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World Government Summit 2023 to Kick Off Next Week in Dubai

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2023 will be held in Dubai from 13 to 15 February, under the slogan “Shaping Future Governments.” The 10th edition of the WGS will focus on 6 important themes, all aiming to improve lives for people around the world. The six themes include accelerating development…

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Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf dies after long illness

Military ruler, one of country’s most divisive leaders after seizing power in coup, has died in exile in Dubai

The Guardian - UK

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai after long illness

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his condolences following the death

Evening Standard

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Reactions to the death of former Pakistan President Musharraf

Following are reactions to the death on Sunday of former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf:

Reuters

Pervez Musharraf: The Pakistani ex-president’s chequered legacy

The former army chief, who seized power in a coup, died at the age of 79 in Dubai after a prolonged illness.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's Former President Pervez Musharraf Passes Away

Former Pakistan President and chief of Army Staff Pervez Musharraf passed away. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pakistan's Former President Pervez Musharraf Dies

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has died after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai, the army and local media said Sunday. Senior military chiefs "express heartfelt condolences on sad demise of General Pervez Musharraf", a brief statement released by the military's media wing said.

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Pakistan's Musharraf, military ruler who allied with the U.S. and promoted moderate Islam

Pervez Musharraf, the four-star general who ruled Pakistan for nearly a decade after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1999, oversaw rapid economic growth and attempted to usher in socially liberal values in the conservative Muslim country.

Reuters

Pakistani former President Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

Former military ruler of Pakistan died at a hospital in Dubai following a prolonged illness.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's former President Musharraf, key U.S. ally against al Qaeda, is dead

Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf, a key U.S. ally in the campaign against al Qaeda following the militant group's Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, died in Dubai on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He was 79.

Reuters

Taxpayers fork out millions on hotels for defence chiefs as troops live in squalor

Hundreds of senior officers and officials have enjoyed luxurious £500-a-night hotels in Hawaii, Dubai and the Caribbean while working for the government - all paid for by taxpayers

Daily Mirror

Loved-up Brits can now get married in Las Vegas inspired express weddings - but in Dubai

Couples of mixed faith who are just visiting Dubai can obtain a civil wedding license in 24 hours in the city, under a new family expat law which came into force on February 1

Daily Mirror

Golf star launches rant over Patrick Reed tree shot and claims LIV rebel 'f****** cheated'

Patrick Reed was back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons on Sunday after taking a drop at the Dubai Desert Classic, where critics say he should have been disqualified

Daily Mirror

Plane passengers stuck on flight for 13 HOURS - only to end up back where they began

Rather than flying the planned 9,000 miles to Dubai, an Emirates flight taking off from Auckland spent 13 hours in the sky before touching back down on the tarmac it had set off from

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Emirates hiring Irish cabin crew with phenomenal perks including free housing and tax-free salary

The Dubai-based airline is hosting a cabin crew recruitment day in Dublin next Tuesday. Those who are successful will have the chance to move to Dubai where they will receive phenomenal benefits.

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UAE-France Program to Accelerate Clean Energy Development

The UAE and France agreed to launch a bilateral program that combines French and Emirati expertise to develop commercial and investable opportunities that accelerate clean energy development, notably in the decarbonization of hard-to-abate (HTA) industries, including clean hydrogen solutions for mobility. The program's operations will be officially launched during COP28,…

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson predicts more LIV Golf clashes on DP World Tour after UK court case

Phil Mickelson enjoyed Rory McIlroy's battle with Patrick Reed in Dubai and anticipates more LIV Golf duels on the DP World Tour pending a UK arbitration case

Evening Standard

The age of the mega-hotels — and the most luxurious to book now

Does bigger mean better? A new raft of super-hotels is banking on it, says Rosalyn Wikeley

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Rory McIlroy became golf's biggest hero at Dubai Desert Classic

The Co Down star's win over Patrick Reed was just what the game of golf needed

Belfast Live

Shane Lowry splits from Co Down caddie Brian 'Bo' Martin

Martin - who hails from Ardglass - was on the bag when Lowry won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush back in 2019

The Times of India

Deepti Sharma climbs to second spot, closes in on Sophie Ecclestone as top T20I bowler

DUBAI: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position -- currently occupied by England's Sophie Ecclestone -- in her sights in the latest ICC T20I bowling rankings announced on Tuesday.

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Dubai International Financial Center Announces Metaverse Platform

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) launched the DIFC Metaverse Platform in line with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy's aim to attract technology innovators worldwide. The DIFC Metaverse Platform is aligned with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to add $4 billion to Dubai's gross…

The Times of India

Rory McIlroy keeps emotions bottled to clinch Dubai Desert Classic

DUBAI: The 14 feet and six inches that the ball had to travel before dropping into the cup may well have been a mile. For Rory McIlroy, that putt to win at the $9 million Hero Dubai Desert Classic came with an enormous weight on his shoulders. Once it disappeared.…

Irish Mirror

Rory McIlroy is golf and Ireland's biggest hero

Ulsterman's victory over Patrick Reed in Dubai Desert Classic was just what golf needed.

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson aims thinly-veiled dig at LIV critic Rory McIlroy during his win in Dubai

PGA stalwart Rory McIlroy tasted a sweet victory after beating LIV Golf rebel Patrick Reed by a single shot in the Dubai Desert Classic but was teased for playing in the Middle East event

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