A chartered flight from Abu Dhabi has brought home Filipinos. The flight is the 8th of its kind, indicating ongoing efforts to repatriate Filipinos from the UAE.
The Strait of Hormuz has been shut down, and the CEO of ADNOC is calling for its reopening without conditions. This development has significant implications for the region's oil supply.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain have reported attacks after the Iran-US truce. The attacks have raised concerns about the stability of the region.
Iran has attacked the UAE and Qatar. That's all we know.
And it's not much.
But the implications are huge.
The UAE and Qatar are key players in the Middle East's economic and political landscape, and their security is...
Airlines are canceling more flights. No surprise, given the escalating conflict. And this has led to an increase in flight cancellations. But the full extent of the disruptions is murky - it's unclear how many flights will be affected...
The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
The Dhofar governorate has launched the country's first submerged ecological museum off Mirbat's coast. Six large concrete figures, including a whale and dolphin, now sit 20‑22 metres below sea level.
Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against illegal parking of trucks and heavy vehicles in residential zones. Authorities say the practice hampers traffic flow, threatens safety and harms the visual appeal of neighbourhoods.
The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that UAE public sector employers adjust pension contributions each month based on current pay, whereas private sector firms calculate contributions on the salary set in January. Mid‑year salary hikes therefore do not affect private pension contributions until the next calendar year.
Naifa Balkies Hameed was struck on Al Khawaneej Street after her car broke down. Experts urge drivers to move away from traffic, use warning devices and remain vigilant.
