Running a red light carries a Dh1,000 fine, 12 black points and 30-day vehicle impoundment Sharjah: Sharjah Police have warned motorists against running red lights after sharing a video showing a car jumping a traffic signal and crashing head-on into another vehicle, highlighting the potentially de»»»

GENEVA: Almost all of Gaza’s population need tents or help with shelter ahead of winter, with the El Niño weather phenomenon expected to bring heavier rainfall, while supplies remain scarce due to Israeli restrictions, the UN migration agency said on Friday. The El Niño — which could be the stronge»»»

Saudi Arabia and the UAE back a Japan-led initiative to strengthen Asia's oil reserves Dubai: Saudi Arabia and the UAE will support a Japan-led initiative to strengthen oil supplies and strategic stockpiles in Southeast Asia, as disruptions linked to the US-Iran war expose vulnerabilities in Asia’s»»»

Video shows Saudi coalition targeting Houthi missile sites amid rising tensions The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Friday that it had destroyed three missile launchers used by the Houthis to threaten regional security, warning that attacks on civilians and civilian facilities»»»

Nice, France: Two paintings by French master Pierre-Auguste Renoir have been recovered a month after they were stolen from a museum in southern France, the town’s mayor said Friday. In September, thieves broke into the museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer and managed to escape with two works by the French impr»»»

Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said bomb threats against institutions across the country had increased sharply during periods following his parliamentary hearings on flights linked to Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS). Speaking from the parliamentary»»»

Kostadin Kostadinov, chairman of the "Revival" parliamentary group (a pro-Russian party), accused Rumen Radev and President Iliana Yotova of withholding information about Ukrainian official Kyrylo Budanov’s unannounced visit to Bulgaria, warning that the country’s security could be at risk. Fu»»»

Before she finished explaining daughter’s problem, Sharjah Ruler already stepped in Sharjah: A mother who called a live radio programme seeking help for her daughter’s university education was told, before she could finish explaining her predicament, that the Ruler of Sharjah had already intervened»»»

Flights to Riyadh and Yanbu cancelled until Oct 10, with Abha services halted until Oct 11 Dubai: Dubai-based carrier flydubai has cancelled flights to Riyadh and Yanbu until October 10, while services to Abha will remain suspended until October 11, amid escalating regional tensions and disruptions»»»

Saudi civil aviation assesses damage after Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport Saudia has named Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami as the employee killed in Thursday’s attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, paying tribute to him as the airline confirmed damage to one of its aircraft. In an»»»

100 million mangroves by 2030: UAE's vision for a greener future Abu Dhabi: Mangrove trees, locally known in the UAE as qurm, are assuming growing strategic importance in Abu Dhabi as the emirate steps up efforts to address the impacts of climate change, protect coastal ecosystems and advance its e»»»

DUBAI: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a social media post, reiterated the bloc’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region and emphasized that attacks on civilian infrastructure were unacceptable. “Houthis have once again struck Riyadh’s airport, taking three in»»»

US green card freeze sparks concerns over skilled talent mobility and innovation India on Friday strongly criticised US Vice President JD Vance for describing H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants”, calling the remark deeply offensive and insensitive to the historical and colonial associations »»»

MoU signed at AI Everything 2026 strengthens UAE AI sovereignty and industrial capacity MoU signed at AI Everything 2026 empowers governments and enterprises in-country self-reliance across the AI stack while boosting the national industrial capability and Emirati talent. Dubai, UAE – Kerno, a UAE-»»»

A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is being bankrolled and protected by the U.S. and Lebanese authorities, a BBC investigation has found. Bassam al-Hassan, who oversaw Syria's chemical weapons program and was a senior adviser to former President Bashar al-Assad, is being har»»»

Gold gained over 1% to trade near $4,180/oz after dipping to a 2-month low earlier Dubai: Gold prices climbed overnight after strong demand at a 30-year US Treasury auction pulled long-dated yields back from their highest levels in more than two decades. The metal gained over 1 per cent to trade ne»»»

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai list Riyadh cancellations, Air Arabia reports flight changes Dubai: Several flights from the UAE to Riyadh have been cancelled on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, according to the airlines’ websites, with Emirates, Etihad and flydubai reporting changes to t»»»

Do you love working in a fast-paced environment and editing all forms of content? We’re looking for someone who loves editing and social media, and thrives working in a fast-paced environment. The Social Media Video Editor will help out in shaping powerful stories through short-form and long-form e»»»

‘Whoever has a mother has the whole world’: Mohammed bin Rashid to his late mother Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared one of the most personal messages from his new book, writing to his late mother a»»»

Non-oil activities drive economic diversification, contributing 79.2% to UAE GDP Abu Dhabi: The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Dh961.9 billion at constant prices in the first half of 2026, recording growth of 0»»»

Riyadh: Three people were killed following attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that on Thursday, October 8, 2026, King Khalid International Airpor»»»

Police release footage of crashes caused by motorists reversing on busy roads Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, have released footage of traffic accidents caused by motorists reversing dangerously on roads to raise awareness of the risks this behavi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik, Dmitry Zlodorev) – The United States would face issues related to climate and logistics during the construction of military bases in Greenland, Director of the Center for Arctic Security and Resilience at the University of Alaska Troy Bouffard told RIA Novosti. On September 22,»»»

