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Young participants created handmade relief prints and custom stamps at a creative children's workshop during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair.

Entertainment

Children Explore Printmaking and Craft Custom Stamps at SIBF 2026

Experts at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair explore how the UAE transformed individual arts into a structured, sustainable creative economy.

Entertainment

Art is more than a commodity as SIBF 2026 explores the UAE’s growing creative economy

Dubai Municipality opens vendor registration for Souq Al Freej Season 5, featuring 50 stalls across three community parks starting December 11.

Business

Dubai Municipality opens registration for fifth season of Souk Al Freej, inviting entrepreneurs and productive families to participate

Dubai's RTA adds four fourth-generation traditional abras to its marine fleet, featuring 24-passenger cabins, smart screens, and accessible seating.

Travel

RTA Boosts Marine Transport Network with Four New Fourth-Generation Traditional Abras

Aster DM Healthcare partners with MENASCO to build the AED 350M Medcare Royal Hills Hospital in Dubai Studio City, adding 144 beds by 2029.

Business

Aster DM Healthcare to launch 12th hospital in UAE – Medcare Royal Hills in partnership with MENASCO

European fighter jets escorted commercial flights and three planes diverted after 20 aircraft faced coordinated hoax bomb threats for a third straight day.

Fighter Jets Scramble Across Europe as Bomb Hoaxes Target 20 Flights

Donald Trump threatens severe military action against Iran while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan pressure and Tehran pursues regional talks.

Trump Warns Iran of ‘Heavy Hit’ as Tehran Pursues Gulf Diplomacy

UKMTO and JMIC report escalating Iran-linked attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, driving commercial maritime traffic down to historic lows.

Hormuz Ship Attacks Rise as Iran Steps Up Pressure, UKMTO Warns

Chef Nitisha Patel showcased a modern kale and coconut milk dal recipe at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair's Cookery Corner. Full details.

British-Indian chef Nitisha Patel gives traditional dal a contemporary twist at SIBF 2026

Acclaimed Indian writers, Booker winner Daisy Rockwell, and industry leaders join major panels at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair weekends.

Prominent Indian Authors to Headline 45th Sharjah Book Fair Weekends

Dr. A.A. Hakeem’s book on withheld Justice Hema Committee findings and government delays is now out at the Sharjah International Book Fair via DC Books.

Book Exposing Hema Committee Findings Hits Sharjah Book Fair

FEATURED

The inaugural Ajman Media Forum convenes Nov 18-19, 2026, to address AI in journalism, misinformation, platform economies, and bilateral tech partnerships.

Business

Ajman Government Media Office unveils vision and programme for inaugural Ajman Media Forum 2026

Dubai Municipality has achieved ISO 14064-1 certification for greenhouse gas measurement, becoming the first entity in the Middle East to secure the benchmark.

Environment

Dubai Municipality achieves ISO 14064-1 certification for greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reporting

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL, Cricket, Sports News

Sports

AB de Villiers Wishes Virat Kohli on 38th Birthday With ‘Biscotti’ Greeting

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years, 234 caps, and 146 goals for Portugal, handing over his iconic No. 7 shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from International Football After 23 Years

Portugal captain steps down with 146 goals and 234 caps, handing over the iconic No. 7 shirt after upcoming international...

Global Village Dubai announces a limited free entry offer for November 7. Visitors on Friday can claim one of 3,100 passes for Saturday.

Dubai’s Global Village Offers Free Entry on November 7

Visitors on Friday can secure one of 3,100 complimentary Saturday passes as part of five-day Diwali celebrations DUBAI, United Arab...

Ajman Municipality inspects the completed Ajman Beach Development Project ahead of its launch, adding walkways, cycling paths, and open green spaces.

Ajman Municipality Reviews Final Works on Beach Project Ahead of Opening

Officials inspect newly expanded coastal development featuring dedicated walkways, cycling tracks, and expanded green spaces under the emirate's Urban Plan...

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Donald Trump reassesses US military strikes on Iran and Defense Secretary Hegseth's role after midterms, as Qatar pushes a deal and oil drops to $93.

World

Trump Weighs Iran Options as Midterm Defeat Intensifies Pressure

Dubai Press Club announces the Sports Edition of the Dubai Content Creators Program, running November 16–27. Applications are now open online.

