Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.
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.
The UAE’s foreign ministry sent condolences to Egypt after a deadly train collision near Cairo. The accident left seven dead and over a hundred injured, prompting calls for accountability.
The Rewaq Educational Institute has started the second phase of its free training program for workers in Dubai, focusing on first‑aid, fire safety and mental health. Backed by UAE authorities, the initiative aims to reach over 5,000 laborers directly and 15,000 indirectly.
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC has signed a ten‑year agreement with Gujarat Energy to supply up to 4 million tonnes of LNG each year to India from 2028. The contract aims to deepen long‑term energy cooperation between the UAE and India.
Dubai’s transport authority is testing a new Nol‑Jaywan card that merges public‑transport fare with broader payment functions. The trial, launched this month, aims to let commuters use one card for travel, parking and everyday purchases.
Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.
Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.
A rear‑end collision on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road left a Pakistani expat’s dogs distressed. Dubai police intervened, arranged a pet ambulance and ensured the animals received care.
Govidan Nair, a 62‑year‑old Indian textile owner living in Dubai, secured a $1 million prize in the Millennium Millionaire Series 562 after 25 years of participation. Another Indian winner took home a Harley‑Davidson in the accompanying draw.
The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.
A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.
The Federal Aviation Administration halted all departures across the United States on Friday because of a system‑wide communication problem affecting air‑traffic control towers. The move comes as the agency seeks billions in funding to upgrade the nation’s air‑traffic infrastructure.
Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.
Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.
