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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has wished "peace, hope and goodness" for everyone celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.

The National Drug Enforcement Authority, in coordination with security forces in the UAE and Iraq, foiled an attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills and more than 30 kg of narcotics into the UAE.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has exchanged views on ways to strengthen efforts to consolidate regional and international security and stability during calls with his counterparts in the UK, Ukraine and Egypt.

The UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that preparations are complete for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine.

The UAE has become the third country in the world to approve Foundayo (orforglipron) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.

Dubai Police have shut down 33 unlicensed nurseries across the Emirate and arrested 34 operators for violating health and safety standards.

Dubai Police have impounded 218 vehicles and issued 518 fines for noise violations in October as part of a crackdown on illegal modifications that create disturbances in residential areas.

More than 220 global leaders will gather in Dubai for the fifth World Police Summit, bringing together law enforcement representatives and security experts from over 90 countries.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended a Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) ceremony celebrating more than 6,700 graduates from the 2025/26 academic year, the largest cohort in its history.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has attended a ceremony honouring government entities, leaders and professionals for their distinguished performance.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of de-escalation and advancing diplomatic efforts during a call with Iran's Abbas Araghchi.

The UAE is marking the third anniversary of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, launched on November 5, 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its marine transport network with the addition of four new fourth-generation traditional abras to its fleet.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

Ajman is set to host a major media forum later this month focused on the future of media, artificial intelligence and digital influence.

The UAE's Armed Forces will showcase their capabilities and combat readiness during the 11th Union Fortress military parade in Liwa City this December.

Frequent travellers to Dubai will benefit from five-year multiple-entry tourist visas and a host of other rewards, including discounts, gift cards and hotel room upgrades, under the newly launched 'Dubai Access Club' tourism initiative.

New traffic regulations in the UAE will introduce tighter rules on vehicle registration, electric scooter use and road safety from January 1, 2027.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has emphasised the need to strengthen supply chain resilience to support global energy security.

The death of a man in a car fire was later identified as murder, after Dubai Police discovered traces of petroleum products beneath the vehicle during forensics examination.

Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, damaging energy infrastructure and a major bridge across the Dnipro River, officials said on Saturday.

Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians crammed into encampments across the Gaza Strip, washing away shelters and soaking blankets and mattresses, local authorities said on Saturday.

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said the country's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were continuing to prevent the situation in the region from spiraling out of control.

Pope Leo on Saturday urged people in South America to bridge divides between their countries as he led an event on the Uruguay-Argentina border with tens of thousands on his 12-day trip across a region facing sharp political divisions.

US President Donald Trump named longtime aide Stephen Miller as his chief of staff on Friday, giving the architect of some of his toughest domestic policies one of the most powerful jobs in Washington after Republicans lost control of Congress.

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory around mid-2027, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, after years of persistently weak sales for a futuristic model once touted as a rival to legacy pickup trucks.

ADNOC Gas and Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to explore a range of strategic opportunities aimed at strengthening gas supply security and enhancing the resilience of the UAE’s energy infrastructure.

Tech-led Nasdaq has notched its deepest one-day drop since ‘Liberation Day’ in April 2025, wiping out trillions in market value on fears of more AI scrutiny, particularly on data center construction, after Democrats won big in US midterm elections.

The Emirates Group has posted a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion ($1.1 billion) for the first six months of 2026-27, despite disruptions and high fuel prices due to the regional conflict. 

Pixar Animation Studios announced on Wednesday that veteran Jonathan Garson will become president on January 4, replacing Jim Morris, who will step back from day-to-day leadership ahead of his eventual retirement.

Formula One will continue to race at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit through to 2035 after announcing a five-year contract extension on Saturday.

South Africa strolled past an injury-hit Italy with a 66-7 win in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting in Turin.

Noah Okafor scored 97 seconds after coming off the bench to give Leeds United a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday but the visitors were aggrieved that their hosts had not been reduced to 10 men at Elland Road.

India beat New Zealand by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-hit one-day international on Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after a pace-dominated contest.

Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said in a new autobiography excerpted on Saturday that discussions about ball-tampering during Australia's 2018 tour of South Africa were more widespread within the team than Cricket Australia's investigation found.

Egyptian artist Ahmed Saad will take the main stage at Global Village for the first concert of the season on November 13.

Singer Harry Styles, who recently completed a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden in New York, thought prices for coffee in the city were some of the spookiest things he saw around Halloween.

"Black Doves" may be packed with assassins and high-octane action sequences, but the joy of the Netflix spy thriller lies in its blend of humour and morally complex characters, Keira Knightley said at the London launch of the show's second season on Monday.

An interactive game experience bringing Dubai's landmarks, culture, and destinations to international audiences through Fortnite has been announced by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)'s gaming centre and Wild Unlimited.

Global Village will celebrate UAE Flag Day on November 3 with a special programme highlighting national pride, unity and identity.