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Macron in Scholz’s shadow as Ukraine pressures mount

Bloomberg Days before German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany would ship 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised allies by declaring that France would contribute 18 Caesar cannons and 40 AMX10 armored vehicles, and teased that he was still considering whether to send the embattled country a squadron of more powerful Leclerc tanks. The move ...

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UK prime minister Sunak plans to reshuffle cabinet after rocky start

Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to carry out a mini reshuffle of his cabinet in an effort to re-set his premiership after a rocky first 100 days in office, according to people familiar with the discussions. Sunak will appoint a new Conservative Party chair, after he sacked Nadhim Zahawi over a tax scandal more than a week ago, ...

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India opposition says Modi government afraid of Adani debate

  Bloomberg India’s opposition parties said parliament has been repeatedly adjourned as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is “afraid” to discuss their demand for a probe into billionaire Gautam Adani’s fight with a US short seller. Parliament has been adjourned for three days and was briefly suspended on Tuesday as the opposition draws attention to what they describe as Adani ...

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UAE foreign trade rises 17% to AED2.23 trillion in 2022

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi, in the presence of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance; HH Lt. ...

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Burjeel enters Saudi, to open 60 clinics in JV with Leejam

  Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE-headquartered Burjeel Holdings on Monday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture (JV) with Leejam Sports Company, the owner and operator of 155 ‘Fitness Time’ branded fitness centres in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The MoU, signed at the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia headquarters in Riyadh, will ...

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Emiratis must complete one year on job to receive end-of-service benefits

Abu Dhabi / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has said that insured Emiratis must complete a minimum of one year in their jobs to be entitled to receive their end-of-service payment from the authority. The minimum period for an insured individual to spend at an entity is 11 months and one day, given that the ‘one ...

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Museum of the Future opens new shop with AI-driven audio

  Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future has opened a physical store with an AI-driven audio offering limited-edition and exclusive items including replicas from some of its most popular exhibits. Many of the items are inspired, designed, and made by local designers as well as internationally renowned artists, including Jason Bruges and Ally Powell. The range includes a ...

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Winners of UAE Remote Control Boat Championship first round announced

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The first round of the UAE Remote Control Boat Championship, which was held on Abu Dhabi breakwater, recorded a large number of participants. The championship, organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, drew as many as 36 contestants in three categories — 2-Cell, 3-Cell and 4-Cell for juniors, novices and professionals respectively. In 2-Cell ...

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US plans to impose 200% tariff on Russia aluminum

Bloomberg The US is preparing to impose a 200% tariff on Russian-made aluminum as soon as this week to keep pressure on Moscow as the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine nears. The move has been contemplated for months, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal deliberations. The people added that the US is also ...

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Record UK health strike piles pressure on stretched service

Bloomberg Health care workers are walking out in record numbers this week, crippling the National Health Service and piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to resolve multiple disputes over pay for public-sector workers. Some 100,000 nurses are striking alongside about 10,000 ambulance workers on Monday, with 4,200 physiotherapists walking out on Thursday. Nurses will take action again on Tuesday, ...

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