Three Indian expats, including twins and a toddler, killed in Fujairah traffic accident
A three-year-old boy and 21-year-old twins died in a traffic accident in Fujairah on Wednesday night. Four other members of the same family sustained injuries in the crash and are…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns; CFO Colette Kress named Interim CEO
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down from his role and the company’s board. The company announced Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while…
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Passports Could Become Redundant Within Five Years, Says Dubai Airports CEO
Physical passports could become obsolete within the next five years as biometric technology takes over identity verification, according to Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. Griffiths emphasized that the facial…
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Sharjah Ruler Allocates Dh4.5 Million for Library Books at SIBF
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated Dh4.5 million to purchase new books for the emirate’s public and government libraries. The…
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UAE Becomes First Country Outside Europe to Roll Out Digital eATA Carnet System
The UAE has officially rolled out the eATA Carnet system, becoming the first country outside of Europe to adopt the fully digital platform for customs procedures. Supported by Dubai Chambers,…
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Abu Dhabi Court Rules BR Shetty and Ex-CEO Liable in $5.4 Billion NMC Health Fraud
An Abu Dhabi court has found NMC Health founder Dr. BR Shetty and former CEO Prasanth Manghat liable in a massive $5.4 billion fraud case. The court ruled that both…
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UAE Extends Learner’s Driving Permit Validity to Six Months
The UAE has extended the validity of a driving learner’s permit from three months to six months, providing significant relief to learners. Under the new traffic regulations, the permit can…
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UAE Mandates Fresh Tests for Driving Licenses Expired Over 10 Years
Under the UAE’s new federal traffic laws, motorists whose driving licenses have been expired for more than 10 years are now required to pass mandatory theory and practical tests to…
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RTA Opens New 1.65 km Al Khaleej Street Tunnel
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the new 1.65-kilometer Al Khaleej Street tunnel. The tunnel seamlessly connects Deira with the Infinity Bridge, significantly improving traffic flow in…
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Gaza remains ‘at the heart of UAE’s humanitarian giving’ as Operation Gallant Knight 3 hosts mass wedding for 250 couples
DUBAI — UAE Presidential Adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering humanitarian commitment to Gaza, emphasizing that the Palestinian people remain a top priority even as global attention…
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Egyptian-American Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins historic Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory early Wednesday in his bid for a US Senate seat in Michigan, defeating former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers. The win makes El-Sayed the first Muslim…
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Xpressions Style caps 28 years in UAE retail with massive nationwide anniversary sale
DUBAI, UAE — Time is running out for shoppers in the UAE to capitalize on the Xpressions Style 28th Anniversary Mega Sale. The home-grown health, beauty, and lifestyle retailer is…
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Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys drone over Mecca
The Saudi-led coalition announced on Tuesday that it successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone in the region of Mecca. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki confirmed the defensive operation in a statement…
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed marks Flag Day alongside 55 distinguished individuals at Qasr Al Hosn
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked UAE Flag Day on Tuesday by raising the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi. He was accompanied…
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One Indian sailor killed, 13 rescued after cargo vessel attacked off Oman coast
An India-flagged cargo vessel was struck by an “unidentified aerial object” near the coast of Oman, resulting in the death of one Indian crew member and the rescue of 13…
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UAE military employees to stand trial for helping recruits evade national service
The UAE’s Military Attorney General has referred several military employees and recruits to court over charges of abusing their positions to help individuals illegally bypass national service. According to the…
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UAE to build 16-lane E-911 highway connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has issued a tender for engineering consultancy and design services for the country’s fourth major federal highway. Designated as the E-911, the 68km…
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Saudi woman executed for killing her mother and attempting to murder sister
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of a Saudi national on Sunday, October 18, for the murder of her mother and the attempted murder of her sister. According…
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Oman allocates additional Shura Council seats for women as Honourable Lady marks Omani Women’s Day
Her Highness The Honourable Lady Assayida Ahd Abdullah Hamed Al Busaidi, Spouse of the Sultan of Oman, addressed a message of greetings to the nation on Saturday to mark Omani…
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UAE aviation authority warns of flight delays due to weather fluctuations and low visibility
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned that ongoing weather fluctuations and reduced horizontal visibility may impact flight operations across the country on Saturday. The authority stated that…
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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler and India’s External Affairs Minister discuss trade and economic ties
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral…
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Oman warns seafarers of hazardous floating containers off Musandam coast
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has issued an urgent warning to fishermen and seafarers regarding floating hazardous containers off the coast of Musandam. The advisory follows…
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Saudi Arabia’s Darah launches program to preserve legacy of pioneering historians
Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah), has launched a scientific program in Riyadh dedicated to preserving and publishing the works of pioneering Saudi historians. The…
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Dubai Police bust 8-member gang running Dh10,000 fake driving licence scheme
The criminal network fraudulently obtained foreign driving licences for customers to exchange for UAE licences without mandatory tests or travel.
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UAE ready to take all necessary measures if Iran attacks again, says FNC official Dr Ali Al Nuaimi
Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi warned that all options remain on the table and predicted the regional conflict could end before the close of 2026.
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