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RUWAD provides Dhs1.5 million support to entrepreneurs in Q1

RUWAD provides Dhs1.5 million support to entrepreneurs in Q1

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre RUWAD, affiliated with Sharjah Economic Development Department, recorded strong growth in support for entrepreneurial projects during the first quarter of 2026. Funding provided to businesses in Sharjah rose by 108 % year-on-year,

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UAE reaffirms diplomacy, rejects confrontation with Iran, says Gargash

UAE reaffirms diplomacy, rejects confrontation with Iran, says Gargash

Anwar Gargash, an adviser to the United Arab ⁠Emirates president, said on Wednesday that the UAE remained committed to political ⁠solutions and diplomacy amid regional tensions, while stressing the country's right to defend its sovereignty.Gargash

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Spencer Pratt Fires Back Over Claims He Misled Voters About Living in Trailer

Spencer Pratt Fires Back Over Claims He Misled Voters About Living in Trailer

Spencer Pratt I Don't Live Anywhere!!! Defiant Amid Hotel Bel-Air Backlash Published May 13, 2026 11:34 AM PDT Play video content Spencer Pratt is digging in over the backlash surrounding his mayoral campaign ad ...

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Free entry to all Sharjah Museums on May 18 as SMA plans …

Free entry to all Sharjah Museums on May 18 as SMA plans …

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will mark International Museum Day, which falls on May 18, with a cultural and interactive programme held under this year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” announced by The International Council

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Qatar men win gold, women secure bronze in 3×3 basketball at GCC Games Doha

Qatar men win gold, women secure bronze in 3×3 basketball at GCC Games Doha

Qatar’s national 3x3 basketball teams impressed at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, with the men’s team winning gold and the women claiming a historic first-ever bronze medal in the tournament. At Al Gharafa Hall, the men’s team produced a dominant run to the title, sealing the gold medal with a commanding 20-11 victory over Bahrain in the final. The hosts impressed throughout the tournament attacking play. Qatar opened their campaign with victories over the UAE (22-9), Bahrain (21-15), Kuwait (21-7) and Saudi Arabia (19-12) in the group stage before defeating Saudi Arabia again 21-11 in the semi-finals. Saudi Arabia later secured bronze after beating the UAE 13-9. The triumph follows Qatar’s recent success at the Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, where the men’s side also captured gold. Qatar’s women’s team also celebrated a landmark achievement after defeating Kuwait 11-9 in the bronze medal match to secure their first podium finish in GCC Games history. The team had earlier registered group-stage wins against Oman (15-10), Bahrain (21-15) and Kuwait (14-13), before losing 18-11 to Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals. The medal ceremony was attended by Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman al-Kuwari, Second Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Mohammed bin Saad al-Mughaseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) and Chairman of the Gulf Basketball Coordinating Committee. Al-Mughaseeb described the medals as a historic achievement for Qatari basketball, saying the results reflected the steady progress of the national programme. He added that the women’s bronze medal, the first in the country’s GCC Games history, highlighted the success of the federation’s development pathway and the growing popularity of the sport. Saadoun Sabah al-Kuwari, Secretary-General of the QBF and Director of National Teams, praised both squads for their discipline and commitment, saying the results were evidence of the federation’s strong technical structure. He noted that the men’s side showed great character on their way to the title, while the women produced outstanding performances to achieve a historic milestone. Captain Yaseen Ismail, Director of National 3x3 Teams, said the tournament reflected the tactical and technical development of both squads, adding that the players showed composure under pressure and the ability to deliver in decisive moments. He said the double success would provide added motivation for the technical staff and players ahead of future regional and international competitions.  Related Story

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Nicole Kidman Dances Around a Sculpture in Christie’s Collab Video

Nicole Kidman Dances Around a Sculpture in Christie’s Collab Video

Nicole Kidman Gets Weird With a Sculpture ... In Collab With Christie's Published May 13, 2026 10:41 AM PDT Play video content Nicole Kidman really knows how to get lost in a piece of art

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Emirati doctor saves European footballer from life-threat…

Emirati doctor saves European footballer from life-threat…

A medical team in Dubai, led by Emirati doctor Dr Abdulla Al Hajri, a Consultant Cardiologist & Interventionalist, succeeded in saving a professional football player in his early thirties from a European club after he

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President, Ajman CP discuss issues concerning UAE and its people

President, Ajman CP discuss issues concerning UAE and its people

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman.Their Highnesses exchanged greetings and cordial conversations with fellow Sheikhs and guests at the majlis,

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Shawn Mendes Suffers Bloody Hand Injury, Pics Show Wounded Fingers

Shawn Mendes Suffers Bloody Hand Injury, Pics Show Wounded Fingers

Shawn Mendes Bloody Hell!!! Suffers Nasty Wounds Published May 13, 2026 9:20 AM PDT Shawn Mendes suffered a wicked hand injury ... and whatever he did, it was a bloody mess. The singer-songwriter was recently

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EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules

EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules

The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled on Wednesday aiming to boost train travel, sources said. Brussels wants