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11 Nov 2026

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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…

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 14 hours ago

UAE weather: Heavy rains expected in some areas; dusty conditions

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.Light to moderate…

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,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

UAE plans more family-friendly public spaces, services and government policies

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

Made in Russia helps Russian food innovation reach the UAE: The story of TUNNER

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.…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

UAE conditionally approves new Ultomiris use for immune-mediated kidney disease

The UAE just conditionally approved a new use for Ultomiris for immune-mediated kidney disease, after the prescription was first registered in the UAE in 2022 for the treatment of several rare diseases.The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) granted conditional approval for a new indication of AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris (ravulizumab) to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) who are at risk of disease…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

'Everyone has a role': UAE leaders say proud of how society handled regional challenges

The UAE's response to a year of unprecedented challenges has demonstrated the strength of its institutions, the loyalty of its people, and its readiness to face whatever lies straight ahead, the country's top leaders said. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, reflected on the nation's resilience during a key session at the UAE Government Annual Meetings,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 16 hours ago

UAE CBSE board exams 2027: Class 10, 12 exams begin Feb 16; schools share planning tips

With the examination dates now confirmed for CBSE’s 2027 Board examinations, UAE schools are stepping up their preparation schedules, with pre-board assessments, mock examinations and targeted revision sessions planned in the coming weeks.For thousands of students attending the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, the countdown to the Board examinations has officially begun.The…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 16 hours ago

Readers love to hate villains, writers need to understand them, SIBF authors say

Readers may hate the father in The Marsh King’s Daughter. Karen Dionne, who wrote him, says she understands him.“I don’t see him as bad because I understand why he’s doing what he’s doing,” the American novelist told an audience at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026).For Dionne, understanding what drives a character is part of making him believable. Readers can draw their own conclusions about his actions.Stay up to date with…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 17 hours ago

Emirates hopes to get up to five Boeing 777X jets next year, president says

Emirates hopes to receive its first 777X widebody jets from Boeing at the back end of next year, the airline’s President Tim Clark said on Tuesday, after years-long delays to the project.Emirates and other carriers, including Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, are eager to get the new jet, Clark said at a media event in Berlin.“We're in discussions about trying to improve the number we're going to get, but it will be between 3 and 5, and in the…

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 17 hours ago

55th Eid Al Etihad: UAE residents can share memories, traditions on new digital platform

Residents are being invited to share their personal stories, memories and traditions through a new interactive digital platform launched as part of the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations.The initiative, titled Our Celebration, Made Together, allows participants to create and personalise virtual homes inspired by traditional UAE architecture, adding voice messages, drawings, illustrations and meaningful keepsakes that reflect their connection…

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,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 18 hours ago

UAE documentary on Emirati woman's first camel race heads to Doha film festival

The story of a young Emirati woman preparing for her first competitive camel race is heading to Doha, as UAE-produced short film Namoos screens at this year's Doha Film Festival, joining six other Gulf productions in a dedicated regional programme opening November 19.The film follows Noora Al Zaabi through her preparations for the race, revisiting in fragments of memory and motion the pivotal day she first stepped up to the starting line.…

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 21 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed directs tents to shelter 50,000 in Gaza from winter rains

Dubai has announced plans to provide tents to shelter 50,000 people in the Gaza Strip, following directives from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.The initiative, implemented through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, aims to help residents cope with harsh winter weather and reduce the risks posed by flooding from heavy rainfall.The tents will be delivered to Gaza and…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours ago

CFIX secures VARA In-Principle Approval, advancing CFI Financial Group’s virtual assets strategy

CFI Financial Group (CFI), a globally recognised leader in online trading services, today announced that CFIX Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services L.L.C.S.O.C (“CFIX”), its dedicated virtual assets entity in Dubai, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for Broker-Dealer services.CFIX marks an important step in the Group's expansion into virtual assets, extending its ambitions beyond…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours ago

NBQ ranks among ‘World’s Top-Performing Banks in 2026’ by Forbes

National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) has been ranked fifth globally among small banks in Forbes’ “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” ranking, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista.NBQ’s ranking places it among the top-performing financial institutions in the world and ahead of 144 other banks in the small-bank category, which included 149 banks. The recognition reflects NBQ’s strong financial performance, resilient balance…

