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Weekend Digest: RAK beach closures, IIFA stars, flydubai pilot's heroism and more

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“Weekend Digest: RAK beach closures, IIFA stars, flydubai pilot's heroism and more”

Dubai: From Bollywood stars heading to Abu Dhabi for IIFA 2027 to a UAE-wide call to celebrate Flag Day, this week's headlines brought entertainment, inspiration and unexpected twists. Ras Al Khaimah closed its public beaches, while a Sharjah mother faced eviction by her own daughter. A young Arab Reading Challenge winner moved audiences to tears, and a flydubai pilot earned international praise for his courage. Here's our top stories of the week: 1. Meet the girl Sheikh Mohammed gave his badge…

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