October trends suggest upward pressure on UAE fuel prices for November adjustments Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices are most likely to rise again in November as Brent crude climbs above $116 a barrel. Prices have been oscillating during the last week of October, when prices did retreat at the st»»»

She found fulfilment in caring for abandoned children and offering motherly comfort Dubai: For Marites Rufo, one of the most meaningful moments in her work is hearing a child call her “mama.” The 49-year-old Filipina nurse has spent years caring for children without parental care, building relation»»»

By Tuesday, rain chances ease, but humidity and morning fog or mist remain in the forecast Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rainfall on Friday, October 30, as convective clouds develop over eastern and northern areas, with strong winds raising dust and temperatures reaching 38°C inland, accord»»»

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus Dubai: Students at some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will enjoy an extended break for Diwali this year, with holidays ranging from four to five days as schools align their calendars with the weekend. Diwal»»»

Khutbah highlights daily recitation, family values and respect for the UAE flag First Sermon (Khutbah One) The First Khutbah All praise is due to Allah, who revealed His clear Book as a light and guidance for all people. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear»»»

Payments, customer records and connected services need controls that work in practice An AI system that can send emails, change customer records or approve payments needs a reliable way to stop. That requirement matters to any business handing work to the technology, and to anyone whose money or pe»»»

Dh500,000 Arab Reading Challenge winner dreams to be Egypt’s information minister Dubai: Overwhelmed with joy, 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy jumped up when her name was announced as the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge in Dubai on Thursday. She then knelt down and kissed the floor »»»

Long post-study stays depend on university eligibility, while work visa rules will change Dubai: Students from the UAE could get two years to work in Britain after graduating under plans announced in the UK’s October 28 Budget. But the longer stay will depend on which university they attend, accord»»»

Unidentified projectile hits tanker, sparking fears in vital shipping route A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while leaving the Strait of Hormuz on October 29, prompting renewed maritime security concerns as Iran reported multiple vessels catching fire in the strategic waterway. The»»»

When Nicolas Sarkozy, then president of France, visited Tangier on 23 October 2007 to promote his proposed Union for the Mediterranean, he invoked Morocco’s history of protecting Jewish communities as an example of the shared heritage that could underpin Mediterranean cooperation. “Throughout Europ»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed as Cairo intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at containing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. Abd»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)opened the third Gulf Universities Championship (GUC), marking the first time the regional tournament is being held in Qatar. Held under the patronage of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), the cham»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will launch Cinema Alkhaleej, a programme honouring the diversity of storytelling from across the Gulf, bringing together seven films that represent the region’s cultural heritage, evolving identities and contemporary realities. From personal »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday inaugurated the new office of UTOPIA at M7,epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion, design and technology, in Msheireb Downtown Doha, alongside minister»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Austria and Qatar are strengthening their longstanding partnership in diplomacy, trade, culture and education, Austrian Ambassador to Qatar HE Erika Bernhard said, highlighting Doha’s growing role in regional and international mediation and its commitment to promoting peace and secu»»»

QNA Doha Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani affirmed on Thursday that culture serves as a tool for resilience in the face of crises, a bridge for communication between peoples, and a mechanism to create safe spaces for dialogue and mutual»»»

RIYADH: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi minister of energy and minister of industry and mineral resources, has met in Riyadh Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the minister of foreign affairs of Kuwait, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The ministers reviewed bilateral relatio»»»

Dubai: In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri met with HH President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in civil aviation and explored opportunities t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to attend the 2026 UN Water Conference. The event, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal, will take place from Dec. 8 to 10 in Abu Dhabi. The invitation, from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, vice president and prime minister»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received an invitation from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to attend the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The conference, co»»»

DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre will host trade shows, conferences and sporting events Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host 20 international exhibitions and events in November across its two venues, DWTC and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The November calendar brings»»»

Police warn of legal consequences and urge motorists to meet all licensing requirements. Ajman: Driving without a licence puts lives at risk and exposes motorists to legal accountability, Ajman Police has warned, urging the public not to get behind the wheel without meeting the required licensing c»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Bahrain on Thursday accused the Houthis and Iran of turning emerging maritime technologies into weapons they can use against global shipping. Fares Alrowaiei, Bahrain’s permanent representative to the UN, told the Security Council that uncrewed vessels and drones designed to make sea»»»

The two bridges are expected to benefit approximately 16,000 residents Dubai: Construction has begun on two pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah in a project designed to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic across the landmark destination. It is a joint project by Roads and Transport Authority»»»

DOHA Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani affirmed on Thursday that culture serves as a tool for resilience in the face of crises, a bridge for communication between peoples, and a mechanism to create safe spaces for dialogue and mutual und»»»

BELGRADE - The Student List-The Students Will Win electoral list called on Thursday for top-level resignations in the Serbian police, intelligence agencies, the judiciary, as well as in some companies. At a press conference held in the Pioneers' Park in central Belgrade, Student List candidate for »»»

Security concerns and travel disruptions remain in focus as regional tensions grow Dubai: Flight disruptions, rising tensions around Iran and fresh security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz keep the region on alert as diplomatic efforts continue. UAE residents face continued uncertainty over region»»»

