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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has honoured 13 winners of the inaugural 'Dubai-it Award', which celebrates exceptional achievements by individuals, projects, institutions and companies across various sectors.

Several beaches in Ras Al Khaimah have reopened to the public, with access to remaining locations set to resume in phases.

Abu Dhabi has brought hundreds of new electric vehicle charging units into operation across public parking areas, as part of efforts to encourage greener transport across the emirate.

Students in Dubai can get up to 50 per cent off public transport fares through a new all-in-one student card that also provides access to discounts and benefits in the UAE and abroad.

Actor Stacy Keach, who portrayed rugged characters such as fictional detective Mike Hammer and legendary American novelist Ernest Hemingway, died on Tuesday at the age of 85, his wife said in a statement to Hollywood trade publication Variety.

British actor Jamie Campbell Bower said joining "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" fulfilled a childhood dream as the cast gathered in London for the global premiere of the fantasy series' third season on Tuesday.

Nicolas Cage so fully transformed himself into NFL legend John Madden for the new biopic “Madden” that co-star Kathryn Hahn says she spent an entire production with him without ever feeling she had met the real Cage.

British author John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the limits of human understanding, becoming the oldest winner in the literary award's history at age 81.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP31 summit in Turkey on Wednesday that the slow international response to climate change so far had placed the world on a path to destruction.

Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, winning a reprieve for the polarising Pentagon chief before Democrats take control of Congress next year and possibly try again.

Authorities in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland said a threatening email which was sent to a large number of schools on Wednesday was a hoax originating from outside the United Kingdom.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to hospital in Islamabad late on Tuesday for medical treatment and returned to prison, sources said.

Victory Team powerboat driver Ahmad Al Fahim will line up for his third Dubai T100 Triathlon on November 15, taking on the full 100km for the second year running.

With the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 fast approaching, fans can prepare for race week with the updated official Abu Dhabi GP App, bringing essential event information, ticket management, and race week experiences together in one place.

Linda Noskova secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff on Tuesday, while Jessica Pegula knocked Marta Kostyuk out of the season-ending tournament with a straight-sets win.

Etihad Airways has unveiled a striking livery carrying the branding of partner McLaren Racing, marking the first time a Formula 1 team has been featured on a wide-body aircraft.

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton arrived in Egypt's El Arish on Tuesday to see first hand efforts to receive humanitarian and relief aid bound for the Gaza Strip.

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled Palm Springs, a 3.8 million sq m residential masterplan adjacent to Palm Jebel Ali in southern Dubai.

More than 300 local and international organisations are showcasing the latest developments in electric vehicles and future transport at the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026).

The US Justice Department sued Lyft on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing ​services provider discriminated against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs.

ADNOC Distribution has reported a 37 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to $791 million in the first nine months of 2026.

The Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi has launched an online campaign to name two of its "extraordinary giants" - the Blue Whale and the T.Rex. 

Swarms of moths blanketing homes in Australia's southeast in recent days signalled the endangered species is recovering, authorities said on Saturday.

Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more than double the length previously announced.

As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment in the Alps to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

An "Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha" falcon sold for a record AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).