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UAE to begin lifting drone-use restrictions

The UAE has announced restrictions on drone activities will be lifted in phases on November 25, beginning with licenses for companies and government agencies.
Dubai Police warn residents of scam calls

Dubai Police have warned against calls from scammers asking for financial details, reminding residents official institutions will never request this information over the phone.
UAE President welcomes Indonesian counterpart

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia at his official reception ceremony in Qasr Al Watan on Saturday.
Indonesian President arrives in UAE on state visit

His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday on an official state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Four Emirati aid convoys arrive in Gaza

Four aid convoys loaded with diverse humanitarian assistance from the UAE entered the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Border Crossing this week, bringing the total number of convoys sent so far to 130.
Over 12,000 fines issued in Dubai for illegal vehicle modifications

Dubai Police have issued 12,019 fines this year for unauthorised vehicle modifications that cause excessive noise and disturbances.
National Day holiday for public and private sectors announced

The UAE announced the official holiday for the 53rd National Day, recently renamed Eid Al Etihad, will be on December 2 and 3 for private and public entities, with work resuming on December 4.
UAE Central Bank suspends currency exchange system of Al Razouki Exchange

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has taken action against Al Razouki Exchange, suspending its currency exchange system for three years and shutting down its branches in Dubai's Deira and Al Murar areas.

Business News

Adani CFO says US charges linked to only one business contract

A US bribery indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is linked to one contract of Adani Green Energy that makes up some 10 per cent of its business, and no other firms in the conglomerate are accused of wrongdoing, the group's CFO said on Saturday.
UAE launches KYC platform for enhanced financial data

The UAE government has launched the Know Your Customer (KYC) digital platform, aimed at providing accurate, confidential data for financial transactions.
Volkswagen union signals strikes in December but talks continue

Volkswagen's union said it was gearing up for strikes across German factories from December 1 after talks over wages and unprecedented factory closures at Europe's largest carmaker failed to achieve a breakthrough on Thursday.
UAE trade delegation visits Finland, meets Finnish companies

A UAE delegation headed by the Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, conducted meetings with prominent companies in Finland during an official visit.

Sports News

Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia

Makeshift opener KL Rahul repaid the faith India have showed in him despite recent struggles, helping to put the touring side in the driving seat against Australia in the first test in Perth on Saturday.
Football legends to converge for Kings Cup Dubai

Football fever is set to descend upon Dubai as the much-anticipated Kings Cup Dubai 2024 kicks off on November 30 at the Al Maktoum Stadium.
Spain draw Netherlands in Nations League quarters, Germany play Italy

Reigning Nations League champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals while former tournament winners France take on Croatia after the draw for the knockout stage was held in Nyon on Friday.
India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets tumble on opening day

Australia's seamers combined to bundle India out for 150 on Friday but the hosts fared even worse with the bat on day one of the first test in Perth.

International News

Philippine VP publicly threatens to have president assassinated

Philippine security agencies stepped up safety protocols on Saturday after Vice President Sara Duterte said she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated if she herself were killed.
At least 32 killed in new sectarian violence in Pakistan

At least 32 people were killed and 47 wounded in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, an official told AFP on Saturday, two days after attacks on Shia passengers convoys killed 43.
WHO: 226 health workers killed in Lebanon since last year

Nearly 230 health workers have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since the October 7 attack last year, the World Health Organization said.
COP29: Wealthy countries back raising climate deal to $300b

The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have agreed to raise their offer of a global finance target to $300 billion per year by 2035, sources told Reuters on Saturday.

Entertainment News

Coldplay to release limited Infinity tickets

Coldplay fans in the UAE have one final chance to see the band live, as Infinity Tickets for their upcoming concerts in Abu Dhabi will be available for purchase on Friday, November 22nd at 12pm.
Voice actor behind Milhouse in The Simpsons retires after 35 years

The voice actor behind an iconic Simpsons character is saying goodbye to Springfield after 35 years.
One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral

The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after he died aged 31.
'Rust' gets low-key debut, honours cinematographer killed on set

Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" premiered at a low-key Polish film festival on Wednesday, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when Baldwin pointed a gun at her, in Hollywood's first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years.
Late Quincy Jones, Bond film producers bestowed honorary Oscars

Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy at a gala on Sunday.