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No parachute: A kitesurfer jumped 250m off Ain Dubai SURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI
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Video: Fire breaks out in apartment near Karama Park
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IPL 2026 season rescheduled: New start date announced BALARAM MENON
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Celestial parade offers rare stargazing opportunity.
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UAE calls on citizens to register, insure and prepare before travelling.
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UAE issues new travel advisory for citizens abroadHUDA ATA
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One suspect collected Dh11,000 in 24 hours as crackdown targets Ramadan scams.
RAMADAN
RAK Police arrest 19 beggars; one made Dh11,000 a dayAGHADDIR ALI
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More than 5,700 people shared the meal at the Biel waterfront exhibition centre in Beirut.
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West Indies' Jason Holder (L) and Romario Shepherd run between the wickets during the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026.
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Mysterious ‘Boogeyman Nebula’ photographed from Abu Dhabi skies in major astronomy milestone
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UAE launches nationwide Ramadan drive to support workers with Iftar and food aid
UAE
Nationwide campaign brings Iftar meals to UAE workersHUDA ATA
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The film is back on track after appellate bench overturns earlier order.
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Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer (L) stands alongside Labour party candidate Angeliki Stogia as she is announced as the winner of the Gorton and Denton Parliamentary by-election, at Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, northern England on February 27, 2026.
EUROPE
UK Labour loses parliament seat to left-wing GreensAFP
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India's captain Suryakumar Yadav gestures during the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, 2026.
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How student spending inspired a new business
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A Pakistani soldier stands guard at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border firing between the two countries.
PAKISTAN
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People near the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
UAE
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Being terminated for filing a labour complaint may be considered arbitrary dismissal under UAE law. Here’s how to seek compensation and file a complaint with MOHRE.
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RTA unveils bridge, cutting commute from 6 to 1 minute in Dubai
TRANSPORT
New Dubai bridge slashes travel time to just 1 minuteSURABHI VASUNDHARADEVI
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BLACKPINK drop “GO” MV and break first-day sales recordSAARANGI AJI
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Washington currently has more than a dozen warships in the Middle East: one aircraft carrier - the USS Abraham Lincoln - nine destroyers and three other combat ships.
MENA
US allows non-emergency embassy staff to leave IsraelAFP
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney board a government plane in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
AMERICAS
Canadian PM Carney begins key India visitAFP
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This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a 7 month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, spending time with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture.
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Records show the raw gold weighed about 2,262 grams before being melted and purified
UAE
RAK Courts to auction seized gold and diamondsAGHADDIR ALI
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Community spirit shines in UAE's Ramadan iftar program
RAMADAN
371,000 benefit from ‘Our Fasting Guests’ in first weekALI AL HAMMADI
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Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett (L) celebrates with teammate Graeme Cremer after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Australia and Zimbabwe at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 13, 2026.
CRICKET
Bennett corrects journalist's silly mistakeSHAMSEER MOHAMMED
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WhatsApp-powered system provides instant replies and seamless service links
UAE
Ajman Police launch AI WhatsApp chat for inquiriesAGHADDIR ALI
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Influence over Authority: The new paradigm of leadership in the UAE
GN FOCUS
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RAMADAN
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TCL reinforces performance-driven home entertainment with QD-Mini LED innovation in UAE
CORPORATE NEWS
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CORPORATE NEWS
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Meta has announced new Instagram alerts that will notify parents if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm-related terms, as the company faces mounting legal pressure in the United States.
MARKETS
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UAE public holidays 2026: Full list of expected dates and long weekends
ASK US
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Philippine customs has committed to lawful restitution and turning seized assets into funds that benefit the public
PHILIPPINES
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BOLLYWOOD
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WEATHER
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In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, centre, heads to the venue for talks between Iran and the US, in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
MENA
Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach dealAFP
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A view of the City Walk in Dubai. Parkonic launches VIP pre-booked parking at City Walk Boulevard
UAE
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Zouma joins Dubai based club Al Wasl
FOOTBALL
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Powerful tremors were felt in Kolkata after a quake hit Bangladesh on Friday afternoon.
