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Khaleej Times · UAE · 7 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 · 7 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 · 9 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…

Gulf News · UAE · 9 hours ago

US-Israel-Iran war: GCC approves military command headquarters in Kuwait; Qatar PM joins G7 talks on Iran as Trump sees ‘positive momentum’

GCC countries approve military command headquarters in KuwaitGulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have approved the establishment of a military command headquarters in Kuwait, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said on Tuesday.The announcement comes as defence ministers from the six-member bloc meet in Bahrain for the 23rd session of the GCC Joint Defence Council to discuss military cooperation and regional security…

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

Special Olympics academy in Abu Dhabi aims to train 6,000 educators in disability inclusion by 2030

A new online academy in Abu Dhabi aims to equip 6,000 educators across the world to help ensure students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the opportunity to “participate, belong and succeed”.The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) Inclusion Academy, based in Abu Dhabi, is operated by the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education. The programme, which has been running since August, equips educators, coaches and…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 11 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 · 11 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 · 11 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…

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

What would it take to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine?

Russia and Ukraine are embarking on their first direct peace talks since February, with neither able to achieve a decisive breakthrough on the battlefield. US-hosted talks begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, involving Russian and Ukrainian officials with the war approaching its fifth year, and leaked reports suggesting Russia has a toll of more than 440,000 dead since 2022.US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives have gathered in the city, along…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

KL Rahul gifts smartphone to stadium worker after India win, her reaction wins hearts

Indian cricketer KL Rahul has won hearts with a lovely gesture following India's thrilling victory over New Zealand in the second ODI in Wellington.India secured a narrow four run victory under the DLS method on Saturday, November 7, taking a 2-0 lead in the five match series.However, what Rahul did after the match attracted just as much attention.The Indian wicketkeeper batter received a smartphone after being named the Game Changer of the…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Manchester United set to sack Michael Carrick: 7 managers who could replace him

Manchester United are reportedly set to sack Michael Carrick following their disastrous start to the season.According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, United intend to part ways with the former midfielder, although the club insists that no final decision has been made.BBC Sport has also reported that Carrick is increasingly likely to lose his job, with a decision expected during the November international break.The Red Devils are currently 18th…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

The new normal: The future isn’t a different school, it’s a different way of thinking

For years, “alternative education” has been viewed as exactly that - an alternative.A niche option. A specialist solution. Something designed for children who somehow didn’t fit the traditional model.Perhaps it’s time we turned that thinking on its head.The question is no longer whether education should evolve. The question is whether we are prepared to evolve with it.Dubai’s education agenda also offered another clear signal of where the future…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Hormuz shipping 'below normal, but not stalled': UKMTO

Marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains "well below normal but not stalled", according to a vessel tracker.Reporting on Hormuz shipping and attacks as of Nov. 10, the UK Maritime Trade Operations' (MTO) latest weekly report counted 170 outbound and 155 inbound transits.That is about 65% below pre-conflict levels, with most transponder-on vessels using the Iranian route to the north.The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), a…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

UAE loan transfers: Will switching banks actually save you money?

Dubai: A lower interest rate or several months without repayments can make switching banks look attractive. For UAE borrowers considering a loan transfer, the saving depends on what they will pay over the remaining life of the debt, including the cost of leaving one lender and joining another.That calculation has become more relevant following reports of possible restrictions on loan transfers from January 2027. The proposed changes could…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Nvidia shares slide as board probes CEO over China spy reports

Nvidia announces probe into Huang amid reports China spied on him

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Military action on Iran 'doesn’t seem necessary,' but US is 'locked and loaded': Trump

President Donald Trump said late on Monday (Nov. 9) that further military action against Iran may not be needed, but that the US stands ready if circumstances change. He called the US ongoing military "engagement" against Iran's regime as the "greatest naval blockade in the history of our country, probably in the history of the world...nothing has gotten through, having a very devastating effect on Iran.".@POTUS: "Much was discussed with respect…

The National · UAE · 12 hours ago

Cartoon for November 10, 2026

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

GTA 6 drops Nov. 19 as preloads open Nov. 10: Five things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

Five things to know about 'Grand Theft Auto'

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

Oil slides as Iran strike fears ease — Brent falls

Oil futures fell sharply early on Tuesday (Nov. 10), as hopes of reduced US-Iran tensions weighed on prices despite continuing threats to commercial shipping.Brent crude futures stood at $92.25 a barrel, down $6.07, or 6.17 percent, per OilPrice.com at 7:54 am Tokyo time.US West Texas Intermediate futures traded at $86.85, falling $3.98, or 4.38 percent.Murban physical crude moved in the opposite direction, rising $3.28, or 3.42 percent, to…

Gulf News · UAE · 13 hours ago

Republican launches impeachment against US War Secretary Hegseth

Republican launches impeachment against US defense chief

Gulf News · UAE · 14 hours ago

Vice President Sara Duterte: Why popularity survives the allegations

MANILA – In the Philippines, a mountain of evidence of unexplained wealth would not be enough to resist the Sara Duterte "wave" now, especially in Mindanao.The country’s second-biggest island, Mindanao is home to about 27 million people. It’s mineral-rich and is the nation’s food basket, with a landmass enough to fit 3.4 Belgiums.To most of Mindanao’s people, especially those in the Davao region (Region XI, with 5.4 million people), exposing…

The National · UAE · 14 hours ago

Trump meets Qatari PM and calls renewed military action on Iran ‘quite unlikely’

President Donald Trump on Monday said a resumption of US military action against Iran was “quite unlikely” for now, while warning that Washington remained “locked and loaded” if developments in the Middle East changed.In a post on Truth Social after meeting Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman at the White House, Mr Trump said Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and other countries favoured maintaining the US naval…

The National · UAE · 14 hours ago

Will Pete Hegseth be impeached?