Oslo: The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to South Africa's Navi Pillay, a human rights champion who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, the prize committee said. "This year's laureate has been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crime»»»

He arrived as an electrician, used his own experience to create opportunities for others Dubai: Mohammed Wahid did not leave Bangladesh expecting an easy life in Abu Dhabi. He left with a dream of building a better future for himself and his family. He started out as an electrician, earning Dh700 a»»»

Riyadh attacks disrupt UAE-Saudi flights, international airlines revise regional schedules Dubai: UAE travellers heading into the weekend face flight delays at Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, while disruption continues on routes to Saudi Arabia and other par»»»

His road trip across India in a colourful three-wheeler has captured attention online A Norwegian mayor has caught the attention of social media users after travelling across India in an auto-rickshaw, covering thousands of kilometres on an unconventional road trip. Jo Inge Hesjevik, mayor of Porsa»»»

Shanghai: Top seed Alexander Zverev churned out an opening win over Chinese wildcard Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) at the Shanghai Masters on Friday to advance into the third round. A dive left the German grimacing and grabbing his left ankle during the 11th game of the second set, with Wu, ranked 113th»»»

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $4.89 to $108.10 per barrel in Thursday's trading, up from $103.21 on Wednesday, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. In global markets, Brent crude futures rose by $4.08 to $104.28 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures g»»»

No official date has been set yet for the Lebanese-Israeli military negotiations in Tampa, Florida, al-Joumhouria newspaper said Friday. "Lebanon has not been officially notified of the negotiations' date," a prominent political source told the daily. According to al-Joumhouria's sources, the head »»»

Why ethics, empathy, humility and ability to communicate matter in a world of AI Journalists are much happier asking questions from behind a notebook than from on a stage. Give us a microphone, bright lights and a countdown clock and you will often find journalists wondering why they said yes.I act»»»

Oxygen, in partnership with the Sustainability Embassy in Romania, has launched Speaking Green: A Practical Guide to Responsible Sustainability Communication, an initiative designed to help companies, brands and communication professionals understand and navigate the new European regulatory require»»»

RIYADH: Flexible office occupancy in Riyadh is approaching 90 percent in the Olaya district, supported by international companies and new business formations, according to a JLL report. Occupancy in King Abdullah Financial District remained in the mid-80 percent range, while Olaya and KAFD together»»»

The Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill designating November 19 as National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. The legislative initiative was introduced and supported in Parliament by Geanina Pistru-Popa, PNL deputy, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Administration and Spatial Planning and member »»»

New Delhi says US PERM freeze does not advance shared ambitions Dubai: India has criticized the United States’ decision to suspend green card-related labor certification filings at eight technology companies, saying the move does not advance the shared ambitions of the two countries. The Ministry o»»»

MANAMA: A major announcement on the commencement of the process to waive the Schengen visa requirement for Gulf citizens is expected to be made during the upcoming EU-GCC Summit in Riyadh on 24 October. Speaking on the latest episode of the Arab Views podcast, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority on Friday has confirmed that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was subjected to two attacks, which resulted in the death of three individuals including a pilot. The first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second attack targeted a»»»

Miami: Isaias strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane on Thursday as it headed toward the US Gulf Coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, prompting mandatory evacuations and disrupting oil and gas production. The first hurricane of the Atlantic season, Isaias is forecast to make landfall in Fl»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a meeting via videoconference, during which it reviewed the Ministry of Economy and Planning's monthly report on key developments in the global economy amid rapidly evolving geopolitical conditions. The report highlighted risin»»»

Three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed and several other people were wounded in two attacks Thursday targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said Friday. It marked the deadliest attack in »»»

Residents advised to switch cameras off when not in use and avoid untrusted links Dubai: Dubai Municipality has urged residents to strengthen the security of their surveillance cameras, warning that a single weak setting could leave privacy exposed in an increasingly connected environment. “Protect»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to livestream the execution of a former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at a military base in Texas, arguing that Americans should witness the consequences of such crimes. Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army major sentenced to de»»»

Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami was killed and a Saudia aircraft was damaged on the ground Riyadh: Saudia pilot Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami was killed in the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, the Saudi airline said in a statement shared on its social media account»»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted that he was confident that an endgame to the war could come in the days before o»»»

The Liverpool FC icon reveals Abu Dhabi sports city vision in Gulf News exclusive Sir Kenny Dalglish has described plans for a major new sports city in Abu Dhabi as a "fantastic opportunity for the local community", with the Liverpool legend telling Gulf News in an exclusive interview that the deve»»»

Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people injured in two attacks on the airport Riyadh: A Saudia aircraft was damaged after King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was targeted in two attacks on Thursday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed. GACA said »»»

San Francisco, United States: Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. The San Francisco-based AI lab updated its usage policy to include "a prohibiti»»»

TURKMENBASY, Turkmenistan, October 9 (Sputnik) - Russia-CIS trade turnover exceeded $110 billion last year and continued to grow this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a narrow-format meeting of CIS leaders. "The work is underway. It is noteworthy that by the end of 2025, trade turnove»»»

Palangkaraya, Indonesia: The orangutan clings to the top of a mostly leafless tree in Indonesia's Borneo, as waves of thick smoke from the forest fires burning below waft over her. Nicknamed Novita, the ape shown in footage released by a conservation group is among dozens that have been rescued fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Uganda HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»