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11 Nov 2026

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Khaleej Times · UAE · 15 hours ago

Ukraine war exposes risks of military medical evacuations, Abu Dhabi congress hears

Military medical teams must be prepared to treat wounded personnel closer to the battlefield and for extended periods as evacuation routes become increasingly dangerous, with participants in a NATO workshop reporting delays of more than 12 hours in transferring casualties during the Ukraine conflict.The operational observations, presented at the International Congress for Military Medicine (ICMM) in Abu Dhabi by retired Colonel Dr Mohamad…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia’s oil processing capacity by 30 percent, sources say

MOSCOW: Renewed Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries since late October have reduced Russia’s oil refining capacity by about 30 percent, two industry sources said. Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries add to Moscow’s difficulties in addressing domestic fuel shortages as it ships diesel to international markets under an export deal with US President Donald Trump. Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian refineries since the…

Gulf News · UAE · 15 hours ago

Virender Sehwag's son smashes 160 as India beat UAE by 70 runs in Asia Cup

Like father, like son!Former India opener Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir produced a brilliant batting performance, smashing 160 against the UAE as India registered a 70 run victory in the Under 19 Asia Cup in Oman on Tuesday.The 19 year old struck 17 fours and seven sixes during his 168 ball innings at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.It was quite a performance from a youngster carrying one of the most famous surnames in Indian cricket.Aaryavir…

The National · UAE · 15 hours ago

UAE joins French AI safety declaration to protect children

The UAE is among dozens of countries to sign an AI declaration, promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Paris Peace Forum, aimed at protecting children from untested models.Mr Macron said the commitment of countries was clear that "no AI should be placed in the hands of children without first being tested, evaluated and therefore authorised". He described the declaration as a "major step forward”.Other countries to sign the Children…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 15 hours ago

Brave Saudi risks floodwaters to rescue stranded elderly couple in Madinah

JEDDAH: When Tariq Marghalani spotted a vehicle trapped in rushing floodwaters west of Madinah on Saturday morning, he did not stop to weigh the risks. Instead, the Saudi adventurer and wilderness guide grabbed his climbing gear and headed toward the vehicle, where an elderly couple were stranded and unable to escape. “I did not know how many people were inside the vehicle. My only objective was to rescue whoever was trapped,” Marghalani told…

Gulf News · UAE · 15 hours ago

UAE sets Dh350,000 limit on disaster aid for damaged homes

Dubai: The UAE has introduced rules allowing eligible Emiratis whose homes are damaged by crises or disasters to receive up to Dh350,000 in financial assistance to cover repairs and losses to household belongings.Under Cabinet Decision No. 135 of 2026, the Ministry of Community Empowerment will provide relief and emergency support for damage to residential properties, including furniture, household electrical appliances and essential interior…

Gulf News · UAE · 15 hours ago

Anthropic seeks valuation of about $1.3 trillion when it becomes a publicly traded company

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about the massive amounts of money flowing into the sector. The company behind the Claude chatbot said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it will sell 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78 a share. That would give Anthropic the ability to raise more than $61 billion, if the IPO is priced…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 16 hours ago

Saudi ministry launches Islamic course in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, represented by the religious attache’s office at the Kingdom’s Embassy in Pakistan, has launched an academic course at Salafia University in Islamabad. The four-day program, which began on Monday, involves approximately 400 people, including imams, preachers, religious scholars and students. The course features in-depth scholarly explanations of various foundational religious texts,…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

GCC Secretary-General welcomes talks between Russia, Ukraine, US in Abu Dhabi; commends UAE's diplomatic role

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the launch of the third round of trilateral talks between the Russian Federation, the Republic of Ukraine, and the United States of America.The talks are being hosted by the United Arab Emirates in the capital, Abu Dhabi, today, Tuesday, 10th November 2026, within the framework of international efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement to the…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Novus Loyalty opens Dubai office to strengthen AI-powered enterprise loyalty across the GCC and MENA

Novus Loyalty Limited, a BSE-listed, AI-powered enterprise loyalty and customer engagement technology company, has opened its Dubai office, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence across the GCC and MENA region.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, with an additional office in Mumbai, Novus Loyalty serves enterprise customers across the GCC, MENA, Africa and other international markets. Its Dubai office will…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Dubai court blocks order to return girl to Malaysia over custody

Dubai: A Malaysian father has won an appeal in Dubai against an order to hand over his daughter to her mother for return to Malaysia, after the court found that a crucial document required to enforce the foreign custody ruling was missing.Dubai Court of Appeal overturned an earlier decision allowing the Malaysian judgment to be enforced in the UAE, ruling that the mother had failed to submit an official certificate proving that the custody…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 16 hours ago

SFDA chief says serving Hajj, Umrah pilgrims inspires innovation and better regulatory oversight

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia continues to modernize its service ecosystem for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has highlighted how serving pilgrims inspires innovation and improved regulatory oversight. Hisham Al-Jadhey says serving pilgrims is a great honor for the Kingdom and a responsibility that drives continuous efforts to enhance the services, balancing innovation with stricter regulatory and compliance…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

