Prosecutors have ordered a truck driver’s pretrial detention following the Fujairah accidents that killed 14 people and injured approximately 30. Investigators are examining braking systems and speed data, hearing witness accounts and conducting forensic tests to identify victims and establish responsibility. Read more →

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed a private sector holiday on Wednesday 2 December and Thursday 3 December for Eid Al Etihad. The holiday marks the country’s 55th anniversary, but the ministry did not specify a return-to-work date. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has convicted 10 defendants over a hotel brawl, sentencing each to 6 months in prison and an AED 300,000 fine. The Judicial Department said they will be deported after serving their sentences but did not identify the hotel or defendants. Read more →

Microsoft continued recovery work on Friday after an outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot worldwide on Thursday. The company reported early improvements and extended its email timeout to 48 hours, while Downdetector recorded reports across 74 countries and territories in about an hour. Read more →

Logitech has announced its first company-wide gaming day, giving employees dedicated time off to play. The company cites survey responses linking gaming with workplace skills and confidence, while Logitech G plans a streaming event at its San Jose headquarters on 19 November. Read more →

Danube Properties launched Shahrukhz Residences in Dubai Maritime City on 11 November, with all Gauri Khan-designed penthouses, each priced at USD 5.35 million, selling out on the day. The fully furnished tower offers apartments from USD 450,000 and more than 40 amenities including a Longevity Lounge. Read more →

JD Vance is considering direct talks with Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei, with Doha a possible venue, according to the Wall Street Journal. Iran’s demands over the US blockade and sanctions remain obstacles, while mediators have proposed an exchange involving carrier movements and tanker passage. Read more →

Dubai Police issued 27,756 traffic fines in October, with distracted driving and seatbelt violations among the chief offences flagged. The traffic department is releasing footage from its smart monitoring system to reinforce the campaign. Read more →