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The decision to include Demi Moore on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival is truly commendable (“Demi Moore joins Cannes Festival jury,” May5, Gulf Today website). With a career spanning more than four decades,

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Kim Kardashian Didn’t Take Bar Exam in February, Won’t in July Either

Kim Kardashian Didn’t Take Bar Exam in February, Won’t in July Either

Kim Kardashian I'm Staying Away From Bars ... Exams, That Is!!! Published May 5, 2026 8:09 AM PDT Kim Kardashian's last call came in July 2025, we've learned ... because she stayed out of the

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Hybrid work culture is reshaping UAE homes, IKEA experts …

Hybrid work culture is reshaping UAE homes, IKEA experts …

For many in the UAE, a productive workspace might no longer be an office. Hybrid work culture in the country has almost become a norm post-COVID, and a lasting shift in how most people structure

Sports
HE Sheikh Joaan attend closing day of Schools Olympic Program

HE Sheikh Joaan attend closing day of Schools Olympic Program

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended the closing day of the boys’ competitions at the 19th edition of the Schools Olympic Program, held today at Aspire Dome. The closing day was also attended by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, President of the UAE School and University Sports Federation; Sheikh Dr. Saqer bin Salman Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain School and Collegiate Athletic Association; Hamad Abdullah Al Hamad, President of the Kuwait School Sports & Higher Education Federation; and Hasnae El Ayoubi, Executive Director of the International School Sport Federation. From the Qatari side, the event was attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; His Excellency Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain, Chief Executive Officer of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee and the Director General of the Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027; Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Zone Foundation and Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Executive Director of the School Olympic Program, along with a number of presidents of national sports federations.  This year’s edition witnessed wide participation, with approximately 25,000 students from public and private schools competing across 21 sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, padel, fencing, table tennis, athletics, wrestling, taekwondo, shooting, karate, judo, boccia, chess, cricket, weightlifting, esports, rowing and the Mini Basketball World Cup.. The Schools Olympic Program was established in response to an initiative by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with the Qatar Olympic Committee organizing the program in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Qatar School Sport Federation, and the Qatar Paralympic Committee.  The Schools Olympic Program was first launched in the 2007–2008 season as a national initiative under the slogan “Sport and Health,” forming part of the legacy of the Doha 2006 Asian Games. The program aims to promote sports culture in schools, identify and develop young talent, and encourage healthy lifestyles among students. Related Story

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Pakistan strongly condemns Iran’s missile and drone attac…

Pakistan strongly condemns Iran’s missile and drone attac…

Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran's recent missile and drone attacks that targeted the UAE, affirming that they are unacceptable and undermine regional and global security.Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to X and said, “Pakistan

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Dubai court fines man Dhs20,000 for threatening to set wa…

Dubai court fines man Dhs20,000 for threatening to set wa…

Dubai Misdemeanors Court fined a warehouse tenant Dhs5,000 for threatening the property owner to set fire on the facility and leave the country. The verdict was upheld by the Court of Appeal.The property owner then

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UAE Air Defences system actively engaging with missiles a…

UAE Air Defences system actively engaging with missiles a…

The Ministry of Defence announced the detection of missiles and drone coming from Iran towards the country, noting that three missiles were successfully intercepted over the UAE..The ministry asserts that the sounds heard across the

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Jelly Roll Lights Up Disabled Fan in Tear-Jerker Encounter, Watch Video

Jelly Roll Lights Up Disabled Fan in Tear-Jerker Encounter, Watch Video

Jelly Roll Tear-Jerker Meet-Up With Disabled Mega-Fan!!! Published May 5, 2026 7:13 AM PDT Play video content Here's something guaranteed to hit you right in the feels ... Jelly Roll was out greeting a disabled

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Ocean power draws AI capital offshore — Arabian Post

Ocean power draws AI capital offshore — Arabian Post

Panthalassa has secured $140 million in Series B financing to push artificial intelligence computing into open waters, backing a plan to run inference workloads on floating platforms powered by ocean waves rather than land-based grids.Peter

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UAE secures top spot for most influential real estate com…

UAE secures top spot for most influential real estate com…

The real estate market in the Middle East continues to experience remarkable growth, fuelled by the expansion of infrastructure projects and rising investments in non-oil sectors.For the third year in a row, Forbes Middle East