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Palestinian launches immersive 3D virtual mall

Palestinian launches immersive 3D virtual mall

UAE-based award-winning entrepreneur and expert in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and media, Fairouz Daoud has launched world’s first immersive 3D virtual mall LaLaZar, aiming to bring groundbreaking experience of shared virtual world where users, as

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Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed attends Judicial Council Partners Forum

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed attends Judicial Council Partners Forum

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Judicial Council, attended on Wednesday the Partners Forum ceremony organised by the Judicial Council at the Sharjah Research, Technology

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Bodour opens PublisHer Lounge at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Bodour opens PublisHer Lounge at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

PublisHer has again cemented its annual presence at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, convening the global community it has created to champion women’s leadership, recognise excellence and advance the future of reading cultures everywhere.Its epicentre was

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Learn to Date Yourself Essentials

Learn to Date Yourself Essentials

The Perfect Date 💖 TREAT YOURSELF TO THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND Published April 16, 2026 12:05 AM PDT TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Spring is officially

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Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit deb…

Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit deb…

An Italian motorsport executive and the current CEO of Formula One Group Stefano Domenicali, on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be respectful" of the sport but said changes to this year's

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Emirati athlete Shaheen sets sights on glory at Asia’s bi…

Emirati athlete Shaheen sets sights on glory at Asia’s bi…

Mohammed Al Shehhi never set out to make history. The Emirati, better known by his ring name Shaheen, simply wanted to wrestle. But in a region where professional wrestling has no established tradition, every step

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Dar and Kohli shine as Bengaluru beat Lucknow convincingly in IPL

Dar and Kohli shine as Bengaluru beat Lucknow convincingly in IPL

Rasikh Salam Dar took a four-wicket haul to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru set up a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match on Wednesday.Virat Kohli top scored with 49 runs as RCB

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Pakistani Foreign Minister, UN Secretary-General discuss Middle-East developments

Pakistani Foreign Minister, UN Secretary-General discuss Middle-East developments

Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed developments in the Middle East in a telephone call today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.During the call, Guterres affirmed the United Nations’ full support for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in this regard.For his part, the Pakistani Foreign Minister affirmed his country’s commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stability in the region. 

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Major gas leak sparks fire at oil refinery in Australia

Major gas leak sparks fire at oil refinery in Australia

A fire broke out Thursday at an oil refinery in Geelong, southeastern Australia, according to Australian authorities.Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said that the impact on fuel production will be significant, especially at this stage.Meanwhile, the site's operations manager indicated that the fire was caused by a large leak of highly flammable gas. He added that the fire resulted in several explosions, making it difficult to fully contain in a short time.According to initial reports, no injuries were recorded at the site.The refinery has a processing capacity of up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, producing gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and jet fuel.The refinery supplies 10% of the country's fuel, according to Australian authorities.

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Qatar Basketball Federation unveils new design for HH the Amir Cup Shield

Qatar Basketball Federation unveils new design for HH the Amir Cup Shield

The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has unveiled the new design of the HH the Amir Cup basketball shield for the 2025-2026 season, alongside enhanced financial rewards to boost competition.At a press conference in Doha, QBF Secretary-General Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari said the redesign reflects efforts to raise the tournament's profile and increase competitiveness among clubs. He also announced improved prize money, with QAR 1.5 million for the winners and QAR 900,000 for the runners-up.The tournament begins with Qatar SC facing Al Khor in the preliminary round, followed by quarterfinal matches featuring top clubs including Al Sadd, Al Rayyan, Al Arabi, and others. The semifinals will take place on May 4, and the final is scheduled for May 6.  Related Story