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Melbourne man linked to suspected flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations'

A Melbourne man whose Islamic community centre has been linked by prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates to the co-pilot who allegedly attacked the captain of a flydubai jet has hit out at “false accusations”. The Omani co-pilot, now in custody in the UAE, had…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

Speed limit reduced from 120km to 100km on Khorfakkan-Fujairah Road from Oct.13

The General Headquarters of Fujairah Police, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has announced a reduction in the speed limit on the Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. This change will take effect next Tuesday, Oct.13, 2026, as part of…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Iran says US response to its proposal to reopen Hormuz was 'insufficient'

DUBAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) – The United States’ response to Iran’s seven conditions in a proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz was “insufficient”, Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, was quoted by state media on Sunday as saying. Iran presented a proposal during the…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

CBUAE, Bank Al-Maghrib organise Forum of Central Shariah Authorities

The United Arab Emirates hosted the Seventh Forum of Central Shariah Authorities, under the co-chairmanship of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Bank Al-Maghrib. The Forum brought together representatives of central Shariah authorities from several countries, including Kuwait, Malaysia, Türkiye, Nigeria and Uzbekistan.The…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Saudi German Hospital Dubai launches Mental Health & Wellness Hub

Saudi German Hospital Dubai has launched the Saudi German Mental Health & Wellness Hub, unveiled at an evening event at Raffles The Palm on 9 October 2026. The Hub is designed to end the fragmented experience many families face when navigating mental healthcare by bringing…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Al Ain court fines woman Dhs10,000 for insulting another on social media

Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs10,000 in compensation to another woman for using insulting language on social media, tarnishing her standing and reputation.The woman’s insult caused the victim material and moral harms, specifically by infringing upon her…

Gulf Today – Latest News