Early signs suggest China 's biggest online shopping event is struggling to persuade anxious consumers to spend more, despite discounts. The Singles' Day festival, a major discount campaign comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the U.S., centers on Nov. 11. But it begins weeks earlier and »»»

Public and resort beaches reopen following closures linked to an offshore oil spill Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah has announced the reopening of seven public and resort beaches across the emirate, nearly three weeks after authorities ordered their closure as a precautionary measure amid concerns over an of»»»

180 mobile pumps, 70 water basins and nine new stations boost rain readiness. Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has mobilised 1,100 municipal workers, 580 water tankers and 180 mobile pumps as part of an extensive plan to tackle rainwater accumulation and respond swiftly to changing weather condit»»»

Antalya: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held »»»

The EU is the main driver of the West’s war against Russia, with Ukraine fighting on its behalf, Igor Korotchenko, a military analyst and editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, tells Sputnik, commenting on the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi talks. "Note that on the very day the negotiations beg»»»

Four injured in Gulf tanker attack as insurer estimates $200bn in regional damage Dubai: Four crew members were injured when a projectile in the Arabian Gulf struck a tanker, while Iran has reported another tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime incidents come as insurer Allianz Trad»»»

A tender is being prepared for the design and construction of an intelligent transportation system on the Trakia Motorway. Funding for the project has been included as a priority in the draft budget for next year, which was submitted before Tuesday's pile-up occurred, Regional Development Minister »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met today with HE Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held in Antalya, Republic of»»»

Of these, 649 projects are currently under construction, representing an estimated investment value of RON 33.7 billion. Another 2,090 projects are in the permitting stage, with a combined estimated value of RON 29.53 billion. Together, these two categories account for nearly 80% of the total estim»»»

JAKARTA: More than 150,000 survivors of the deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia will receive assistance from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, as aid workers distribute more food parcels to communities in the affected areas this week. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck of»»»

US envoys head to Moscow to meet Putin as peace efforts gain momentum Two days of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi have produced a major humanitarian breakthrough, with Russia and Ukraine agreeing to a large prisoner exchange as American envoys prepare to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow»»»

Middlesex University Dubai delivers 22% revenue growth year-on-year Almasar Alshamil Education JSC , the leading provider of specialized education in the GCC, reported strong operational and financial performance for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2026 (“9M 2026”), supported by continued »»»

London: The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain. The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Frida»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality closed 57 food establishments and recorded 6,088 violations across Qatar during the third quarter of 2026, according to its latest Municipal Operations Report. Figures released by the Ministry showed that municipalities conducted 81,611 health inspections a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman whom US intelligence suspects of working for China underscores the need to stay diligent, but will not undermine US contacts with China, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman G»»»

Antalya: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held Wednesday in Antalya, the Republic of Turkiye. The opening session was attended by a number of Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, held its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, discussing key regional developments and approving a series of legislative initiati»»»

Large crowds gathered in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday to mourn the deaths of dozens of people including children, killed last week in strikes blamed on Saudi Arabia. Mourners prayed at the Mosque of the People in Sanaa, renamed by the Iran-backed Houthis after they took over the capital, c»»»

Rome: Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain and Ireland, which prompted some evacuations. Meloni said she had c»»»

The Palestinian people and their resistance will not stand idly by in the face of escalating Israeli settler attacks, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas declared on Wednesday, following a large-scale assault by Israeli settler gangs on a West Bank village. In a statement, Hamas described the att»»»

Saudi Arabia has intensified its attacks across Yemen, shelling residential areas in Saada province and launching airstrikes in Taiz and Lahij, as the cumulative toll from its latest escalation reached 355 killed and 757 injured. Saba News Agency in Sanaa reported on Wednesday that Saudi artillery »»»

First phase brings 244 charging units into operation across the emirate The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced the completion and commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the EV charg»»»

Sheikh Sultan and Sheikha Bodour attend project announcement at Sharjah Book Fair Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, attended the announcement of a collaboration between Kalimat Group,»»»

US flags rare vision loss risk as UAE studies raise questions over patient safety, advice Dubai: A new US warning about a rare eye condition associated with popular diabetes and weight-loss medicines has raised fresh questions for UAE patients, as recent local research highlights gaps in medicine c»»»

The Constellation is art and heritage that unite at Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmark Abu Dhabi: On a quiet evening in Abu Dhabi, families drift across the grounds of the Founder’s Memorial. Children point upward, couples pause for photographs, and visitors fall silent in front of the centrepiece. It is »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Minister of Labor and Employment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries in the labor sector.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met on Tuesday with non-resident Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the State of Qatar, HE Tony Salim Joudi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the cooperative relations bet»»»

