UAE

Switzerland refused visas to Gaza survivors. Now their film is its Oscar choice

Who Is Still Alive, a documentary in which nine survivors of the assault on Gaza tell their stories was supposed to be filmed in director Nicolas Wadimoff’s home country of Switzerland. But when the participants were refused Swiss visas, Wadimoff and his team were left scrambling to get the film made.They found a solution in South Africa, where they had only 10 days to prepare a new shoot. There, on a black sound stage, nine Palestinians traced…

The National · UAE · 30 minutes ago

‘I get tired of losing, but I don't get tired of winning’: Gemma Triay on padel, ambition and Dubai

Picture this: you’re playing on a padel court set up in Dubai Opera Garden, with Burj Khalifa lit up on one side, and water swaying from the emirate’s iconic fountain on the other, in the heart of Downtown Dubai. At the court, you’re accompanied by a group of the best padel players in the world, along with distinguished VIPs that include Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta, former world No 2 tennis player Paula Badosa, and retired Indian…

Gulf News · UAE · 31 minutes ago

Stronger rupee should make life less expensive in India

The rupee’s recovery has eased some pressure on India’s economy. It has also left the Reserve Bank of India facing much the same problem: how to contain sharp currency falls while expensive oil and uncertain foreign investment keep demand for dollars high.For a family paying university fees abroad, a stronger rupee can mean a smaller bill. For someone earning overseas and sending money to India, it means fewer rupees reach home for the same…

The National · UAE · 31 minutes ago

Peace must not get bogged down in Gaza's winter mud

The deaths of five people, including three children, in a tent collapse in Deir Al Balah are a terrible reminder that, for Palestinians in Gaza, an ostensible ceasefire has yet to bring anything like a normal life. For hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians, the arrival of winter and associated flooding have brought additional threats to their survival and misery to their daily routines in makeshift homes. The international community…

The National · UAE · 31 minutes ago

The untapped potential of everyday business balances

For businesses across the UAE, growth often comes with significant financial decisions. Expanding into new markets, investing in equipment or taking on larger projects all require careful planning and sufficient capital. Yet opportunities to improve financial performance do not always depend on making a major investment.Funds maintained in business accounts are typically set aside for a purpose, whether to meet upcoming payments, purchase…

Gulf News · UAE · 36 minutes ago

Shahid Afridi takes youngest daughter on special Dubai holiday, shares heartwarming pictures

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has shared some heartwarming pictures from his recent Dubai holiday with his youngest daughter, Arwa.The legendary allrounder spent three days in the emirate, making sure the trip was all about his little daughter's happiness.Afridi shared a series of photographs on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse of their special time together.The pictures included adorable photographs of Arwa, a selfie with her father,…

Gulf News · UAE · 1 hour ago

Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi trailer out: A war story of courage, sacrifice and peace

Dubai: Salman Khan is back in an Army uniform, leading from the front in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. But the film's newly released trailer suggests there is more to this war drama than battlefield action, placing equal emphasis on courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict.The trailer, unveiled by the makers on November 11, offers a glimpse into the film inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese…

Gulf News · UAE · 1 hour ago

Chelsea frustrated by Hacken in women's Champions League, Man City win

Chelsea were held to a goalless stalemate by Hacken in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester City earned a first win of the competition.The London club hit the woodwork twice in Sweden as an inspired showing by Hacken goalkeeper Jennifer Falk also helped keep the visitors at bay.Chelsea are third in the league phase table after four matches, one point behind defending champions and pacesetters Barcelona, although the perfect…

Gulf News · UAE · 1 hour ago

Iran's IRGC unveils 'new' underground ‘missile city’ amid war tensions

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled what it describes as a "new" underground “missile city,” displaying ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their launch systems. The IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency published images of the facility on Tuesday, Nov. 10, during the force’s Aerospace Week. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi and IRGC Aerospace Force commander Brig. Gen. Majid Mousavi attended the…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 hours ago

50% discounts, online and in-store payments: Dubai’s Nol student card to get new upgrades

Students will be able to use their Nol cards to make online payments and shop at outlets across the GCC from December 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. A spokesperson for RTA confirmed to Khaleej Times that this will have the same features as a standard Nol Card.The upgrade means students can top up instantly through online channels, manage their profile, renew their card online, and allow parents to manage their…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 hours ago

Lulu Group says will not withdraw defamation cases despite public apology

Lulu Group has said it will not withdraw any of the defamation cases it has filed against individuals accused of spreading false allegations against the company and its chairman, M.A. Yusuff Ali, even if those accused have issued public apologies.V. Nandakumar, Director of Global Marketing & Communications at Lulu Group, told Khaleej Times that the group has complete faith in the Indian judicial system and will pursue every legal remedy…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 hours ago

