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Abandonment cases up 30% already in 2025
Lloyd's List
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July 17, 2025
THE NUMBER of abandonment cases so far in 2025 has increased by 30% on last year’s figure at this point in the year, which turned out to be the worst on record for seafarer abandonment. New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation...
Masdar City companies to be allowed Dubai property ownership
The National News
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Abu Dhabi's Masdar City and the Dubai Land Department have teamed up to allow the former's free zone companies to own properties in Dubai, in a bid to boost real estate investment across the UAE. The two entities will work on developing a...
Dubai Design Week returns in November with a community focus
The National News
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Dubai Design Week will return in November with a renewed emphasis on community. Running from November 4 to 9 at Dubai Design District (d3), this year’s programme will look at ways of building more inclusive and connected communities. The theme...
UAE arrests 32,000 over six months in visa overstay crackdown
The National News
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More than 32,000 people were arrested for flouting UAE visa rules in the first half of the year under a renewed crackdown launched following the end of a nationwide amnesty campaign. About 70 per cent of those held for breaches of entry and...
Trump's war with Federal Reserve nears breaking point
The National News
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday denied reports he intends to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as the White House escalates its attacks on the central bank. After US media reported the President indicated he was open to dismissing...
Ahmed Shah built the Karachi Arts Council into a cultural powerhouse — now he’s dreaming of what comes next
Dawn
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July 21, 2025
To passersby on the long, narrow stretch of M.R. Kyani Road in Saddar Town, the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (ACPK) is an imposing highbrow institution — a place of grand auditoriums, performing arts and cultural conferences, whose preference...
US dollar will remain king, Trump says
The National News
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US dollar will retain its status as the world's reserve currency despite its decline this year. The US dollar, to which most Gulf currencies are pegged, has been the world's reserve currency for decades....
ITF Reports “Disturbing Surge” in Seafarer Abandonment in 2025
The Maritime Executive
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) released its latest tally on cases of seafarer abandonment, reporting what it called a “disturbing surge” in cases so far in 2025. The figures show an increase of a third over the record...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
EU pursuit of shadow fleet facilitators could result in flag hopping surge
Lloyd's List
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July 21, 2025
THE latest package of sanctions measures unveiled by the European Union on Friday reveals a new approach to shutting down the networks of facilitating individuals and companies behind specific shadow fleet* operations, in addition to individual...
Father's faithful following football
The National News
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Many football fans follow the sport religiously, and Father Christos Mitsios is no exception. The 51-year-old Greek Orthodox priest has become a mainstay in the hard-core section at PAOK Thessaloniki matches, cheering on the team and offering help...
Arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leader signals Turkey-Egypt warming
The National News
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Turkey's arrest of a Muslim Brotherhood figure wanted in Egypt reveals a growing commitment to improving ties with Cairo and developing “neighbourly bonds” with Arab countries, experts have told The National. Mohamed Abdel Hafiz, who was detained...
Starvation deaths rise in Gaza as world decries 'man-made' crisis
The National News
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At least 10 people have died from starvation in Gaza over the past 24 hours, health officials said on Wednesday. The deaths take the total to 111 Palestinians − including at least 80 children − killed by hunger since the start of the Israel-Gaza...
Govt intensifies medical tourism agenda
Daily News Tanzania
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July 14, 2025
DODOMA: MINISTER for Health, Jenista Mhagama, has instructed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr Seif Shekalaghe, to strengthen efforts to develop medical tourism campaign due to the significant investment made by the government in...
Z’bar calls for cooperation to boost blue economy
Daily News Tanzania
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July 24, 2025
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the blue economy through regional cooperation, youth and women-led investments and value chain development in the fisheries sector. Speaking during the opening of the regional...
Israeli army reportedly proposes more Gaza occupation as ceasefire talks falter
The National News
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The Israeli army reportedly proposed that it could seize yet more of the Gaza Strip, 75 per cent of which it already occupies, to put pressure on Hamas as ceasefire talks between both sides falter. Israeli outlet Channel 12 said its sources...
St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper outlines his World Cup hopes and European dreams
Irish Mirror
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July 23, 2025
Joseph Anang hopes his European exploits with St Patrick’s Athletic can boost his bid to go to next year’s World Cup. The 25-year-old received his first Ghana call-up for last month’s Unity Cup against Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago - and although...
Morocco strengthens its presence in English-speaking Africa
Atalayar
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July 22, 2025
Greater presence in English-speaking Africa Growing support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Opportunities in English-speaking Africa As part of its new diplomatic strategy in Africa, launched since its return to the African Union in 2017,...
Peak summer brings heat warning for outdoor workers and the elderly in the UAE
The National News
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As the UAE braces for one of the hottest spells of the summer, doctors are offering advice on how to stay safe as the temperature edges towards 50°C. Hot and humid conditions at the height of summer are nothing new, but with winds picking up dust...
Solskjaer at the wheel of Besiktas' push to be force in Turkey and Europe again
The National News
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Besiktas and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Thursday in the first leg of a Europa League second qualifying round in Istanbul. It is easily the most attractive and difficult fixture of the eight games for what is still an early stage of...