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Qatari Sheikha Sara Bint Hamad Al-Thani, a little-known daughter of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, graduated with a master’s degree from the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies.

Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa pulled out of attending the finals of the sixth Nasser Bin Hamad Marine Heritage Season, held at the Bahrain National Museum's outdoor arena on 4 November. No reason was given for his withdrawal.

Oman's Sultan Haitham Al-Said appointed new governors to three of the sultanate's 11 provinces:  Masoud Said Hashim Al-Hashmi for South Al-Batinah, Mahmoud Yahya Sulaiman Al-Thuhli for North Al-Sharqiyah, and Sheikh Ahmed Musallam Suhail Jidad Al-Kithiri for Al-Wusta. 

Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Maktoum was named supreme chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment on 5 November, via a decree issued by his father, Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum.

First deputy chairman of the Bahraini Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa travelled to Doha late October to attend the Asian Men’s Handball Qualification Tournament final between Bahrain and Japan.

Bahrain's General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa was in Riyadh to attend the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Combat Games, the first time the martial arts event has been held in the Arab region.

Dubai Deputy Ruler and federal finance minister Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum opened the Expand North Star 2023 exhibition and conference at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Emirati Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Juma Al-Maktoum has been involved in a number of business deals around Africa. During the Covid pandemic, he was connected to efforts to sell Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in several countries in Africa and Asia. 

There appeared to be limited interest from the Gulf region in China's third Belt and Road Forum for International Co-operation.  The UAE was the most notable Gulf presence, sending Ras Al-Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi to lead its delegation. 

A Dubai-based company backed by a well-connected but relatively low-profile member of Dubai's ruling Al-Maktoum family has been signing deals across Africa to generate carbon credits – while generating some controversy in the process.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan opened the eighth World Investment Forum, organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Ras Al-Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi officially opened the RAK Digital Assets Oasis, a free zone dedicated to digital and virtual assets companies. 

The businessman son of Qatari Sheikh Hamid Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al-Thani, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, has withdrawn from the race to buy Manchester United Football Club. He failed to agree a valuation in talks with American owners the Glazer family.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) made a surprise visit to Doha early October, ostensibly for the opening of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 but, in reality, to cement and expand relations between the two countries’ leaderships.

UAE Vice President, deputy prime minister and Presidential Court chairman Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan opened the 39th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) early October.