Find out when Flag Day is celebrated, its significance and what makes the occasion special Dubai: : UAE Flag Day is approaching, with residents, schools, businesses and government entities preparing to mark the occasion on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. But is UAE Flag Day an official public holiday, a»»»

Abu Dhabi: French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said Tuesday. He obtained commitments for around 100,000 tonnes per month from the Emir»»»

Strategic defence framework exchanged to enhance UAE-France military cooperation Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, today witnessed the exchange of the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework between the UA»»»

Romania’s economy has slowed considerably, but inflation remains among the highest in Europe, as years of wage increases, successive energy and tax shocks, and persistent price pressures in the services sector continue to delay a return to price stability, according to an analysis by ING chief econ»»»

Shao Zheng, chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to Yemen, rejected reports that equipment and components linked to the Houthi group's missile programs had been supplied by Chinese companies, dismissing the allegations as baseless. He stressed that Beijing maintains strict controls on exports o»»»

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Both MacBook Pro sizes could replace their current mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, October 28, at an event in Los Angeles called “Pro and tell”. The company confirmed the event date and tagline on October 19 but has not revealed»»»

Hungary and Slovakia are calling for greater flexibility and more EU funding as the bloc prepares to end Russian energy imports in 2027, warning that replacing existing supplies could prove costly for Central Europe. Hungary and Slovakia are urging Brussels to ease the rules surrounding the phase-o»»»

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Saudi flight disruptions continued, with 45.49% of departures affected since October 8. Flight disruptions continued to affect UAE travellers on Tuesday, October 20, with Saudi Arabia cancellations and delays at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. DXB reported cancellations to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, wh»»»

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BREAKING NEWSBan covers nine veterinary medicinal products and raw materials: what you should know Dubai: The UAE is banning the use of ciprofloxacin, a popular antibiotic, in its veterinary sector from November 1, 2026, in a move aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance. The Emirates Drug Establ»»»

Deposits run from Dh210,000 to Dh1.02 million, while the flying Rocket stays invite only Dubai: Tesla has opened reservations for its next-generation Roadster in the UAE, with deposits starting at Dh210,000. Booking can be made with a mere Dh20,000 deposit that is fully refundable but buyers will h»»»

Husband's allegations unravel as investigators fail to link accused to online accounts Ajman: An Ajman court has acquitted a Gulf national and another man charged with exchanging sexual messages through Instagram allegedly intended to promote vice, after the woman’s husband accused them of engaging»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama met with principals of Tirana’s high schools at the Ministry of Education, addressing recent violent protests, the role of students, and what he described as attempts to undermine the country’s European Union integration process. During his remarks, Rama condemned the use of»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls Vice President's letter a timely appeal for Gulf solidarity Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has hailed a message by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of»»»

UAE expat shoppers might be in for a sweet treat as prices remain lower than Dh500 for 24k Dubai: Gold prices continue to decline as expensive crude prices have once again stoked inflation fears which could leave the Federal Reserve questioning whether it will pause a hike in its next rate move. Go»»»

A refreshing stroll: Al Khalidiya's cooled track redefines outdoor leisure Abu Dhabi: The walkway at Al Khalidiya Park has walls and a roof, and still it does not feel like being indoors. Look out and the park is right there: lawns, trees and play areas in plain view, nothing between you and the ga»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strong and enduring friendship between Qatar and the Republic of Korea is rooted in decades of cooperation, shared achievements, and a commitment to supporting each other, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Jeepio said during his remarks at the Korean National Da»»»

Global tensions amid Iran conflict stalemate: Oil tops $100 and Russia, China back Tehran The US-Israel war with Iran is entering an uneasy lull nearly eight months after it began, with major combat operations paused but diplomatic efforts stalled. Escalation plans, however, are circulating. Tensio»»»

Flagship FII conference was scheduled for October 26–29 in Riyadh Dubai: Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29, until 2027, organisers confirmed on Monday, as escalating regional attacks disrupt»»»

Rain chances continue through Thursday with winds reach 60km/h today Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rain on Tuesday, as strong winds reaching 60km/h sweep across mountainous areas, raising dust and potentially reducing visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In »»»

Philippines, exporting $50B worth of electronics, could faces talent crunch for high-tech Manila: The Philippines seeks to woo Apple, Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, Samsung and AMD in its own planned version of "Silicon Valley", in Tarlac, about an hour by car north of Manila. Now, the Asian nation faces »»»

Completed in 7.5 months, the upgrade includes 53 roads, new parks and improved drainage. Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out dedicated motorcycle parking in Al Yarmook for the first time, alongside 4,160 paid parking spaces, 53 roads and new recreational facilities as part of a major infrastructure upg»»»

Congestion hits Abu Hail, Al Quoz and JVC, while Emirates Road remains largely clear Dubai: Motorists face heavy traffic on several major Dubai roads on Tuesday morning, with congestion around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), according to Google Maps. Slow-moving tra»»»