Paris: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad held talks with HE Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Foru»»»

Visitors share the books they came looking for and the unexpected titles they found A stack of manga filling gaps in a young reader's collection. Five books from a children's series new to another reader. A self-development title first spotted on social media. And a literary classic getting another»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates announced easing of precautionary measures introduced in June 2026 in response to developments related to the Ebola virus. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Minister of Communication, in charge of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Djibouti, HE Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of cooperatio»»»

By Fatima Haydar On November 11, thousands will gather at the Sayyed Al-Shuhada (AS) Complex for Hezbollah’s annual Martyr’s Day. But this year, the gathering carries a particular meaning. The complex has risen again after being destroyed, while the memories of those who once filled it remain with »»»

At least 300 Italian schools on Wednesday were evacuated after receiving emailed bomb threats, the country's education minister said.  At ⁠least 300 ​schools in Italy were evacuated on ​Wednesday after receiving the same bomb alert message, the education minister said. The security ​alert ‌cam»»»

Residents urged to drive cautiously and avoid wadis, flooded areas and beaches Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has issued a nationwide weather alert, urging residents and motorists to exercise extreme caution as unsettled conditions are expected to bring rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning»»»

Plus, two others won luxury cars After 20 years of regularly buying tickets to the Dubai Duty Free draw, former Dubai resident and retired British national M.C. Jones has struck it big: she has become the winner of one million dollars. “What can I say? I’m so surprised! Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free!»»»

Antalya, Turkiye: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, urging world leaders to "end the fossil fuel addiction" at a climate summit missing several prominent figures. The two-week COP31 talks kicked off in Turkiye earlier this week with governments»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has 173 approved blood donation centers and sites across the Kingdom, according to a guide issued as part of the annual national blood donation campaign, which aims to encourage voluntary donations and maintain blood supplies. The Ministry of Health accounts for the largest sha»»»

RIYADH: From Gulf theater productions and international cultural performances to traditional Saudi arts, Riyadh Season 2026 is showcasing a diverse entertainment program across the capital, with more attractions set to open throughout November. The seventh edition of Riyadh Season, which began on O»»»

Bulgaria's National Assembly approved at first reading on Wednesday amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act introducing a one-off 33% tax on excess profits earned by companies in certain economic sectors. The bill, submitted by the Council of Ministers on November 5, 2026, passed by 127 votes in»»»

Discover Thai SELECT-certified restaurants ahead of Thai SELECT Fest 2026 in Dubai The Thai Trade Center Dubai, under the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, is launching “THAI SELECT 2026: Discover Authentic Thai Dining,” a campaign to showcase authe»»»

New York, Nov. 11 (SANA) Syria has chosen diplomacy, de-escalation and respect for international law to prevent further conflict while firmly upholding its legitimate rights, its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, told the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee. Accordin»»»

Literary experts at SIBF discuss the challenges of bringing Arabic works to global readers Translating Arabic literature is only the first step towards reaching international readers, scholars and translators said at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), pointing to cultural context»»»

Tanja Kuzman is the CEO of the Digital Serbia Initiative and one of the region’s most influential voices in digital transformation, innovation, and startup ecosystems. Before becoming CEO, Tanja spent six years leading PwC’s Digital, Startups, and Innovation practice across Southeast European count»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) and SOIN, a leading IT solutions provider, today announced a partnership to support SOIN's establishment and expansion in Qatar. The partnership aims to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise modernization a»»»

AFI has become the first real estate developer in Romania to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification for its operational office portfolio. The certification covers seven projects in Bucharest, Brașov and Timișoara, with a total leasable area of approximately 260,000 sqm, and confirms a net zero bala»»»

Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on November 10-11. Sputnik is live as Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's presidential aide and head of its delegation, is addressing the press following Wednesday's round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, an»»»

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) officially welcomed Salt Bank as a Trading Participant in its trading system during an event hosted at BVB’s headquarters. Salt Bank, the first 100% Romanian neobank and part of the Banca Transilvania Financial Group, thus becomes the only bank in Romania to bring»»»

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Hungary property prices are rising at their slowest annual pace in more than two years, while Budapest’s residential market has remained virtually unchanged for three months. New figures also reveal substantial price differences between the capital’s districts, following a brief surge in buyer inte»»»

London: The UK government on Wednesday welcomed a £12-billion ($16-billion) investment by German energy group RWE and US investment fund KKR in two offshore wind farms in British waters. The two projects were among those awarded in a UK government auction in January, which secured a record amount o»»»