Author: Editorial team

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continued its 2026 Growth Series with an interactive workshop at Compass Coworking Centre, focusing on structured sales approaches for entrepreneurs and business owners. The session equipped participants with practical tools to evaluate sales pipelines, address execution gaps, and establish mechanisms to convert opportunities into sustainable results. The workshop highlighted RAKEZ’s commitment to providing practical insights into operational challenges, emphasizing structure and discipline in sales processes to enhance execution. Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, stated that sustainable business growth requires structured systems alongside opportunity generation. He…

Satellite flown from Dubai to Los Angeles on Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter ahead of launch in October 2026 Dubai — Emirates SkyCargo has completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled earth observation satellite. Part of Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, the movement of the satellite highlights a landmark achievement in the UAE’s vision to become a global leader in space and advanced technologies. Altair-1 was flown on an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter aircraft from Dubai (DWC) airport to Los Angeles (LAX) ahead of its scheduled launch in October 2026. Altair is a multi-sensor satellite constellation developed and…

AJMAN, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has been awarded certification to ISO 11367:2025, the international standard for service excellence, becoming the first local entity in Ajman and the first chamber of commerce and industry in the UAE to receive this certification. The achievement reflects the Chamber’s leadership and commitment to applying the latest global standards in service development and enhancing the customer experience. ISO 11367:2025 is among the latest international standards issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the field of service excellence, reflecting Ajman Chamber’s continued commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement in service…

Four flights carrying medicines, tents and fortified biscuits mark the start of a wider operation to transport 150 metric tonnes of critical supplies Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the delivery of critical humanitarian relief supplies to Gaza through a new air bridge launched in support of the World Health Organization (WHO). The first flight departed earlier this week from the Dubai Air Wing carrying 11 metric tonnes of essential medicines aboard a C-130 aircraft bound for…

When Dhruv Sharma was around 12 or 13, a visit to his grandparents home in India confronted him with a reality very different from the life he knew in Dubai. The children of a woman working at the house were there with their mother. Curious, Dhruv asked why they were not in school. “They said, ‘We don’t go to school because we don’t have the finances. We cannot afford to go to school,’” the 17-year-old Dubai College student recalled. Dhruv decided to spend an hour of his day teaching them. The children, whom he remembers being around nine or 10…

Australia will raise the number of deals large tech firms must strike with local news outlets under a revamp of its media licensing laws to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, the government said, adding the measure would distribute advertising revenue to more domestic outlets.The changes also commit the government to giving 5% of funds raised under the scheme to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the formerly industry-owned newswire service, which now runs as a non-profit.Changes made after discussions between government and opposition would also require digital platforms to strike deals with at least eight media companies, up from six…

Rihanna returned to the street where she spent part of her childhood in Barbados, this time bringing her own children along for the visit.The pop star and entrepreneur shared a series of photographs on Instagram documenting her return to the street in her hometown that was renamed Rihanna Drive in her honour.”One minute I feel like that kid from Westbury… the next minute I’m bringing my own kids back to ‘Rihanna Drive’,” Rihanna wrote.”Trippy how life works! And the Glory STILL and WILL ALWAYS belong to the Almighty Creator!!!” she added.The visit marked a full-circle moment for the singer, who…

The appointment of Xavi as Netherlands coach late on Wednesday completes an extensive search and brings full circle the special relationship between Dutch football and Barcelona.Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman, who quit after the Netherlands were eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32 in June.A World Cup winner with Spain as a player in 2010, Xavi has been out of coaching since leaving Barcelona in 2024, where he spent three seasons in charge.He has signed a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup and is the first foreign coach to take charge of the Dutch since Austrian Ernst…

Tata chairman’s exit sparks investor concerns over stability and Tata Trusts’ influence, raising questions about succession, governance and the group’s strategy amid losses at Air India and other challengesNEW DELHI: The exit of the chairman of Tata Sons from India’s storied tea-to-tech conglomerate may pause bitter disputes with its controlling charity, but has ignited worries about the power of the philanthropic arm, which has now forced out two chiefs.The departure of N. Chandrasekaran has raised concern over the continuity and stability of the 158-year-old group battling with losses in aviation and e-commerce ventures, while working to make products for global…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt over the victims of a road collision in Ismailia Governorate, in eastern Egypt, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency