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World Leaders Mourn Passing of UAE's Sheikh Khalifa

World leaders mourned on Friday the passing of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. US President Joe Biden expressed his deep sadness over his death. In a statement issued by the White House, President Biden said: "Sheikh Khalifa was a true partner and friend of the…

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UAE president Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73

DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a pro-Western moderniser who had aligned the Gulf Arab state closer to the United States and its allies, died on Friday at age 73.

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Modernising UAE leader Khalifa moved UAE closer to U.S

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who died on Friday, was a pro-Western moderniser whose low-key approach helped steer the United Arab Emirates through a tense era in regional politics by aligning the Gulf oil producer closer with Washington and its allies, including Israel.

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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the UAE's long-ailing leader, has died

The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.

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UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies - WAM agency

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was also ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate.

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Shah Rukh Khan’s Knight Riders Group acquires new Abu Dhabi franchise

The UAE will be the fourth country in which the Knight Riders Group will be associated with a T20 franchise

The Hindu

Jacqueline Fernandez moves to Delhi court for permission to travel abroad

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Wednesday moved an application in a Delhi court seeking permission to travel abroad for 15 days. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The joint security committee between the Saudi and United Arab Emirates Ministries of Interior held its sixth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Held at the Ministry of Interior, the meeting focused on boosting cooperation in all security fields between the two countries. The Saudi…

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UAE Hosts Bucks, Hawks in 1st NBA Games in Mideast

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will face off in two pre-season games in October in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time two NBA teams have played each other in the Middle East. The matchups will take place in the capital Abu Dhabi on October 6 and 8,…

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Who is Don Moore? The boxer fighting Floyd Mayweather on a helipad in Dubai

Moore, 42, is the latest fighter to take on Mayweather in an exhibition bout

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Greece, UAE Agree Joint Investments in Energy, Other Sectors

Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to jointly fund investments worth 4 billion euros ($4.2 billion) in the Mediterranean country and explore further cooperation in the energy sector, the Greek prime minister's office said on Monday. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…

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What is Floyd Mayweather’s boxing record ahead of Don Moore fight?

The former multiple-weight champion is preparing for his latest exhibition bout, which will take place on the helipad of a Dubai hotel

The Independent UK

Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi King on Success of Medical Tests

Gulf leaders have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who underwent successful medical tests at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. The Royal Court said Sunday that the King will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a…

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AD Ports Inks Deals for Major Projects Along Egypt’s Coastline

Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Egypt's Red Sea Ports Authority have signed a term sheet and a head of terms agreement for the development of major port projects along Egypt's coast. The Abu Dhabi entity will develop, operate, and manage a multi-purpose terminal in Safaga Port in a consortium with…

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King Salman Receives Phone Call from King of Jordan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a telephone call from Jordan's King Abdullah II on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on the occasion of Eid. He received calls…

Daily Mirror

Justin Gaethje was "f***ed* before Khabib fight due to pre-fight food and water

Gaethje was submitted in the first round by Khabib Nurmagomedov, but the UFC star has admitted that food and water in Abu Dhabi affected him before the fight

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King Salman Receives Telephone Call from Iraqi Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Earlier during the day, King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on…

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Israeli President Proposes Joint Committee with Arab Countries over Al-Aqsa

Israeli President Isaac Herzog proposed establishing a joint committee between Israel and Arab states that normalized ties with Tel Aviv, to coordinate over Al-Aqsa Mosque, diplomatic sources revealed on Monday. Herzog’s suggestion came last Sunday during a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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King Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Arab Leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday telephone calls from Arab leaders on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He received calls from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince of…

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Head of Yemen's Presidential Council Discuss Bilateral Ties

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr.

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UAE-India airfares soar ahead of Eid holidays

The fare for the Air India Express in Abu Dhabi- Kozhikode non-stop flight is Rs 33,400 while for Air India in the same sector is Rs 40, 200.

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GFH to Cross List Shares on ADX in May

Bahrain-based investment bank GFH Financial Group plans to cross list its shares on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in May, making it the company's fourth regional listing after Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuwait bourses. GFH expects the cross trading on ADX to boost liquidity in its shares, benefit the shareholders, and…

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Abu Dhabi Licenses Kraken to Operate Crypto Exchange

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said on Monday it has licensed the Kraken group to operate a regulated virtual asset exchange platform in the financial free zone. Kraken is the first global virtual assets exchange group in the United Arab Emirates to receive a full financial license from the ADGM,…

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Egypt, Jordan, UAE Call for Restoring Calm in Jerusalem

Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE have stressed the importance of respecting the legal and historical status quo at al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, calling for sustained efforts to restore calm. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at the Federal Palace King of Jordan Abdullah II and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh…

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AC Milan targeting Liverpool and Man City stars as wishlist emerges amid £850m takeover

AC Milan are in the process of being bought by a Bahrain investment fund for $1.1billion with a wish list of summer transfer drawn up with Liverpool, Man City, Ajax, and Real Madrid among those ready to be pilfered

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