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The 2026 season winner was 11-year-old Mayar Mohammed from Egypt, who read more than 60 books. Over 40.2 million students from 60 countries took part in the competition — 24% more than a year earlier. Awards also went to representatives of Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Tunisia, Syria, and New Zealand.
Aziz KarimovA truck on Emirates Road (E611) crashed into a metal barrier after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The driver sustained minor injuries and was examined at the scene. Dubai Police used the incident to warn about the dangers of driving while fatigued.
Otabek YusupovA 60-year-old resident of Sharjah suffered from coughing, chest congestion and difficulty breathing for almost two months due to a 2 cm fish bone stuck in his right main bronchus. His first visit to the emergency department did not reveal the cause; the bone was only detected on a CT scan. Removal at Aster Hospital Mankhool took 30–40 minutes, and the patient was discharged three hours later.
Otabek YusupovShaukat Ali Rana, who arrived in Dubai in 1968, has spent nearly six decades assembling an archive of photographs, documents and everyday objects reflecting the rise of the UAE. Part of the family home in the Mirdif district now operates as a mini-museum, open to visitors by appointment. Shaukat Ali Rana, who arrived in Dubai in 1968, has spent nearly six decades assembling an archive of photographs, documents and everyday objects reflecting the formation of the UAE. Part of his family home in the Mirdif district now operates as a mini-museum, with visits available by appointment.
Aziz KarimovModel Elena Perminova, the ex-wife of billionaire Alexander Lebedev, posted photos from Dubai in a black swimsuit on Instagram. Gazeta.Ru also recalls her recent appearances: a sheer mesh mini dress on October 20 and her denial of rumors of a romance with Artyom Vorobyov.
Aziz KarimovThe Dubai government award Dubai-it has been presented: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, head of Emirates, was honoured for turning the emirate into one of the world's leading aviation hubs. Earlier this month, awards also went to kiteboard manufacturer SWS Board Technology and the creators of “Dubai chocolate,” Fix Dessert.
Otabek YusupovThe Dubai Executive Council, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan, approved three key policies: the Urban Centers Development Plan, the Sustainable Demographic Planning Policy, and the Digital Power of Attorney System. The Urban Centers Development Plan covers six main and 42 auxiliary centers, aiming to increase property values in targeted areas by 20 billion dirhams by 2040.
Otabek YusupovUAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid called on government institutions, schools, universities and residents of all seven emirates to display the country's flag on 3 November. Flag Day is not a public holiday, but it has become an annual tradition since 2013.
Aziz Karimov43-year-old TV presenter Victoria Lopyreva posted a bikini photo from a balcony in Dubai with a view of the Burj Al Arab hotel and told her followers that she had returned to the UAE with her son. Gazeta.Ru recalls details of her life in the Emirates: a 10-year golden visa, her son's studies at an international school, and living separately from her husband without an official divorce.
Aziz KarimovAn unusual pedestrian walkway is planned to open along the 'gold market' in Dubai's trading district, Dubai Gold District. According to the district's director Rashid Al Hamadi, the facility is designed for residents and tourists and is meant to strengthen Dubai's position as a centre of global gold trade. An exhibition complex has also been announced.
Aziz KarimovAt RTA Dubai's 121st auction, plate CC44 went for 6.72 million dirhams ($1.8 million), the biggest sale of the evening. In total, 60 rare plates brought in 65.7 million dirhams. Dubai's 'prestige' plate market is growing by about 20% a year.
Aziz KarimovDubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed approved new strategic targets for the AI campus in the DIFC: attracting more than 1,000 specialized companies and creating over 5,000 highly skilled jobs by 2030. The campus has already met its previous targets two years ahead of schedule.
Aziz KarimovThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined Gary Joseph Peters $210,000 (Dh771,330) for false and misleading information and for failing to provide documents. He has been banned from holding positions at DFSA-licensed companies. His appeal to the Financial Markets Tribunal was dismissed.
Otabek YusupovThe UAE Food Bank and Dubai's Community Development Authority have signed an agreement on collecting and safely distributing surplus food from weddings and events. The initiative supports the Dubai Social Agenda 33 agenda and includes awareness campaigns and volunteering.
Aziz KarimovDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the partial closure of three lanes on Emirates Road (E611) opposite Al Maktoum International Airport from October 26 to 31 for driverless taxi tests. The airport tunnel will be fully closed. The tests are part of Dubai's strategy to make 25% of trips autonomous by 2030.
Otabek YusupovConvicted of carousel VAT fraud, Aarif Patel from Preston stole over £33 million in public funds and attempted to steal up to £90 million. In 2023, he was sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison but has not served a single day. A confiscation order of £90.5 million issued in 2025 remains unenforced as Patel challenges it in the Court of Appeal. BBC uncovered a network of websites in Dubai portraying him as a successful businessman and philanthropist, though direct links to him remain unproven. Arif Patel of Preston, convicted of a VAT carousel fraud, stole more than £33m of public funds and attempted to steal up to £90m. In 2023 he was sentenced in absentia to 20 years in prison but has not served a single day. The £90.5m confiscation order imposed in 2025 has not been enforced: Patel is contesting it in the Court of Appeal. The BBC has uncovered a network of websites building his image as a businessman and philanthropist in Dubai.
Aziz KarimovDubai authorities announced the launch of the Dubai Food Security Strategy 2030, approved by Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The strategy covers five areas — availability, affordability, food quality and safety, sustainability, and support for the sector — and includes five initiatives: from developing local agriculture to reducing food waste and strengthening supply chains.
Otabek YusupovDubai Municipality has awarded four contracts worth AED 3 billion under the third phase of the AED 30 billion Tasreef programme. The project involves building 100 km of main drainage lines with a diameter of up to three metres and is expected to increase stormwater drainage capacity by 700% by 2033.
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