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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.

UAE

Khaleej Times, Gulf News, The National

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…

The National · UAE · 21 hours ago

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity receives nominations from more than 90 nations

There have been 380 nominations from more than 90 countries for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.Since 2019, the award has recognised 20 winners from 20 countries for their contributions to humanitarian acts in areas such as health, education, sustainability, refugee support, community development, food relief, and the empowerment of young people and women.The winners of the annual prize, which includes an award of $1 million, will be…

The National · UAE · 21 hours 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…

The National · UAE · 21 hours ago

UAE closes east coast beach due to oil spill

The UAE has closed a beach on its east coast due to an oil spill.Al Luluyah Beach in Khor Fakkan on the Gulf of Oman was shut on Monday.The move came after beaches up and down the country's Arabian Gulf coast were closed last month due to the worst oil spill in many years.Khor Fakkan is a long way from the Gem No.2 supertanker, which leaked crude off the coast of Umm Al Quwain after a suspected Iranian attack.Authorities did not say what the…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 21 hours 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…

The National · UAE · 21 hours ago

Iraqi PM secretly visits Tehran 'at Trump's request' in bid to ease tension

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi quietly travelled to Tehran last Friday in the latest bid by a country in the region to prevent the US-Iran conflict from reigniting, it was revealed on Monday. Mr Al Zaidi's mission was aimed at "reducing tension and preventing escalation", Iraq's ambassador to Tehran, Yasir Abdul Zahra Al Hajjaj, was quoted as saying by state media.A government official told The National the visit had been requested by US…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours 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…

The National · UAE · 22 hours ago

UAE will move forward 20 years for every year it is set back, says Al Gergawi

The UAE will respond to any attempt to set back its progress by a year by working harder to move forward by 20, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said on Monday.Speaking at the opening of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Mr Gergawi said the country would continue to accelerate its development, with projects worth more than Dh4 trillion ($1.09 trillion) under way across the Emirates. “In the UAE, we do not…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours 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…

The National · UAE · 22 hours ago

Abu Dhabi communities urged to protect children by reporting safety concerns

Abu Dhabi residents are being encouraged to report concerns about child safety under a new campaign to help safeguard children.The Protecting Children Takes All of Us campaign aims to help parents, educators and other community members to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand how to respond and know where to seek support.Layla Al Hassan, director of communication and partnerships at the Early Childhood Authority, told The National that…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 22 hours 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…

The National · UAE · 23 hours ago

Call it sabotage: Europe is finally confronting its vulnerability trap

What’s in a word? When a European leader recently upgraded the description of the disruptions that countries on the continent were facing to “sabotage”, a moment of clarity was reached.Previously, bureaucrats congealed around obscure technical terms such as “hybrid operations” or “grey zone attacks”. But few of them cut through with the public, still fewer put pressure on the hidden perpetrators.In a world that is moving towards fast-lane…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 23 hours 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,…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 23 hours 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 · 23 hours 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 · 23 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 24 hours 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 · 25 hours 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 · 25 hours 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 · 25 hours 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 · 25 hours 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 · 26 hours 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 · 26 hours 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 · 27 hours 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 · 28 hours 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,…

Gulf News · UAE · 34 hours ago

Middle East conflict: Trump says Iran Task Force Iron Gate is in effect, expects Xi and Putin meeting next week

Hormuz traffic 'below normal, but not stalled': UKMTOMarine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains "well below normal but not stalled". UKMTO’s latest weekly report counted 170 outbound and 155 inbound transits, about 65% below pre-conflict levels, with most transponder-on vessels using the Iranian route to the north. JMIC said independent tracking showed single-digit to low double-digit daily transits, while US naval shipping-coordination…