Category: City Buzz

Marine specialists say containing the slick at sea is preferable to removing oil from shoreline

UAE authorities work to contain an oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain beaches, with no health risks reported. Beaches remain closed as clean-up efforts continue.

Khazna and Core42 to explore data centre and cloud infrastructure with Greek partners

Sheikh Hamdan announces FIX Dessert as winner of the Dubai-it Award in the business category, recognising the creators of Dubai Chocolate and their global success.

Winners to be announced October 29, with Dh500,000 for the overall champion

Remember the thrill of chasing colourful ghosts in Pac-Man or trying to beat your highest score at the arcade? The Sharjah Animation & Comics Conference (SACC),…

When Buzz Lightyear or Buzz Yatir, as he is known in the Arab world, first spoke Arabic, he did not simply acquire a new language. He acquired a new voice,…

As research continues to be indispensable, six Arab women, defying impediments, have been recognised for pioneering contributions that heighten innovation,…

Lisa Lalvani turned showstopper for Indian designer Pallavi Puri’s Dubai Fashion Week debut on October 22. She wore a blush-pink embellished mini dress with waist cut-outs, green detailing and a dramatic floor-length fringe cape. Pink strappy heels, soft waves and rosy makeup completed her look. Dubai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 runs until October 26 at Dubai Design District.

Google’s cut-first pay-later approach to Finland’s boreal forests is leaving wild fauna without a place to call home.

A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump said

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, called on Friday for a swift return of inspectors to Iran, warning of growing fragility in the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.

The United States is rushing to move some diplomats and their family members from posts in the Middle East as the threat of regional escalation looms, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

After reports surfaced that Thomas Markle Jr. discovered explicit material involving minors in their father’s home, the Duchess of Sussex explains her choice to distance self from her father.

Meghan Markle is facing questions after revealing she knew about troubling allegations against her father, Thomas Markle, in 2018.

More than 800,000 people have been cut off from aid since the Houthis encircled Taiz city in early October.

A 36-year-old British mother died in Bimini while trying to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkeling trip.

A rainbow appears as President Donald Trump’s motorcade drives away from Air Force One, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Kim Jong-un has opened the borders to both his key allies in Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, but for different reasons

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says he expects the use of nuclear power could more than triple by 2060 | 830 WCCO

Authorities have arrested a suspect as firemen try to put out the fire in Bavaria, near the Austrian border.

President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea’s government said Saturday.

The United States is rushing to move some diplomats and their family members from posts in the Middle East as the threat of regional escalation looms, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Israel’s military says it killed two gunmen who fatally shot two Israeli soldiers near Hebron in the West Bank on Friday. The army claims it prevented a “terror attack” on

People sit under an umbrella on a bench along the Bosphorus waterfront near the Ortakoy Mosque as the Bosphorus Bridge is illuminated to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956

Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran

Google.org backs INJAZ Al-Arab with $2.4M to expand Abtal Al Internet child online safety training across MENA, alongside a Dubai Pop-Up showcasing digital literacy and YouTube parental controls for families

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Apple’s iPhone Duo launches in Dubai as UAE stores deliver pre-orders, with early queues at Dubai Mall, strong demand for the 256GB model, UAE pricing details, and a collector showcasing every iPhone ever made

Headmaster at newest branch of prestigious UK-based institution pledges to bring Harrow’s culture and ethos to the capital

Experts explain why medical evacuations require ICU-level care from start to finish

UAE delivers over 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan since 2014, showcasing its commitment to global health and eradicating the disease.

Abu Dhabi warns farm tenants of fines and repossession for violating rules on land use, waste disposal, and livestock management.

Mentorship, clearer career pathways and sustained workplace support can help more women progress from technical and production roles into positions where they…

Bahrain welcomes UAE mediation securing new Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange of 540 detainees, praising efforts that freed 8,537 prisoners through 27 initiatives and supporting dialogue to end the war

The authority said that specialised teams in the emirate are taking necessary actions to ensure the safety of the beaches and prevent marine pollution from reaching the beach.

Dubai Police arrest six-person gang after UAE woman reports missing money as fraudsters used a fake website to steal bank card data, move funds to digital wallets and resell details to others

UAE Rulers, Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers send condolences to Saudi King Salman after two National Guard officers were martyred in a reconnaissance helicopter crash in Najran region

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The Republic of the Congo listed US$1.55 billion of bonds on Nasdaq Dubai on Monday, 19 October, which the exchange calls an African first.

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, affirmed that, under the guidance of its wise leadership, the UAE has established a humanitarian…

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From internships to new friendships, see how Abu Dhabi transformed a young man’s journey to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.

The spill was causing the strong fuel smell reported by residents in Dubai and the northern emirates

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