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Kuwaiti Emir dies aged 91

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah has sadly passed away. He was 91.
UAE declares three days of mourning for Kuwaiti Emir

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared three days of mourning in the UAE in honour of the Kuwaiti Emir who passed away on Tuesday.
Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed named Emir of Kuwait

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Sabah has been named the new Emir of Kuwait.
COVID-19: Updates from UAE government media briefing

As many as 24,894 violations of COVID-19 safety protocols have been detected in the UAE from September 1-15.

Rights group Amnesty halts India operations, says facing witch-hunt

Human rights group Amnesty International stopped its work in India on Tuesday saying the government had frozen its bank accounts in the latest action against it for speaking out about rights violations.
Global coronavirus deaths pass 'agonizing milestone' of 1 million

The global death toll from COVID-19 rose past 1 million on Tuesday, a bleak milestone in a pandemic that has devastated the global economy, overloaded health systems and changed the way people live.
South Korea on alert over holidays despite slight drop in COVID-19 cases

South Korea appealed on Tuesday for strict social-distancing despite a slight fall in the number of its new coronavirus cases, with millions of people set to travel for a major holiday.
Philippines accuses Facebook of censoring pro-government content

The Philippines accused Facebook of censoring pro-government content and called for new measures to regulate the social media giant.
Northern California wildfires kill 3, force evacuation of thousands

A northern California wildfire raging in the foothills of the Cascade range has claimed three lives, officials said on Monday, as a separate blaze prompted mass evacuations of Napa and Sonoma counties.

Global Village collaborating with GDRFA Dubai to ease visa procedures

Global Village is collaborating with Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) to facilitate visa processing for exhibitors and partners ahead of Season 25.
UAE Defence Minister highlights aerospace sector's global role

The UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, has said the aerospace industry plays a fundamental role in the world economy.
Emirates set to resume flights to Muscat and Entebbe

Emirates Airline has announced plans to restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat (October 2).
Dubai South's e-commerce zone is now partially operational

Dubai South's dedicated e-commerce zone, EZDubai is now 20 per cent operational as part of its initial phase.
Saudi Arabia to hold November's G20 Summit online

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that the G20 summit will be held virtually in two months time.

IPL 2020: RCB clinch match with MI in thrilling Super Over

Royal Challengers Bangalore's totals of 201/3 and 11/0 beat Mumbai Indians with 201/5 and 7/1 at Dubai International Stadium
Dubai's Al Nasr signs Israeli footballer Diaa Saba

Arabian Gulf League club Al Nasr have signed Israeli midfielder Diaa Saba on a two-year contract.
IPL 2020: Thrilling run chase earns Royals hard-fought victory

In Sunday's ninth game of the tournament Kings XI Punjab went up against Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
IPL 2020: KKR leave Hyderabad in eighth after bottom-of-the-table clash

In Saturday night's Indian Premier League game, the two lowest-placed teams fought it out at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi for some much-needed points.
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 44 runs

Delhi Capitals sit at the top of the leaderboard having won two games from two.

Harry and Meghan deny Netflix reality show reports

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shut down reports that they are set to take part in a reality show for Netflix.
'Tenet' crosses $280 million worldwide, leads US box office with $3.4 million

Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" has topped $280 million worldwide, dominating a mild US box office with $3.4 million at 2,850 locations in its fourth weekend to go past $41 million in four weeks.
Prince William joins Attenborough for screening of his new film

Britain's royal family have released pictures of Prince William, wife Kate and their three children joining the naturalist David Attenborough in the gardens of Kensington Palace.
Three Bollywood actresses questioned in drug probe

Three popular Bollywood actresses were questioned on Saturday in a drug probe that has sent shockwaves through India's film industry, already hurt by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Sir David Attenborough breaks the internet with Instagram debut

Sir David Attenborough has broken the record for the fastest time to reach one million followers on Instagram, after he signed up to help spread his environmental message.

Pandemic-hit Singapore Airlines launches plane dining and takeaway cabin food

Singapore Airlines plans to turn one of its grounded jumbo jets into a pop-up restaurant as part of initiatives to re-engage customers who haven't been able to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japanese artist creates ramen face mask to complement fogged glasses

Japanese artist Takahiro Shibata's glasses are fogging up because of his face mask - a problem familiar to many spectacles wearers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fashion label Badgley Mischka's new collection inspired by COVID-19 travel restrictions

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka used their desire for travel as inspiration for their new Spring 2021 collection, debuted via video this week at New York Fashion Week.
Travellers snap up Asian airlines' scenic 'flights to nowhere'

Qantas Airways said a seven-hour flight over Australia's Outback and Great Barrier Reef had sold out in 10 minutes, as it joined a growing trend offering "flights to nowhere".
UAE's highest restaurant to launch in October

UAE is set to launch the highest restaurant atop Ras Al Khaimah's Jais Adventure Peak in October.

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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Kuwaiti Emir dies aged 91
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah has sadly passed away. He was 91.
UAE declares three days of mourning for Kuwaiti Emir
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared three days of mourning in the UAE in honour of the Kuwaiti Emir who passed away on Tuesday.