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All flights previously operating from the North Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will move to Terminal 4 (T4) and the Hajj and Umrah terminals, the airport announced on Saturday, October 17.In a passenger advisory, the airport said the transfer would take effect on October 17, urging travellers to check their departure terminal on its website or with their airline before heading to the airport.The move follows the phased opening of Terminal 4, which began on September 27 as part of Jeddah Airports Company’s plans to improve operational efficiency and accommodate growing passenger numbers.Stay up to…
BANGKOK, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the UAE’s Governor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said the country’s banking sector maintains strong financial indicators and high levels of liquidity and capital, reinforcing its resilience and role as a pillar of regional financial stability. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Balama reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting global financial stability through flexible monetary and prudential policies capable of adapting…
Abu Dhabi: Aldar on Thursday announced an AED1.1 billion forward purchase agreement with Arada for three residential blocks comprising more than 1,100 units across nine buildings in Aljada, Sharjah’s flagship mixed-use master development.The transaction marks Aldar’s first real estate investment in Sharjah and expands its develop-to-hold pipeline to AED21 billion. The deal will add more than 1,100 units to Aldar’s portfolio, with the properties scheduled to be delivered by Arada in the fourth quarter of 2029.Building on the recently announced AED15 billion development partnership between Aldar and Arada, the transaction gives Aldar access to Sharjah’s large and growing residential market…
Dubai Police reunited a traveller with her lost handbag and all its valuable contents after safeguarding it until she returned to Dubai, prompting her to praise the level of safety, honesty and professionalism she experienced in the UAE. The General Department of Airport Security recovered the bag, which contained cash, a smartphone and several valuable personal belongings. The department then completed the necessary verification procedures and contacted the traveller, despite her having already left the country. Safeguarded until her return Expert Brigadier Hamed Al Hashemi, Director of the General Department of Airport Security, said the traveller had accidentally left her…
DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has opened registration for the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026 Dubai), taking place from 6th to 15th November 2026 under the theme “ELYAH: Constellating Place, Data and Identity”. Set to be the symposium’s largest edition to date, the event will bring together artists, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the intersection of art, science, and technology and exchange perspectives on the future of contemporary creative practice. The event supports Dubai Culture’s efforts to advance the digital arts ecosystem, deliver on its Digital Arts Roadmap objectives, and empower…
A visit to McDonald’s is becoming an opportunity for children to learn how to stay safe online, thanks to a new awareness initiative launched in collaboration with the UAE’s national cybersecurity campaign, “The UAE Is Safe with Your Digital Awareness”. Held under the theme “Protect Your Children in the Digital World”, the initiative uses game cards and digital screens at McDonald’s restaurants to introduce young visitors to simple but essential online safety practices. The activity coincides with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed every October, and aims to help children understand the importance of protecting themselves while using the internet and digital…
An Emirates flight from Dubai to Delhi encountered a bird strike on arrival on Saturday, delaying its return journey to the UAE, the airline has confirmed.An Emirates spokesperson told Khaleej Times that flight EK517 from Dubai to Delhi on October 17 was struck by a bird as it arrived. The return flight from Delhi to Dubai will be delayed while the aircraft undergoes necessary repairs.The flight is now expected to depart Delhi at 7am local time on October 18 (5.30am UAE time).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Bird strikes are among the most frequent…
DUBAI, 17th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) hosted a high-level business roundtable in Shenzhen as part of the Dubai Business Forum – China, organised by Dubai Chambers. The session brought together 30 senior Emirati and Chinese businesswomen to strengthen bilateral cooperation, exchange expertise and explore new opportunities for trade, investment and strategic partnerships. Chaired by Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Founder and President of DBWC, the roundtable welcomed members of the Council’s Board, Emirati businesswomen participating in the Dubai delegation, and Chinese business leaders representing diverse industries and business portfolios. The discussion provided a platform…
Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director, Gulf, Levant, Türkiye, Caucasus and Central Asia, Cisco, outlines how the value AI can deliver for the region depends on the security, privacy and control of data in this exclusive op-ed. For years, discussions surrounding digital infrastructure in the Gulf have largely focused on pace: how quickly services could be digitised, networks expanded and new technologies adopted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the nature of that discussion. As AI moves from pilot projects into the core of how organisations operate, a more fundamental question comes into focus: who controls the data, the systems and the infrastructure…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared a message on X titled The Message of Mercy from his book Letters. Text of the message: “The Message of Mercy To philanthropists, propagators of hope, pioneers of humanitarian work, and those who extend kindness and charity to people, the people closest to the Lord of all people, I write this letter. A while ago, a friend asked me: Why do you launch a large community campaign every year during Ramadan when you have many humanitarian institutions doing good…