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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

Paper mache spheres are seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a star as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

A Santa Claus figure is seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

Santa Claus figures are seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a star as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

On December 18,2025 papier-mâché artists in Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir create Christmas decorations as the holiday season approaches. However, the industry faces fresh hurdles after the US increases import duties. Artisans fear that the higher tariffs will decrease demand for their products, particularly Christmas ornaments, which make up a large part of exports. Kashmir’s papier-mâché items are sent to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. Exporters warn that these higher costs could harm both sales and the livelihoods of local artisans.(Photo by Danish Showkat/Eyepix group)

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

A papier-mâché vase is seen during the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

An artisan painting a paper mache figure as part of the production of paper mache Christmas ornaments as the holiday season approaches. Kashmir’s paper mache items export to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. on December 18, 2025 in Srinagar, India. Photo by Danish Showkat/ EyepixGgroup / ABACAPRESS.COM

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president's special envoy to China, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 13, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president's special envoy to China, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 13, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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