Sharjah's ruler inaugurated the first phase of a major road project connecting Sharjah and Dubai, with Al Taawun Interchange partially opened to ease access to the Sharjah International Book Fair. When complete, the five-section scheme will add thousands of vehicles per hour in capacity across key corridors. Read more →

Amazon UAE's 11.11 Sale runs from November 5 to 12, with discounts of up to 70% across more than 30 categories including electronics, beauty, fashion, and groceries. Prime members get the best of fast delivery and additional savings, while fitness shoppers benefit from deals timed to the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Read more →

The Youth Global Programme, in partnership with Nikon Middle East and Nikon India, brought first-time divers to Machchafushi Island in the Maldives for a three-day underwater photography workshop. Participants documented the South Ari Marine Protected Area's coral gardens and the Kudhi Maa shipwreck, guided by professional underwater photographers and the resort's dive team. Read more →

From January 1, 2027, UAE motorists will be prohibited from driving more than nine hours in any 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations. A separate provision bans driving while fatigued regardless of time spent on the road, with 20 fatigue-related crashes recorded across the country in 2025. Read more →

Barack Obama posted an election-night message on Instagram crediting candidates who ran "in every region of the country" and calling on Democrats to work around the current administration in its remaining two years. He also praised election officials from both parties for ensuring a smooth vote. Read more →

Donald Trump has conceded that the US-Israeli war on Iran played a role in sweeping Republican losses in Tuesday's midterms, with Democrats taking both chambers of Congress. He stood by the decision regardless, telling the Wall Street Journal: "I did the right thing. I would have done it again." Read more →

DRVN by Porsche is bringing two festival-exclusive drinks to the sixth Icons of Porsche event in Dubai this November. The Cold Press Carrera and Mission Matcha, developed with food blogger @foodfindsUAE, will be available only at on-site pop-ups on 21 and 22 November at Nad Al Sheba. Read more →

ADNOC Gas and Etihad Water and Electricity have signed an agreement to explore natural gas supply arrangements for new power generation capacity in the Northern Emirates. The deal links ADNOC Gas's expanding domestic volumes with EtihadWE's plans for a balanced gas-fired and renewable generation portfolio. Read more →