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Indian Ocean
Island Cycling Race Kicks Off With Demanding Route; Teen Leader Eyes Title Defense
Cyclists face steep climbs and tactical sprints on opening road stage across the island.
A Mum's Westminster Plea to Fight Childhood Brain Cancer
A grieving mother takes her son's brain tumour fight to Parliament
Digital ID Push Faces Trust Crisis Without Privacy Safeguards, Warns Commissioner
Citizens' trust in digital systems hinges on robust privacy protections and oversight.
Island Nation Charts Path to Long-Haul Flights; Two New Jets Due by 2028
National carrier to expand long-distance service with modern aircraft, improving connectivity for travelers and island communities.
Crime & Society
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Black T-shirts: what politicians' clothes say to voters
How a simple garment became a signal of accessibility and intent
Tourism and Island Life
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No runway needed: Electra's short-takeoff aircraft targets real-world routes
A hybrid blown-lift aircraft aims to serve routes with minimal ground infrastructure
The long read
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
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