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• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends 1 Billion Followers Summit

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation economy.

• UAE Minister urges content creators to drive positive societal change

  Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of UAE Cabinet Affairs, reaffirmed the 1 Billion Followers Summit’s status as the largest global annual gathering of content creators, and a key platform for advancing the content economy.

• UAE collects samples of Nestlé baby products for testing

  Authorities in the UAE have collected samples of Nestlé-branded baby formula products for quality analysis following the recent recall over traces of toxin-forming bacteria.

• Several UAE carriers cancel flights to Iran

  Several flights scheduled for Friday, January 9, between Dubai and Iranian cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad, Bandar Abbas and Lar, have been cancelled.

• 7 bike accidents, 9 injuries recorded in Abu Dhabi deserts

  Nine people have been injured in seven separate accidents in Abu Dhabi's deserts, which authorities blame on riders' reckless behaviour.

• UAE highlights role of media in raising drug awareness

  The National Media Authority (NMA) and National Anti-Narcotics Authority (NANA) have highlighted the importance of raising awareness on narcotic usage through media platforms during a meeting on Thursday.

• Global content creators gather in Dubai for 1 Billion Followers Summit

  The world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, kicks off in Dubai on Friday.

• Etihad Rail unveils seven new stations ahead of phased launch this year

  Etihad Rail has unveiled seven new stations on its network ahead of its launch this year.

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Business News

• Ambani's Reliance Jio considers 2.5% public offering in 2026 India IPO, sources say

  Reliance Jio Platforms is considering an initial public offering this year that would float 2.5 per cent of the company, people familiar with the matter said, a move that could make it the country's largest-ever IPO worth more than $4 billion.

• Abu Dhabi launches $2 billion 'Global Water Platform'

  A $2 billion Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform has been launched to support the global water sector by strengthening water and food security in developing countries. 

• Ford to offer its first eyes-off driver-assistance system in 2028

  Ford Motor has announced on Wednesday it would bring Level 3 driver-assistance systems to market in 2028, allowing drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road while operating on certain highways.

• Parkin to manage smart parking at select Spinneys, Waitrose stores

  Parkin has signed an agreement to manage parking facilities at six Spinneys and Waitrose supermarkets across the city, as part of efforts to ease congestion and improve access at busy retail locations.

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Sports News

• Snow, freezing temperatures force cancellation of games in Germany, England

  Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain.

• Dubai Basketball defeats defending EuroLeague champions

  Dubai Basketball has defeated Turkish giants and reigning EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce with a score of 92-81 at the Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday to secure their second victory over the title holders in their debut EuroLeague campaign.

• Belgium beat Czech Republic to reach United Cup semis

  Zizou Bergs has stunned world number 18 Jakub Mensik and Elise Mertens outplayed Barbora Krejcikova as Belgium beat the Czech Republic 2-0 in the United Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up a last-four clash with Switzerland.

• PSG clinch French Super Cup after shootout win over Marseille

  Paris St Germain have clinched their fourth consecutive French Super Cup title, beating rivals Olympique de Marseille 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Kuwait on Thursday.

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International News

• Swiss prosecutors summon owners of ski resort bar after deadly blaze

  Swiss prosecutors summoned on Friday the two owners of a ski resort bar where a fire on New Year's Day killed 40 people and a local newspaper said one of the couple had been detained, as calls grow for those responsible to be held to account.

• Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation

  US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had cancelled a previously expected second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation from the South American nation.

• Widespread power cuts, travel disrupted as Storm Goretti hammers northern Europe 

  Storm Goretti battered northern Europe on Friday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, shutting schools and suspending rail services in France, Britain and Germany as heavy snow and gale-force winds compounded a week of freezing weather.

• At least one killed, dozens missing in landfill collapse in central Philippines

  At least one person was killed and 34 others were missing after a landfill collapsed in the city of Cebu in the central Philippines late on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

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Entertainment News

• 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' lead Actor Award nominees

  The action-packed political satire "One Battle After Another" and the vampire tale brimming with blues music "Sinners," topped the list of nominees unveiled on Wednesday for Hollywood's Actor Awards.

• Boxing biopic 'Giant' tells tale of 'the prince and his trainer'

  Docudrama "Giant" brings the story of Britain's former world champion "Prince" Naseem Hamed to the big screen, with Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan portraying the boxer and his trainer.

• Elvis Presley-themed train departs for Australian tribute festival

  Elvis Presley fans and tribute artists kicked off their annual journey to the Elvis Festival in the Australian regional town of Parkes on Wednesday.

• 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales

  James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshold.

• Maroon 5 bring hit-filled set to Dubai's Atlantis for New Year

  Maroon 5 rang in 2026 with a live performance at Atlantis, The Palm, as thousands gathered for one of Dubai’s headline New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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