With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs. As Chief News Editor, she brings extensive expertise in delivering breaking and engaging news to … Read more

To support continuity of care, the app now includes Personalised Care Plans, offering step-by-step guidance, digital patient education and structured follow-up tools. This transforms the app into an ongoing health partner rather than a transactional booking tool, enabling long-term engagement that helps patients take control of their wellbeing. “The new Mediclinic app reflects our vision … Read more

This strategic development positions Ras Al Khaimah as a next-generation logistics and industrial hub, meeting growing global demand for deeper drafts and integrated industrial infrastructure. What the expansion involves Key highlights of the expansion include strategic transshipment hub for liquids, gases, and petrochemicals; a state-of-the-art project cargo and deep-water multipurpose port, built to meet the … Read more

The macro signal Global bullion was trading around $4,160 an ounce, having gained 1% in the previous session on comments from Federal Reserve policymakers that pointed to further easing. Swap traders now price roughly an 80% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The latest weekly jobless claims are not expected to change the … Read more

Safety net — not gamble Recent data shows many travellers are acting on that instinct. A 2025 survey found a 32% rise in travel-insurance quote requests between January and April compared with the same period in 2024, according to a Reuters poll. That jump mirrors the wave of uncertainty passengers have felt during recent disruptions. … Read more

Dubai: India’s obsession with VIP number plates reached a new peak on Wednesday after Haryana sold the registration number HR88B8888 for an eye-watering Rs1.17 crore (Rs11.7 million), making it the most expensive number plate ever auctioned in the country. The bidding, which opened at a base price of Rs50,000 on the official fancy.parivahan.gov.in portal, quickly … Read more

Pre-authorisation / pre-screening The system is designed to pre-screen travellers for security, irregular migration, and public health risks, helping authorities identify potential issues before arrival.  Unlike a visa, ETIAS does not guarantee entry but acts as a pre-authorisation linked directly to the traveler’s passport. List: Visa-exempt countries visiting Europe Nationals of the following countries and … Read more

But behind this joyous celebration lay a father’s deeply cherished dream. A father who raised daughters ‘like sons’ Tanu’s father, Rajesh Jaiswal, has no sons. He raised his five daughters with pride, strength and absolute equality. For years, he held on to a quiet dream — to give his daughter a wedding procession as grand … Read more

LegaSea say as far as they are aware there is no commercial market for marlin in New Zealand, likely because there has never been the commercialisation of marlin here. However, it is already a highly valued recreational species. Photo Ben Brown The future impacts for Waiheke and the surrounding Gulf of the government’s latest proposals … Read more

Bigger criminals Meanwhile, PML-N (Pakistan Muslim Muslim League–Nawaz) president and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday called for accountability for “those who brought Imran” into power, claiming that they were bigger “criminals” than the PTI founder.“Imran Khan was not the only criminal; the ones who brought him to power were the bigger criminals, and … Read more

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, … Read more

Keith Enoka says the shop has seen a record number of shoppers over the four years it has been open – around 110,000 at last count. Photo Avneesh Vincent Waiheke’s Recovery Shop is celebrating diverting 400 tonnes of materials that would have otherwise gone to landfill. The retail shop is a waste minimisation project from … Read more

Noema Cash puts the brakes on in the waka but says it’s all go for the new club from here. Photos Sarah Gloyer Community members of all ages and abilities headed to the foreshore of Piritahi Marae on Saturday to experience waka ama at the open day of the island’s new Ārai Roa Waka Ama … Read more

Six festivals confirmed The second edition of #HattaWinter will include six main festivals: #HattaFestival: organised by Brand Dubai (5–28 December at Leem Lake) Hatta Honey Festival: organised by Dubai Municipality (27–31 December) Hatta Agricultural Festival: organised by Dubai Municipality (16–20 January 2026 at Leem Lake) Hatta Cultural Nights: organised by Dubai Culture (20 December 2025 … Read more

Lori Dungey and Penny Ashton will swoon, laugh, dance and pianoforte through an entirely improvised Austenian musical in Austen Found. Expect charming suitors, meddlesome mothers, tight breeches and surprisingly well-educated girls painting a vivid picture in song, dance and passionate handholding when Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen comes to Artworks Theatre on … Read more