Rain chances continue through Thursday with winds reach 60km/h today Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rain on Tuesday, as strong winds reaching 60km/h sweep across mountainous areas, raising dust and potentially reducing visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In »»»

Residents share why they feel particularly at home in these sprawling green spaces What really makes a home? It isn’t only the world you build within four walls. It’s the little world just outside them. It’s the people you walk with, the ones you start clubs with, for swimming or for gardening. And»»»

Dubai Police unveils Himmah X to help People of Determination access services. Dubai: Dubai Police has equipped its Ferrari Mansory tourist patrol with a smart bag containing assistive technologies to help people of determination communicate with officers and access police services more easily. The»»»

Sharjah Police examines new technology and studies on traffic and social issues. Sharjah: Sharjah Police is reviewing new digital projects and studies on traffic and community-related issues as part of efforts to improve police services, strengthen institutional performance and enhance community se»»»

UAE warns online insults can lead to jail as campaign urges respectful digital behaviour Dubai: Social media users in the UAE have been warned that insulting others or publishing defamatory remarks online can lead to imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities urge the public to think»»»

Educators highlight risks of sharing children's images without permission Dubai: Parents taking photographs or videos of children on school premises without consent could face fines of up to Dh500,000 under UAE privacy laws if a complaint is raised with the authorities and the conduct is found to c»»»

Preparation, people and partnerships underpin reliable power and water supplies Recent weeks have brought the systems communities rely on every day into sharper focus. In the UAE, power generation, transmission, desalination and critical infrastructure form the backbone of daily life and economic s»»»

New offering could pave the way for more UAE listings, Dubai-based market experts say Dubai: DIP Holding’s planned offering marks the UAE’s first IPO of 2026, a development analysts say could strengthen confidence in Dubai’s capital markets and encourage more companies to pursue listings. Its estab»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) President Ayman Alawneh, and UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi discussed ways to enhance bilateral economic and investment relations and expand cooperation between business communities.The talks focused on investment opportunities in priority »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Monday called for stronger coordination among Gulf nations to contain escalating regional tensions amid continuing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. It came as the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zay»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to safeguard maritime security and global energy supplies amid escalating tensions and attacks on shipping routes across the Middle East. The two leaders discuss»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on maritime security and global energy supplies. The two leaders discussed diplomatic ef»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for closer coordination to address escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on maritime security and global energy supplies. The two leaders discussed diplomatic ef»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has pledged to deepen economic cooperation with China, presenting Bulgaria as a gateway to the European market, while agreements pursued by his government have raised questions about transparency, economic benefits and alignment with European Union policy. “We s»»»

Ankara, Oct. 19 (SANA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday welcomed positive developments in Syria, warning that Israel was seeking to foment chaos there. “We are receiving good news from Syria, but Israel is doing everything in its power to foment chaos there as well,” Erdoğan, spea»»»

Bulgaria supports open and constructive dialogue between the European Union (EU) and China, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said on Monday after meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. The two discussed EU-China relations, among other topics. Bulga»»»

The two leaders discussed the strategic ties between the two countries Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the strategic ties between the two countries and ways to broaden their scope, particularly in the fields of »»»

DOHA: In recognition of QIIB’s growing presence in sustainable finance, Forbes Middle East has named Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmad al-Shaibei, the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, among its Middle East Sustainability Leaders for 2026. The recognition highlights his leadership in advancing the Bank’s sustaina»»»

RIYADH: Middle East policy could play a significant role in Americans’ choices in next month’s congressional elections, with a majority saying candidates’ positions on US military involvement in the region matter to their vote, according to a new Asharq/Ipsos Poll. The survey found that 57 percent »»»

Transforming cultural heritage into tourism opportunities, preserving identity and shaping sustainable cities were among the topics discussed at Monday's international forum on "Azerbaijan - Bulgaria: Urban Planning, Architecture, Tourism, Heritage, Innovation and Cities of the Future", part of the»»»

As part of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, held on October 19 and 20 in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the city of Esztergom, an exhibition marking Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day opened at the Istvan Barankovics office building for members of the Hungarian Parliament on Monday.»»»

One in three children has heard from strangers online, officials said in January this year Sharjah: An emoji, a few letters or a joke shared in a group chat might seem harmless to parents. But in the rapidly changing language of social media, even the simplest expressions can carry meanings that ad»»»

NaviLens featured among municipality’s integrated approach to accessibility and inclusion Dubai: Dubai Municipality has become the first government entity in the UAE to introduce NaviLens, a smart navigation system that helps people who are visually impaired find their way around public spaces and »»»

Police and partners review drainage systems, alternate routes and emergency response plans Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have reviewed emergency plans for heavy rain and potential flooding ahead of the 2026-27 rainy season, focusing on drainage networks, alternative roads and measures to ensure essen»»»