UPDATE
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Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers Michelle Trachtenberg: Not sure how it’s been a year
ENTERTAINMENT
Sarah M. Gellar honours Michelle Trachtenberg’s memorySAARANGI AJI
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As of 3pm Friday (Feb. 27, 2026), the lava-collapse pyroclastic density current (PDC), a dangerous volcanic hazard during eruptions, was still ongoing, according to state volcanologists. They warned that  similar events may continue as unstable lava piles up.
UPDATE
Philippines back-to-back eruptions: Mayon + KanlaonJAY HILOTIN
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (not pictured) in Sydney on June 10, 2022, after a bilateral meeting.
OCEANIA
New Zealand ex-PM Ardern now based in AustraliaAFP
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Rinku Singh with his father Khanchand Singh
CRICKET
India batter Rinku leaves team after father's deathAFP
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Dubai’s Parkonic rolls out paid parking at three Lulu Hypermarkets
UAE
New paid parking rolled out at three Lulu HypermarketsLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN
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Apparel Group brand Steve Madden's Ramadan campaign inspires generosity
GULF
Steve Madden's Ramadan campaign inspires generosityGULF NEWS REPORT
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AAP Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal breaks down as he speaks to the media after being discharged in the Delhi Excise Policy case, in New Delhi on Friday, February 27, 2027. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia also present.
INDIA
Delhi excise case: Kejriwal, Sisodia walk freeALEX ABRAHAM
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UAE leaders embrace reinvention as key to sustained success in a rapidly evolving economy
GN FOCUS
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Suga in Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
ENTERTAINMENT
Suga becomes the face of Samsung Galaxy Buds4 ProSAARANGI AJI
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ENTERTAINMENT
BTS concert prompts Korean government to change rulesSAARANGI AJI
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Roger Sweet, creator of He-Man
ENTERTAINMENT
He-Man creator battles dementia turns to GoFundMeSAARANGI AJI
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ENTERTAINMENT
Grey’s Anatomy remembers Eric Dane with moving tributeSAARANGI AJI
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Pakistan's Usman Tariq (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England's Tom Banton during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.
ICC
How can Pakistan qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finalJAI RAI
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First-of-its-kind regional trial focuses on industrial freight routes.
TRANSPORT
Self-driving freight trucks begin pilot in Abu DhabiBALARAM MENON
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Dr Ferdoush Saleheen
GN FOCUS
Gulf's strategic role in global supply chain resilienceGN FOCUS REPORT
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Mayor Mamdani raises case with Trump, prompting Columbia student’s immediate release.
AMERICAS
Who is Ellie Aghayeva? Student briefly detained in USLEKSHMY PAVITHRAN
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RAKEZ honors Smart Zone for excellence in business empowerment, investor confidence
GN FOCUS
RAKEZ honors Smart Zone for excellenceGN FOCUS REPORT
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Benzema's injury could see Al Hilal fall further away from Ronaldo's Al Nassr
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Benzema injury boosts Ronaldo’s title hopes ROBERT ILSLEY
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Abhishek Dadlani, Founder, Lushescapes
PARTNER CONTENT
Dubai Lushescapes' around-the-world luxury travel offerGN FOCUS REPORT
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Mohamed Galal, Cluster Head – MENA-Consumer Health.
GN FOCUS
Bayer: Empowering proactive self-care solutions in MENAGN FOCUS REPORT
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Wounded Afghan women receive treatment at a hospital in Jalalabad on February 27, 2026, after a Pakistani mortar shell hit a camp for people returning from Pakistan, during ongoing clashes between Pakistani forces and Taliban security personnel near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Nangarhar Province.
PAKISTAN
Shelling near key Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossingAFP
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This handout photo taken on February 26, 2026 and released on February 27 by the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Public Affairs Office (AFP-PAO) shows a Philippine air force FA-50 fighter jet (L) flying alongside a Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft during a joint military exercise in the disputed South China Sea.
ASIA
Philippines, US, Japan planes drill over Bashi ChannelAFP
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To qualify, agents must demonstrate enterprise reliability, governance alignment and measurable outcome-based performance.
