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• 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.

• Emergency calls surge amid weather fluctuations in Dubai

  Dubai Police say public enquiries surged during recent weather changes, with a total of 39,299 calls handled over Thursday and Friday.

• UAE President discusses strategic partnership with Elon Musk

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the importance of strategic international partnerships with American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk during his visit to the UAE on Sunday.

• Abu Dhabi warns community on fire hazards during winter

  Abu Dhabi authorities have warned UAE residents to take precautions when using charcoal and heaters during the winter time to avoid risks of suffocation and fire outbreaks.

• UAE, UNHCR sign deal to support Sudan conflict response

  The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support the delivery of urgent humanitarian and relief aid to the Sudanese people impacted by the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the country.

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Business News

• 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.

• World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan's economic stability

  The World Bank said it has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan under a multi-year initiative aimed at supporting the country's macroeconomic stability and service delivery.

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Sports News

• 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.

• Sharjah Warriorz survive low-scoring thriller to beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

  Sharjah Warriorz have held their nerve to clinch a dramatic four-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.

• Foster's sweet strike fires South Africa to victory over Angola

  Lyle Foster has scored a superb winner from outside the box as South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Group B in Marrakech on Monday, the first time they have won their opening match at the continental finals in 21 years.

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International News

• 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.

• Cambodia, Thailand to hold talks on resuming Trump's truce

  Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on Monday to hold a December 24 meeting of defence officials towards resuming a months-old ceasefire, as fierce border fighting between them entered a third week with at least 80 people killed so far.

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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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