Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dubai

Brothers attack student in Dubai after quarrel over video game

The siblings and their friends assaulted the victim on his eye with a knife. Two Arab youths stood trial at a Dubai court over alleged assault on a student after the victim won a video game against their brother. The...

Dubai Police warn residents not to fall prey to fake dating websites

The scammers usually lure customers with massage offers. Online dating platforms can be obvious targets for fraud, the Dubai Police have warned. In a video shared on its official Twitter handle, the police said that scammers are developing new methods of...

British expat accused of selling cocaine to police source in Dubai

Dubai: A British man who is accused of selling three grams of cocaine in Dubai told judges that he was returning the drugs, not selling it to a police source. According to Abu Dhabi Federal Court of First Instance, the...

First virtual UAE-Israel Business Leaders’ Summit opens December 14

Dubai: Possibilities for two-way investment flows will be looked into at depth at the first all-virtual UAE-Israel Business Leaders’ Summit, which runs from December 14-16. The aim of the conference is to advance – and speed up - dialogue between...

Emirates to offer free hotel stays to Dubai travellers until February 2021

Dubai: Emirates has partnered with Dubai’s Department of Tourism on a promotion to offer complimentary stays at the JW Marriott to travellers visiting Dubai from December 6 until February 28, 2021. The airline’s economy Class passengers will receive a free...

UAE: Cloudy day with a chance of light rain in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, rough seas due to strong winds

Dubai: UAE residents woke up to another cloudy day and light rain has been predicted in some parts of the country. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), today’s skies are looking partly cloudy to cloudy at times over...

Ferry riders in Dubai allowed to bring on-board their bikes, scooters for free

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has allowed ferry riders to bring their flexible transit means, such as bikes and scooters, on-board. The initiative aims to bring happiness to riders and enhance the integration between the existing flexible mobility...

Dubai: European expat lured on dating app threatened with toy gun, robbed

Dubai: A Dubai-based Romanian expat was threatened with a toy gun by a Nigerian gang that lured him through a dating app. The Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the Romanian man was threatened with a toy gun by...

Don’t miss: Watch over 120 meteors fall in an hour from Dubai skies on December 13

Dubai: It’s that time of the year when the Geminids are occurring. But this time round, the Geminid meteor shower will be a veritable celestial treat. With no “moonlight interference”, the night of December 13, when the bright Geminids,...

Dubai’s next skyscraper nears half-way mark

Dubai: The Uptown Tower, which will be among Dubai's next lot of super-tall structures, has reached the 153 metre mark - now it has another 187 metres to go to reach the topping up point. Located beside JLT, the ground...

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Saudi Interior Ministry Executes Two Convicted Terrorists, Warns of Ongoing Crackdown

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced that two citizens, Fadel bin Hassan bin Abdullah Al Safwani and Jawad bin Abdullah bin Ali Khurairis, were executed after their terrorism convictions were upheld. The ministry warned that severe measures will persist against anyone endangering public security.

Gulf Railway Project Set to Boost Trade and Cut Transport Costs by 2030

Business leaders and experts say the Gulf Railway will streamline logistics across the GCC, handling millions of passengers and 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. The network connects Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.

Gulf Rail Project Opens New Private Sector Opportunities, Says Transport Chief

Transport and postal deputy minister Fatima Abdullah Al-Dhaen explains the strategic benefits of the Gulf Railway. The rail line is set to enhance connectivity, logistics efficiency and private sector involvement.

India U‑19 clinches Asia Cup in dramatic one‑wicket win over Pakistan

India’s U‑19 side chased down 338 runs against Pakistan, winning by a single wicket on the final ball in Oman. Legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag lauded the performance, highlighting standout contributions from Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani.