Dubai: Dubai Metro will be extended by three kilometres with two new stations to connect Al Maktoum International Airport City by 2031, under a Dh2 billion project approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.The new extension will link the existing Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City,…
Dubai’s coastline has long been home to some of the city’s most recognisable addresses, from hotels and beachfront homes to waterfront promenades. In Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s most established coastal neighbourhoods, a new chapter is taking shape.Developed by H&H on an 85-hectare site where Dubai Canal meets the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Peninsula brings private residences and luxury hotels together with gardens, leisure spaces and a superyacht marina.…
Dubai: The UAE recorded 5,122 reports of suspected adverse reactions to medicines in the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 16.7 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE).The figure rose from 4,390 reports between January and September 2025. A total of 5,840 reports were registered throughout last year, while about 20 per cent of the cases were classified as serious.Get updated…
The global economy is entering a new industrial era. As nations accelerate their commitment to net-zero, sustainability is no longer a peripheral policy ambition or a corporate responsibility exercise. It is fundamentally reshaping how economies build, source and secure industrial growth.For decades, globalisation was largely optimised around one overriding principle: cost efficiency. Supply chains stretched across continents in pursuit of lower…
A vital Lebanon-Syria border crossing has reopened after two years, with officials saying it could handle up to 10,000 passengers and 200 lorries a day.The Abboudieh-Dabbousieh crossing between northern Lebanon's Akkar region and Syria's Homs province was closed after Israel bombed it in November 2024 amid its all-out war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Former Syrian president Bashar Al Assad's regime, a key ally of Hezbollah, was still in power at…
A car can look freshly cleaned while still holding a surprising amount of debris in places that rarely catch the eye. Sand settles along seat rails, crumbs disappear into upholstery seams, and fine dust collects beneath floor mats. The interesting part is how much the shape of a car interior influences where dirt ends up. According to cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher, different interior surfaces require different vacuum attachments,…
Dubai: UAE residents can now turn their everyday shopping, dining and entertainment spending into airline miles, or use the miles earned from flying to pay for lifestyle rewards, following a new partnership between Emirates Skywards and SHARE by Majid Al Futtaim.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe tie-up allows members of both loyalty programmes to link their accounts and convert rewards between them through the…
If you like it, then you should’ve put it in your cart! People are taking Beyonce’s advice seriously as the 11:11 sale comes right around the corner. Unlike Valentines day, you’re only treating yourself. Singles day? more like self love day!The idea originated in China as an anti-Valentines’ day celebration. It began as a way to give people without a partner a day of their own, to celebrate themselves. Slowly, the shopping world got involved. It…
Like father, like son!Former India opener Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir produced a brilliant batting performance, smashing 160 against the UAE as India registered a 70 run victory in the Under 19 Asia Cup in Oman on Tuesday.The 19 year old struck 17 fours and seven sixes during his 168 ball innings at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.It was quite a performance from a youngster carrying one of the most famous surnames in Indian cricket.Aaryavir…
The UAE is among dozens of countries to sign an AI declaration, promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Peace Forum, aimed at protecting children from untested models.Mr Macron said the commitment of countries was clear that "no AI should be placed in the hands of children without first being tested, evaluated and therefore authorised". He described the declaration as a "major step forward”.Other countries to sign the Children…
Dubai: The UAE has introduced rules allowing eligible Emiratis whose homes are damaged by crises or disasters to receive up to Dh350,000 in financial assistance to cover repairs and losses to household belongings.Under Cabinet Decision No. 135 of 2026, the Ministry of Community Empowerment will provide relief and emergency support for damage to residential properties, including furniture, household electrical appliances and essential interior…
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about the massive amounts of money flowing into the sector. The company behind the Claude chatbot said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78 a share. That would give Anthropic the ability to raise more than $61 billion, if the IPO is priced…
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the launch of the third round of trilateral talks between the Russian Federation, the Republic of Ukraine, and the United States of America.The talks are being hosted by the United Arab Emirates in the capital, Abu Dhabi, today, Tuesday, 10th November 2026, within the framework of international efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement to the…
US defense chief calls move to impeach him a 'political spectacle'
US defense chief calls move to impeach him a 'political spectacle'
Novus Loyalty Limited, a BSE-listed, AI-powered enterprise loyalty and customer engagement technology company, has opened its Dubai office, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence across the GCC and MENA region.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, with an additional office in Mumbai, Novus Loyalty serves enterprise customers across the GCC, MENA, Africa and other international markets. Its Dubai office will…
Dubai: A Malaysian father has won an appeal in Dubai against an order to hand over his daughter to her mother for return to Malaysia, after the court found that a crucial document required to enforce the foreign custody ruling was missing.Dubai Court of Appeal overturned an earlier decision allowing the Malaysian judgment to be enforced in the UAE, ruling that the mother had failed to submit an official certificate proving that the custody…
Republicans in the US House of Representatives circled the wagons around Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday after one of their own pushed for him to be impeached.The chamber voted 211 to 204 in favour of a motion to refer the impeachment charges to the Republican-led House judiciary committee, all but ending the prospect of Mr Hegseth being impeached by the current Congress.He faced an impeachment vote this week after Kentucky…
Paper passports could be “redundant within five years” due to biometric technology, Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, has said.“I know many travellers cherish collecting travel stamps, but from a technological perspective, the idea of carrying a physical book in order to fly is outdated,” Mr Griffiths wrote in a post on LinkedIn.“We have the capability to verify identity through biometrics. Yet we still ask people to repeatedly…
Dubai: etisalat UAE on Tuesday announced that it would be retailing AI glasses from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, becoming the first telecom operator in the region to sell them. The prices for the different brands start at Dh1,160,with monthly payment plans from Dh55 available. The range covers four products: Meta Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) and the Oakley Meta HSTN, an AI performance model. Each wearable targets a different…
