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Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

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Aladdin, hailing from a fictional Arab kingdom in the cartoon, is one of the most popular characters in the Disney canon. Photo: Disney

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Rohit Sharma struggled in Test cricket in the 2024/25 season, averaging just 10.93 runs in 11 innings over eight Tests. AFP

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A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

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Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

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If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

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On May 7, 1945 at Reims in eastern France, Nazi Germany has signalled its readiness to surrender to the Allies. Adm Harold Burrough of the British Royal Navy is pictured third from right among the officers who will accept the German capitulation after six years of war in Europe. AFP

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