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Charitable foundation set up on Zayed Humanitarian Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the vision and strategy of the newly established Mohamed Bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, which aims to advance human potential, support global health priorities, and expand opportunities for the most vulnerable communities worldwide.

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Death toll moves upwards as Israel continues to bomb Gaza

Israel continued with airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday.

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ERC distributes Eid clothing in Yemeni city

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched its annual charitable project in the Yemeni city of Al Mukalla, Hadhramaut Governorate on Tuesday, to distribute Eid clothing to children with special needs, orphans, and the most underprivileged families.

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Third phase of ‘Rhetorical Interpretation’ launched

On March I8, His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Gasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially launched the third phase of the ‘Rhetorical Interpretation’ Encyclopaedia and the Warsh Narration Encyclopaedia, the second volume focused on individualised reading methods.

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Big Heart calls for helping 20,000 orphans in Gaza

The initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Palestinian Taawon Welfare Association. A charity Suhoor was held at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park to raise funds for the cause

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Dhs10m boost for Fathers' Endowment campaign

Family of the late Obaid Al Heloo announced a contribution of Dhs10 million in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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Abu Dhabi court dismisses lawsuit

The Abu Dhabi Family and Civil and Administrative Cases Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by aman against another, demanding payment of Dhs44,900.

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ICO to build Dhs8m city in Mauritania

The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has laid the foundation for the construction of a fully integrated residential city in Mauritania to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day.

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RTA reforms improve traffic efficiency on key Dubai road

The project included the expansion and enhancement of key locations along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai

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Clear weather with rise in temperature likely today

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects a rise in temperatures on Thursday and Friday due to the extension of a surface high-pressure system from the west, accompanied by an upper-level high-pressure system.

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Deal signed to enhance online education

A new partnership has been announced by the American University in Dubai(AUD) and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) to enhance online and hybrid learning, strengthening access to quality education for graduate students and professionals.

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Dubai forms Data and Statistics Committee

In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (3) of 2025, regarding the formation of the Data and Statistics Committee in Dubai.

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Sharjah animation forum to feature 72 global speakers

Organised in collaboration with Italy’s BAD, the conference will offer endless possibilities for the future of animated storytelling

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UAE mediation helps in Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap

The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included I75 Ukrainian captives and I75 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.

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Dubai Health, NHS Trust discuss cancer care

Dubai Health welcomed a delegation from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust 4s part of ongoing efforts to foster knowledge exchange and explore advancements in cancer care.

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Surgery ‘transforms life’ of partially blind Filipino mum

Modernising science and technology in the field of Oculoplastic Surgery and the need to provide all the necessary social and logistical support, to everyone suffering from illnesses leading to the provision of artificial eyes, come in focus as two globalresearch papershave pinpointed thataside from increasing aging populations, affected as well are those who have been subjected to ac- cidents or trauma.

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Strikes hit Houthi stronghold in Yemen's Sanaa

Strikes hit a Houthi stronghold in Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, three residents told reporters.

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Bomb targets president's convoy in Somalia

A roadside bomb exploded near Somalia's presidential palace and the government said the attack by a militant group targeted the president's convoy.

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South Sudan carries out air strike against civilians

South Sudan has carried out another air strike against civilians in the northwest of the country, critically wounding a child, a local official and witness said on Wednesday, amid fears of renewed conflict.

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Israel launches new ground operation to retake Netzarim

Katz warned Gazans that army would again order evacuations from combat zones soon, and that its attacks against Hamas would become more fierce if hostages not freed

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China says ex-engineer to be executed for spying

A former Chinese engineer has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign power, Beijing's spy agency said Wednesday.

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Lanka police chief surrenders after weeks on run

Sri Lanka’s fugitive police chief surrendered to authorities and was remanded in custody on Wednesday, weeks after his arrest was ordered over a botched raid that killed a fellow officer.

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New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa to stylish abayas

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh.

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Bangladesh arrests notorious Rohingya militant leader

Ata Ullah, 48, first surfaced nearly a decade ago as the charismatic leader of ARSA, an outfit formed to wage an insurgency against the stateless Muslim minority’s persecution in Myanmar

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Katie Porter doesn’t back out from a tough contest

Katie Porter doesn't mince words, she's plain spoken and can be dynamic, Can she be elected governor? More importantly, can he govern? Answer to question I:She hasa goodshot, basedon polls—if Kamala Harris doesn't run.

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Erdogan’s rival held on charges of graft

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been detained on charges of corruption, and it has unleashed protests in the city.

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Malaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions spark worry

Malaysia is making great strides in its effort to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry as it looks to capitalise on a surge in demand driven by the Al explosion but analysts warn it faces headwinds. Malaysia’s signing of a major deal with British chip giant Arm this month was the latest step towards achieving the country's goal of producing its own top-end chips in the next five to seven years.

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Mining machine swallowing up Senegal’s fertile coast

Thousands of farmers and their families have been displaced over the past decade to make way for the colossal floating factory run by the French mining group Eramet.It denies any wrongdoing

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India’s tiger conservation efforts have come a long way

India’s wild tiger population has doubled in just over a decade, cementing its status as the global stronghold or the species.

