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MiscellaneousUnemployed Filipina in UAE Clears All Debts After Life-Changing Dh20 Million Big Ticket Win
A Filipina living in Ajman who recently lost her job has won a life-changing Dh20 million in the Big Ticket draw, allowing her to pay off debts and secure her family's future.
PoliticsEgypt Hosts Four-Way Summit to Strengthen Regional Alliance Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia
Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia have convened in Alamein to strengthen their regional alliance and expand military cooperation amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia.
SportsMax Verstappen Secures Red Bull's First Win of 2026 at Rain-Delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen won a chaotic, rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang to claim Red Bull's first victory of 2026, while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his championship lead with a second-place finish.
EconomyOpec+ Maintains Oil Production Targets for November Amid Ongoing Market Review
Opec+ has kept its oil production targets unchanged for November, extending a pause after months of gradual increases while core members review market conditions.
CultureTributes Paid Following the Death of Renowned UAE Theatre Veteran and Educator Eric Dury
Eric Dury, a beloved British actor, educator, and pillar of the UAE independent theatre community for over 25 years, has passed away. Tributes have poured in from fellow artists celebrating his extensive career on stage and in academia.
TechnologyUAE's MBR Explorer Probe Reaches Final Testing Phase Ahead of 2028 Asteroid Belt Mission
The UAE's MBR Explorer probe has successfully completed vibration testing and is undergoing thermal trials as preparations continue for its 2028 launch toward the asteroid belt.
SportsUAE Wraps Up Asian Games with Individual Silver in Equestrian Showjumping
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi and Hudson de Vains claimed individual silver at the 2026 Asian Games, bringing the UAE's total medal count to 12.
PoliticsSudan's Army Chief Al Burhan Prolonging War to Maintain Power, Warns Former Official
A former Sudanese official claims that military leader Abdel Fattah Al Burhan is prolonging the devastating civil war to stay in power, while European experts urge stronger international pressure and investigations into alleged war crimes.
SportsUAE Equestrian Team Secures Dramatic Individual Silver at Asian Games
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi and Hudson de Vains claimed individual silver at the 2026 Asian Games following a dramatic jump-off in Tokyo, bringing the UAE's total medal count to 12.
PoliticsIran Insists Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until Conditions Are Met Amid Stalled US Talks
Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until its conditions are met, as indirect talks with Washington stall and both sides prepare for potential renewed conflict.
TechnologyJordan Confirms Arrest of Suspected ShinyHunters Hacker Following FBI Data Breach Claims
Jordan has confirmed the arrest of a suspected ShinyHunters hacker named Saif Al Din Khader, who is reportedly cooperating with the FBI following a massive data breach claim.
Breaking NewsEscalating Strikes Across Gaza Leave Six Palestinians Dead Despite Prior Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza City and Deir Al Balah have resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians, including members of the local Christian community, despite a prior ceasefire agreement.
TechnologyWhy Trusting AI With Your Most Sensitive Information Is Far Riskier Than You Think
Experts warn that as generative artificial intelligence systems evolve to act on behalf of users, entrusting them with sensitive personal and professional data has become significantly less safe than previously assumed.
PoliticsAngelina Jolie Highlights Gaza Devastation Using Google Earth Images and Urges Immediate Humanitarian Aid
Angelina Jolie has shared new Google Earth images highlighting widespread destruction in Gaza, urging the international community to deliver urgent shelter and humanitarian aid ahead of winter.
SportsILT20 2026 Auction: Fazalhaq Farooqi and Muhammad Waseem Secure Mega Deals in UAE League
Fazalhaq Farooqi and Muhammad Waseem secured massive contracts during the ILT20 2026 player auction, where over $1 million was invested in local UAE talent alongside top international stars.
SportsUAE Coach Zlatko Dalic Confident of Stronger Showing Against Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup Final
UAE manager Zlatko Dalic expressed confidence that his team will elevate their performance in the upcoming Arabian Gulf Cup final against Saudi Arabia following a hard-fought semi-final win over Oman.
Stargazers in the UAE Prepare for Stunning Views as Saturn Reaches Brightest Opposition of the Year
Saturn reaches its brightest opposition of the year, offering stargazers in the UAE a prime viewing opportunity and special events at locations like Mleiha National Park.
PoliticsYemeni Government Forces Strike Sanaa and Saada Following Houthi Claim of Aramco Facility Attack
Yemeni government forces launched strikes on Houthi strongholds in Sanaa and Saada after the militia claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi Aramco oil facility near Riyadh.
Breaking NewsWestern Experts Race to Analyze Downed Russian Jet-Drone in Moldova
Western analysts and intelligence experts are examining the wreckage of a crashed Russian jet-drone in Moldova to understand its advanced technology and counter the growing threat.
EconomyUS Investors Rush to Enter Syria as Transitional Government Drives Pro-Business Reforms
US investors are moving quickly to enter Syria as the transitional government enacts pro-business reforms and re-establishes ties with the international financial system following the lifting of US sanctions.
HealthAl Zahra Hospital Dubai Launches Smart Paid Parking System Managed by Parkonic
Al Zahra Hospital Dubai is introducing a new smart paid parking system managed by Parkonic, featuring tiered free parking allowances and automated fee deductions starting October 15.
CulturePerform Sharjah 2026 Returns with Immersive Theatre, Giant Puppets, and Free Public Performances
Perform Sharjah returns this autumn with 16 free-to-attend commissioned works, world premieres, and regional debuts, ranging from audience-driven theatre to giant life-size animal puppets.
HealthUAE Researchers Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Uncover Promising Blood Cancer Treatment
Researchers in the UAE have utilized artificial intelligence to discover a potential blood cancer drug, marking another milestone for Insilico Medicine in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The discovery uses advanced AI platforms to target proteins associated with leukaemias and lymphomas.
SportsDubai Announces Sunday Morning Road Closures for Major Cycling Race
Motorists in Dubai face morning traffic delays and rolling road closures on Sunday due to the Proud of UAE cycling race.