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Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I Series 2026
Cricket enthusiasts in the UAE can brace themselves this January for a thrilling feast of cricket, when Afghanistan take on the West Indies in an action-packed three-match T20 International series
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Eight Nations join Trump's Gaza board
Eight countries — the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar — have been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza and have accepted the
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Dubai gold prices rise Dh50 per gram in 2026, hit record high
Gold surged after hitting a new high on Tuesday evening in Dubai with the per gram price crossing Dh570 and jumping by more than Dh50 in just
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Sharjah petrol station cameras to link with police systems
Some Sharjah petrol pumps will soon be connecting their camera systems to the emirate’s police, it has been announced. As part of the
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UAE Age Cut-Off Changes for April-Start Schools
After years of nervous waiting for clarity on when their children can start school, the UAE’s new age cut-off has come as a big relief to
Read MoreUAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in temperature, for which most won't have to wait too long. Temperatures throughout the country can
Read MoreUAE: Dh5-million fund announced for social media creators
It also chose to invest in content creators focusing on family and social themes and has announced a Dh5 million fund for such projects. The announcement was made as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit. The fund is
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Police honour resident for desert motorcycle rescue
In government, people who do the right thing are often applauded in the UAE. AD Police recognized an Arab man for quickly helping after a motorcycle crash. The man led police patrols, traffic and response teams, ambulance staff
Read MoreUAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as early as 11.10am
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the country’s new unified Friday prayer timings. Schools vary in their dismissal times, with some letting
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