A Republican congressman on Monday introduced a motion to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for "high crimes and misdemeanours" while in office, including his waging war against Iran without congressional approval.Representative Thomas Massie, a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump and his administration, launched the impeachment push as the House of Representatives returned after last week's midterm elections, when Republicans…

Gulf News · UAE · 15 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and actor Pawan Kalyan announces separation from wife Anna after 13 years

Dubai: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his wife, Anna Konidala, have announced their decision to part ways after 13 years of marriage, saying they will continue to remain friends and devoted parents to their children.In a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Minister's office on November 10, the couple said they reached their decision through mutual understanding and respect."After sharing a significant part of…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang should have been on lookout for China 'honeytrap', expert says

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who investigators believe is a spy. Experts say the tech titan should have known he was a vulnerable target. Political science experts and former government officials say that is especially true given the unprecedented levels of investment in artificial intelligence, and amid intense competition between the US and China to lead in the field. "Of…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

China extends pause on rare earth export curbs for two months

China on Monday announced it is suspending export controls on some critical minerals for two months, preserving a broader trade deal struck between Washington and Beijing before an expected meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Asia next week.The announcement from China's Ministry of Commerce formalises an agreement to extend a bilateral trade truce that was set to expire on Tuesday. The extension runs to January 10,…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

Ukraine talks to focus on security guarantees as doubts persist over breakthrough

High-stakes trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine – the first since February – are due to begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with European engagement.Security guarantees are expected to be central to the two-day discussions, alongside de-escalation, humanitarian measures and prospects for a wider settlement.US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law, are set to lead the American…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

Iraq sets ambitious target to more than double oil production by 2032

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has set out an ambitious vision for Iraq's oil future, saying the country aims to lift production to ⁠seven million barrels per ⁠day ​by ⁠2030.Mr Al Zaidi said Iraq intended to increase production to ​10 million bpd by 2032, including about one million bpd from the Kurdistan region. Iraqi oil exports hit about 3.4 million bpd in October. Speaking to Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Baghdad, Mr…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Russia rejects Ukraine war 'freeze' and claims Kyiv would use pause to rearm

Russia on Monday said it would reject any “freeze” in the war in Ukraine, claiming that temporary truces would give Kyiv time to regroup and rearm without addressing what Moscow considers the root causes of the conflict.Speaking a day before talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine open in Abu Dhabi, Moscow’s UN ambassador Vasily Nebenzya accused Ukraine and its western allies of pursuing limited ceasefires instead of a comprehensive peace…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

US-Saudi Business Council discusses expanding trade and investment ties

The US-Saudi Business Council remains committed to supporting Washington's economic relationship with Riyadh by expanding trade and investment, the American Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday.Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reaffirmed the kingdom's commitment to energy security and industrial development at a meeting of the council's board of directors in the US capital at the weekend, the embassy added.“He highlighted…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 19 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 · 19 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,…

The National · UAE · 20 hours ago

UAE postpones plan to cap number of vehicles a person can register

The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed its planned cap on the number of vehicles each resident can register after canvassing public opinion.The proposed limit was among changes to road laws due to take effect at the start of 2027, which were announced last week.The change would limit the maximum number of vehicles one person could register to five, while also adding fees for those who registered or renewed vehicles beyond the initial limit…

The National · UAE · 20 hours ago

Egypt makes Muslim Brotherhood’s terrorist listing permanent

Egypt has permanently placed the Muslim Brotherhood on its list of terrorist organisations, replacing its temporary listing.The Muslim Brotherhood was declared a terrorist organisation by Egypt in December 2013, months after the military removed president Mohamed Morsi, who belonged to the group, following mass protests against his rule.The latest move changes the legal basis and duration of its listing, rather than imposing a new ban. The…

The National · UAE · 20 hours ago

Syria has no plans to send troops to fight Houthis in Yemen 'in near future'

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani said on Monday his country has no plans in the near future to send troops to Yemen to fight the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in defence of Saudi Arabia.He was speaking at a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Damascus, days after Syria and Saudi Arabia signed defence agreements to boost military co-operation.“This agreement is with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and there is no…

The National · UAE · 20 hours ago

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal named in FIFPro World XI but no Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal have both been named in the FIFPro World XI that was announced on Monday but there was no place for Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane.Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were also part of a four-strong attack that Bayern Munich and England striker Kane surprisingly failed to make. Cristiano Ronaldo had also been on the 26-player shortlist but the Al Nassr attacker, who has just announced his retirement from the Portuguese…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 21 hours 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 · 21 hours 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,…

The National · UAE · 21 hours ago

Hundreds of Algerian and Iraqi criminals live freely in UK despite deportation orders

Hundreds of Iraqi and Algerian criminals are living in the UK despite being subject to deportation orders, new figures show.Data released by the Home Office reveals there are 20,000 foreign offenders living in the community in Britain, among them 642 Iraqis and 596 Algerians.Algerian criminals have a deportation rate of 4.2 per cent and Iraqis criminals 3.4 per cent, according to the figures released to The Times.Organised gangs largely…