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Behind Paramount’s Relentless Campaign to Woo Warner Discovery and Trump
The fight for Warner has become a battle between Paramount, the 113-year-old Hollywood institution, and Netflix | World News
What Do We Lose When Birthrates Collapse?
The tragedy isn’t merely national decline, strained pensions or a shrinking labor force. It is the intimate, human loss, writes Bethany Mandel. | World News
China knows how to punish countries that offend it
China has conducted doghouse diplomacy for two decades, long enough to draw conclusions about its efficacy. | World News
Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst
Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan after the Egypt star’s extraordinary criticism of his treatment by boss Arne Slot.
Mercedes-Benz driverless taxis to hit Abu Dhabi roads in 2026
Premium service to be rolled out in partnership with UAE autonomous taxi company
UAE announces $550 million for UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of $550 million to support the…
Tracing cultural roots: 100 young people to embark on 1,000km camel trek into the UAE’s past
Nine-day expedition is celebration of country’s heritage and culture
India’s biggest airline IndiGo says operations ‘back to normal’
India’s biggest airline IndiGo said Tuesday its operations had stabilised after it cancelled thousands of flights, triggering days of airport chaos — sparked…
UAE to change Friday prayer timings from January 2026
The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that the Friday prayer will be held at 12:45 pm, starting from Friday, 2 January….
Where to get the best cooked turkey in Dubai 2025
Craving a juicy turkey? Cooked turkey in Dubai is now just a call away If you’re planning a cosy festive night in this year, you know the drill; a
Ramadan in Dubai: Tourism chief reveals how Holy Month will be observed in 2026
Dubai Ramadan 2026: Tourism chief outlines vibrant plans for Holy Month, emphasizing community and hospitality.
President Sheikh Mohamed directs UAE to pledge $550 million to UN humanitarian appeal
Move cements UAE’s commitment to supporting global access to aid, says Reem Al Hashimy
Fire breaks out on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island
Area evacuated as huge plumes of black smoke rise from site
Keraliyans Village of Wadakkanchery draws huge crowd for WSS Pooram in Dubai
Traditional music, dance, and cultural displays captivate community in Dubai
In simple terms: The federation sets the team’s roadmap in Dubai
Belbalady: Sport 360, the management of Al Ittihad Saudi Club, intends to travel to Dubai during the next two days to join the team’s external camp during the international break period due to the participation of the Saudi national team in the Arab Cup held in Qatar. Al Ittihad management outlines the team’s future in Dubai. According to Saudi sports newspaper, Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad Club’s management step comes to monitor the work progress within the camp…
Mansoor bin Mohammed opens Automechanika Dubai 2025, the region’s largest auto aftermarket event
Sheikh Mansoor inaugurates 22nd edition, with 2,400 exhibitors, cutting-edge mobility tech
Dubai’s Geminids meteor shower 2025: Watch up to 150 shooting stars per hour
Al Qudra Desert to host two-night event by DAG with telescopes and expert guidance
Rain, dust and choppy seas: UAE weather to turn unstable through mid-December, says NCM
Showers, shifting winds and rough Gulf conditions as low-pressure systems deepen
UAE Markets Discussions (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Dubai Financial Market index closed the first session of the week with a 0.2% increase at 5998 points, with total trades amounting to one billion dirhams.
Nahyan bin Mubarak visits the “Bitcoin Middle East and North Africa” conference in its second edition in Abu Dhabi
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The National Orchestra of the United Arab Emirates showcases its artistic vision
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UAE and South Korea can lead the next wave of digital finance, says Hanwha CEO
ByungHo Jang speaks to Gulf News during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025
FBI Hunts L.A. True Crime Producer Who Stole $30 Million
The FBI has renewed its hunt for Mary Carole McDonnell, the L.A. producer accused of a $30 million fraud scheme before disappearing to Dubai.
Sharjah takes rental services online with end-to-end digital system
New system replaces paper-based processes with a unified real estate platform
“Bridge” is a leading platform that anticipates the future of the global e-sports industry
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BRIDGE Summit 2025 unites voices to navigate unprecedented change in global media, Moira Forbes says
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BRIDGE Summit 2025: Gaming history made as ChinaJoy debuts in UAE
Asia’s largest gaming expo brings blockbuster titles and new premieres to UAE
BRIDGE Summit drives dialogue on media’s rapid transformation
BRIDGE Summit global platform for dialogue on media’s rapid transformation: CEO of Entertainment Media Ventureshttps://www.wam.ae/a/bn4kwz2
Study: The UAE is a global power in financial technology and electronic trading
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Dubai scam mastermind done in by craving for tawa roti
Food delivery order leads police to absconding bizman Ravindranath Soni’s hideout in Dehradun; cops nab him after an 18-month international manhunt
Tsunami warnings lifted after M7.5 quake rocks northeastern Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency registered a seismic intensity of upper-6 on the Japanese scale in the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.
RBA Governor Bullock discusses interest rate outlook after the extended pause
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at the press conference, explaining the reasons behind maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 3.6% following the December monetary policy meeting.
Coup left several dead, its leader still at large – DW – 12/08/2025
Several people were confirmed dead and others are still being held hostage after a coup attempt was foiled in Benin. The lead mutineer is still reported to be on the run.
Trump Farm Aid
President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on farm subsidies in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington, as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins listens.
Dozens injured in M7.5 quake in Japan, gov’t warns of bigger temblor
The number of people who sustained injuries due to a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in northeastern Japan climbed to at least 50 on Tuesday, according to a Kyodo News tally, after the late-night quake disrupted transport, water supplies and school operations.
Scientists document largest trove of dinosaur footprints in central Bolivia
Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid rock
Trump’s peace deals in shambles? After Thai-Cambodia clash, Congo accuses Rwanda of violating truce
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to the peace deal brokered by the US recently. | World News
Denmark goes from EU’s migration pariah to standard-bearer
After left-wingers around Europe for years reviled Denmark’s hard line on migration, the Danish approach is now being embraced by the EU.
Rising living costs dim holiday sparkle for US households
At a Christmas market outside the US capital, festive cheer alone hasn’t been enough to drive affordability worries out of shoppers’ minds — as American households contend with creeping inflation
World stocks mostly lower as markets await Fed decision
Global stock markets were mostly soft on Monday as investors avoided risks ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, which may yield clues to the direction of interest rates in
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $500 million bond listing by Bank of China Dubai Branch
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a $500 million floating-rate bond issued by Bank of China Dubai Branch under its $40 billion Medium Term Note…
Explained: What are free zones in Dubai and how expats can start business there
Middle East News: Explore Dubai’s Free Zones—your gateway to 100% foreign ownership and tax benefits for starting a business. Learn how to choose a free zone, navigate the setup process, and capitalize on the unique advantages these zones offer to expats.
Dubai International Chamber Launches New Representative Office in Karachi to Strengthen Trade and Investments with Pakistan
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new international
‘Smart vehicle tracking’ decreases RAK pedestrian accidents by 15%
The Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command has confirmed that there has been a significant decrease in the number of the pedestrian accidents during the first…
Non-oil trade between Dubai and Pakistan reach Dhs22.8b
Dubai International Chamber (DIC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has officially launched a new international…
“The Federal National Council” approves the federal general budget for the fiscal year 2026
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19 new securities in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in 2025
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week Director: The event solidifies its position among the world’s top five financial gatherings
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