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Video: Rain hits parts of UAE, dust storm lowers visibility

It's raining in many parts of the UAE, with strong gusts of wind whipping up dust and lowering visibility.
Narendra Modi hails UAE ahead of state visit

Ahead of his two-day state visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it will be an "honour" to receive the 'Order of Zayed'.
Driver alert: Partial road closure in Dubai

Watch out for partial road closure in Dubai over the weekend.
Sharjah moves to regulate school transport system

Sharjah has announced new rules to regulate school transportation in the emirate.

Macron calls Amazon rainforest fires 'an international crisis'

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the raging fires in the Amazon are an "international crisis" that needs to top the agenda at the G7 summit.
Hong Kong braces for more protests

Hong Kong is bracing for more anti-government demonstrations over the weekend, with a "stress test" of its international airport slotted in.
New Zealand speaker cradles baby during parliament debate

New Zealand Speaker Trevor Mallard is winning hearts online after he was captured cradling and feeding his colleague's baby while presiding over a debate in parliament.
Brazil's Bolsonaro blames NGOs for Amazon fires

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has accused non-governmental organisations (NGO), without citing evidence, of burning down the Amazon rainforest to hurt his government.
No time to negotiate new Brexit deal: Macron tells UK PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson there was not enough time to negotiate a new Brexit deal.

More than 2,200 Indian firms join Dubai Chamber in H1

A total of 2,208 Indian companies have joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the first six months of 2019.
Facebook is hiring journalists to fight fake news

Social networking giant Facebook confirmed it’s hiring a team of journalists to help curate stories in its soon-to-launch news tab.
Tech giants dominate list of UAE's most popular brands

The UAE's most popular brands have been revealed in the latest YouGov Brand Index.
UAE to roll out excise tax for e-cigarettes, sugary drinks

Excise tax in the UAE will soon be charged for various items that are harmful to our health.
Medical tourism in UAE on the rise

Medical tourism in the UAE is booming.

Windies restrict India to 203 for six on opening day

Ajinkya Rahane scored a fine half-century but it was the West Indies bowlers who managed to steal the show on the opening day of the first test in Antigua.
Dominant Jofra Archer takes 6 as Australia bowled out for 179

Jofra Archer's six-wicket haul put England in command on a rain-affected first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, as they bowled Australia out for 179.
Serena Williams to face Maria Sharapova in US Open first round

Serena Williams will play Maria Sharapova in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York.
Sri Lanka aim for Test series win over New Zealand

Sri Lanka will look to wrap up a Test series victory over New Zealand as the second and final match gets underway in Colombo.
Ajax draw with Apoel in Champions League play-off

Ajax clung on to secure a goalless draw in the first-leg of the Champions League play-off tie with Apoel Nicosia.

Celebs raise concern over Amazon rainforest fires

Several celebrities across the globe have taken to social media to express concern as wildfires continue to rip through the Amazon rainforest.
Dwayne Johnson tops Forbes' 2019 highest-paid actor list

Celebrated action movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has moved up the ranks to top the annual list of the world’s highest-paid actors.
Taylor Swift to reclaim her catalogue by re-recording old songs

Taylor Swift is planning on re-recording her first six albums after she lost her master recordings when Scooter Braun bought her former record label.
Spider-Man's place in Marvel universe at risk

A profit-sharing dispute between Walt Disney and Sony Pictures has threatened Spider-Man's part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Inside Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali's grand Dubai wedding

Celebrated Pakistani fast bowler Hassan Ali married Dubai-based Indian expat Shamia Arzoo in a glamorous ceremony in Dubai.

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Video: Rain hits parts of UAE, dust storm lowers visibility
It's raining in many parts of the UAE, with strong gusts of wind whipping up dust and lowering visibility.
Narendra Modi hails UAE ahead of state visit
Ahead of his two-day state visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it will be an "honour" to receive the 'Order of Zayed'.