My Abu Dhabi: The Emirati woman who built a barbershop empire and helped put the city on the map
How one woman helped put Abu Dhabi on the map through passion and perseverance Abu Dhabi: When Amal Salah AlBarout told her father she was opening a barbershop, he told her: "Do whatever you want, but do not come crying if it does not work." And it worked. Next month Uptown Barbershop celebrates it»»»
Know Qatar Law: When must your employer pay your final dues?
Doha, Qatar: Under Qatar’s Labour Law, employers must pay a worker’s outstanding wages and all amounts due before the end of the working day following the termination of their employment contract. Article 67 of Law No. 14 of 2004 sets this deadline when an employment contract ends for any reason. H»»»
From Dubai Run to Frieze Abu Dhabi: The biggest events across the UAE this November
Dubai Fitness Challenge, Diwali, two boat shows and Frieze Abu Dhabi lead a busy month Dubai: November is one of the busiest months of the year in the UAE. The weather has cooled, the Dubai Fitness Challenge is under way, and the calendar is packed with festivals, sporting events, art fairs and exh»»»
VP Candidate Kandev Says He Voted for New, Strong Bulgaria in Europe and for Future Generations
Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev said he had voted for a genuine, new and strong Bulgaria – a country firmly in Europe, looking towards the future and committed to the next generations. He made the remarks after casting his ballot in Sunday's presidential runoff at Sofia's 17th Damyan Grue»»»
Presidential Candidate Gurov Says He Voted for Secure, Stable and European Bulgaria
Speaking to reporters in Blagoevgrad after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he had voted for a secure, stable and European Bulgaria – a country that had made its civilisational choice and must uphold it clearly, with dignity and confidence. He said th»»»
Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi’s AA credit rating with stable outlook
Fitch anticipates sustained growth in non-oil economic activity throughout 2026 Fitch Ratings , one of the world’s leading international credit rating agencies, has affirmed Abu Dhabi’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA' with a Stable Outlook. The agency highlighted the »»»
Indian opposition parties stage new protest against the elections chief
NEW DELHI: India’s opposition parties on Sunday renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The protest, called by opposition bloc INDIA, drew thousands of demons»»»
Dubai motorists to face less traffic and get faster RTA services: Here’s how
Updated AI strategy also targets better bus punctuality, fewer accidents, Dh300m revenue Dubai: Motorists in Dubai could spend less time in traffic, vehicle owners could complete licensing transactions in under five minutes, and bus passengers could benefit from more reliable services under a new A»»»
Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhanov Says He Voted for Truth, Bulgaria’s Unwavering European Path
Speaking to reporters after voting in the presidential runoff at the Alphonse de Lamartine French Language High School in Sofia on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhidar Bozhanov said he had voted for truth, arguing that lies fuel division while truth is the only thing capable of uniting the natio»»»
US-Iran-Israel tensions rise: What UAE residents need to know on November 1
UAE fuel prices drop as airlines gear up for winter travel amid regional unrest. From cheaper fuel to fresh flight changes and rising US-Iran tensions, November brings several developments UAE residents will want to keep track of. Petrol and diesel prices have dropped, offering some relief at the p»»»
US midterm early voting hits record 51 million
More than 51 million Americans have cast ballots ahead of the US midterm elections, surpassing the previous early voting record set in 2022. The November 3 elections, held halfway through a president’s four-year term, will determine control of Congress, with all 435 House seats and roughly a third »»»
El Nasr Automotive starts Dongfeng's MAGE EV production with 45% local content Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt-based automaker El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company has started producing China's Dongfeng MAGE EV model as Egypt’s first locally produced electric vehicle (EV), with local components reaching 45%, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministr»»»
Binance says resuming withdrawals after major hack
Washington, United States: Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after a major hack that affected more than $6 billion in funds. Binance, which is the world's largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes, had suspended user withdrawals after the attack. "First batch network now op»»»
Flying to Germany? UAE citizens can now use automated airport gates
UAE citizens aged 12 and over can use Germany's airport e-gates after advance registration Abu Dhabi: Emirati citizens can use automated passport control gates at airports across Germany from Sunday, November 1, under a new arrangement aimed at making arrival procedures faster and easier, the UAE E»»»
Al-Attiyah and Delfino clinch FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with victory in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts yesterday. Al-Attiyah headed into the final day aiming to defend a lead»»»
UAE flight status today: List of cancellations, delays and airline updates
UAE airports brace for busy winter travel season despite challenges Airlines are preparing to restore more international services to Dubai as the emirate gears up for a winter surge in passenger traffic. British Airways is scheduled to resume flights on November 3, while UAE airports are increasing»»»
Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.34 billion crypto hack
The FBI accused North Korea of being behind the attack on Saturday Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after a major hack that affected more than $6 billion in funds. Binance, which is the world's largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes, had suspended user withdrawals after»»»
