officer in Florida ran over two people who were lying in a dark roadway to watch Sunday night's lunar eclipse.

Headlines

Dubai Food Festival to kick off February 21

The Dubai Food Festival, DFF, will return on the 21st of February with a city-wide showcase of Dubai’s gastronomy
Sheikh Hamdan attends opening of 49th World Economic Forum

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,
Mohamed bin Zayed restructures Abu Dhabi Global Market's Board

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed
Women’s achievements within Dubai’s energy sector highlighted

ENOC Group’s inaugural ‘Women in Energy Awards’ honoured eight women in a first-of-its-kind award ceremony held to
Etisalat sets new record as first Middle East brand portfolio to break $10bn barrier

Etisalat today announced that it received ‘The Most Valuable Portfolio Brand’ in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by
Sharjah Ruler issues Law forming Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work Board of Trustees

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued the
Dubai Culture and Meraas mark Dubai debut of ‘Streets of the World’ exhibition

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and
UAE grants first long-term visas to scientists

The UAE government granted the first set of long-term visas to the winners and finalists of the first and second

International

Flooding, landslide kill 6 in western Indonesia

An Indonesian official says torrential rains that caused flooding and a landslide killed 6 people and displaced
UAE, Pakistan accelerating defence cooperation

Federal Minister for Defence Production of Pakistan Zubaida Jalal today received Major General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh
Police bust Australia-China baby formula crime ring

Six people have been charged after Australian authorities uncovered a multi-million-dollar crime syndicate stealing
Fans baffled as Liverpool star Mohamed Salah goes offline

Fans were left baffled on Wednesday after Liverpool's star Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah appeared to have deleted all
ERC distributes 50 tonnes of aid to 12,000 beneficiaries in Shabwa

The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has distributed over 50 tonnes of food aid to 12,000 eligible Yemenis in remote areas
Milestone for EGA’s Guinea project as first bauxite train travels from mine to coast

Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, today announced a milestone at its under-construction Guinea bauxite mining project as
French watchdog slaps Google with $57M fine under new EU law

France’s data privacy watchdog fined Google 50 million euros ($57 million) on Monday, the first penalty for a U.S. tech
Volkswagen says it will pay Indian fine even as it appeals

Volkswagen Group said Friday that it will pay a fine of 1 billion rupees ($14.2 million) imposed by India for

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