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11 Nov 2026

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The National · UAE · 31 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 · 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,…

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…

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 3 hours ago

Dubai Taxi: How DTC is tackling fuel costs, debt as demand recovers ahead of winter peak

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company is banking on a recovery in travel demand, tighter operating controls and savings from its National Taxi acquisition to protect profitability as Dubai heads into its traditionally busy December travel season. But higher fuel costs, acquisition-related borrowing and weaker underlying margins remain challenges for the transport operator.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe company's…

Gulf News · UAE · 3 hours ago

Dubai South homes: DWC Metro link adds a new edge for buyers, tenants

Dubai: For residents weighing a home in Dubai South, the daily journey to work could become a different calculation. A newly approved Metro connection to Al Maktoum International Airport City adds a public transport option to an area already attracting property buyers, businesses and developers.The Dh2 billion extension will add two stations along a three-kilometre route, linking Route 2020 to the airport’s West Terminal. Services are scheduled…

Gulf News · UAE · 8 hours ago

Dubai’s booming business of storing other people’s stuff

It may not be the most glamorous business in Dubai, but storing other people’s furniture, household belongings and office equipment is proving to be a promising opportunity.Storage.ae, a Dubai-based storage company, has increased its customer base by 35 per cent over the past 12 months, even as regional conflict and economic uncertainty test businesses across the region, according to its owner and CEO Malek Barghout.The privately owned company,…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Pantheon ACR and HOP Events take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a world tour from Dubai to London

Pantheon Art, Culture & Real Estate (ACR) and HOP Events have signed an exclusive agreement with Sufi sensation Bismil to take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a five show international tour spanning UAE, Qatar, UK, Singapore and Malaysia, with dates, venues and ticketing to be announced in due course. Signed today in the presence of Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of Pantheon ACR and HOP Events, the agreement marks a milestone in Pantheon’s…

The National · UAE · 12 hours ago

Children's reliance on chatbots 'a problem already', Dubai educators warn

Education experts fear children are becoming too dependent on chatbots for advice, rather than speaking to parents and teachers.They warn that children are turning to AI for guidance about their feelings, friendships and personal problems, and the chatbots' round-the-clock availability means young people can seek answers and reassurance without speaking to another person.Advocates for the technology say AI offers a space to reflect, express…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Nominations open for Dubai-based global nursing award, $250,000 prize to honour healthcare heroes

Healthcare workers who have been steadily making a difference in people's lives now have a shot at a $250,000 prize, an acknowledgement of their hard work. Aster DM Healthcare has announced the sixth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, and nominations for the coveted nod are now open.The award celebrates individuals whose work is advancing patient care, strengthening healthcare systems, driving innovation and making a meaningful…

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

Sheikh Hamdan unveils more than Dh11 billion plan for Dubai's future

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, approved a plan to develop community services and facilities through 2040 with a budget of Dh9.59 billion. He also approved plans for the extension of the Dubai Metro to Al Maktoum International Airport City with a budget of Dh2 billion.During a meeting held as part of…

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

Dubai Shopping Festival to launch 32nd edition on December 4

The countdown to Dubai's most anticipated winter celebration has begun. The 32nd edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), set to be bigger, bolder and more engaging than ever, returns from Dec 4 to Jan 17, launching with an opening weekend studded with immersive experiences.With a citywide programme spanning international entertainment, shopping, gastronomy, and culture, DSF continues to build on a legacy of more than three decades of…

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

Dubai Metro expansion: All you need to know

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,…

The National · UAE · 13 hours ago

Dubai Peninsula and the next chapter of the city’s coastline

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.…

Gulf News · UAE · 14 hours ago

Novus Loyalty opens Dubai office to strengthen AI-powered enterprise loyalty across the GCC and MENA

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 14 hours ago

Dubai court blocks order to return girl to Malaysia over custody

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…

The National · UAE · 14 hours ago

Passports 'redundant' in five years, suggests Dubai Airports chief

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 15 hours ago

Akon Dubai concert 2026: Dates, tickets and what to expect

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

Al Fahim Motors opens Li Auto showroom in Dubai

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,…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Dubai tenants can now split rent payments into smaller instalments under new scheme

Dubai: Tenants living in some of Dubai’s largest residential communities will have a new way to manage their rent payments, with a scheme allowing eligible residents to split rental instalments into smaller amounts instead of paying a large sum upfront.Dubai Residential, part of Dubai Holding Asset Management, announced on Tuesday a partnership with UAE-based fintech platform Rentify to introduce the payment option across its 22 communities,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 17 hours ago

Dubai's driverless pod trial completes 3,000 passenger rides in four weeks

Dubai's four-week driverless pod demonstration at Bluewaters completed more than 3,000 passenger rides and covered over 3,000 vehicle kilometres, with system availability above 99 per cent, Glydways co-founder and co-CEO Mark Seeger told Khaleej Times.The company said the Roads and Transport Authority is now reviewing the results to decide the next stage of the programme. No date has been announced for a public passenger service. "The focus now…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Tuesday approved plans to link the Dubai Metro network to the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services expected to begin in 2031.The Dh2 billion ($544.6 million) project will add a 3-kilometre extension to the existing Route 2020 network, including two new stations linking the line to the airport's West Terminal.The Dubai…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Tuesday approved plans to link the Dubai Metro network to the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport.Operations are set to begin in 2031 under a push to boost connectivity to Al Maktoum International Airport and the surrounding area ahead of it becoming the city's primary air travel hub.The extension of Dubai Metro Route 2020 was unveiled as…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Stakes are high ahead of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix

