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Philippine couple weds in flooded Hagonoy church

A couple went ahead with their wedding in a flooded church in Hagonoy, north of Manila, despite advice to postpone as water levels rose, AFP reported in a story published by Gulf Today.

UAE anti-fraud rules set 24-hour withdrawal deadline

UAE anti-fraud rules outlined by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism require suppliers to stop selling affected goods immediately and remove them from markets and warehouses within 24 hours of notification, ARN News Centre reported.

Apple faces £2 billion lawsuit in UK...

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit in London, initiated by app developers who allege that the company's app tracking rules unfairly disadvantage third-party applications. The lawsuit, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, claims that Apple's App Tracking…

Scottish FA to introduce financial incentives for...

The Scottish FA plans financial incentives for clubs to field young Scottish players, alongside proposed under-21 quotas in cup competitions.

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Scottish FA to introduce financial incentives for...

The Scottish FA plans financial incentives for clubs to field young Scottish players, alongside proposed under-21 quotas in cup competitions.

Dubai Police maps 28 drivers of future...

Dubai Police identifies 28 future security drivers and proposes 21 measures, including predictive systems and AI-assisted verification, to strengthen preparedness beyond 2026.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 50,000...

The board of German automotive giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut an additional 50,000 jobs as part of a comprehensive restructuring initiative. This decision brings the total number of positions the company aims to eliminate by 2030 to…

Apple faces £2 billion lawsuit in UK over alleged unfair app tracking rules

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit in London, initiated by app developers who allege that the company's app tracking rules unfairly disadvantage third-party applications. The lawsuit, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, claims that Apple's App Tracking…

India’s GDP growth of 7.8% raises concerns over accuracy amid government defense

Reporting source: www.gulf-times.com.India's recent GDP growth of 7.8% for...

Indonesia food poisoning cases near 800, lawmaker says

Nearly 800 people in Indonesia fell ill in separate food poisoning incidents linked to the government's free meals programme, a parliamentary health commission member said, according to Reuters.

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Apple faces £2 billion lawsuit in UK...

Apple is facing a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit in London, initiated by app developers who allege that the company's app tracking rules unfairly disadvantage third-party applications. The lawsuit, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, claims that Apple's App Tracking…

Dubai Police maps 28 drivers of future...

Dubai Police identifies 28 future security drivers and proposes 21 measures, including predictive systems and AI-assisted verification, to strengthen preparedness beyond 2026.

KHDA reminds Dubai schools to follow 2026–27...

KHDA has reminded Dubai private schools to follow the Ministry of Education's unified academic calendar for 2026–27 after some schools announced October mid-term breaks on different dates.

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Dubai Police maps 28 drivers of future security beyond 2026

Dubai Police identifies 28 future security drivers and proposes 21 measures, including predictive systems and AI-assisted verification, to strengthen preparedness beyond 2026.

KHDA reminds Dubai schools to follow 2026–27 calendar

KHDA has reminded Dubai private schools to follow the Ministry of Education's unified academic calendar for 2026–27 after some schools announced October mid-term breaks on different dates.

UAE Banks Strengthen Digital Security with Enhanced Biometric Authentication and Instant Notifications

UAE Banks Strengthen Digital Security with Enhanced Biometric Authentication...

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Indonesia food poisoning cases near 800, lawmaker says

Nearly 800 people in Indonesia fell ill in separate food poisoning incidents linked to the government's free meals programme, a parliamentary health commission member said, according to Reuters.

Bioplastics from Sugar Offer Promising Alternative to Traditional Plastics...

Bioplastics from Sugar Offer Promising Alternative to Traditional Plastics...

Dubai-it Award Nominations Open Today: Recognize Transformative Achievements by September 10, 2026

Dubai-it Award Nominations Open Today: Recognize Transformative Achievements by...

Trump’s New Executive Orders Strengthen Restrictions on Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism

Trump's New Executive Orders Strengthen Restrictions on Birthright Citizenship...

US Appeals Court Halts Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Construction

US Appeals Court Halts Trump’s $400 Million White House...

Georgia Launches Investigation into Foreign Disinformation Campaign Targeting Russian Tourists

Georgia Launches Investigation into Foreign Disinformation Campaign Targeting Russian...

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UAE anti-fraud rules set 24-hour withdrawal deadline

UAE anti-fraud rules outlined by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism require suppliers to stop selling affected goods immediately and remove them from markets and warehouses within 24 hours of notification, ARN News Centre reported.

KHDA reminds Dubai schools to follow 2026–27 calendar

KHDA has reminded Dubai private schools to follow the Ministry of Education's unified academic calendar for 2026–27 after some schools announced October mid-term breaks on different dates.

UAE Banks Strengthen Digital Security with Enhanced Biometric Authentication and Instant Notifications

UAE Banks Strengthen Digital Security with Enhanced Biometric Authentication...

Dolly Parton, Iconic Musician and Beloved Cultural Figure, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, Iconic Musician and Beloved Cultural Figure, Dies...

Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 Opens Tomorrow, Strengthening Leadership and Opportunities for Women

Emirati Women's Forum 2026 Opens Tomorrow, Strengthening Leadership and...