Dubai AI tour: Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion UAE investment and plans to upskill over 300,000 people in AI | World News

Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion UAE investment and Elevate UAE program to upskill 305,000 people in AI/Image: WAM At the Dubai edition of its global AI Tour, Microsoft showcased how artificial intelligence is shaping the UAE’s future, unveiling major initiatives to equip students, educators, and government employees with AI skills, and highlighting strategic investments to accelerate […]

Rock legends Muse are returning to the UAE for a massive, full-scale concert at Etihad Arena on February 4, 2026 | World News

Muse to Rock Abu Dhabi in February 2026 / Image credit: Muse British rock titans Muse will bring their full-scale stadium show to Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on 4 February 2026, with tickets and presales launching in November. Fans should note official presale windows (including Mastercard and Live Nation access) and expect a high-energy production […]

UAE debuts VR reconstruction of Makkah and Madina from the Prophet’s era, rendered in amazing detail | World News

At Sharjah Book Fair, visitors wearing VR headsets explore ancient Makkah streets and the Holy Kaaba/Representative Image Visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair are now able to experience the heart of early Islam as never before. A new virtual reality (VR) installation, developed by Ana Al Madina, transports participants more than 1,400 years back […]

UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank issues $500 million, five-year sukuk amid robust global demand | World News

Sharjah Islamic Bank completes $500 million, five-year Sukuk, reflecting strong global investor confidence/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has reinforced its standing in global capital markets with the successful issuance of a US$500 million senior unsecured Sukuk. The transaction, completed during a period of heightened market volatility and year-end liquidity pressures, highlights the bank’s resilient […]

UAE: Etihad expands aggressively with four international routes launched in just three days | World News

Etihad Airways adds four new Abu Dhabi routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong—boosting aviation growth/Image: WAM Etihad Airways has accelerated its growth trajectory with the launch of four new international routes over three consecutive days, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as a central aviation hub. The expansion adds thousands of seats to the airline’s network, linking […]

Delhi HC intervenes in case of Celina Jaitly’s brother held in the UAE : Bollywood News

The Delhi High Court has taken up the case on its own initiative involving Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, brother of Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since September 2024. On November 3, 2025, the court issued directives to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and other relevant […]

UAE health authorities urge residents aged 50+ to take shingles vaccine for protection | World News

Turning 50? UAE health officials recommend shingles vaccine / AI generated Illustration If you’re 50 or older in the UAE, there’s a new health reminder to add to your checklist: the shingles vaccine is now available to help protect you from the painful rash and nerve-related complications caused when the chickenpox virus resurfaces later in […]

Dubai’s Global Village to dazzle with spectacular drone show on UAE Flag Day | World News

Hundreds of drones illuminated Dubai’s Global Village sky on November 3, forming vibrant UAE flag patterns/Representative Image As the UAE marks its annual Flag Day on November 3, Dubai’s Global Village is set to light up the skies with a breathtaking drone show. The display will celebrate the nation’s unity, heritage, and progress, while honoring […]

A month of major events: What UAE November 2025 calendar holds | World News

November 2025 sees the UAE host global events in culture, business, innovation, and youth engagement/Image: WAM This November, the United Arab Emirates will cement its position as a nexus of global engagement, hosting a remarkable array of economic, cultural, scientific and sporting events. From the halls of Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC Centre to the historic streets […]

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

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 classroom. Ahead of the first-term central exams on 20 November, the Ministry of […]