Ivaylo Mirchev Votes, Says Bulgaria Needs Pro-European President Who Will Defend National Interests
Speaking to reporters after voting in Sunday's presidential runoff, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said he had voted for a free, European and democratic Bulgaria, and for a president unafraid to put the national interest first, who would not carry out the wishes of»»»
Compass Capital: Healthcare, Fintech, and Export Sectors Lead Risk-Adjusted Returns Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: In an evolving macroeconomic landscape marked by shifting monetary policies, foreign exchange liquidity, and structural growth drivers, alternative investment and M&A advisory firms are uniquely positioned to capture emerging market dislocations. In an exclusive interview with Arab Fi»»»
Syria reaffirms commitment to FATF standards ahead of financial system review
Damascus, Nov. 1 (SANA) Syria is moving forward with efforts to meet international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards ahead of a planned review of its financial system in mid-2027, a senior Syrian official said Saturday. Shafiq al-Dali, Director of International Coopera»»»
Samples for two suspected Ebola cases in Nigeria turn out negative
JOHANNESBURG: Health authorities in Nigeria investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country’s northeast region confirmed that the samples tested negative after two rounds of testing, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday. The two individuals had been isolated»»»
Al Duhail join Al Sadd, Al Rayyan at top as Lusail snatch late victory
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail defeated Al Wakrah 3-1 to join Al Rayyan and Al Sadd on 18 points at the top of the Qatar Stars League as Al Rayyan were held to a goalless draw by Al Arabi yesterday. Al Sadd, who thrashed Al Shamal 4-1 on Friday, remain top on goal difference, ahead of Al Rayyan and Al Duha»»»
Bulgaria elects seventh president: Everything important about voting by machine and ballot
On November 1, Bulgarian citizens will once again go to the polls to elect a president and vice president of the country. In the second round of the presidential elections, the presidential candidate pairs Andrey Gyurov – Georgi Kandev and Iliyana Yotova – Kiril Valchev will face each other . Nearl»»»
Russia says drone hit ‘industrial enterprise’ near Moscow, Kyiv claims hit major refinery
MOSCOW: Russia said Sunday that a drone had struck an “industrial enterprise” east of Moscow overnight, after Ukraine claimed it had hit a major oil refinery. Gleb Nikitin, governor of Nizhny Novgorod region, reported a “massive drone attack” during the night, during which an “industrial enterprise»»»
The port of Assab and the risk of an Ethiopia-Eritrea war
The dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea over the Red Sea port of Assab now extends well beyond that of a maritime facility or outlet for international trade. It reflects a structural contradiction between two states with a shared history but divided on issues like sovereignty, security, borders, a»»»
UDC concludes participation in Cityscape Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has concluded its participation in Cityscape Qatar 2026 following three days of strong engagement with prospective homeowners, investors, brokers and industry stakeholders, with particular interest g»»»
Bulgaria Elects Its Seventh President
Bulgarian citizens will elect their seventh president on Sunday. Last Sunday, October 25, none of the 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate tickets secured the support needed to win in the first round. The runoff will see Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev face off against Iliana Iotova and K»»»
Trump says US still has to 'take care' of one or two targets in Iran
The Republican president said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States has knocked out much of Iran's military but still has to "take care of" one or two targets, as Tehran warned of reprisals if attacked»»»
Manila billionaire Henry Sy Jr. pitches $11-billion grid 'powerbank' network to solve power crisis
Henry Sy Jr. proposes $11B battery grid to tackle Philippines' power challenges MANILA: Filipino tycoon Henry Sy Jr. is pitching a nationwide chain of battery energy storage systems to help ease high electricity costs over the long term. His idea: prepare the grid for a possible El Niño in 2027, th»»»
Qatari artist Hissa Al-Khuzaei to design Pierre Gasly’s helmet for Mexico GP
Tribune News Network Doha Years of Culture (UoC) has selected Qatari artist Hissa Al-Khuzaei to design Pierre Gasly’s helmet for the 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. Gasly, a driver for the BWT Alpine F1 Team, will wear the helmet at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez during the race weekend of»»»
The student teaches. The AI Kid takes the exam
Crucifer Academy’s learning model is built on demonstrating capability before moving on A student finishes a module. Instead of moving straight to the next lesson, they must teach everything they have learned to an AI child. The child asks questions, challenges unclear explanations and asks for ano»»»
Travelling from UAE to India with gold: How much duty will you pay? Check the customs rules
Check duty-free limits, customs charges and what to declare before you fly. Dubai’s gold souks are a favourite stop for Indian travellers, particularly during the Diwali gold-buying season, when demand for jewellery rises. With the festive rush driving purchases, UAE residents planning to carry gol»»»
Rubio says US not directly involved in Flavio Bolsonaro’s flight from Brazil
ATLANTA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Washington was not directly involved in Flavio Bolsonaro’s arrangements to leave Brazil after his election loss. President Donald Trump said that Bolsonaro could, however, stay in the United States “as long as he wants.” Bolsonaro, who l»»»
Trump calls $50 million contract for ex-lawyer Alina Habba Mildon ‘not acceptable’