Dubai: The Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix returns to Mina Rashid on November 21 and 22, with light winds and a tight battle for the SailGP title expected to make the penultimate event of the season a demanding test for the crews.Racing in Dubai has traditionally been tricky, with average wind speeds of 14-17km/h across the competition’s three previous visits. Such conditions can cause an F50 to lose its foils, costing a team valuable positions…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 18 hours ago

Dubai Metro extends to Al Maktoum International Airport; services to begin in 2031

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announced on Tuesday that the project to extend Dubai Metro's Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City has been approved, with services scheduled to begin in 2031.With a budget of Dh2 billion, the project will serve passengers of what will be the world's largest airport, providing a direct link between the Dubai Metro network and DWC.The extension will make travel easier for passengers, airport staff,…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Dubai Metro to extend to Al Maktoum International Airport City by 2031

Dubai has approved strategic projects worth more than Dh11 billion, including an extension of the Dubai Metro's Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services scheduled to begin in 2031.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, announced the decisions following a meeting of the Dubai Executive Council held during the UAE Government Annual…

The National · UAE · 19 hours ago

Nakheel unveils mega development for 50,000 residents in Dubai

Dubai’s Nakheel has unveiled a new master development next to Palm Jebel Ali as property developers continue to launch housing projects despite Iran war-driven uncertainty.Palm Springs, a 3.8 million-square-metre residential masterplan, will have a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments, Nakheel said on Tuesday. It will also have education, health care, sport and leisure facilities across 15 neighbourhoods in southern Dubai, with two schools,…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 19 hours ago

Dubai Basketball extends unbeaten ABA League run

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have continued their impressive start to the season with an 87–98 victory over KK Mega Superbet in Belgrade, Serbia, in ABA League Round 7. The result extended Dubai’s unbeaten run on the road, as the reigning champions continue to build momentum this season. Xavi Pascual’s side made a confident start, with McKinley Wright, Davion Mintz, Dwayne Bacon, Tornike Shengelia and Mfiondu Kabengele named in the starting lineup.…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 19 hours ago

Dubai court overturns order to hand girl over to mother under Malaysian custody ruling

A Malaysian father in Dubai has won his appeal against an order that would have allowed his daughter to be handed over to her mother under a Malaysian custody ruling.Dubai's Court of Appeal ruled on September 29 that the mother had not provided the official documents needed to enforce the Malaysian judgment in the UAE. The decision overturned a June order that had allowed enforcement.The girl lives with her father in Dubai. Her mother had asked…

The National · UAE · 20 hours ago

Dubai Ruler sends tents to Gaza to protect 50,000 Palestinians from winter weather

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a directive for tents to be sent to Gaza to provide shelter for 50,000 people.The humanitarian shipment is to be sent by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation to help those facing winter weather in the enclave, Dubai Media Office reported on Tuesday. The tents will be distributed across Gaza in co-operation with the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours ago

Mosque construction permits in Dubai to be issued within 5 days

Construction of mosques in Dubai has been made easier with a new fast-track process launched by Dubai Municipality and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD).Through this process, construction permits will be issued within a maximum of five days. The initiative also aims to make more efficient use of buildings by simplifying construction requirements and ensuring that essential needs of mosques are…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 26 hours ago

Indian expat leaves Dubai after 50 years on the exact date he first arrived

Abidh CK arrived in the UAE on November 10, 1976, aged 16, with Dh10 in his pocket and a visa sent by his uncle. Fifty years later, he is leaving on the very same date."I came with Dh10 in my pocket," he said. "Now I am leaving feeling like I was blessed. I built a whole life here. My two daughters are married. I have six grandchildren. This country has been nothing but generous to me."That life began with a letter from his uncle, who invited…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

Dubai has urgent need to boost student accommodation, say experts

There is a growing demand for more and better student accommodation in Dubai, as the emirate works towards significantly increasing its international student body in line with government ambitions, experts have said. Dubai's Education 33 strategy sets a target of international students at 50 per cent of all private university enrolment by 2033, up about 15 per cent from today. As of the 2024-25 academic year, international students made up…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Nearly 10,000 UAE flags form giant portrait of Dubai Ruler at Jumeirah Beach

Nearly 10,000 UAE flags have been arranged to form a giant portrait of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Jumeirah Beach, in a large-scale installation marking the 13th edition of the annual Flag Garden.The display, covering 5,400sqm and measuring 60mx90m, is located at the garden's permanent site in Umm Suqeim 2. It will remain open to visitors until January 10, 2027.Shaima Al Suwaidi, director of Brand Dubai, the creative arm…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

New pedestrian bridge to connect Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Meraas, a Dubai Holding Real Estate company, will officially open a new 110-metre pedestrian bridge on Tuesday, connecting Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to Coca-Cola Arena at City Walk.With a capacity of approximately 10,000 people per hour, equal to 59 per cent of the arena's single-event crowd capacity, the crossing is designed to manage pedestrian flow during large concerts and events,…