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10 Nov 2026

Headlines and a short excerpt from English-language papers in the region. The full article stays on the publisher’s site.

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Khaleej Times · UAE · 8 minutes 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…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 17 minutes ago

Gulf states to base joint forces in Kuwait after Iranian attacks

DUBAI: Gulf Cooperation Council defense ministers have agreed to set up a forward military command in Kuwait with forces assigned to the site, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi said on Tuesday. A forward command is a headquarters placed closer to potential flashpoints than a military’s main command. It allows more efficient coordination and faster deployment of forces. Kuwait sits at the northern tip of the Gulf, bordering Iraq and Saudi…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 21 minutes ago

Saudi Energy’s 9-month profit rises 4.3% to $3.2bn

RIYADH: Saudi Energy’s net profit rose 4.3 percent year on year to SR12.1 billion ($3.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, supported by an expanding regulated asset base and higher project-related revenue. Revenue increased 11.5 percent to SR87.2 billion, which the company attributed to higher regulated revenue, including pass-through costs, increased income from project development and management contracts, and customer growth. The…

Gulf News · UAE · 23 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia opens bookings for ultra-luxury desert train launching in 2027

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert project has opened reservations for its first ultra-luxury train journeys across the Kingdom's desert landscapes, with services scheduled to begin in October 2027.Dream of the Desert, the Middle East's first ultra-luxury desert train project, developed in partnership by Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italy's Arsenale Group. The train will depart from Riyadh and travel north through some of Saudi…

Gulf News · UAE · 25 minutes ago

ALIF Holding focuses on turning advanced technology into practical capabilities for government and critical infrastructure

Dr Jasem Al Mansoori, Chief Executive Officer of ALIF Holding, a majority-owned subsidiary of Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), attended the 3rd Government AI Summit 2026, held on 3 November at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Emirates Pearl in Abu Dhabi. Neurovia AI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO), participated in the summit as the Official Government AI Partner.During his visit, Dr Al Mansoori presented videos of ALIF Maritec’s…

The National · UAE · 29 minutes ago

Netanyahu rivals strike first deal as Israel prepares to swear in parliament

Israel's new parliament is being sworn in on Tuesday with opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing an initial deal on appointments as they try to form a coalition. Gadi Eisenkot, the former army general invited to form a government after last month's election, said opposition leaders had agreed nominations for four major roles in the new Knesset.A full coalition agreement will be a tougher challenge for Mr Eisenkot's bloc, which…

Gulf News · UAE · 31 minutes 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,…

The National · UAE · 38 minutes ago

GCC defence ministers approve advanced military command in Kuwait

Gulf Co-operation Council defence ministers have approved the establishment of an advanced command for the bloc's Unified Military Command in Kuwait, with forces to be allocated to it, in a move to deepen military integration among the six member states.The decision was announced on Tuesday by GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi following the 23rd session of the GCC Joint Defence Council, held in Manama, Bahrain, under the chairmanship of…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 43 minutes 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…

Egypt Independent · Egypt · 50 minutes ago

Irrigation Minister: Government to support Italian-Egyptian water technology schools

Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the ministry would provide all necessary support to ensure the success of the Egyptian-Italian Agro Schools for Water Technology, describing them as a leading model for specialized technical education. During a meeting with the ministry’s officials, Sewilam reviewed the operation of the …

Egypt Independent · Egypt · 56 minutes ago

Local Development Minister reviews Greater Cairo Air Pollution project

Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad discussed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with a World Bank delegation, led by Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti Alwaleed Al-Atbani, progress on the Greater Cairo Air Pollution and Climate Change Management Project, implemented in cooperation with the bank. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in …

Egypt Independent · Egypt · 1 hour ago

PM witnesses signing of LE14B billion partnership to develop hotel portfolio

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between PRE-Group and global hospitality company Hilton to develop and manage an integrated hotel portfolio in Egypt, with investments estimated at LE14 billion. The agreement is expected to add around 2,000 hotel rooms and branded residential units to Egypt’s …

The National · UAE · 2 hours ago

Sheikh Mansour recognises cultural leaders at UAE Government Annual Meetings

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has honoured recipients of the UAE Order for Culture and Creativity at the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi.Sheikh Mansour presided over the third staging of the ceremony, which recognises pioneers in the fields of culture and the creative arts. Sheikh Mansour said culture and creativity are core pillars of the UAE's vision for…

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 17 hours ago

Drive Finance raises EGP 1.5bn through bond issuance to fund expansion

Drive Finance, a subsidiary of GB Capital and the non-bank financial services arm of GB Corp, has completed an EGP 1.5bn bond issuance with a maturity of 13 months, the company announced. The issuance is a key pillar of Drive Finance’s strategy to diversify its funding sources, strengthen its capital structure and sustain expansion across […]

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 17 hours ago

Hendy renews Egypt’s bid for ITU Council seat at Doha plenipotentiary

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy delivered Egypt’s address to the plenary session of the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, where he announced that Egypt is renewing its candidacy for a seat on the ITU Council representing Africa. Hendy spoke in the presence of ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, alongside […]

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 17 hours ago

Cairo opens its first shelter for stray dogs in El Tebbin

Two ministers and the governor of Cairo on Monday opened the capital’s first shelter for stray dogs, a 5,000 sq m site east of the Autostrad road in El Tebbin, south of the city. Manal Awad, minister of local development and environment, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk and Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber toured the facility alongside […]