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Musk brought Silicon Valley mindset to Trump's Washington

Washington has never seen anything like the rule-breaking, powertaking, government-torching, protocol-scorching force of delighted havoc and gleeful mayhem that is Elon Musk. Margaret O’Marahas.

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Kannur airport incurs loss of over Rs7.4b in 6 years

Kannur International Airport, billed as a game-changer for north Malabar’s developmental aspirations, is facing an accumulated loss of RS74.77 crore (Rs7.42 billion) in the last six years of its existence, thanks to the Union government's refusal to grant the Point of Call status, restricting its access to key international light routes.(DhI=Rs93).

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Police arrest Nagpur violence mastermind

The police on Wednesday arrested Faheem Khan, the city president of the Minority Democratic Party, on the charge of orchestrating the March 17 violence in Maharashtra’s Nagpur.

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HC dismisses further probe into saint’s drowning

The Kerala High Courthas dismissed a plea seeking reinvestigation into the drowning of Swami Saswathikananda in River Periyar 22 years back.

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Modi hails return of Sunita, says 'the Earth missed you'

‘Space exploration is about pushing the limits of human potential, daring to dream, and having the courage to turn those dreams into reality. Sunita, a trailblazer and an icon, has exemplified this spirit throughout her career, says PM

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Wife set ablaze by husband for objecting to his ‘affairs’

In yet another case of violence against women in Pakistan, a woman was set on fire by her heartless husband in Karachias she objected to him having relations with other women.

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62% satisfied with Maryam’s role as CM

Six out of every IO citizens of Punjab are satisfied with the performance of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her government, said a survey by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR).

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Armughan’s lawyer pulls out from Mustafa murder case

In a surprise move, senior lawyer Abid Zaman Advocate has withdrawn from representing Armughan Qureshi, the main accused in the high profile Mustafa Amir kidnapping and murder case of Karachi the day an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) extended the physical remand of Armughan until March 24,

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Torkham border reopens for trade after 25-day closure

Crossing was sealed on Feb.2| after clashes; bilateral trade resumes with trucks carrying commercial goods entering Afghanistan; businessmen welcome move

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FTA intensifies corporate tax registration drive

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its awareness efforts to raise awareness of the need for natural persons who are subject to corporate tax to submit their corporate tax registration applications, before the end of March 2085, to avoid violating tax legislation and incurring administrative penalties.

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Tahnoon meets Donald Trump, discusses partnership prospects

Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met with President Donald Trump of the United States of America during a dinner banquet held in his honour at the White House, in the presence of senior US officials.

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DP World expands electric freight operations

DP World has launched a cutting-edge electric freight solution at Jebel Ali Port in partnership with Einride, marking a major step towards decarbonising terminal operations.

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Waha Capital shareholders approve 2024 dividend

Shareholders of Waha Capital approved a cash dividend of IO fils per share during the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday.

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Yango Group launches corporate venture fund

Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to empower promising startups across LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, MENAP, and other high-growth regions of the company's presence.

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DLD launches pilot phase of the 'Real Estate Tokenisation Project'

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai's position as a global leader in property technology, and in line with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the pilot phase of the 'Real Estate Tokenisation Project.'

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SAEED expands with new SRTIP branch

To reinforce the gains from the emirate’s 44 per cent surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, the Sharjah Investors Services centre (SAEED) has opened a new branch at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP).

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Emirates unveils seven new destinations

Emirates has revealed a new set of destinations that will receive its Airbus A350 aircraft, as more newly delivered jets enter service.

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IIHL completes $1.17b Reliance Capital acquisition

Indusind International Holdings (IIHL), which has a significant shareholding from the UAE out of the 600 plus globally dispersed Ultra HNWI stakeholders said it has completed the acquisition of Anil Ambani's Reliance Capital (RCAP) at $1.17 billion, strengthening its resolve for global expansion in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

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Expo Centre Sharjah outlines future plans, unveils new events for 2025

Expo Centre Sharjah reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to enhance the exhibitions and events industry in the UAE, particularly in Sharjah, by fostering its growth to benefit key economic, social, cultural, and educational sectors and strengthening its contribution to advancing sustainable development.

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Dubai, Hungary to expand trade and investments across all sectors

Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Hungarian Business Council.

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EDGE expands JV with CMN NAVAL

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and CMN NAVAL, a world-renowned naval shipbuilding group specialising in the design, engineering, and Construction of superior naval and commercial vessels, and mega yachts, have formally agreed to create a new Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilding joint venture (JV) named AD NAVAL (ADN).

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Julphar announced as lead partner for AIM Congress

AIM Congress has officially announced its partnership with Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) as the “Lead Partner” for the Global Manufacturing Portfolio supported by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) at the 4th Edition of AIM Congress 2095 in Abu Dhabi.

