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11 Nov 2026

UAE

Khaleej Times, Gulf News, The National

Khaleej Times · UAE · 16 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 · 16 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,…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and coercive control

The TV producer says she called police to remove the entertainer from her home in 2014, as Brand begins a sentence of ten and a half years for rape and sexual assault. Within hours of Russell Brand being sent to prison, his former partner Jemima Goldsmith publicly accused him of abusing her during their relationship, saying she once had to summon police to get him out of her home.The 52-year-old film and television producer made the claims in a…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Trump nominates Natalie Baker as US envoy to Pakistan

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has nominated veteran diplomat Natalie Baker as the next American ambassador to Pakistan, a move that comes as Washington and Islamabad seek to strengthen cooperation on trade, investment, security and regional affairs.Baker, who is currently heading the US diplomatic mission in Islamabad as Chargé d’Affaires, will become the first US ambassador to Pakistan since Donald Blome’s departure in January 2025 if her…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

‘Deeply upset’: Nitish Bharadwaj takes back Oscar praise for Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana over Yash’s Ravana

Dubai: Actor Nitish Bharadwaj, best known for playing Lord Krishna in the iconic television series Mahabharat, has withdrawn his earlier praise for Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana, saying he is deeply disappointed with the film's portrayal of the epic.Ramayana first reviews: Ranbir Kapoor moves audiences to tears at LA premiereBharadwaj, who also played Lord Rama in BR Chopra's 2001 television series Ramayan, had previously praised director Nitesh…

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours 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 · 17 hours 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 · 17 hours ago

Netanyahu rivals strike first deal as Israel swears in parliament

Israel's new parliament was 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 · 17 hours 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,…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

Two killed, two injured as car crashes into parked truck in Fujairah

Fujairah: Two people, including a 28-year-old Emirati man and a 16-year-old Arab boy, were killed and two others injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a parked truck on Fujairah-Khor Fakkan Road around midnight on Monday.The two injured passengers were taken to Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Fujairah for medical treatment, while police launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal accident.Get updated faster and…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

Aramex quarterly profit surges 817% as revenue hits record Dh1.98 billion

Dubai: Aramex reported an 817% jump in third-quarter net profit to Dh47.8 million, as strong demand for freight forwarding services pushed revenue to a record Dh1.98 billion for the second consecutive quarter.The Dubai-listed logistics company's revenue rose 24% from Dh1.60 billion a year earlier, surpassing the previous quarterly record of Dh1.83 billion set in the April-June period. Net profit increased from Dh5.2 million in the third quarter…

The National · UAE · 17 hours ago

GCC defence ministers approve new military command centre in Kuwait

Gulf Co-operation Council defence ministers have approved the establishment of a new joint command centre 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 Bahrain's Defence Minister, Lt Gen…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 17 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…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

Daniel Radcliffe says he may not watch new Harry Potter series

Daniel Radcliffe has spent more time at Hogwarts than almost anyone alive, which may be why he isn’t rushing back. With HBO’s television reboot of Harry Potter weeks from its debut, the actor who first brought the boy wizard to the screen says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll watch it.'I don’t know if I will'Speaking to the Associated Press, Radcliffe was candid when asked whether he planned to tune in. He said he genuinely wasn’t sure, and gave…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

Larry Page's space prediction wins Elon Musk's praise: Will AI data centres move into orbit?

Google co-founder Larry Page is back in the tech spotlight after Elon Musk praised his prediction that virtually all computing could eventually take place in space.The comment has revived the debate over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.Musk, the SpaceX and Tesla chief, said Page had made "many accurate predictions" in a November 10, 2026, post on X, responding to a video recounting the Google billionaire's vision of…

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…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

GCC approves advanced military command centre in Kuwait to bolster joint defence

Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) defence ministers have approved the establishment of an advanced command centre for the GCC Unified Military Command in Kuwait, along with the allocation of military forces to support its operations, in a move aimed at strengthening collective defence amid escalating regional security challenges.The decision was taken during the 23rd session of the GCC Joint Defence Council, held in Manama on Tuesday under…

Gulf News · UAE · 17 hours ago

Sharjah Executive Council approves housing support for 1,100 families

Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Executive Council.The Council discussed several topics, including monitoring the performance of government…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 18 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…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Saudi, Pakistani investors launch fund worth hundreds of millions of dollars

Dubai: Saudi Arabian and Pakistani investors have agreed to establish a private equity fund worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with three-quarters of its planned investments earmarked for Pakistan, the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council (SPJBC) said on Monday.The council described the fund's initial size as “multi-hundred million”, saying it could expand depending on investment opportunities across different sectors. It did not disclose…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

‘We fell in love with him’: Sonia Gandhi reveals heartbreaking loss of first son

Dubai: Sonia Gandhi has shared one of the most painful chapters of her personal life, recalling how she and former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi lost their first son just hours after his premature birth in January 1969.In her newly released memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, the Congress leader describes the heartbreak that followed the baby's arrival, the family's grief, and how Rajiv Gandhi broke down in tears despite his reserved…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Rory McIlroy looks confident as he gets closer to joining Colin Montgomerie's DP World Tour club

