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Anand Kumar

Corruption has damaged Pakistan cricket as much as Lahore attack: Zaheer Abbas

Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas says the PCB has been "soft" in dealing with corruption in country's cricket which, according to him, has been as damaging for the game here as the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. The...

Coronavirus: Donald Trump to consider halting Saudi oil imports, says US has ‘plenty’

U.S President says his administration will be adding as much as 75 barrels of oil to their strategic reserves following historic drop in prices. President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration was considering the possibility of stopping incoming Saudi Arabian...

Netanyahu, Gantz sign unity government deal

Hanan Ashrawi, a senior Palestine Liberation Organisation official, warns: "This is extremely dangerous not just for Palestine, for Israel, for the region, but for the world." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist election rival Benny Gantz signed a...

Football: Lokomotiv Moscow player dies suddenly

A player for Russian soccer club Lokomotiv Moscow's reserve team died on Monday after suffering health problems while training. Lokomotiv said Innokentiy Samokhvalov became ill during an individual training session. He was 22. "Details of the tragedy are being determined," Lokomotiv...

Combating coronavirus: Istijaba service launched in Abu Dhabi, facilities can now exchange resources, doctors

Healthcare professionals will also be able to work in other facilities if necessary, and off-duty staff will be able to join the emergency and crisis response team. Boosting Abu Dhabi's Covid-19 response, healthcare facilities in the Capital will now be...

Combating coronavirus: Charities to provide meals at doorstep during Ramadan in UAE

Dar Al Ber Society, one of the UAE's foremost charity organisations, has readied special teams to reach out to blue-collared workers in the country. With no Iftar tents being set up this year during Ramadan, charities across the UAE are...

Rainy week forecast for parts of UAE starting from today

The weather is expected to be dusty and windy on Tuesday. Rain is expected over different areas of the UAE, starting Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. NCM has issued the weather forecast for the coming few days: The weather...

Combating coronavirus: Sharjah yacht, boat rental companies can now resume activities

They will have to adhere to the preventive measures put in place. Establishments operating in yachts and boats rental, as well as organising marine trips, will be allowed to resume their activities, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has announced. These...

Combating coronavirus: No university student dismissals, academic warnings during distance-learning phase in UAE

UAE minister stresses that all institutions should have in place practical remote education solutions, including 'virtual internship' systems. The Ministry of Higher Education has announced that university students will not be issued academic warnings, be placed under monitoring, or be...

Coronavirus: Indians in UAE warned against hate speech, discrimination

Indian expats, reportedly, blamed Muslims for the spread of Covid-19 in online comments. Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet against giving religious angle to the spread of Covid-19, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor has warned expats in the UAE...

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Cheriyan Skariah, Sharjah‑Based Managing Director, Passes Away at 69

Cheriyan Skariah, the managing director of the Sharjah‑based Tokyo Group of Companies, died at the age of sixty‑nine. His funeral will be held at Kollad St. Paul’s Orthodox Church after family prayers.

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Filipino pop star Carmelle triumphed at the debut Eurovision Asia held in Bangkok, securing the top spot with her song “Sobra‑Sobra”. The event featured 11 nations and drew enthusiastic crowds despite a modest live audience.

Saudi Interior Ministry Executes Two Convicted Terrorists, Warns of Ongoing Crackdown

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced that two citizens, Fadel bin Hassan bin Abdullah Al Safwani and Jawad bin Abdullah bin Ali Khurairis, were executed after their terrorism convictions were upheld. The ministry warned that severe measures will persist against anyone endangering public security.

Gulf Railway Project Set to Boost Trade and Cut Transport Costs by 2030

Business leaders and experts say the Gulf Railway will streamline logistics across the GCC, handling millions of passengers and 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. The network connects Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.

Gulf Rail Project Opens New Private Sector Opportunities, Says Transport Chief

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