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11 Nov 2026

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Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 10 hours ago

Syrian forces kill Assad-linked cell leader in Tartous ambush

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces killed the leader of an armed cell allegedly linked to remnants of former President Bashar Assad’s government during an operation in the eastern countryside of Tartous on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said. The Internal Security Forces identified the man as Yazan Abbas, who led a four-member cell accused of planning attacks and armed robberies targeting civilian property. The operation was launched after the…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 10 hours ago

Muslim Panto returns with a roaring new take on classic tale, The Lion Sheikh

LONDON: Muslim Panto is returning to UK theaters this autumn with a new family production, The Lion Sheikh, a comedy-filled take on a familiar story with a distinctly Muslim twist. The production, which is also partnering with charity Donate Directly, is scheduled to tour more than 30 cities across the UK, including London, Manchester and Birmingham. The show, which began its run at the end of October, follows a young lion cub determined to…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 10 hours ago

Syrian authorities arrest 3 suspects accused of smuggling drugs from Lebanon

LONDON: Authorities in Syria arrested three people suspected of smuggling drugs into the country from Lebanon and seized 200,000 narcotics pills in two operations in Damascus Countryside province. Officers also recovered 61 kg of hashish and 2 kg of marijuana during the operations, the Drug Enforcement Department said in a statement posted on messaging platform Telegram on Tuesday. The arrests followed extensive surveillance, it added, and the…

The National · UAE · 10 hours ago

UAE approves national genomics masterplan to bring personalised medicine to all citizens

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a sweeping genomics masterplan aimed at transforming how the UAE delivers personalised health care to its citizens.Sheikh Khaled chaired a meeting of the Emirates Genome Council during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, where he endorsed the 2026-2031 National Genomics Masterplan. The plan marks a strategic shift from genomic data…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Nvidia falls more than 6%, no longer 2nd biggest company by market value

Shares of Nvidia plunged again Tuesday as scrutiny on the artificial intelligence giant intensified after its CEO acknowledged an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.Near 1715 GMT, the chip specialist was down 6.3 per cent at $167.35. Since the weekend's revelations about CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia has lost more than $400 billion in market value, dropping it to third among the world's biggest companies by value, behind Apple and…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Nvidia falls more than 6%, no longer 2nd biggest company by market value

Shares of Nvidia plunged again Tuesday as scrutiny on the artificial intelligence giant intensified after its CEO acknowledged an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.Near 1715 GMT, the chip specialist was down 6.3 per cent at $167.35. Since the weekend's revelations about CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia has lost more than $400 billion in market value, dropping it to third among the world's biggest companies by value, behind Apple and…

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

Abu Dhabi's cost of living steady despite fallout from geopolitical conflict

Inflation in Abu Dhabi stood at 1.52 per cent in September, with key parts of its consumer price index diverging during the month as the economy dealt with the implications of the regional conflict.The UAE capital's CPI for September was at 108.32, which was also a 0.73 per cent growth from the previous month, largely assisted by a 5.84 per cent growth in the recreation and culture sector, data from Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi showed this…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Deterrence, diplomacy key to sustainable regional security: Anwar Gargash

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues steadfastly to pursue an approach centred on promoting stability, maximising achievements and building bridges of cooperation across civilisations with countries and peoples worldwide.He stressed that, despite the crises facing the world, the UAE's approach remains…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 11 hours ago

Awdah Hathaleen’s legacy lives on as brother visits UK to warn of Israeli settlers’ violence

Aziz Hathaleen visits the UK to advocate against the violence faced by the Palestinian community of Umm Al-Khair, emphasizing the ongoing threat from Israeli settlers following his brother Awdah's assassination in 2025. Despite international recognition of Palestinian rights and UK sanctions on settlements, Aziz remains skeptical about any significant changes to Israeli policies, noting that settler attacks have intensified since 1980.

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 11 hours ago

Egypt’s Investment Minister holds talks in Washington to boost US trade, African market access

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the B20 USA 2026 Business Summit, to strengthen trade and investment ties with the United States and expand cooperation with international financial institutions. Accompanied by Egypt’s Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed […]

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 11 hours ago

SCZONE, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank explore investment, financing partnership

Moustafa Shaikhon, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), met on Tuesday with a delegation from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) to discuss joint investment opportunities, project financing mechanisms, and infrastructure development across the economic zone. The meeting, held at SCZONE headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, was led by SPDB Vice President Cui […]

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak receives World Monuments Fund’s Hadrian Award

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), received the Hadrian Award from the World Monuments Fund (WMF) at the 37th annual Hadrian Gala in New York City.The award was in honour of his leadership in protecting and preserving cultural heritage.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The ceremony was attended by international cultural…

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 11 hours ago

Private sector contributes 80% of Egypt’s GDP: Minister

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said Egypt’s economic policy is shifting towards a competitive, private sector-led growth model aimed at translating economic stability into a production and export boom while creating decent job opportunities. He revealed that the private sector accounts for approximately 80% of Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP), represents 60.8% […]

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 11 hours ago

Egypt secures Titanic Hotels, Hilton deals to expand hospitality capacity

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of two major hotel management agreements with international hospitality operators at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, reflecting growing domestic and foreign investment in the country’s tourism sector. The agreements will bring international hotel brands to key destinations across Egypt, supporting the National Tourism Strategy’s […]

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

NYC sightseeing helicopter makes emergency landing after reporting possible engine trouble

A New York City sightseeing helicopter on a maintenance flight made an emergency landing on Tuesday at a New Jersey cargo port after the pilot reported possible engine trouble.Two people were aboard the Bell 206L-4 helicopter when it came down on a road at the Port Jersey Marine Terminal in Bayonne, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, around 8.55 am, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf…