ADIPEC 2026 runs at ADNEC from November 2 to 5, hosted by ADNOC Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced park-and-ride services and traffic restrictions for trucks and labour buses on Abu Dhabi Island during ADIPEC 2026, from November 2 to 5. In notices posted on X, the authority said parking at the Abu Dh»»»

UAE collaborates globally to strengthen nuclear safety and emergency preparedness The UAE has brought together experts from more than 25 national organisations for a specialised training programme aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to respond to nuclear and radiation emergencies. The Fede»»»

Parents urged to protect children's photos online and report blackmail threats Sharjah: A photograph shared online or taken at school or a family gathering can be manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake sexual images of a child. Although the images may be fabricated, the emoti»»»

Motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and allow extra time for their journeys Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced a road closure, traffic diversions and reduced speed limits on Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road (E22), alongside a right-lane closure on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street (E12) towards Saadiyat»»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will launch Cinema Alkhaleej programme, which includes seven films from the Gulf countries during the period from November 19 to 27. The programme honouring the diversity of storytelling from across the Gulf, bringing together seven films that represent th»»»

The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash near Dubai Flyover towards Abu Dhabi Dubai: A truck crashed into a metal safety barrier on Emirates Road E611 after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting Dubai Police to warn motorists about the dangers of driving while tired. The »»»

Court confiscated Dh1.545m, ordered the convicted deported after serving their sentences Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has brought the case of an illicit weapons and ammunition trafficking and money laundering network to a close, convicting several defendants in a case that revea»»»

The card aims to reach 200,000 workers initially, with plans to expand to 4 million Dubai: UAE-based fintech platform Botim has launched the country's first prepaid card issued by a fintech company under Jaywan, the UAE's national card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital payments»»»

Talks focus on Dubai's ambition to become one of the world's top four financial centres Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, on Thursday met with Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartere»»»

Award-winning Al Bahar Towers showcase modern solutions for desert climates Abu Dhabi: To some it looks like a pineapple, to others a honeycomb. On the corner of Al Saada and Al Salam Streets in Abu Dhabi stand two towers that few people walk past without looking up. They are officially called Al B»»»

6 evenings of retro shopping, food, arcade games and 90s films at the Cultural Foundation Dubai: Dust off your scrunchies and your favourite denim jacket. The 90s are coming back to Abu Dhabi next week. The RAGE 90s takes over the Cultural Foundation from Tuesday, November 3, to Sunday, November 8,»»»

Al Etihad Credit Bureau launches Score 3i credit scoring model in UAE Abu Dhabi: Etihad Credit Bureau has introduced Score 3I, the third generation of its credit scoring model. It was announced at a media briefing held at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, alongside the soft opening of the bureau’s new walk-in Ce»»»

Gulf countries urge restraint as diplomacy intensifies to avert war Dubai: The United States and Israel are preparing for a possible week-long bombing campaign against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, targeting the country’s leadership, nuclear facilities, energy installations and cr»»»

Arabic coffee, traditional music and perfumes add Emirati flavour to a special celebration Calgary: From the rich aroma of Arabic coffee to the captivating fragrances of Arabian perfumes, Calgary experienced a taste of Abu Dhabi as Etihad Airways hosted an evening of Emirati hospitality to celebrat»»»

Top UAE lender reports higher income, double-digit loan growth, assets reaching Dh1.47tr Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a 3 per cent increase in group net profit to Dh16.46 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher lending volumes, improved interest margins and grow»»»

Arab parties set for record 19 seats as Brent near $115 and Iran talks stay stalled Dubai: Israel’s election has produced no clear winner, and a record Arab vote now sits at the centre of coalition talks. With 85.6 percent of votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc holds 53 seats, G»»»

Year 13 students turn a school initiative to an opportunity to give back to their home Dubai: The UAE’s push for sustainability has encouraged communities, schools, and individuals to consider how everyday actions can help reduce waste and protect the environment. In Dubai, three Year 13 students a»»»

Traffic disrupted on Emirates Road after accident, drivers urged to stay cautious Dubai: A traffic accident is obstructing traffic on Emirates Road in Sharjah, disrupting the flow of vehicles on the stretch from Intersection No. 7 towards Al Badaa Bridge. The General Command of Sharjah Police annou»»»

New Auto Drive and Test plates distinguish commercial services from pilot programmes Abu Dhabi has introduced its first dedicated number plates for autonomous vehicles, distinguishing between self-driving vehicles operating commercially and those undergoing testing and trials. Under the new system,»»»

BREAKING NEWSTunisian school bags Dh1m as grand 10th edition draws students from 60 countries Dubai: Mayar Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old Egyptian student who beat more than 40 million students from 60 countries, has been crowned the champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, winning Dh500,000 at t»»»

Field exercise begins at 4pm; motorists urged to use alternative routes Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced a field exercise at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport today, Thursday, October 29, involving the movement of military vehicles. The exercise, scheduled for 4pm, is part of regular »»»

Global energy prices forecast to jump 32%, with food and metals also becoming costlier Dubai: Households in the UAE and around the world face renewed pressure from rising fuel, food and other essential costs as global commodity prices are forecast to jump 23 per cent in 2026, according to the World»»»