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• Dubai launches transport data lab to improve traffic management

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a Transport Data Analysis Laboratory to improve traffic management, predict congestion and enhance road safety across the emirate.

• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan commends Dubai Health's role in advancing global standards

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has visited Dubai Health’s headquarters, reviewing key projects aimed at advancing healthcare services.

• Dubai Police urge caution after fatigue-related accident

  Dubai Police are warning motorists about the dangers of driving while extremely tired or suffering from health issues such as blood sugar imbalances, high blood pressure or psychological conditions.

• CBUAE revokes exchange house licence, issues hefty fine

  The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of 'Omda Exchange' and removed its name from the official register.

• Jebel Jais temporarily closes after recent unstable weather conditions

  Jebel Jais has temporarily closed all operations and facilities during its peak season to carry out safety assessments and maintenance following the unstable weather conditions that recently affected the UAE.

• UAE President stresses on Gaza ceasefire with Norway PM

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stressed on the importance of maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call with Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway on Monday.

• Dubai unveils region's first integrated recreational vehicle route

  Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region’s first integrated recreational vehicle route, called the ‘Dubai RV Route’, creating a new model for nature-based tourism in the emirate.

• RTA deploys drones to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun using drone technology to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels, in partnership with metro operator Keolis MHI.

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Business News

• Masdar to develop Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant

  Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia, with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic project at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State.

• New York Times reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training

  An investigative reporter and author has sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books without permission to train their artificial intelligence systems.

• New Zealand concludes FTA with India with aim to double trade

  New Zealand and India said on Monday they had concluded talks on a free trade deal that would help to double bilateral trade over the next five years.

• Mubadala partners with Actis to invest over $350 million in Rezolv Energy

  Mubadala Investment Company has committed around €300 million (around $351.5 million) to partner with leading growth market sustainable infrastructure investor Actis in Rezolv Energy, a rapidly scaling independent renewable energy platform in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Sports News

• H.H. Sheikh Mansoor reviews preparations for World Sports Summit

  His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has reviewed preparations for the inaugural World Sports Summit, which will be held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 29 to 30.

• Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20I

  Indonesia's Gede Priandana became the first bowler to claim five wickets in an over in a Twenty20 International, in a game against Cambodia in Bali on Tuesday.

• Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery

  Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup.

• Salah scores late winner as Egypt come from behind to beat Zimbabwe

  Mohamed Salah has snatched a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their first game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday.

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International News

• Five dead as Mexican plane crashes off Texas coast

  At least five people died when a small Mexican Navy aircraft crashed on Monday off the Texas coast near Galveston during a mission for an organisation that helps child burn victims, including transferring them for treatment in the US.

• Two killed in underground explosion at Polish coal mine

  Two workers have been killed due to an outburst of methane and rock masses at the Pniowek coal mine in southern Poland, owner JSW said on Monday evening.

• Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said on Monday he will discuss Iran's nuclear activities during his visit next week with US President Donald Trump.

• US President unveils 'Trump-class' battleships

  US President Trump announced plans for a new "Trump class" of battleships on Monday, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup and signaling increased scrutiny of defence contractors over production delays and cost overruns.

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Entertainment News

• Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations

  US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has announced on Monday through Instagram that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.

• Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', dies at 74

  Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday.

• Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer dies at 96

  Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer has died at the age of 96, Austrian news agency APA reported on Sunday.

• Third 'Avatar' film lights up global box offices

  Director James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has kicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts for the epic movie franchise's third film.

• 1 Billion Followers Summit reveals AI-generated film award shortlist

  The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creation economy and organised by the UAE Government Media Office, has announced the list of the Top 12 shortlisted films competing in the world’s largest AI-Generated Film Award.

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