There are almost 200 speakers from 40 different nationalities confirmed to appear at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026. The lineup (in alphabetical order) comprises: Aarvi Paleja, Abdelouahab Aissaoui, Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Abdulla Al Anazi, Abdullah Alkadi, Abdulrahman Alhumairy, Abdulwahab Alhammadi, Affan Adeel, Ahmed Al Saadawi, Ahmed ElMorsy, Ahmed N Barqawi, Alastair Chisholm, Alawiya … Read more

The integrated voice experience is designed for real-world tasks. For example, users can: Follow along hands-free while cooking, with measurements both heard and seen. Practice a new language with words spelled out as they are spoken. Discuss complex subjects, such as charts or code, with visual aids delivered alongside spoken responses. Availability and settings Christian … Read more

Platform operational from launch day The platform became fully operational on its launch day, with the ministry setting ambitious targets for the new initiative. The goal is to boost the market’s attractiveness to brands by 20 per cent within the first year, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. “TM … Read more

Aghaddir is a senior news reporter at Gulf News with more than a decade of experience covering the UAE’s most pressing developments. Known for her sharp eye for detail and deep expertise in the country’s legal and security systems, Aghaddir delivers journalism that clarifies complex issues and informs public discourse. While based in Sharjah, she … Read more

The key idea behind the findings is that if dark matter consists of weakly interacting massive particles — known as WIMPs — occasional collisions between them could produce gamma rays. This latest halo-like signal exhibits the energy signatures expected from such interactions. Researchers studying galaxy motion, gravitational lensing and large-scale cosmic structures have long argued … Read more

Shock rippled through his family. “Hardik was a decent, focused boy. His dream was to lead India in basketball,” his cousin said, struggling to hold back tears. The loss, they say, is beyond compensation. Warning signs ignored What makes the tragedy more painful is that this was no freak accident. According to NDTV, the same … Read more

Service for select doctors  The ‘Wreiga’ service is offered to a select group of doctors in designated critical specialties when they are urgently summoned by hospitals for high-priority emergency cases. Its purpose is to ensure they reach hospitals (using their private vehicles) as quickly as possible by providing safe traffic exemptions that reduce delays caused … Read more

Shock rippled through his family. “Hardik was a decent, focused boy. His dream was to lead India in basketball,” his cousin said, struggling to hold back tears. The loss, they say, is beyond compensation. Warning signs ignored What makes the tragedy more painful is that this was no freak accident. According to NDTV, the same … Read more

Strengthening amicable dispute resolution These bylaws focus on expediting procedures, expanding digital services, and developing the systems for marriage, visitation, and Sharia documentation, while ensuring higher levels of child protection and promoting amicable settlement of family disputes—reflecting a more flexible and efficient judicial approach. The regulations include Decision No. 66 of 2025 on the Rules … Read more

Filipinos across the UAE are already counting down the days. In Deira, mall workers swap stories about balikbayan boxes slowly filling with chocolates and perfumes. In Abu Dhabi, engineers compare airfare hacks during coffee breaks. Domestic workers quietly set aside small gifts for family they haven’t hugged in years. As December nears, the familiar excitement … Read more

A new push to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine has begun to take shape, driven by a US initiative that has set off intense diplomatic movement from Washington to Moscow, Kyiv and Europe. The initial 28-point plan, which was heavily tilted toward Russian demands, prompted alarm in Ukraine and across European capitals, leading … Read more

Affordable options in Sri Lanka and Thailand In Sri Lanka, a three-night stay at the 4-star Avani Kalutara Resort in a Superior Courtyard View Room with daily breakfast and return flights is available from Dh3,199 per person—a price that makes this a strong contender for budget-conscious travellers seeking sun and exploration. Thailand’s island destination Krabi … Read more

Winter in Dubai may not come with snow, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a little frosty-season magic — and nothing says cosy like a rich, decadent hot chocolate. From classic, velvety blends to over-the-top, Instagram-ready creations topped with marshmallows, chocolate shavings, and even cereal, the city’s cafés are serving up cocoa in … Read more

Leadership vision reflected in global achievement Maryam Majid Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Social Services Department, congratulated the UAE leadership and said the achievement reflects the emirate’s human-centred approach under His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. She noted that Sharjah has long … Read more