Dubai: Rory McIlroy is relishing another opportunity to compete at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, where he will be aiming for a fourth title and a chance to move closer to Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight season-long European Tour crowns.The Northern Irishman heads into the season finale at Jumeirah Golf Estates after finishing third at last week’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. McIlroy carded rounds of 70, 63, 67 and 69 to finish 19…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Rory McIlroy looks confident as he gets closer to joining Colin Montgomerie's DP World Tour club

Dubai: Rory McIlroy is relishing another opportunity to compete at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, where he will be aiming for a fourth title and a chance to move closer to Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight season-long European Tour crowns.The Northern Irishman heads into the season finale at Jumeirah Golf Estates after finishing third at last week’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. McIlroy carded rounds of 70, 63, 67 and 69 to finish 19…

The National · UAE · 18 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…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Sheikh Khaled unveils expansion of Abu Dhabi's Emirati family growth drive

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Tuesday approved the latest phase of a major government strategy aimed at strengthening the Emirati family unit across the capital.Sheikh Khaled said the Emirati Family Growth Programme – first launched in 2024 – was crucial to efforts to ensure citizens remain at the heart of the country's development journey.He set out the emirate's vision for…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Inside Iran’s cyber-hacking operations: The three men France has linked to fridge attacks

France has identified three Iranian men it links to cyber operations against the country's interests, including attacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at about 700 commercial sites last month.“A terrorist organisation has committed an attack of unprecedented scale and aggression against our country,” French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot said on Tuesday.The government had summoned the Iranian ambassador to Paris, he told France Info…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Tuesday approved plans to link the Dubai Metro network to the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport.Operations are set to begin in 2031 under a push to boost connectivity to Al Maktoum International Airport and the surrounding area ahead of it becoming the city's primary air travel hub.The extension of Dubai Metro Route 2020 was unveiled as…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Tuesday approved plans to link the Dubai Metro network to the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services expected to begin in 2031.The Dh2 billion ($544.6 million) project will add a 3-kilometre extension to the existing Route 2020 network, including two new stations linking the line to the airport's West Terminal.The Dubai…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 18 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…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

flydubai announces December launch dates for flights to 3 European destinations

Dubai: flydubai will reinstate flights from Dubai to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius in December, restoring direct connections to three European destinations ahead of the winter holiday season.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesFlights to Riga, Latvia, will start on December 11, followed by services to Salzburg, Austria, and Vilnius, Lithuania, on December 12. Each route will operate three times a week from Terminal 3 at…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn, Kapil Sharma back India’s first road-plus-sand marathon in Puri with Rs10 million prize purse

Dubai: Puri, Odisha, is preparing to put itself on India's running map with the country's first-ever road-plus-sand marathon, offering a total prize purse of Rs1 crore and attracting support from Bollywood celebrities and sporting personalities.The OMC Puri Coastal Marathon will take place on December 13, 2026, bringing together professional athletes, amateur runners and fitness enthusiasts for a race combining paved roads and sandy coastal…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Can Lalit Modi's proposed Indian Premier League date changes work?

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has presented a way forward for one of the biggest sports leagues in the world, urging decision makers to consider a move away from the summer months and restructure the tournament to a more appropriate timeline.Current Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner and Bollywood star Juhi Chawla gave her support to Modi's suggestion that the IPL should move out of the summer months and play in better weather, even if it affects…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Global spread of new Covid variant highlights lingering danger of deadly virus

A new strain of Covid-19 spreading around the world has served to highlight the lingering and evolving threat posed by the virus – nearly seven years after it first emerged.Doctors have said the new form of the virus, named PJ.2.1, does not appear to be significantly more harmful than other recent types, but is accounting for a greater proportion of cases. Its symptoms can resemble those of the common cold and flu.Although Covid-19 is not…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

US judge orders psychiatric exam for Meghan Markle's father

A US judge has ordered a psychiatric examination for Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, after his arrest for alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse.Thomas Markle, 82, is charged with one count of "possession of child pornography" and made an initial court appearance in Tampa in Florida on Friday.Judge Lindsay Griffin cited Markle's "health condition," "advanced age" and "lack of recall" in the…

Gulf News · UAE · 18 hours ago

Abu Dhabi launches campaign to detect child abuse and neglect early

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in collaboration with its partners, has launched the “Our Children’s Safety Is Our Responsibility” campaign to raise awareness among parents, teachers and community members about the signs that may indicate a child is experiencing abuse or neglect, the steps they can take when concerned about a child’s safety, and the relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi that receive reports and provide support.The…

The National · UAE · 18 hours ago

Brent falls below $90 a barrel for first time since August

Brent fell below $90 a barrel for the first time since August after US President Donald Trump said further military action against Iran was no longer necessary and that the war could end soon.Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, slid briefly below $90 per barrel before trading at $90.32 at 1.33pm UAE time. West Texas Intermediate, the gauge that tracks US crude, was trading 2.27 per cent lower at $84.77. “At this point, taking…