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• UAE leaders review development initiatives

  The UAE's leaders met at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to discuss key national issues and matters of concern to citizens.

• Saqr Humanitarian Ship sets sail with 4,000 tonnes of aid for Gaza

  The Saqr Humanitarian Ship has set sail from Ras Al Khaimah, carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of aid to Al Arish Port in Egypt, ahead of its delivery to the Gaza Strip.

• UAE and WEF launch new phase of partnership

  The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched a new phase of their comprehensive strategic partnership, aimed at strengthening cooperation and expanding public‑private collaboration.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils District IO project for 'emerging economic sectors'

  H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of the District IO project in Dubai Silicon Oasis that aims to build a hub for emerging sectors like AI and smart mobility.

• Dubai fast‑tracks first‑time home ownership for over 2,000 residents

  Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme is fast-tracking home ownership across the emirate.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan honours graduating cadets at Dubai Police Academy

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of new cohorts of officer cadets at the Dubai Police Academy, on Thursday.

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• UAE, seven other nations welcome invitation to join 'Board of Peace'

  The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have welcomed US President Donald Trump's invitation for their leaders to join the Board of Peace.

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Business News

• DP World unveils Dubai Food District project

  DP World has officially unveiled the Dubai Food District, a major expansion and rebranding of the Al Aweer Central Fruit and Vegetable Market that will bring trade, storage, processing and distribution into a single, connected ecosystem.

• TECOM acquires university campus in Dubai for AED125 million

  TECOM Group has acquired an university campus at Dubai International Academic City for AED125 million, raising its total investments across its commercial and industrial portfolio to more than AED 5.5 billion since listing in July 2022.

• Sharjah Airport marks record year with passenger surge

  Sharjah Airport has announced record results for 2025, with passenger numbers reaching 19.48 million, up from 17.1 million in 2024 — a growth of nearly 14 per cent.

• Dubai Holding expands hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca

  Dubai Holding, through its subsidiary Dubai Holding Hospitality, has acquired the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca in Port de Sóller, Spain, from Deka Immobilien.

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Sports News

• Molinari sparkles with opening 65 to lead in Dubai

  Francesco Molinari rolled back the years with a stunning 65 to lead by two shots after a windy first round at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

• Sri Lanka survive Overton scare to beat England

  Sri Lanka overcame Jamie Overton's late assault to beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo on Thursday.

• Supreme Sinner overpowers home hope Duckworth

  Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner outclassed home wildcard James Duckworth 6-1 6-4 6-2 to stroll into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

• Record hunter Djokovic mows down Maestrelli in Melbourne

  Novak Djokovic systematically dismantled Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday, continuing his bid to make more history.

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International News

• Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached

  US President Donald Trump has abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland, ruled out the use of force and suggested a deal was in sight to end a dispute over the Danish territory that risked the deepest rupture in transatlantic relations in decades.

• Train crashes into crane in southeastern Spain, several injured

  A commuter train has crashed into a construction crane in southeastern Spain, leaving an undetermined number of people lightly injured, regional emergency services said on Thursday.

• New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two

  Rescue workers combed rubble on Thursday at a campsite in New Zealand as they searched for the missing, children among them, following a landslide triggered by heavy rains that snapped power links to thousands and caused widespread damage.

• 3 people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown

  Three people have been killed in a shooting in the Australian state of New South Wales, police said on Thursday, with reports a gunman remained at large.

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Entertainment News

• Vampire thriller 'Sinners' leads all Oscar nominees with 16 nods

  'Sinners', a Segregation-era vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan, stormed into the awards race on Thursday with the most Academy Award nominations of any film this year, landing a record 16 nods.

• Taylor Swift named to Songwriters Hall of Fame

  Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie Wonder, who was 33 when he was inducted in 1983, the organization announced on Wednesday.

• Coca-Cola Arena to mark 500th event with sold-out LANY concert

  Coca-Cola Arena will mark its 500th event on Friday with a sold-out performance by global pop-rock sensation LANY and a bespoke lighting show that aims to "reflect (on) the scale, ambition and energy of the journey so far and the future ahead".

• Singers Lola Young, Olivia Dean lead BRIT Awards nominations

  Young talent have led nominations for the BRIT Awards on Wednesday, with singers Olivia Dean and Lola Young receiving five nods each for Britain's pop music honours.

• Pharrell Williams shows discreet elegance with Louis Vuitton collection

  Louis Vuitton men's designer Pharrell Williams has presented a collection of understated elegance in muted tones on Tuesday to kick off Paris Fashion Week.

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