PALM BEACH, Florida: President Donald Trump said on Saturday it was “unacceptable” for one of his former lawyers, Alina Habba Mildon, to secure a $50 million contract for herself while working at the US Department of Justice. “I thought it was totally obnoxious and outrageous, and it’s not accept»»»
Bangladesh to form wage board after garment protests shut factories
DHAKA, Nov 1: Bangladesh will set up a wage board on Sunday to review garment workers’ pay after protests shut dozens of factories and triggered clashes with police, putting fresh strain on the country’s key export industry. Workers in the South Asian nation are demanding a minimum monthly wage of»»»
Trump administration’s social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a somberro design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric. Only days before the»»»
Trump says US still has to ‘take care’ of one or two targets in Iran
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States has knocked out much of Iran’s military but it still has to “take care of” one or two targets including a suspected nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain. Trump maintained that negotiations with Iran to end the war that the»»»
Spewing US election falsehoods, AI chatbots face scrutiny
Washington, United States: Dispensing misleading voter information, misidentifying candidates, and regurgitating Russian propaganda, AI chatbots are sowing information chaos ahead of the US midterm elections, researchers say. The November 3 vote marks the first federal election in which millions of»»»
How to be valuable at your workplace
True value comes from integrity, contribution and the positive impact we make on others In a professional world that often measures success through designations, promotions and recognition, it is easy to confuse career progression with professional value. We celebrate the person who moves up the la»»»
Why are young buyers going hollow on gold?
First-time buyers and brides want bold looks, but solid gold still wins for heirlooms Dubai: Jennifer Lopez has worn Jennifer Fisher’s Hollow Kate hoops at least five times since 2017. In India, Alia Bhatt has been photographed in chunky gold hoops, and Kareena Kapoor Khan pairs chunky gold bangles»»»
Lebanese American artist Rania Hassan again makes Washington more beautiful – Ya Libnan
Share: Her newest sculpture, honoring Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, brings beauty, history and a powerful story of human achievement to a transformed Washington intersection. By: Ya Libnan A city’s beauty comes from more than its architecture, parks and grand avenues. It also comes from the stories it ch»»»
'Gen Z' demonstrations across Germany demand more education funding
Police and protesters clashed Saturday in Germany, where tens of thousands of young people took to the streets, inspired by similar movements in other European countries. At the call of a collective called "GenZ regelt!" ("Gen Z has got this!"), protesters formed marches across the country to »»»
Has the US-Iran standoff reached a turning point? Tehran sees major shift in Washington’s tone
Iran welcomes US shift as mediators intensify efforts to avert renewed strikes Dubai: After a week dominated by warnings of imminent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran has signalled an unexpected shift in the diplomatic atmosphere, acknowledging a major change in Washington’s approach as intensive »»»
Dubai man takes 224 A380 flights, brings luxury cabin home
Aviation enthusiast Arun Rajagopal recreates the experience of flying in his living room The welcome begins with a scented towel, personally handed over by the host. Soft airline boarding music plays in the background. Plush leather seats, aircraft-style windows, an entertainment screen and careful»»»
Saudi performing arts, poetry and cuisine draw crowds at Algiers International Book Fair
RIYADH: Traditional Saudi performances, poetry readings and culinary exchanges are drawing strong public interest at the 29th Algiers International Book Fair, where Saudi Arabia is participating as guest of honor, according to reports by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). A centerpiece of the Kingdom’s »»»
Al Attiyah and Delfino clinch FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with Qatar International Baja victory
Tribune News Network Lusail Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and his French navigator Max Delfino confirmed their respective FIA Middle East Baja Cup titles with outright victory in the 2026 Qatar International Baja across the southern deserts on Saturday. Al Attiyah headed into the final day aiming»»»
‘Hour and Hour’ programme organises fifth edition of ‘Bridges of Hope’
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Cancer Society, H.E. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, and as part of the Pink October breast cancer awareness activities, the “Hour and Hour” Programme organised the fifth edition of the “Bridges o»»»
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
FRANKFURT/BERLIN: Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt late on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Germany’s biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs. The protests followed a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this y»»»
Evacuees reunite with family at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky
CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine: Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major evacuation operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4½ years ago. Evacuees wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flag»»»
Twenty-One Candidates Present Priorities for Supreme Judicial Council Ahead of November 7 Vote
Twenty-one candidates for six seats on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) presented their priorities to the General Assembly of Judges in Sofia on Saturday ahead of the November 7 election. The assembly elected two co-chairs and an election commission with nine full members and seven alternates, an»»»