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 · 24 hours ago

US-mediated talks with Russia and Ukraine to start in Abu Dhabi

Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II in the first such meeting in more than nine months, as another winter of war approaches.Europe — alarmed by US President Donald Trump floating a deal with Moscow on European security ahead of the talks — will also send representatives to Abu Dhabi. Trump has pushed for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 26 hours ago

New UAE traffic rules for 2027: What changes for drivers, e-scooter riders

E-scooter permit applicants must be at least 15, driving hours must not exceed nine within 24 hours, and learner permits may last up to six months under new UAE traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, the executive regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, also requires theory and practical tests for renewing licences expired for more than 10 years. Some provisions add to the federal…

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…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 26 hours ago

UAE braces for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas till November 12

Moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea, coupled with an approaching low-pressure system, are expected to trigger thunderstorms and heavy rain across parts of the UAE from Wednesday, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates among the areas likely to be affected.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall of varying intensity, with some areas likely to experience heavy showers as cloud formations develop and move…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 34 hours ago

700,000 cyberattacks a day: How UAE kept flights, supplies moving amid regional tensions

The UAE’s national cyber security team neutralised an average of 700,000 cyberattacks a day, the government revealed on Monday as it honoured teams that kept essential services running amid regional tensions.The team worked around the clock with the Cyber Security Council and other authorities to detect and neutralise threats, protect national digital assets and keep vital services operational.Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 34 hours ago

Armed Forces honoured: UAE reveals 3,617 aerial threats intercepted amid regional tensions

The UAE Armed Forces intercepted 3,617 aerial threats amid regional tensions, the government revealed on Monday, as it honoured the military at the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.Drones accounted for nearly four in five interceptions. The Armed Forces intercepted 2,875 drones, 705 ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles, according to figures released on November 9. The government did not specify the dates covered by the tally,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Abu Dhabi announces new paid parking zones in Musaffah from November 16

Motorists heading to Musaffah, Abu Dhabi will soon have more paid parking areas to account for, with 4,233 spaces across sectors M10 and M17 set to come under the system from November 16. Q Mobility announced the expansion on Monday, November 9, with parking in the mentioned areas costing Dh2 per hour.The expansion is aimed at improving parking management, reducing congestion and discouraging indiscriminate parking. It is also expected to help…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

UAE to postpone limit on number of licensed vehicles per resident under new traffic law

UAE's Ministry of Interior said it will postpone the implementation of a limit on the number of vehicles that residents may license under the new traffic regulation, pending the completion of a review.The review will consider the rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and investors, and how vehicles are used, including classic, rare and luxury vehicles.Under the new federal traffic regulation, set to go into effect from January 2027,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Dh4 trillion in UAE projects underway as government pushes for faster growth

More than Dh4 trillion worth of vital projects are currently underway across the UAE, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has said. The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate development, strengthen the economy and reinforce the country's position on the global stage.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026, Al Gergawi said the country was pressing ahead with its development agenda, with…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Pakistani, Indian, Egyptian expats win Dh250,000 total in Big Spin prizes by Big Ticket

Three expats from Pakistan, Egypt, and India took home a combined cash prize of Dh250,000 as part of the Big Spin prizes during Big Ticket’s Series 292 live draw.Inam Ul Hussnain, a Pakistani expat residing in the UAE, won Dh50,000 in the Big Spin game. Although Inam was unable to attend the live draw in person, the Big Ticket team stepped in to play the game on his behalf.Gaser Elagamy, an Egyptian expat working as an account manager, has been…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 2 days ago

Arwa's Youth Olympics medal puts Emirati women's sport in the spotlight

Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, hailed Arwa Ali's silver medal at the Youth Olympics as a historic moment for UAE athletics.The UAE sprinter made history on Sunday by becoming the first Emirati female medallist in the history of the Youth Olympic Games with her silver medal.In the women's 100m final, Arwa clocked 11.41 seconds to claim second position at the Dakar Games.Rosemary Nwankwo won gold in the 100m…