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"Ye ICC tournament me Panje se kam baat hi nahi karte": Gill hails Shami's spell in CT 2025 opener
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UAE's Calidus concludes successful participation in IDEX 2025
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Hamdan bin Mohammed attends second day of DUBAI GAMES 2025
DUBAI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,...
Mohammed bin Rashid tours the 31st edition of Dubai International Boat Show
DUBAI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE...
UAE President, VPs condole King Salman on passing of Princess Alanoud bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz
ABU DHABI21st February, 2025 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the...
UAE assumes presidency of PAM's Women's Parliamentary Forum
ROME, 21st February 2025 (WAM) -- Maryam Majid bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has officially...
EDGE to provide UAE industry with advanced defence production facility
ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) - EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a memorandum...
Rickelton continues all-format rise, joins Kirsten in elite company after CT debut century
Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton continued his fine resurgence across all formats of the game...
ADNEC Group, Ministry of Defence to organise 12th edition of Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference
ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- ADNEC Group and the Ministry of Defence today announced their strategic partnership to organise...
Arab Parliament for Child opens its fourth session
SHARJAH, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) held its first opening session of the fourth term in...
"If Rohit is struggling but still getting runs....": Yuvraj ahead of IND-PAK CT clash
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Ahead of the high-octane contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ongoing...
"Not surprised by his five-wicket haul": Ganguly hopes Shami continues to shoulder responsibility in Bumrah's absence
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes seasoned quick Mohammed Shami is not too far...
Dhruv Sehgal unveils flagship store in Defence Colony, redefining bespoke menswear in India
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], February 21: In the hushed corners of Defence Colony, where Delhi's discerning elite converge,...
"Pakistan has an advantage because....": Yuvraj on India's CT clash against arch-rivals
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said that Pakistan is at an advantage during...
Ajman Chamber hosts innovation events for UAE Innovates 2025
AJMAN, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ajman Chamber has organised the Innovation Programme and the Innovation Lab as part of the UAE...
Mohammed bin Rashid launches Fathers' Endowment Ramadan campaign
DUBAI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Following the announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, designating...
UAE National MMA Championship kicks off tomorrow in Dubai
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DEWA highlights its role in consolidating government innovation, celebrating innovators
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Emirates SkyCargo crowned International Airline of Year at STAT Times International Awards
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UAE global model in empowering People of Determination: Nahyan bin Mubarak
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UAE ranked leading global humanitarian aid provider: Hamdan Al Mazrouei
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EDGE Group, OSI Maritime Systems to develop national bridge system within UAE
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UAE's significant progress in media identity indicators showcases its growing global influence: Abdulla Al Hamed
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Court adjourns jailed Lok Sabha MP Amritpal Singh's petition to attend Parliament session
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KL Rahul wins 'fielder of the match' award in opening Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was awarded the fielder of the match for his exceptional catching...
UAE delivers five aid convoys to Gaza
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UAE President to commence state visit to Italy
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Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation
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