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In his book ‘Letters’, Mohammed bin Rashid says trust, not water, energy or artificial intelligence, will determine the strength and prosperity of nations Dubai: In his book ‘Letters’, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that trust is the most valuable currency of the future, stressing that it is the foundation of stability, prosperity and sustainable development. The book includes 26 letters addressed to his children, family, work team, people of the nation and the wider world, through which he shares lessons and experiences drawn from…
Passengers affected by cancellations can apply for refunds or rebook through the airline’s booking management channelsDubai: flydubai has cancelled all flights to Riyadh until October 14, according to a statement issued by the airline.A flydubai spokesperson said the carrier is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the relevant authorities and will keep customers informed of any changes to flight schedules through its official communication channels.”We are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities and will update our customers through our official channels regarding any changes to our flight schedules,” the spokesperson said.The airline advised passengers whose travel…
Participant in Dubai Police’s Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma highlights international cooperation, innovation and hands-on training as key benefits of the programme Dubai: A police officer from Slovakia has described participation in Dubai Police’s Policing Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL) as a valuable experience that combined professional learning, practical training and international cooperation. First Lieutenant Štefan Antalič, Deputy Platoon Commander with the Emergency Motorised Unit of the Regional Police Headquarters in Bratislava, joined the programme organised by Dubai Police in collaboration with Rabdan Academy to learn from police officers from different countries and gain new knowledge and experience. “My motivation…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will host a series of specialised workshops within its programme of more than 140 activities, exploring how skills and institutional expertise can strengthen business competitiveness and turn investment opportunities into ventures capable of scaling from Sharjah into global markets. Held on 14 and 15 October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah, the workshops will bring together entrepreneurs and experts from across sectors to explore AI’s role in building resilient supply chains, simplifying tax compliance and shaping smart cities,…
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has said the appointment of its nominee, Ahmed Abdelaal, to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift) reflects global confidence in the UAE’s position and the development of its payments ecosystem.Abdelaal, group CEO of Mashreq and a member of UBF’s CEO Advisory Council, was nominated by the federation, which represents banks in the UAE.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The UAE is the only country to have a new representative appointed to the Supervisory Board. It is also the only country in the Middle…
Steve Smith broke the Test record for the most career catches by a fielder as Australia played themselves into a strong position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.Smith held four catches, taking his total to 223, as South Africa were bowled out for 284 in reply to Australia’s first innings of 390.Nic Maddinson (17 not out) and Travis Head (10 not out) added 33 runs off just 5.4 overs to stretch Australia’s overall lead to 139 before bad light ended play for the third day in a row.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Operations Strategy 2033 focuses on faster emergency response, operational resilience, smart technologies and sustainable communication Dubai: Dubai Police is expanding the use of artificial intelligence and smart technologies to improve emergency response, strengthen operational readiness and support faster, more accurate decision-making under its Operations Strategy 2033. His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, reviewed the strategy, operational performance, development projects and emerging technologies during his annual inspection of the General Department of Operations. The strategy is built around four priorities: rapid emergency response, institutional readiness and resilience, technical support and smart technology, and sustainable communication.…
NCM predicts convective clouds, possible rainfall, fog and blowing dust across parts of the country this week Abu Dhabi: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Monday, with a chance of convective cloud formation over eastern areas extending to some inland regions by the afternoon, bringing rainfall. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said conditions will become humid by night and on Tuesday morning over some western areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Temperatures are expected to range between 35°C and 39°C in coastal and island areas, 37°C and 41°C in inland areas,…
ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, affirmed that the selection of UBF’s representative to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift), reflects global confidence in the UAE’s position and the advancement of its payments ecosystem, as well as its role in strengthening governance frameworks at the local, regional and global levels. Swift announced the formation of a new 15-member Supervisory Board following the evolution of its governance model, which aims to shape the next phase of its strategy…
Initiative honours mothers’ role in raising future generations and supports the objectives of the UAE’s Year of the Family 2026 Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has announced the launch of a dedicated service area for “Generation Shapers”, becoming the first government entity in Dubai to introduce the initiative. The move is aimed at enhancing customer experience and recognising the role of mothers in raising future generations and strengthening families and society. The dedicated area has been designed to provide a comfortable and convenient service experience by addressing the needs of customers classified as “Generation Shapers” and facilitating…