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11 Nov 2026

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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…

The National · UAE · 2 days 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 · 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…

The National · UAE · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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 · 2 days 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…