Some areas in the UAE will are expected to see heavy rains on Wednesday, November 11, according to the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Generally, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective cloud formation bringing intermittent rainfall to scattered areas. Despite the rains and the cloudy skies, temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to reach a high of 31°C. Mercury will dip to…
UAE telecoms group etisalat has started offering artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses from Meta Platforms, as it aims to broaden its wearable technology base.The smart glasses from the Facebook parent and Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica start at Dh1,160 ($316), Abu Dhabi-based etisalat said in a statement on Tuesday.Options include the standard Meta Glasses, the second and third generation Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and Oakley Meta HSTN…
Sharjah has announced measures to improve the quality of life for Emirati families in the emirate.Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, ordered the limit for marriage grants in the emirate be increased from Dh30,000 to Dh50,000 ($8,168 to $13,614), the Sharjah Government Bureau said.Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, led a meeting of the emirate's executive council that approved…
If there's a 2000s hit stuck in your head on repeat, it's time to take that singalong somewhere bigger. Akon is heading to Dubai, bringing a string of nostalgic favourites to the stage at the Emirates Dubai 7s.The singer is set to headline the Frequency on 8 stage at The Sevens Stadium on the festival's second day, Saturday, November 28. Get ready to sing along, because this is one set that promises plenty of familiar tunes.Abhijeet Bhattacharya…
Al Fahim Motors, a member of Al Fahim Group and the authorised exclusive dealership for Li Auto in the UAE, celebrated the opening of its Li Auto showroom in Dubai on November 4. Situated in a prime location opposite the Museum of the Future, the showroom welcomes customers to discover the brand’s premium intelligent SUVs in the heart of the city.Building on nearly 70 years of Al Fahim Group’s heritage in representing premium automotive brands,…
Non-Muslim houses of worship in the UAE can be fined up to Dh750,000 ($204,220) and have their licence suspended under regulations that list 24 breaches, including overseas affiliations and illegal donations.The Cabinet decision, which took effect on October 14, does not add new restrictions for non-Muslim places of worship, but instead updates how those rules are enforced.The authorities can issue a warning or impose a fine or suspension for a…
Abdullah bin Zayed attends launch of third round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and United States in Abu Dhabi today
Manila: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed reports of personal data breaches involving 10 government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).The confirmation, reported by GMA News on Tuesday, November 10, marks a significant development in investigations into alleged data leaks affecting…
Iran on Tuesday urged the United States to meet its demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump spoke of "positive momentum" towards ending their eight-month war.Qatar and Pakistan are leading diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East war, which broke out with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in late February.Tehran has said it could reopen Hormuz, the vital global energy…
European G7 foreign ministers could not rule out a new escalation in the Strait of Hormuz after summit talks on Tuesday in which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly called the Iranian leadership “lunatics”.Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman debriefed ministers in Paris after he made an unscheduled stop on Tuesday on his way back from Washington, where he had met US President Donald Trump. Qatar is…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that two oil tankers were on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, where the country regularly targets ships that transit without its authorisation.Since the outbreak of the Middle East war in late February, Tehran has heavily restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorised by the Islamic republic.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…
The UAE is looking to create more family-friendly public spaces, improve access to essential services and strengthen support for families as part of efforts to encourage family growth and long-term stability under the National Family Growth Agenda 2031.These priorities were outlined during the Community Sector Session held as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 on Tuesday, November 10. The session was jointly organised by the…
Turkey did not invite Israel’s leaders to participate in the Cop31 climate summit, citing the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza as the reason for its refusal, the minister running the talks has said. “As the host country for the leaders’ summit, we did not send an invitation to Israel,” Cop31 President Murat Kurum, who is also Turkey's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, told Turkish media.“Of course, we will discuss…
Russia and the UAE are building closer business ties, and the Made in Russia national brand has become one of the most visible bridges between the two countries. The UAE has entered the top 10 of Russia's trading partners: in 2025, bilateral goods trade exceeded $12 billion, setting a new historic high. Behind these figures are real companies, from builders and engineers to food producers, who are looking for reliable partners across the Gulf.…
The Insta360 X4 Air Starter Bundle could change how you film your next holiday, desert adventure or family outing. Instead of deciding exactly where to point the camera, its 8K 360-degree recording captures the surroundings and lets you select your favourite angles afterwards. For UAE travellers and content creators heading into the cooler outdoor season, that flexibility makes it a compelling alternative to conventional smartphone filming.…
Manchester United look set to be back in the hunt for a new manager with Michael Carrick's reign to be brought to a brutal end.The club are currently in the Premier League relegation zone having won just once in 10 games after what has been their worst start to a domestic season in 40 years.Supporters are in open revolt against American owners the Glazer family, as well as being fiercely critical of the decisions made by minority shareholder Jim…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) on November 10 reported its nine-month revenue of $1.45 billion or Dh5.31 billion, up 13 per cent. The aircraft lessor also completed its $9 billion acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) this quarter. The company also expects its fleet to reach about 1,300 aircraft once its mandates complete.Revenue for the nine months to September 30 reached $1,446.9 million, against $1,277.7 million a year earlier. Profit…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced that the UAE Award in Higher Education has received 1,300 nominations from 59 universities, as well as research organisations and several government, semi-government and private entities. The ministry has also extended the nomination deadline for the award’s inaugural edition to 27 November 2026, giving interested organisations more time to participate and encouraging…