UAE strengthens national AI vision with banking innovation

The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF Innovation Hub), in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and KPMG Middle East, concluded a 2-day AI Innovation Workshop, a unique forum designed to accelerate the...

Shah Bano's Legal Heirs Demand BAN On Yami Gautam & Emraan Hashmi's Haq, Accuse Makers Of Insulting Muslim Community

Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi starrer Haq, which is inspired by the Shah Bano case, has landed in legal trouble. Shah Bano's legal heirs have sought an immediate ban on the film's release and approached the Indore court, claiming that the film...

Dubai private school fees 2025–26: What parents should know about ‘Outstanding’ schools

New session ahead, choosing schools in Dubai / AI-generated illustration Dubai's education regulator, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has confirmed the fee framework for the 2025-2026 academic year, capping all tuition increases...

FIX, the original Dubai Chocolate, set to land with FNA at Changi Airport

SINGAPORE. Hugely popular Dubai Chocolate brand FIX is set to make its debut tomorrow (3 November) at Changi Airport, Singapore with travel retailer Focus Network Agencies (FNA). FIX was famously created by Dubai-based Sarah Hamouda and Yezen...

UAE, Singapore lead AI adoption globally

The findings come as businesses and governments weigh the economic promise of AI against regulatory and safety concerns. President Donald Trump’s efforts to cut red tape may not bear fruit if individuals are slow to integrate the technology into...

UAE enforces strict anti-cheating rules: Zero marks for students, Dh200,000 fines for staff

UAE cracks down on cheating with strict new rules / AI-generated Illustrative purposes only As exam season approaches, the UAE is drawing a firm red line under dishonest test tactics — and this time, the consequences sting on both sides of the...

UAE: Facial Recognition To Speed Up Checkpoints At Abu Dhabi Airport

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Long queues at passport control and boarding gates could soon be a thing of the past at Zayed International Airport, as new biometric systems using facial recognition are being rolled out across all passenger checkpoints....

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Arrives in Korea for Asia-Pacific Economic Forum

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in the Republic of Korea, to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al...

ADIPEC 2025 opens with call for AI-driven energy growth

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC CEO and Masdar chairman, officially opened ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi today with a powerful call for realism, collaboration and innovation in the face of global energy...

UAE: Delivery riders in Dubai and Sharjah face Dh1,500 fines and permit suspensions under new traffic rules

UAE tightens traffic rules to protect delivery riders / AI-generated illustration Food may still come fast, but delivery riders won’t be allowed to race to get it to you anymore. In a joint announcement made in late October 2025, Dubai’s RTA and...

Foreign ministers decry 'apocalyptic' atrocities in Sudan

The civil war in Sudan has not received enough global attention, the foreign ministers of Germany, Britain and Jordan said. Doctors Without Borders fears for tens of thousands after the fall of el-Fasher in Darfur. Members of the international...

Haunted home: Behind the intimate and universal horror of Emirati film HOBA

In a cinematic landscape increasingly defined by genre experimentation and cultural authenticity, Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari has emerged as one of the region’s boldest and most introspective storytellers. With HOBA, his second...

Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Alpha Dhabi sell Modon stakes for over $7bln to L’imad Holding

Subsidiaries of two prominent Abu Dhabi-based investment firms have divested stakes in Modon Holding PSC for a combined consideration of over $7 billion L’imad Holding Company, a company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi government. Following the...

Young ADIPEC takes students into the tech-driven future of energy sector

MUDHI ALOBTHANI (ABU DHABI) The Young ADIPEC programme marks its 13th edition this year with a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven learning. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister...

Thailand travel update: 6 key changes for UAE visitors

While the national mood is reflective, tourism, flights, and public services continue as normal. Mourning guidelines defined However, the Thai government has set mourning guidelines: officials will wear black for a year, the public for 90 days,...

Science Journalism Forum Holds Dubai Conference

1 The Science Journalism Forum (SJF) held a hybrid internation­al conference which brought together science journalists, editors, academics, scientists, and industry leaders from Mon­day, October 27 to Thursday 30, 2025, at the Dubai Knowledge...

Retiring in Dubai: A Guide to Your Next Chapter

Dubai, an iconic city in the United Arab Emirates, stands as a unique option for retirees seeking a balance of luxury and cultural vibrance. Known for its impressive skyline and modern amenities, Dubai also offers a stable and attractive financial...

NPP Financier Kevin Okyere Reportedly Arrested in Dubai Over Alleged $100 Million Fraud Case

In a shocking development, prominent Ghanaian businessman and alleged New Patriotic Party (NPP) financier Kevin Okyere has reportedly been arrested in Dubai over what authorities describe as a $100 million financial fraud investigation. The...

Abu Dhabi Hosts Landmark AI Summit in December

The Global AI Show returns to Abu Dhabi on December 8 and 9, 2025, at Space42 Arena, bringing together more than 5,000 attendees, 200 AI experts, and 150 exhibitors under the ambitious theme AI:2031: Accelerating Intelligent Futures as the United...

Sharjah’s first solar power plant a major step toward decarbonisation, energy independence: SNOC CEO

BATOOL GHAITH (ABU DHABI) Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), marking its 10th year of participation in ADIPEC, is setting its sights on global expansion while highlighting one of its key achievements — the inauguration of the emirate’s first...