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11 Nov 2026

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Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Up to 1,500 books a day: Inside Sharjah book fair’s shipping rush

Cardboard boxes were everywhere at the shipping stand on the third day of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Visitors from around the world had gathered with books they had bought at the fair. Here, they could arrange delivery of their purchases abroad.The National Network for Logistics (NXN), part of 7X, formerly known as Emirates Post Group, ran the stand. When Khaleej Times asked Moataz Al Eid, who handles shipments at the stand, where the…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE weather: Rains expected in some areas; temperatures to dip

The weather on Tuesday, November 10, is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of rains, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The rains are expected over the islands and some coastal, northern and western areas, with an expected decrease in temperatures.Light to moderate northwesterly winds are set to blow, fresh at times, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Khor Fakkan temporarily closes Al Lulu’iya Beach after oil slicks detected

Al Lulu’iya Beach in Khor Fakkan has been temporarily closed after oil slicks were detected along the shoreline, Khor Fakkan Municipality announced on Monday, November 9.The closure was announced as a precautionary measure to protect beachgoers and ensure public safety. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate and follow safety instructions while the beach remains closed, but did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Child involved in a school incident? How and when UAE parents must be informed

When a child comes home from school with an unexplained injury, talks about being bullied or complains of an unpleasant encounter with a classmate, parents often want to know what happened, how the school responded and whether they should have been informed sooner.Across UAE schools, such concerns are addressed through established ‘incident-reporting’ and safeguarding procedures, with mechanisms ranging from classroom-level reporting and…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dubai International Baja: Al-Helei leads UAE celebrations with world title

Mansour Al-Helei dedicated his FIA World Baja Cup SSV crown to the UAE after his triumphant campaign in the Dubai International Baja, the iconic event which once again drew some of the world's best drivers and riders.Al-Helei jumped from third position to first in the standings for a memorable world title on home soil.What made the victory truly special for Al-Helei was the support of his compatriot Khalid Al Kendi, who was in the co-driver's…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

QatarEnergy agrees to buy 25% stake in Namibia's offshore oil block in expansion push

QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement to buy a stake in an offshore oil block held by Chevron in Namibia, as part of the state-owned company’s expansion plans in the southern African nation.As part of the agreement, QatarEnergy is acquiring a 25 per cent interest in Petroleum Exploration License 0082 (PEL82), comprising blocks 2112B and 2212A, QatarEnergy said in a statement on Monday.Once the deal is complete, Chevron will hold a 55 per…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

'People were screaming': Deadly landslide a warning for winter in Gaza

By the time Ayman Ayyad heard the screams, darkness had fallen over the displacement camp in Deir al Balah, central Gaza.It was about an hour after evening prayers when cries rose from tents nearby. Mr Ayyad, a 27-year-old displaced Palestinian, ran towards the sound with other residents. In the darkness and bitter cold, they discovered a large mound of rain-soaked sand had collapsed on to several tents. “Some children were buried in the sand,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

4-vehicle collision on Dubai-Al Ain Road: Police warn against phone use while driving

After a four-vehicle collision on Dubai-Al Ain Road, in which two people sustained minor injuries, Dubai Police said preliminary investigations indicate one of the drivers was distracted by mobile phone use. The authorities did not provide further details on when the crash took place, or the kind of vehicles involved. The two who were injured were provided with medical care at the scene, Dubai Police said in a press release.The authorities…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

Constant state of danger takes toll on shipping crews in Strait of Hormuz

The deaths of 25 seafarers in attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began have prompted shipping operators to rethink how they protect their crews and has renewed attention on sailors' legal right to refuse to go to conflict zones. Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation, called for greater protection for seafarers, regardless of their nationality, following the attack on the MT…

The National · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5m to buy books from international fair to stock libraries

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has directed Dh4.5 million ($1.2 million) to buy the latest publications from the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair and stock the emirate's libraries.Sheikh Dr Sultan issued the directive as the fair is taking place in the emirate, running until November 15. The grant will be used to acquire new titles from publishers and exhibitors participating in the annual event, enriching…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

The student teaches. The AI kid takes the exam

“But why?” is the question at the heart of one of Crucifer Academy’s most unusual assessment ideas. It comes from an AI Kid: a curious avatar the student must teach after each module.The avatar asks follow-up questions and pushes for clearer explanations. Then it sits an examination in the learner’s presence. In the proposed design, its answers must draw on what that learner has taught it.The student needs the AI Kid to pass. Reciting something…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Passports could be redundant in five years, says Dubai Airports CEO

Passports could become redundant within five years as biometric technology makes it possible to prove identity without a physical document, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.He said the technology to verify identities through biometrics already exists, yet travellers are still repeatedly asked to produce a document to prove who they are throughout their journey.“The technology is ready. How quickly we make this everyday reality is…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Jiu-jitsu legend Renzo Gracie takes equity stake in UJITSU, joins as global ambassador

Renzo Gracie, a 7th-degree coral belt and two-time ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) world champion, has taken an equity stake in UJITSU, the UAE-founded technology company building a global digital platform for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has joined the company as a global ambassador and strategic partner. The agreement goes beyond a traditional ambassador role. As a shareholder in a platform with tens of thousands of users worldwide and more than…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Abu Dhabi urges residents to help protect children, report abuse on 24/7 hotlines

Abu Dhabi is calling on every resident to become an active line of protection for children, as Dama Al-Aman — the emirate’s integrated child protection system — unites 21 local and federal entities under one coordinated framework.The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) introduced the 'Protecting children takes all of us' campaign at an event at the Department of Community Development on Monday, bringing together health, education, law…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah Ruler allocates Dh4.5 million to buy new books for emirate’s libraries

Sharjah’s public and government libraries will receive new titles from this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), following a Dh4.5 million allocation directed by the emirate’s Ruler.Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the purchase of the latest publications from publishers participating in the fair’s 45th edition.Running from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah, SIBF…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Sharjah launches Arabic guide on using child abuse terms for journalists, educators

A journalist writing a headline about the sexual abuse of a child has a choice. The term “child pornography” is familiar, but it can obscure what the material depicts. “Child sexual abuse material” makes the harm explicit. That change is one of the practical recommendations in a new Arabic guide launched on Monday at the Sharjah International Book Fair.The first Arabic edition of the international terminology guidelines on the sexual…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dubai camel marathon unites 40 expats from 28 nationalities to experience Emirati heritage

More than 40 expatriates representing 28 nationalities took to the camel racing track in Dubai’s Al Marmoom for the first preliminary round of the eighth National Day Camel Marathon for Expatriates.Organised by the Events Department at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, the event brought residents from diverse backgrounds together to compete in one of the UAE’s oldest traditional sports.Three races across men’s and women’s categories were…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Aster launches sixth global nursing award, offers $250,000 prize to nurses globally

Registered nurses in the UAE and across the world can now compete for a $250,000 (Dh918,125) prize as Aster DM Healthcare opens applications for the sixth edition of its Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, recognising outstanding contributions to patient care, healthcare innovation and community service.The global award invites nurses to share stories from their professional journeys, highlighting how their work is improving patient outcomes,…