Republicans freeze effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth

​Republicans ​in ​the ⁠US House of ⁠Representatives circled the wagons around Defence Secretary ​Pete ⁠Hegseth on Tuesday after one of their own pushed for him to be impeached.The ‌chamber voted ​211 to 204 in favour of a motion to refer the impeachment charges to the Republican-led House judiciary committee, all but ending the prospect of Mr Hegseth being impeached by the current Congress.He faced an impeachment vote this week after ​Kentucky…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 16 hours ago

AlUla promotes community volunteering

ALULA: Volunteering in AlUla governorate spans several sectors, including culture, tourism, the environment, education, healthcare, and social services. These opportunities foster community engagement and help volunteers develop skills that benefit the governorate, its residents, and visitors. The AlUla Volunteer Association focuses on recruiting and training volunteers and providing opportunities tailored to their expertise and interests. These…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

Passports 'redundant' in five years, suggests Dubai Airports chief

Paper passports could be “redundant within five years” due to biometric technology, Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, has said.“I know many travellers cherish collecting travel stamps, but from a technological perspective, the idea of carrying a physical book in order to fly is outdated,” Mr Griffiths wrote in a post on LinkedIn.“We have the capability to verify identity through biometrics. Yet we still ask people to repeatedly…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

etisalat puts AI on your face with Meta glasses from Dh1,160

Dubai: etisalat UAE on Tuesday announced that it would be retailing AI glasses from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, becoming the first telecom operator in the region to sell them. The prices for the different brands start at Dh1,160,with monthly payment plans from Dh55 available. The range covers four products: Meta Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) and the Oakley Meta HSTN, an AI performance model. Each wearable targets a different…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 16 hours ago

UAE weather: Heavy rains expected in some areas; mercury to hit 31°C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Some areas in the UAE will are expected to see heavy rains on Wednesday, November 11, according to the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Generally, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective cloud formation bringing intermittent rainfall to scattered areas. Despite the rains and the cloudy skies, temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to reach a high of 31°C. Mercury will dip to…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 16 hours ago

El-Sayed and the limits of Arab expectations

The Arab argument over Abdul El-Sayed’s election to the US Senate says as much about our expectations as it does about his victory. Some have celebrated as though an Arab government had gained a seat in Washington. Others have treated any expression of pride as proof of political ignorance. Between the enthusiasm and the ridicule, there has been too little scrutiny of what he actually stands for. A politician’s ancestry is an unreliable guide to…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 16 hours ago

Saudi manufacturing registrations rise 18% as industrial activity expands

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector recorded an annual 18 percent increase in business registrations by the end of the third quarter of 2026, reaching 255,188 as the Kingdom expanded its industrial and mining base. The number increased from 215,697 during the same period of 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Registrations in mining and quarrying also grew, rising 13 percent to 12,831 from 11,263, the Saudi Press Agency…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

UAE's etisalat starts selling Meta smart glasses to boost wearables base

UAE telecoms group etisalat has started offering artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses from Meta Platforms, as it aims to broaden its wearable technology base.The smart glasses from the Facebook parent and Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica start at Dh1,160 ($316), Abu Dhabi-based etisalat said in a statement on Tuesday.Options include the standard Meta Glasses, the second and third generation Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and Oakley Meta HSTN…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

Sharjah approves housing support for 1,100 families and raises marriage grant limit to Dh50,000

Sharjah has announced measures to improve the quality of life for Emirati families in the emirate.Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, ordered the limit for marriage grants in the emirate be increased from Dh30,000 to Dh50,000 ($8,168 to $13,614), the Sharjah Government Bureau said.Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, led a meeting of the emirate's executive council that approved…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Akon Dubai concert 2026: Dates, tickets and what to expect

If there's a 2000s hit stuck in your head on repeat, it's time to take that singalong somewhere bigger. Akon is heading to Dubai, bringing a string of nostalgic favourites to the stage at the Emirates Dubai 7s.The singer is set to headline the Frequency on 8 stage at The Sevens Stadium on the festival's second day, Saturday, November 28. Get ready to sing along, because this is one set that promises plenty of familiar tunes.Abhijeet Bhattacharya…

Khaleej Times · UAE · 16 hours ago

Al Fahim Motors opens Li Auto showroom in Dubai

Al Fahim Motors, a member of Al Fahim Group and the authorised exclusive dealership for Li Auto in the UAE, celebrated the opening of its Li Auto showroom in Dubai on November 4. Situated in a prime location opposite the Museum of the Future, the showroom welcomes customers to discover the brand’s premium intelligent SUVs in the heart of the city.Building on nearly 70 years of Al Fahim Group’s heritage in representing premium automotive brands,…

The National · UAE · 16 hours ago

UAE sets fines of up to Dh750,000 for non-Muslim places of worship that breach rules

Non-Muslim houses of worship in the UAE can be fined up to Dh750,000 ($204,220) and have their licence suspended under regulations that list 24 breaches, including overseas affiliations and illegal donations.The Cabinet decision, which took effect on October 14, does not add new restrictions for non-Muslim places of worship, but instead updates how those rules are enforced.The authorities can issue a warning or impose a fine or suspension for a…

Gulf News · UAE · 16 hours ago

Philippines confirms data breaches involving 10 government agencies

Manila: The Philippines’ National Privacy Commission (NPC) has confirmed reports of personal data breaches involving 10 government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).The confirmation, reported by GMA News on Tuesday, November 10, marks a significant development in investigations into alleged data leaks affecting…