Dubai Content Creators Program Launches Sports Edition Starting November 16

The Dubai Press Club initiative will run until November 27, training creators to turn athletic moments into global digital stories....

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi opens the 45th SIBF, unveiling a 143-volume Arabic encyclopedia, the Harun Al Rashid Award, and the Turjuman prize.

Sharjah Ruler Opens 45th International Book Fair, Launches Major Arabic Works

Global gathering spotlights Oman as Guest of Honor, introduces AED 1.4M Turjuman prize, and debuts landmark 143-volume encyclopedia SHARJAH, United...

Indian Consul General Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy opens the AKAF Events book stall at the Sharjah International Book Fair in booth ZD-4 with Basho Books.

Indian Envoy Opens AKAF Events Book Stall at Sharjah International Book Fair

Consul General Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy inaugurates the collaborative cultural stall featuring three new titles at the global literary...

The UAE calls on global energy investors to integrate water security into funding decisions as AI data centers and green energy drive massive water demand.

UAE Calls for Integrating Water Security into Global Energy Investments

Energy transition, AI data centers, and critical minerals demand joint water-energy planning, says UAE Assistant Minister Abdulla Balalaa. ABU DHABI,...

Dubai Gold District launches its Diwali campaign featuring a 1kg gold raffle, retail promotions across 200 stores, bank cashback, and hotel dining deals.

Dubai Gold District brings festive shopping, dining and a chance to win 1kg of gold this Diwali

From sparkling jewellery and festive gifting to traditional sweets, family dining and hotel stays, Dubai Gold District brings together more...

Sharjah’s 320-metre Al Dhaid Bridge will open on November 15, featuring four lifts and scenic viewing areas overlooking Al Dhaid Lake beneath.

Sharjah to Open 320-Metre Al Dhaid Bridge on November 15

Final works near completion on the landmark structure featuring four lifts, balconies, and dedicated viewing areas over Al Dhaid Lake...

TRAVEL

Dubai's RTA adds four fourth-generation traditional abras to its marine fleet, featuring 24-passenger cabins, smart screens, and accessible seating.

Travel

RTA Boosts Marine Transport Network with Four New Fourth-Generation Traditional Abras

Modern abras with a 24-passenger capacity, equipped with the latest information and safety systems to elevate marine travel in Dubai...

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Global Village Dubai announces a limited free entry offer for November 7. Visitors on Friday can claim one of 3,100 passes for Saturday.

Dubai’s Global Village Offers Free Entry on November 7

Sharjah’s 320-metre Al Dhaid Bridge will open on November 15, featuring four lifts and scenic viewing areas overlooking Al Dhaid Lake beneath.

Sharjah to Open 320-Metre Al Dhaid Bridge on November 15

Sharjah Book Authority introduces daily Dubai and Ajman buses, free boat transport, and extra parking with shuttles for Sharjah International Book Fair visitors.

SBA announces bus services, free boat transport and additional parking for Sharjah International Book Fair

Dubai's RTA finishes annual maintenance on 20 km of major highway slow lanes, using laser and AI scanning across Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Emirates roads.

RTA Completes Maintenance and Rehabilitation Works on 20 km of Key Roads Across Dubai

Dubai's RTA adds four fourth-generation traditional abras to its marine fleet, featuring 24-passenger cabins, smart screens, and accessible seating.

RTA Boosts Marine Transport Network with Four New Fourth-Generation Traditional Abras

LuLu Group launches its AED 100M 'Festival of Promotions' across the UAE for November and December, featuring Super Friday, raffle draws, and seasonal sales.

LuLu Unveils ‘Festival of Promotions’ with Mega Shopping Deals and Rewards Across UAE

Playback singer Madhu Balakrishnan will mark 30 musical years with the 'Madhuram' concert at Dubai's Sheikh Rashid Auditorium on December 19, 2026.

Madhu Balakrishnan to Mark 30 Musical Years with Dubai Concert

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Experts at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair explore how the UAE transformed individual arts into a structured, sustainable creative economy.

Art is more than a commodity as SIBF 2026 explores the UAE’s growing creative economy

Saudi-led coalition air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Riyadh area, coalition spokesman Colonel Turki Al-Malki confirmed.

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drone Over Riyadh Skies

Global Village Dubai announces a limited free entry offer for November 7. Visitors on Friday can claim one of 3,100 passes for Saturday.

