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Arab nations back Gaza peace plan

The US plan, comprising 20 points, has drawn support from a wide range of Arab and Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye, and Indonesia. Qatar has

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·World

‘Gulf economies stand strong’

GCC chief emphasised that the region’s positive economic outlook is supported by continued reforms, expansion of natural gas production, reduced dependence on oil, and stable inflation rates. The economies of the Gulf

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

Abu Dhabi Chamber seals US deals

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has taken significant steps to expand its international presence, signing two cooperation agreements with the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Texas Association

October 4, 2025

-Top News·UAE News·USA

UAE, India join on child services

The United Arab Emirates and India have opened discussions to enhance cooperation in integrated child development services, focusing on early childhood education, nutrition, and child participation initiatives. The talks took place on

October 4, 2025

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SIBF returns this November

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair celebrates the global bond between readers and books, highlighting Greece as Guest of Honour with workshops, discussions, and cultural experiences. The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Sharjah·UAE News

Young ambassadors lead the way

The Abu Dhabi Awards Young Ambassadors programme empowers children to champion social responsibility, volunteerism, and national pride, inspiring peers to recognise and honour individuals making positive societal impact. The Abu Dhabi Awards

October 4, 2025

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US government shuts down, early deal unlikely

A bitter funding clash between President Trump and Democrats has triggered a government shutdown, paralysing services, fuelling partisan blame, and reviving fears of prolonged political dysfunction. The United States has entered a

October 1, 2025

-Top News·POLITICS·USA

PLA at 76: The Party’s Army, Not the People’s

At 76 years old, the PLA continues to exemplify how authoritarian regimes pervert military institutions, creating forces that serve narrow political interests rather than constitutional democracy, writes Major General RPS Bhadauria (Retd)

October 1, 2025

-Top News·China·Defence

Why China’s National Day is no celebration for Asia

Whilst China’s leadership celebrates another year of Communist rule, Asia’s democracies are tallying the mounting costs of Beijing’s repressive policies at home and aggressive adventurism abroad, writes Colonel Danvir Singh (Retd) As

October 1, 2025

-Top News·China·COLUMNS

Trump’s 20 points to peace in Gaza

Trump unveils 20-point Gaza peace plan with Netanyahu’s backing, offering hostages’ release, technocratic rule, and global oversight, as Hamas faces pressure to accept or risk further war. US President Donald Trump has

September 30, 2025

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