Daily News Egypt · Egypt · 11 hours ago

Opinion | Israel’s Strategy of Security Belts and the Redrawing of Southern Syria

Israel is pursuing a broadly consistent strategy along its northern front in both Syria and Lebanon. At its core, this strategy seeks to exploit the political and military vulnerabilities confronting both countries in order to impose a new geopolitical and security reality, establish demilitarised zones or areas under its influence, and provide additional strategic depth […]

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

FDA orders new warning on GLP-1 drugs over potential risk of blindness

The makers of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro must update their safety labelling to describe a possible link to permanent vision loss, the US Food and Drug Administration has said.The regulator said that it based the decision on research that linked a rare eye condition, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which can cause blindness, and Glucagon-like peptide-1 medication, which is used to…

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton sees aid parcels waiting at Gaza border

Formula One racing legend Lewis Hamilton visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Tuesday, seeing aid parcels piled on lorries as Palestinians brace for another harrowing winter in the strip. Hamilton was given a tour of the Rafah crossing, one of the few ways for aid to enter Gaza. The other side of the border is controlled by the Israeli military, which has restricted and at times totally blocked the entry of supplies. The…

The National · UAE · 11 hours ago

King of Bahrain meets Saudi Crown Prince on visit to Riyadh

Bahrain's King Hamad met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on a visit to Riyadh on Tuesday. Prince Mohammed greeted the Bahraini ruler at King Khalid International Airport, the scene of recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. During talks between the two leaders, King Hamad praised Saudi Arabia's “benevolent efforts” in developing a “joint action system” for the Gulf, official media said. It came on the day that Gulf defence…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

UAE reports 404% growth in Emirati workforce and 109% rise in women's participation

Abu Dhabi: The number of Emiratis in the UAE workforce has risen by 404 per cent since the launch of the Nafis employment programme in 2021, Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research said on Tuesday.Dr Al Awar revealed the figures during a session on human capital and workforce readiness at the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2026.Get updated faster and…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Khaled bin Mohamed, Hamdan bin Mohammed discuss UAE priorities at annual meetings

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on the sidelines of the 8th UAE Government Annual Meetings, themed around readiness and resilience.During the meeting,Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Hamdan discussed key national priorities and…

Gulf News · UAE · 11 hours ago

Sharjah raises marriage grant salary ceiling from Dh30,000 to Dh50,000

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed an increase in the salary eligibility ceiling for marriage grants provided by the Ruler's Court, extending eligibility to individuals earning Dh50,000 or less, up from the previous limit of Dh30,000.The directive was issued in response to a caller’s request on the “Al Khat Al Mubasher” Direct Line programme, broadcast on…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 12 hours ago

Saudi crown prince, Bahrain’s king discuss ties and regional security

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss cooperation, regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability. King Hamad was received at King Khalid International Airport by the crown prince, who was accompanied by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and Cabinet member, the Saudi Press…

The National · UAE · 12 hours ago

Trump nominates former Kansas governor Jeffrey Colyer as US ambassador to UAE

US President Donald Trump has nominated former Kansas governor Jeffrey Colyer to be the American ambassador to the UAE. The UAE has been without a US ambassador since Martina Strong left in August 2025. The Trump administration has been slow to appoint envoys to key posts, including in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq remain without confirmed US ambassadors.The White House submitted the nomination of Mr Colyer, a Republican,…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Khaled bin Mohamed approves UAE genomics masterplan to provide 900,000 personalised health reports

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Emirates Genome Council and approved the 2026-2031 National Genomics Masterplan.The masterplan sets out the next phase of clinical initiatives and applications under the UAE’s National Genome Strategy, which shifts the focus from genomic data collection to implementation in advanced…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Abu Dhabi shoppers share strategies for Singles Day deals

Abu Dhabi: Singles Day may have started as a celebration of being single, but November 11 has become one of the year's biggest shopping events, with shoppers looking forward to discounts across everything from beauty and fashion to electronics.For some, it is an opportunity to finally buy something they have been eyeing for months. For others, it is a chance to stock up on everyday essentials without paying full price.But what are shoppers in…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Pantheon ACR and HOP Events take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a world tour from Dubai to London

Pantheon Art, Culture & Real Estate (ACR) and HOP Events have signed an exclusive agreement with Sufi sensation Bismil to take Bismil Ki Mehfil on a five show international tour spanning UAE, Qatar, UK, Singapore and Malaysia, with dates, venues and ticketing to be announced in due course. Signed today in the presence of Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder and Chairman of Pantheon ACR and HOP Events, the agreement marks a milestone in Pantheon’s…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

More women contact UK police after Russell Brand rape case

More women have come forward since the start of Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial, a UK police chief said Tuesday, as the disgraced TV star began a 10-year jail sentence.The reports of fresh complaints came as Brand's defence lawyer faced a storm of criticism for his comments and line of questioning in court, reopening the debate about victim shaming in Britain.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply…

Gulf News · UAE · 12 hours ago

Ramayana enters Oscars race as makers submit Ranbir Kapoor film for 99th Academy Awards

Dubai: According to NDTV, the makers of Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious Indian epic have submitted it for consideration, opening another possible route to Oscar recognition for Indian cinema.Mukesh Khanna rejects Sai Pallavi’s sword-wielding Sita, tells Ramayana makers: ‘You should feel ashamed'The Oscar race could include an Indian epic, with the makers of Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, submitting the film for consideration at the 99th…