Dubai’s Global Village Offers Free Entry on November 7

AROUND THE WORLD

Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai urge expatriates and tourists in the UAE to maintain comprehensive health and medical repatriation insurance.

Ensure Adequate Health Insurance and Repatriation Cover, Indian Missions in UAE Advise Nationals

Saudi Aramco evacuates its Dhahran headquarters following Houthi drone strikes, as Donald Trump accuses Tehran of driving up oil prices and US cuts Iran tanker traffic.

Saudi Aramco Evacuates Dhahran Headquarters as Cross-Border Drone Attacks Intensify and Washington Pressures Tehran

TRENDING

Arabian Travel Market 2027 at DWTC sets its theme on experience-led tourism, supported by Tourism Economics data forecasting a $10T industry by 2030.

Arabian Travel Market 2027 announces ‘Travel without boundaries’ theme as experiences reshape traveller demand

Dubai RTA, Mahboub AI, Dubai Traffic, Vehicle Registration Dubai, UAE Pass, Smart Dubai, Dubai News

RTA Enhances Mahboub to Enable Integrated Services Using AI Assistants

A Qatar Interior Ministry delegation visited GDRFA Dubai to study AI visa automation, smart border services, and administrative efficiency models.

Qatar Interior Ministry Delegation Reviews Dubai’s Smart Residency and Visa Operations

The Pentagon directs US Central Command to prepare combat options against Iran targeting nuclear and energy sites as diplomatic negotiations stall.

Pentagon Prepares Combat Options for Potential Strikes on Iran as Trump Weighs Escalation

The EU has endorsed the UN Abu Dhabi Declaration, laying out a five-year criminal justice strategy alongside an operational policing pact with the UAE.

EU Backs Five-Year Global Anti-Crime Roadmap at UN Congress in Abu Dhabi

Senior UAE parliamentary official Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi confirms security forces neutralized ground-based espionage cells during Iranian missile and drone attacks.

UAE Countered Covert Espionage and Sleeper Cells During Aerial Attacks, Senior Official Says

SPORTS

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL, Cricket, Sports News

Sports

AB de Villiers Wishes Virat Kohli on 38th Birthday With ‘Biscotti’ Greeting

Former South Africa captain shares a heartwarming tribute to his longtime Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate, celebrating their enduring friendship on...

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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years, 234 caps, and 146 goals for Portugal, handing over his iconic No. 7 shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from International Football After 23 Years

Dubai Press Club announces the Sports Edition of the Dubai Content Creators Program, running November 16–27. Applications are now open online.

Dubai Content Creators Program Launches Sports Edition Starting November 16

The UAE National Arabian Horse Championship opens at Boudheib Academy in Abu Dhabi, featuring 500 horses competing for AED 4.47 million in prizes.

UAE National Arabian Horse Championship Opens With 500 Entries

Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or After 73-Goal Season for Bayern Munich and England

UAE Team L’IMAD Secures Historic No. 1 Spot in 2026 UCI Women’s World Rankings

GDRFA Dubai Dominates Dubai Police Triathlon With Multiple Podiums Across Sprint and Relay Divisions

Samson’s Record-Equalling Blitz in Vain as West Indies Hunt Down 250 in Ranchi Thriller

UAE

Ajman Municipality inspects the completed Ajman Beach Development Project ahead of its launch, adding walkways, cycling paths, and open green spaces.

Ajman

Ajman Municipality Reviews Final Works on Beach Project Ahead of Opening

Officials inspect newly expanded coastal development featuring dedicated walkways, cycling tracks, and expanded green spaces under the emirate's Urban Plan...

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Dubai Sunni Centre for Islamic Education celebrated UAE Flag Day with a flag-hoisting assembly, tributes to Sheikh Zayed, and calls for national unity.

Dubai Sunni Centre for Islamic Education Marks UAE Flag Day With Colourful Assembly

Lt. Col. Salem Bin Ali of GDRFA Dubai wins Best Official Spokesperson at the 13th Sharjah Government Communication Awards for clear public messaging.

Dubai GDRFA Spokesperson Salem Bin Ali Wins Sharjah Communication Award

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed raised the national flag at Qasr Al Hosn with 55 Emiratis to mark Flag Day ahead of the Union's 55th anniversary.

