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flydubai, Emirates and Etihad adjust Saudi Arabia schedules as carriers offer rebooking and refund options to affected passengersDubai: UAE airlines have cancelled a number of flights to Saudi Arabia, primarily serving Riyadh and Dammam, with disruptions extending to services scheduled between October 10 and October 14, according to airline statements and published flight schedules.flydubai confirmed that its flights between Dubai and Riyadh have been cancelled until October 14.A flydubai spokesperson said the airline is closely monitoring developments in coordination with relevant authorities and will continue to update passengers through its official communication channels.”We are closely monitoring the situation in coordination…
US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure.”Effective immediately, there is an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on his Truth Social network, without further details. Source: Khaleej Times
Police warn that online gamers may attempt to gain children’s trust to access personal information, photos and private chats Dubai: Dubai Police have urged parents to remain actively involved in their children’s online activities, warning that not everyone encountered through online gaming platforms has good intentions. In a message shared on X as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Dubai Police warned that some online users may attempt to gain a child’s trust before moving conversations to private chats or requesting personal information and photographs. “Online gaming connects players, but not everyone has good intentions. Some may try to gain a…
MARRAKECH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion has concluded its participation at Marrakech Airshow 2026. The Pavilion brought together EDGE Group, Generation 5 Holding, Multi Level Group (MLG), Resource Industries, Nation Shield and Al Jundi Journal. On the final day of participation, Emirati companies held eight meetings with representatives from global defence technology firms and international entities. Individually, EDGE Group held two, Generation 5 Holding one, Multi Level Group two, and Resource Industries three meetings. The Pavilion closed on a high note, drawing 3,100 visitors on the final day alone – its strongest single-day turnout of the event…
13-kilometre project will improve links between Musaffah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Zayed City while reducing travel times and enhancing road safety Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced plans to develop a number of major roads in Musaffah as part of efforts to improve traffic flow between the industrial area, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Zayed City. The project spans approximately 13 kilometres along the E30 road and Street 8 in Musaffah and aims to ease congestion, improve road safety and reduce overall travel times. A key element of the project is the construction of…
Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa, Sophos. Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses critical infrastructure protection, AI-led security operations, managed services and regional expansion Cyber resilience now extends beyond preventing attacks to maintaining operations during active incidents. Organisations must secure interconnected IT, operational technology, cloud, identity and third-party environments while responding to threats at greater speed. In an interview with TahawulTech, Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses layered defence, managed detection and response, governed AI autonomy and human oversight.…
SHARJAH, 11th October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the pumping station, storage tanks, and water network extension in Nahwa area of Khorfakkan, while continuing its efforts to connect electricity and water services to the heritage village development project in the area. Engineer Saud Abdulaziz, Director of the Khorfakkan Department at SEWA, stated that the Nahwa pumping station, the water tanks, and the water network project reinforce the area’s water infrastructure. He added that the project shows the Authority’s dedication to using smart technologies to improve operational efficiency and service sustainability. The project…
Annual gathering to explore leadership, innovation, future readiness and institutional excellence under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will begin on Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together 1,000 government and private sector leaders from across Dubai. Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD), the forum aims to promote advanced leadership practices and provide an interactive platform bringing together strategic leaders, experts…
UAE residents and expatriates are reviewing travel plans to and from Saudi Arabia following an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, as airlines adjust services and uncertainty over airport operations continues.The Saudi civil aviation authority said four Saudi nationals, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt were killed in the attack on Saturday.The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said all those injured were receiving the necessary medical care at several hospitals. “The attack also caused property damage, the extent of…
DIEZ expands venture capital fund and doubles investment limit per company as portfolio firms raise USD1.1 billion and generate USD387 million in annual recurring revenueDubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has doubled the size of the venture capital fund managed by its investment arm, Oraseya Capital, from AED500 million to AED1 billion, strengthening its capacity to support high-potential companies and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for venture capital, innovation and future industries.The expansion is designed to increase support for technology companies with global growth potential while advancing the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.His Highness…