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UAE launches 'advertiser permit' for social media users and influencers
Anyone displaying promotional content on their social media channels is to be required to apply for a licence, the UAE Media Council has announced. The advertiser permit will be needed if the content is paid for or not. Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi,...

Sharjah study shows devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life, says expert
The amount of discarded plastic found in dead seabirds in the UAE has been described as "very alarming" by a senior Greenpeace campaigner. Farah Al Hattab, lead plastics campaigner at Greenpeace Mena, said harm to creatures such as seabirds...
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Rayan follows in father Khurram’s footsteps in UAE cricket
In the decade and a half he spent putting together arguably the finest career yet by a UAE cricketer, Khurram Khan rarely looked flustered. The all-rounder might have been one of the feistiest competitors the country has ever produced. But when he...

Trafford completes Manchester City return in £27 million deal
Goalkeeper James Trafford says his return to Manchester City fulfils a dream of going back to his former club. Trafford has signed a five-year deal with the club he left for Burnley in 2023 after City activated a £27 million buy-back clause....

African Women in Business unveils Association to Boost Intra-African Trade
The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa last week. The...

Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
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IUCN Marks Africa Day of Seas and Oceans by Calling for a Decade…
To mark this decadal crossover, we’re sharing opportunities and highlights from five Great Blue Wall projects: #BBNJ, #WIOCOR, #IslandPlas, Pamoja Tu hifadhi Bahari Yetu and #ReSea. Sign up for our #BBNJInformationSeries here These monthly...

Morocco and South Africa: Twisting Toward a Common Ground
Rabat – The scoop could be misleading. Jumping to conclusions is a move that might serve a scoop in this summer period when the brain is on standby. People are looking to rest a bit. However, there are events that shake intellectual idleness and...

African women in business unveil Association to boost Intra‑African trade
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 July 2025: The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in...

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on official visit to Japan
New Delhi Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2. This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and...

Inside Lindsay Lohan’s Dubai home filled with upcycled furniture and local brands
“Photographs are gold. They carry so many beautiful memories and it makes me happy to see them in my home every day,” Lindsay Lohan says when I ask which, among all the rather funky artworks that fill her Dubai villa, are her favourite pieces....

Heads of States and Government Depart Addis Ababa Following Successful Conclusion of UNFSS+4
Addis Ababa, July 29, 2025 (ENA)—Heads of State and Government who participated in the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa have concluded their engagements and departed for their respective...

Dubai airport tests new screening tools to keep liquids and laptops in bags
Removing liquids exceeding 100 millimetres and laptops from hand luggage at Dubai International Airport may soon become a thing of the past amid trials of new technology for faster security checks. DXB is testing new screening equipment and...

Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks on official visit to Japan
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2. This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, in...

Visa-Free vs. Visa-on-Arrival: What’s the real difference and why it matters
Planning an international trip can be exciting, laced with the anticipation of exploring while ticking important items off the bucket list. However, for the beginners, as well as the pro travellers, international travel can sometimes be quite...

Recipients of 2025-26 UAE mental health journalism fellowships announced
Nour Ibrahim, a social media journalist at The National, and Ghenwa Yehia, a regular contributor to Khaleej Times wknd magazine, have been awarded Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in the UAE. The fellowship programme seeks...

Lamborghini Temerario review: Raging bull finds its voice once again
The air at Portugal’s Estoril Circuit has often been thick with anticipation thanks to its Formula One legacy but the buzz on this drizzly summer morning was palpable by any standard. That’s often the case with a new Lamborghini, a marque that’s...

University of Glasgow invites applications for 2025 MBA scholarship
The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for its MBA Scholarship for the September 2025 intake. Aimed at supporting high-achieving and self-funded candidates from around the world, the scholarship package includes both full and partial...