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Nepal’s Youth Unrest: Economic Woes & Corruption

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Nepal’s digitally adept youth, burdened by unemployment and few opportunities, reached a boiling point this week, upset with an out-of-touch elderly ruling class. Frustration has been mounting over political instability, corruption, and sluggish economic growth in the Himalayan nation of…

Jamad Usman: The Visionary Behind Emirates First

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In the dynamic business landscape of the UAE, Jamad Usman stands as a beacon of trust and success. As the founder and CEO of Emirates First Group, a premier consultancy for business setup in Dubai, he has earned the nickname…

Lecornu Faces Protests as New French PM

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Sebastien Lecornu, the newly appointed Prime Minister of France, will assume his role on Wednesday amidst a wave of protests. These demonstrations are anticipated to disrupt transport, education, and various services as a collective expression of discontent towards President Emmanuel…

Anis Sajan Gifts Asia Cup Tickets to Workers

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Dubai entrepreneur Anis Sajan has generously distributed over 700 Asia Cup tickets to blue-collar workers, giving them a chance to enjoy live cricket in the UAE. The tournament kicked off on Tuesday, September 9, featuring teams like India, Pakistan, UAE,…

Gold Prices Steady Amid Middle East Tensions

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Gold prices remained stable in Dubai on Wednesday morning despite Israel’s attack on Qatar late Tuesday. By 9:30 AM UAE time, 24K and 22K gold were priced at Dh439.0 and Dh406.5 per gram, respectively, slightly below their peak earlier this…

Israel’s Targeting of Hamas Leaders Sparks Outrage

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The Israeli newspaper ‘The Jerusalem Post’ reported that Zamir’s comments came in response to the Doha attack, which involved Israel targeting leaders of the Islamic Resistance Movement ‘Hamas’ on Tuesday. The Israeli army stated in a release: ‘The IDF and…

Sheikh Zayed Road Expansion Eases Dubai Traffic

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The expansion near the Umm Al Sheif exit on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai aims to ease traffic congestion and streamline commutes. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has widened a 700-metre section of this major roadway, increasing lanes from…

Global Trust Crisis and Middle Power Action

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The global arena is facing a “trust crisis” as rising nationalism, weakened multilateral systems, and growing great power conflicts exacerbate global instability, as noted by diplomats and strategists at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi. Catherine Ashton, former EU foreign…

Russian Helicopter Strikes Ukrainian Forces

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The Russian Defense Ministry stated in a release: “The army aviation crew aboard an ‘Mi-28NM’ helicopter struck Ukrainian armed forces personnel and armored vehicles within the responsibility zone of the Northern Forces.” According to the statement: “After the strike, the…