Dubai commuters heading towards Sharjah are being urged to proceed with extreme caution this evening following a traffic accident. The Dubai Police have confirmed that an incident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road is currently causing substantial obstruction and heavy congestion in the lanes leadin»»»

Dubai: The Endowment and Minors' Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) has announced one of the largest real estate endowments recorded in 2025, Emarat Al Youm reported. Emirati businessman and former diplomat Hamad bin Ahmed bin Salem Al Hajri has donated seven buildings located across various areas of D»»»

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $59.8bn in January-September, marking a year on year increase of $11.14bn, or 22.9%, according to the state's statistical committee. The expansion was driven by a 33.3% y/y rise in exports to $26.68bn, supported by stronger sales of agricultural goods»»»

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reported record results for the first nine months of 2025, achieving its 21st consecutive quarter of profit growth and crossing the Dh100 billion mark in net loans for the first time in its history. The bank posted a net profit before tax of Dh2.83 billion, up »»»

Dubai: A cultural food tour through Old Dubai has been named as one of the world’s top experiences for 2026 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list, spotlighting the emirate’s vibrant and diverse culinary landscape. Built on a foundation of heritage and tradition, Dubai is home to a remarkable array»»»

Dubai: Phileas Fogg at Emirates Hills, the ultimate family-friendly sports lounge, has switched operators — but for those of us who found comfort there, in athleisure or in silence, it still feels like a real goodbye. For those of us living near The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes or The Greens, Ph»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The event, held at the Al Jawaher»»»

UN rights expert Francesca Albanese on Wednesday criticized a US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza as insufficient to address what she called a "genocide" of the Palestinian people by the United States and Israel. A fragile truce is in place as part of a deal to end two years of the Israel-Hamas war,»»»

A new United Nations Secretary-General will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the potential candidates so far and how the successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be chosen: WHEN DOES THE PROCESS START? The race will formally start when the 1»»»

On Wednesday, the British business competition regulator said Apple and Google are too powerful and need to retool how they operate around the British public. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Britain's competition regulator on Wednesday took aim at Google and Apple »»»

A domestic passenger flight landed at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan's capital on Wednesday for the first time since the war broke out over two years ago, potentially marking the gradual reopening of air traffic. Sudan’s media and culture ministry confirmed a Badr Airlines flight from Port»»»

BEIRUT: Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many fami»»»

Luck smiled on a Pakistani expat in Dubai as he bagged a 250-gram 24-karat gold bar in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s weekly e-draw. What makes the win even sweeter is that it was a solo purchase, meaning he does not have to share the prize with anyone. Also Read: Unbelievable first try! Indian expat from »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President JD Vance talk to reporters after meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns to reporters by saying the United States isn't there »»»

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has launched the sixth edition of its awareness campaign, “Be Cautious”, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital security and protect community members from modern forms of cyber fraud. The campaign is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of I»»»

Israel's prime minister toughened his stance Wednesday by declaring that his country is in charge of its own security and isn't an American protectorate as he prepared to discuss progress on Gaza's fragile ceasefire agreement with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re»»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the duke and duchess of Sussex, signed a petition against the development of artificial superintelligence. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle added their names to a growing list of signers of a petition against»»»

Russia said on Wednesday it had carried out a major training exercise involving nuclear weapons, a day after the United States announced a delay in plans for a second summit between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on the Ukraine war. The Kremlin released video showing General Valery Gera»»»

Chinese luxury carmaker ROX Motor officially unveiled its new global flagship SUV, ROX ADAMAS, in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international journey and the deepening of China–UAE collaboration in next-generation mobility. The global launch is highlighted by the inaugur»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that rides on feeder buses connecting to metro stations are free in both directions for passengers using the metro, whether for outbound or return trips, provided the journey remains within the same geographic zone, Al Bayan Arabic newspaper rep»»»

Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antón»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a global first, Qatar Airways has announced a ground-breaking cultural partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and international creative force, Swizz Beatz. The collaboration was unveiled at an event at Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways, the World’s Best»»»

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. This would be a significant change to Apple's infamous "closed system" where apps can only be downloaded from its own App Store. But the Competition and Markets Author»»»

For many individuals who stutter, daily life can be a challenge others take for granted. Speaking in a classroom, contributing to a work meeting or even ordering a cup of coffee can trigger anxiety, fear of judgement or social withdrawal. These barriers not only affect communication but can also li»»»

Dubai: Dubizzle Group announced its decision to postpone its planned initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market to "assess optimal timing for the offering in the future". "Since announcing its Intention to Float, Dubizzle Group has seen strong engagement and interest from investors, refl»»»

RIYADH: Sustainable tourism has become a key measure of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, as the Kingdom seeks to balance economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability. Speaking to Arab News, a media partner at Athar Festival, Abdulrahman Al-Jefri, destination and live as»»»

The Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced the launch of “Build It Demo Day”, a dedicated platform for developers and innovators to showcase working AI solutions to the UAE’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Unlike t»»»

Dubai: An 18-year-old outstanding Indian expat student and recipient of the prestigious UAE Golden Visa died of cardiac arrest in Dubai on Tuesday night, leaving his family, friends, and teachers shocked and devastated. Loved ones are mourning the loss of Vaishnav Krishnakumar, 18, who reportedly c»»»

Pirelli Cyber Tyre has won the title of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Innovation of the Year at the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards 2025, an international prize awarded by the Tech Breakthrough intelligence platform, which identifies the most innovative players and services in the automotive technology »»»

DUBAI: On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Coca-Cola Arena will host Quintet 5, marking the Middle East debut of the new grappling format. Four fighting legends will captain the teams, who will compete in the singles and team-survival bouts. Here are five things for fans to look out for: The pride legends re»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) reported another strong quarter, posting a 16 percent year-on-year increase in net profit before tax to Dh6.1 billion for the first nine months of 2025 — its highest ever. The bank also maintained an industry-leading return on equity of 30 percent, reflecting ro»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 set to kick off in less than two weeks, the UAE U-17 national team is finalising preparations for what promises to be a landmark tournament for youth football globally. Scheduled from November 3-27, the competition marks the first FIFA World Cup »»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is pushing new boundaries with the launch of IZZI AI, a platform designed to help Saudi businesses connect more meaningfully with their clients. The announcement was made at the annual Athar Festival of Creativity on Oct. 21. Najib Sabbagh, CEO of Sunny Side Up, told»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Police, in collaboration with its strategic partners, has announced a comprehensive National Response Drill focused on natural disasters. The exercise is scheduled to take place in the Wadi Al Bih Area on Thursday, October 23, 2025, commencing at 8:30 am, and will»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an artificial intelligence - powered “Lifestyle Monitoring Cell” to hunt down social media influencers, celebrities, and high-fliers whose luxury lifestyles do not match their declared incomes. Welcome to Pakistan’s first digital-era tax»»»

Five members of the family of Jozef Puska have been jailed for offences connected with the murder of Ashling Murphy in the Republic of Ireland. Ms Murphy was stabbed to death by Josef Puska while walking along the banks of a canal close to her home in Tullamore, County Offaly, in 2022. Puska's wife»»»

Sharjah: The influence of the US dollar is set to weaken as the global economy shifts away from a single-core financial system towards a more regional and fragmented model, according to Egyptian-American economist Dr Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. Speaking during a fireside ch»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE are finally seeing relief as prices continue to slide sharply, signaling a major correction after months of record-breaking highs. After Tuesday’s dramatic Dh30 plunge, gold fell another Dh10 per gram on Wednesday, deepening what traders now call a “post-Diwali crash.”»»»

Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the Gaza ceasefire that came into force earlier this month presents an important opening but the approach to one of the world’s most complex and intractable conflicts needs to change. “This is definitely a moment of opportunity»»»

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young. A recent study confirmed what many families int»»»

ANKARA: Anxious to bolster its air power, Turkiye has proposed to European partners and the US ways it could swiftly obtain advanced fighter jets as it seeks to make up ground on regional rivals such as Israel, sources familiar with the talks say. NATO-member Turkiye, which has the alliance’s secon»»»

LONDON: Australian visa holders in Gaza remain trapped in the Palestinian enclave due to closed borders, with refugee advocates calling on the government to assist them, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said 600-700 people in Gaza hold Australian visas, though it»»»

Leave it to Mr. Unpredictable, aka Donald Trump, President of the United States, to pack a policy U-turn, a harsh unfriending, and some fuzzy ambiguity into just a few days. As things stand now, Trump has said “no” to American Tomahawk cruise missiles for Kiev – maybe not yet forever, as his vice p»»»

The island of cats has a cat problem. Officials in Cyprus, the small island nation in the eastern corner of the Mediterranean, estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants – though activists contend the actual population is hundreds of thousands higher. In late»»»

GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest tech and startup show, took place from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 6,500 exhibitors and thousands of startups and investors. AI-powered creativity and productivity tools were in the spotlight this year, and among »»»

The Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC), Tynchtyk Shainazarov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Kyrgyzstan, Lesslie Viguerie. The CEC reported. According to it, Ambassador Lesslie Viguerie a»»»

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Dubai: Amazon and Abdullah Al Othaim Markets have announced a strategic partnership that will allow Amazon.sa customers in select areas to order groceries and everyday essentials directly from Al Othaim Markets. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of Amazon’s grocery delivery operations»»»

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As part of ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Community Empowerment have announced the launch of an init»»»