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Dubai Shines on World Poetry Day as Poet Fatima Al-Mansouri Leads Global Celebration

Dubai Shines on World Poetry Day as Poet Fatima Al-Mansouri Leads Global Celebration

Dubai's World Poetry Day spotlighted Emirati poet Fatima Al‑Mansouri, launching a UNESCO‑backed "Poetry Without Borders" initiative to fund global translation projects.

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Who are the most famous Arabic poets?

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Why Finding a Place to Live Is Hard for Sex Workers - And What Makes It Worse

Finding a place to live is incredibly hard for sex workers due to stigma, legal risks, and systemic exclusion. In Dubai, even the perception of sex work can lead to eviction, blacklisting, and homelessness.

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Seattle Mariners Rally Past Cardinals 5-3, Pull Within One Game of AL West Lead

Seattle beat St. Louis 5-3 at T-Mobile Park, powered by Randy Arozarena’s four RBIs and a three-run homer. Josh Naylor added a solo shot, and the bullpen held the line after a shaky start from George Kirby. The win moves the Mariners within one game of the AL West lead as the series heads to a finale.