UAE President Raises National Flag at Qasr Al Hosn to Mark Flag Day

GDRFA Dubai Wins Gold for Excellence in HR Data Analytics

GDRFA Dubai Wins Gold for Excellence in HR Data Analytics

UAE reduces retail petrol and diesel rates for November 2026. Check the updated prices per litre for Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91, and diesel.

UAE Slashes Petrol and Diesel Rates for November 2026

UAE President honours flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar and cabin crew with the Order of Zayed II following their heroic actions during flight FZ1073.

UAE Honours flydubai Crew with Order of Zayed II After Mid-Air Cockpit Attack

MOVIE

India's first AI art-house feature film 'Vagdathabhoomi' by producer Shaju Valappan has been officially selected for the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival.

Movie

India’s First AI Art-House Film ‘Vagdathabhoomi’ Selected for Abu Dhabi Festival

Produced by NRI Shaju Valappan, the Malayalam AI feature film has also been submitted to the International Film Festival of...

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire on his car in Mumbai's Juhu on Sunday. His driver was injured. Police deploy 15 teams to track suspects.

Movie

Tiger Shroff Escapes Unhurt in Mumbai Shooting; Driver Wounded, Police Probe Gang Link

Gunmen targeted the actor's vehicle outside a Juhu sports facility; Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde vows zero tolerance against...

Legendary Tamil music composer Deva, who composed iconic hits for Rajinikanth's Baashha and popularised Chennai gaana music, died in Chennai aged 75.

Movie

Veteran Tamil Music Director Deva Dies at 75 in Chennai

Known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, the composer helped define Rajinikanth’s cinematic aura and brought Chennai’s gaana tradition to mainstream Indian cinema...

Marking 20 years of Rang De Basanti, we examine how Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's political masterpiece continues to shape youth activism from Jantar Mantar to India Gate.

Two Decades of ‘Rang De Basanti’: How a Cult Political Drama Still Mirrors Youth Resistance

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 tackles childhood screen addiction and digital isolation as Woody, Buzz, and Jessie face off against modern smart tablets.

Screens vs Play: How ‘Toy Story 5’ Tackles Childhood in the Digital Era

Renowned Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at 75 in Goa after suffering sudden chest pain. A three-time National Award winner, he leaves behind a legendary cinematic legacy.

Nana Patekar, Celebrated Veteran of Indian Cinema, Dies at 75 in Goa

WORLD

European fighter jets escorted commercial flights and three planes diverted after 20 aircraft faced coordinated hoax bomb threats for a third straight day.

World

Fighter Jets Scramble Across Europe as Bomb Hoaxes Target 20 Flights

False bomb alerts hit European air traffic for a third consecutive day, triggering military escorts, emergency diversions, and investigations into...

Donald Trump threatens severe military action against Iran while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan pressure and Tehran pursues regional talks.

Trump Warns Iran of ‘Heavy Hit’ as Tehran Pursues Gulf Diplomacy

Donald Trump reassesses US military strikes on Iran and Defense Secretary Hegseth's role after midterms, as Qatar pushes a deal and oil drops to $93.

Trump Weighs Iran Options as Midterm Defeat Intensifies Pressure

INDIA

Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Suspected Accidental Hijack Alert

India

Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Suspected Accidental Hijack Alert

All 306 passengers evacuated safely after aircraft briefly transmitted Squawk 7500 code; pilot error suspected JAIPUR, Oct 14 : An...

Delhi Police detain Dhruv Rathee, MA Baby, and MV Govindan ahead of the CJP Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Metro and traffic curbs imposed.

Police Detain Dhruv Rathee and Top CPI(M) Leaders Ahead of Massive Delhi Election Protest

Captain Smit Machchhar, who kept the cockpit open despite serious injuries.. Source: DD India

Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar Hailed as Hero After Fending Off Mid-Air Cockpit Attack on Flydubai Flight

GCC

Donald Trump warns the US could strike Iran with a heavy hit, while Tehran points to US midterm results and reports tanker mine blasts in Hormuz.

GCC

Trump Warns of ‘Heavy Hit’ on Iran as Tehran Rejects Escalation

Washington weighs major strikes amid naval mine blasts in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic pushback from Tehran WASHINGTON, United...

US President Donald Trump confirms targeted strikes on an Iranian air-defence facility on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, calling it limited action.

Trump Confirms US Air Strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island

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UAE and Qatar Move to Bolster Bilateral Media Partnerships

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