Unsettled weather in UAE: Cooler weekend expected after rain with lows of 20°C

Overnight temperatures in the UAE’s coastal cities could fall to 20°C or 21°C by the weekend, with daytime highs easing to around 30°C to 31°C, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society. Speaking on the Direct Line programme at Dubai Radio, Al Jarwan said temperatures could drop more noticeably after UAE's approaching rainy spell, bringing cooler conditions towards the end of the week.He described the weather…

Gulf News · UAE · 2 hours ago

Athiya Shetty reveals what KL Rahul is like as a father, admits she wishes she had one of his qualities

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has impressed fans with his calmness and patience on the field over the years.But it seems those qualities are just as important in his life away from cricket.His wife, Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty, has opened up about Rahul's role as a father, revealing how much she admires his patience and the way he looks after their daughter, Evaara.In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaaar India, Athiya spoke about her…

Gulf News · UAE · 2 hours ago

Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage

In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering climate legal case."They're spreading pollution: up in the sky there are no borders, it can affect anywhere," the 43-year-old said."This is a problem for the whole world -- that is why it should be resolved at the global level."Khoso and 38 other farmers from Pakistan's southern Sindh…

Gulf News · UAE · 2 hours ago

Dubai roadside tragedy: Indian expat student remembered as family warns against reckless driving

Dubai: To her family, she was “Noon” or “Noony”, the light of their home who never forgot a birthday and always remembered the little things people loved. To her close friend, she was “Shukku”, her biggest support. To her professor, she was the passionate student who never took her eyes off the lecturer, determined not to miss a word.Naifa Balkies Hameed, a 21-year-old final-year architecture student at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), died on…

The National · UAE · 4 hours ago

Cartoon for November 11, 2026

The National · UAE · 5 hours ago

US charges three men over alleged Iran-backed terror plots, including at RAF Fairford

The US has charged three Iranians suspected of allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and the US, including at a British RAF Base in Fairford in September that was housing American military aircraft and personnel.The US Justice Department unsealed an eight-count superseding indictment on Tuesday charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi, a dual Iranian-Iraqi national, Mohsen Mohajeri, an Iranian national, and Mohammad Ali Al Hassani,…

The National · UAE · 6 hours ago

US energy permitting bill gains momentum but hurdles remain

An energy permitting bill that could have far-reaching consequences for projects across the US still faces a series of hurdles despite advancing in a lopsided vote in the Senate.The bill, known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, would accelerate permitting reviews for data centres, mines, renewables and other infrastructure projects, and is the culmination of years of negotiations.The measure passed a procedural vote by 73 to…

The National · UAE · 6 hours ago

US House Republicans choose Jim Jordan as their next party leader

Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday elected Jim Jordan to be the party’s leader in the next Congress, choosing a new face after the worst midterm electoral drubbing in half a century.Mr Jordan defeated current House majority leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana for the role in a 106-73 secret ballot after saying his opponent was too closely associated with the failed midterm effort.He will now have the task of winning back…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 12 hours ago

Dubai's favourite golfing son Rory McIlroy eyes another piece of history

Rory McIlroy is back in Dubai, his happy hunting ground. A former Dubai resident who made his Dubai Desert Classic debut at the age of 16 in 2006, McIlroy went on to become one of the greatest golfers of all time.A winner of six majors, the Northern Irishman completed a career Grand Slam earlier this year and also became the fourth player to defend the green jacket at Augusta, emulating Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.Among all the…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 13 hours ago

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum tickets now available; who gets free entry?

Art lovers in the UAE are in for a big treat next month when the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum is set to open its doors on Decmeber 11, and the wait to book tickets is now over. Opening Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will mark the arrival of one of capital’s major cultural attractions, with the art venue set to present modern and contemporary art spanning the 1960s to the present. Other Guggenheim museums span the globe, with locations in New York City, US;…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 13 hours ago

Adnoc says vessel damaged after attack in UAE waters on November 10

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments since the US-Iran war started on February 28].A vessel operated by UAE’s Adnoc Logistics and Services sustained damage following an attack in the country’s territorial waters in the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, according to Wam.Response efforts by the relevant teams are ongoing, with further updates to be provided as more information becomes…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 14 hours ago

Sharjah Ruler raises marriage grant salary ceiling to Dh50,000 from Dh30,000

To ease the financial burdens associated with marriage, Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, directed an increase in the salary eligibility ceiling for marriage grants provided by the Ruler's Court, extending eligibility to individuals earning Dh50,000 or less. The previous eligibility limit was at Dh30,000.The announcement was made by Sheikh Dr Sultan, who is also member of the Supreme Council, in response to a caller’s…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 14 hours ago

Ukraine war exposes risks of military medical evacuations, Abu Dhabi congress hears

Military medical teams must be prepared to treat wounded personnel closer to the battlefield and for extended periods as evacuation routes become increasingly dangerous, with participants in a NATO workshop reporting delays of more than 12 hours in transferring casualties during the Ukraine conflict.The operational observations, presented at the International Congress for Military Medicine (ICMM) in Abu Dhabi by retired Colonel Dr Mohamad…