UAE

Russia-Ukraine peace talks opened in Abu Dhabi with US mediation. Kushner says the gaps are clear and ideas exist to close them

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed tents to shelter 50,000 in Gaza, helping residents cope with harsh winter weather and flood risks.

Mosque construction permits in Dubai will now be issued within five days at most under a new joint fast-track initiative by Dubai Municipality and IACAD.

ADNOC signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with Gujarat Energy for up to 4 million tons from 2028, the first sale from XRG’s international portfolio.

Abu Dhabi clean energy generation grew by more than 1,000 percent between 2020 and 2025, and now supplies almost 46 percent of the emirate’s power.

UAE Verify has issued over 42.9 million digital trusted documents since its launch and now supports 88 document types from 32 government entities.

Riyan Malhan won the UAE’s first Youth Olympics gold, beating France’s Mady Sow 2-0 in the boys’ singles badminton final at Dakar 2026 in Senegal.

Abdullah bin Zayed held a call with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi as Hormuz tankers burned. See what was said and why de-escalation matters.

Dubai Police rescue dogs after a crash on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Officers called a pet ambulance and escorted it to a clinic.

85% of UAE workers use AI at work, but 67% fear job losses. See what the Oliver Wyman Forum report says about employer plans, pay, health and money.

Global Village free entry is on offer for November 7. Visitors who attend on November 6 can claim one of 3,100 free tickets

Graduated abroad? The UAE Golden Visa offers 10-year residency to top 100 university graduates who meet GPA, ranking and graduation rules. See who qualifies.

Abu Dhabi taxis are now about 99 per cent hybrid or electric, covering more than 6,147 vehicles and backing the emirate’s 2050 climate neutrality goal.

The Ministry of Interior’s Traffic and Licensing Services Centre in Fujairah is the first channel to reach 7 stars since the system launched in 2011.

Officials at the DAS Dialogue urged a UAE-Japan partnership that expands beyond energy into investment, AI, advanced manufacturing, water security and diplomacy.

UAE holiday airfares are under pressure as jet fuel costs soar. Ryanair warns European fares could rise up to 20% in 2027. See how to manage costs.

Dubai gold rate edged up Wednesday, with 24K at Dh476.25 per gram, as investors weigh a possible Fed rate hike in December. See all carat prices.

A Russian delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky will join trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed. Here is what we know.

The new UAE vehicle limit caps residents at five licensed vehicles. Registering or renewing more than two will cost extra from January 1, 2027.

UAE aid to Gaza continues as four convoys with 38 trucks carry 343 tonnes of food and shelter supplies under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 this week