MARKETS
AI agents can now apply for enterprise jobs at G42NIVETHA DAYANAND
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Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is all set to be rolled out
ENTERTAINMENT
Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 director Jeethu Joseph opens upMANJUSHA RADHAKRISHNAN
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DRONE WAR? Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the US Central Command (CentCom) operating area. LUCAS is a clone of Iran's inexpensive Shahed-136 kamikaze drone. Photo published on Nov. 23, 2025.
MENA
US 'ready' to use clone of Iran's drone against it JAY HILOTIN
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Neymar's statement dance
FOOTBALL
Neymar’s dancing tribute to Vini is a treat to watchSHAMSEER MOHAMMED
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PR manager trusted with power of attorney only to divert company cash
COURT-CRIME
Manager accused of pocketing Dh290,000 in company fundsHUDA ATA
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Netflix drops Warner bid, clearing path for Paramount takeover.
EXPLAINER
Why Netflix dropped its Warner takeover chaseNIVETHA DAYANAND
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Mamdani urged Trump to drop cases against other students facing deportation.
AMERICAS
Columbia student freed after Trump‑Mamdani talksAFP; AP
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 Abu Dhabi court rejects bank’s Dh950,000 lawsuit over regulatory breach
COURT AND CRIME
Bank loses Dh950,000 claim over loan guaranteesHUDA ATA
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India’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between India and Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, 2026.
CRICKET
Ashwin hits back at Amir over ‘slogger’ remarkSHAMSEER MOHAMMED
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UAE gold climbs again as global tensions keep safe-haven demand firm.
RETAIL
Gold climbs again. UAE buyers face fresh cost pressureNIVETHA DAYANAND
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Nutricia Danone recalls selected Bebelac and Aptamil batches. Exposure to the toxin may lead to symptoms appearing between 30 minutes and six hours after consumption.
SAUDI
Saudi Arabia warns over infant formula recallHUDA ATA
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Judicial panel cancelled enforcement actions, confirms ownership of dozens of plots.
EXCLUSIVE
Falcon City dispute: Dubai court upholds buyers’ rightsAGHADDIR ALI
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Heavy traffic slows commute between Sharjah and Dubai
TRANSPORT
Sharjah-Dubai rush hour sees major slowdownsBALARAM MENON
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Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.
SAVING AND INVESTMENT
Dirham gains vs INR, PKR, PHP. Should expats remit now?NIVETHA DAYANAND
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Dimas Ismoyo, former Senior Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Gading Ramadhani, former Specialist for Feedstock Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, and Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, former vice director of Product Optimization at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional and son of the "gasoline godfather" Riza Chalid, attend a sentencing hearing in the Pertamina corruption case, at a courthouse in Jakarta on February 26, 2026.
ASIA
Indonesia: Son of 'gasoline godfather' jailed over scamAFP
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Residents end their fast at a mass iftar organised by DAMAC Alkhair at Al Salam Mosque in Al Barsha in Dubai.
WORLD
A world united at iftar during RamadanDEVADASAN K P
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Masked US Border Patrol agents escort a man after detaining him near a residential area in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 11, 2026. Photo for illustrative purposes only.
AMERICAS
Refugee, nearly blind, found dead 5 days laterAP
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Grill & Thrill: Double cheeseburger for you to dig in
GRILL & THRILL
Grill & Thrill: Double cheeseburger for you to dig inA GULF NEWS REPORT
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File photo: Residents offering prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, popularly known as Blue Mosque, in Dubai.
RAMADAN
Friday sermon on February 27, 2026 in UAEGULF NEWS REPORT
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The Philippines has seen a surge in renewable energy investments. The Department of Energy expects an additional $433 billion to be pumped into wind, solar, batteries, geothermal, run-of-the-river/pumped-storage hydroelectric power projects backed by a new policy that makes long-term investments more attractive to investors. Photo shows a wind farm oin Pililia, near Manila.
EXPLAINER
Philippines: How $433b projects would cut power ratesJAY HILOTIN
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