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World Bank Group hosts summit to boost growth

The World Bank Group convened the second annual Global Digital Summit, bringing together public and private sector leaders to expand our digital technology initiatives and drive large-scale impact.

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Digital Dubai to foster practical AI culture in government sector

In alignment with the comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for the Emirate of Dubai, Digital Dubai has signed a strategic agreement with Microsoft to develop the knowledge and skills of government employees in artificial intelligence sciences and its applications.

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Etihad Airways unveils new plan to train Emirati professionals

Etihad Airways has unveiled its UAE National Talent Development Strategy, a groundbreaking long-term programme aimed at developing Emirati professionals, cultivating expertise, and positioning the airline as the employer of choice for UAE Nationals.

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Japan says economy is recovering, but flags risks from Trump policies

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Wednesday and warned of heightening global economic uncertainty, suggesting the timing of further rate hikes will depend largely on the fallout from potentially higher US tariffs.

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'Hunger Games' fans wait for midnight copies of 'Sunrise'

Savannah Miller, 26 years old and a “Hunger Games” reader for half of her life, has only grown in admiration for Suzanne Collins’ dystopian novels.

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Priyanka Chopra talks about how a guava-seller inspired her

Global head-turner Priyanka Choprahad avery inspiring day on Wednesday after she met a woman selling guavas on the road.

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Shabab Al Ahli inch closer to ADIB Cup final

Shabab Al Ahli took a major step toward the ADIB Cup final with a commanding 3-I victory over Sharjah in the first leg of the semifinals.

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National Guard retain Tug-of-War crown, Al Tadawi 1 set up title clash with Al Hilal

Al Tadawi cruised to a dominant 5-O victory over Al Samawi, while Al Hilal weathered a brief challenge before powering through to a 3- 1 triumph against Al Ameed in the second semi-final of the Volleyball Championship

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Myco secures rights to stream PSL 10 in Mena region

Myco, a leading web digital streaming platform, has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for Pakistan Super League (PSL) IO in the Mena region.

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Palace’s Mateta has no hard feelings despite horror ear injury

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said he bears no grudge towards Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after needing 25 stitches in a gruesome ear injury suffered in a FA Cup clash between the pair.

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South American soccer president apologises for Tarzan remark

Alejandro Dominguez, the president of South Americansoccerbody CONMEBOL, apologized Tuesday for his remarks the previous day comparing Brazilian clubs to a chimpanzee from Tarzan films.

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Arabian Warrior Obstacle Course race series to take place at Lammah Al Bahr

Arabian Warrior is bringing its adrenaline-fueled Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series to Abu Dhabi for the first time at Lammah Al Bahr festival, Al Dhafra, on Saturday, April 5, 2095.

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4 CONCACAF teams' bosses urge to keep politics away from football

The coaches of the four teams playing for the CONCACAF Nations League title this week think soccer should remain separate from the geopolitical events currently roiling relations among their nations.

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Real and Lyon eves strike key CL last-eight blows

Goals in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Arsenal in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday while eight-time winners Lyon defeated Bayern Munich by the same scoreline.

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'Hurting' NZ determined to reach WC, says coach

Heartbreaking near misses will fire “hurting” New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.

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Courtois back as Belgium look to turn the page on 'Courtoisgate'

Thibaut Courtois is back with Belgium after a 21-month absence and the Red Devils are hoping the Real Madrid goalkeeper's return will herald the start of a new era for the national team after a lean spell.

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Holders Spain set for title defence as Nations League gets under way

Euro 20%4 break-out stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, as well as Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata, are in the squad which will play a two-legged tie against the Dutch with a semifinal berth awaiting the winners

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Clippers rally to beat Cavaliers, Warriors and Celtics win

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Ivica Zubac added 28 on his 28th birthday on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to hand the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers a second straight defeat, 132-119.

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Scheffler excited at progress, Texas-style Masters menu

World number one Scottie Scheffler said on Wednesday he is excited about improvements in his game as he unveiled a Texas-style menu for next month’s Masters champions dinner.

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Duplantis headlines stellar cast as world indoors finally get Nanjing green light

Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis headlines a stellar cast in the Chinese city of Nanjing for a world indoor athletics championships delayed three times by the Covid-I9 pandemic.

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Osaka survives scare in Miami opener as Kenin defeats former champion Kvitova

Osaka next faces 24th seed Liudmila Samsonova. The 27-year-old is still trying to return to peak form after returning from an I5-month break last year after giving birth to daughter Shai in 2023

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Kyrgios hails PTPA lawsuit against governing bodies

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios said the lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) against the sport's governing bodies marks a “special moment” and that it was high time the players’ voices were heard.

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Suryakumar to lead MI in IPL opener vs CSK as Pandya serves ban, Gujarat gear up for high-stakes season

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday while regular skipper Hardik Pandya serves a one-match ban.

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Iran face UAE challenge as Saudi Arabia take on China

Bento’s UAE revived their hopes of taking one of the two automatic slots from the group with an impressive 5-O win over Qatar on Matchday Six and the Portuguese tactician will be hoping his players can maintain the same form

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