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Joint operations at airports lead to arrests of suspected smugglers as authorities strengthen transit screening and intelligence cooperation Abu Dhabi: UAE authorities have foiled 14 attempts to smuggle narcotic substances through transit areas at airports across the country, seizing more than 300 kilograms of drugs in less than two months. The operations were carried out through joint efforts between the National Anti-Narcotics Agency and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, represented by the General Directorate of Port Security. A joint report issued by the two authorities said the success of the operations was driven by close…
Dubai-born fragrance house will debut eight collections at Beautyworld Middle East 2026 as it looks to reach a new generation of consumersPublished: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 4:53 PM Born from Dubai’s rich perfumery heritage, Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi is setting its sights on the global luxury fragrance market, valued at approximately $16 billion, with a vision to bring the artistry of Rasasi to a new generation of fragrance enthusiasts. Debuting at Beautyworld Middle East 2026, the new fragrance house aims to build on decades of perfumery expertise while creating a distinctive identity for consumers across international markets.The name Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi…
BTS’ RM is sharing his personal art collection with the public in a new exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.RM, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, is the leader of BTS and has also built a solo career outside the group. Away from music, he has become known for his interest in art, regularly visiting museums, collecting works and supporting Korean cultural institutions.He has been building his personal collection for almost a decade, with a particular interest in Korean modern and contemporary art. His support for the arts has also included donations aimed at preserving Korean cultural…
When Germany coach Juergen Klopp walked off the pitch in Thessaloniki just before midnight on Sunday he knew that one win in his first four international matches in charge was hardly living up to the euphoria of his appointment, but he has noted that progress had been made since their disappointing World Cup exit.Germany fans had been hoping for an immediate impact when the hugely popular former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach took over in July following another early World Cup elimination.Apart from a 2-0 win over Serbia last week, however, results have been disappointing with a home defeat by…
Opening coincides with school mid-term break, with a week of surprises and interactive experiences for visitors Dubai: Dubai Safari Park has announced the countdown to its highly anticipated eighth season, with visitors set to be welcomed from 12 October for a wide range of popular and exclusive experiences that reflect the destination’s three core pillars of education, entertainment and commitment to animal welfare. Together, these experiences are designed to deepen visitors’ connection with wildlife and nature while raising awareness of the importance of conservation. For the first time, and coinciding with the school mid-term break, Dubai Safari Park will host…
Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President (GVP), Middle East, Turkey & Africa. Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Workday, discusses the UAE’s digital ambitions, regional growth priorities, and why clear business objectives and employee engagement should guide technology adoption Enterprise AI adoption across the UAE is shifting from experimentation to everyday use, bringing workforce readiness, human oversight and measurable business value into sharper focus. Workday’s Beyond Productivity: Measuring the Real Value of AI in the UAE report found that 90% of employees use AI at least weekly. Respondents report saving an average of 3.6 hours a week,…
ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited ADNOC’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where he was briefed on the company’s operational performance and resilience and met with frontline employees. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Theyab was briefed on ADNOC’s operations and the efforts of its workforce to maintain safe, reliable, and resilient energy supplies in support of the UAE’s economic growth and energy security. H.H. Sheikh Theyab met with employees from across ADNOC’s frontline operations and commended their…
This project is the group’s first major commitment under its new strategy, which is built around four business engines: telco, AI and business solutions, infrastructure, and fintech Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, today witnessed the launch of etisalat’s strategic project to develop and expand digital infrastructure capacity within the UAE and abroad, enhancing the country’s readiness for the increasing demands of AI and strengthening its position on the global digital stage. His Highness, in his capacity as Chairman of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA),…
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has consolidated its position as a major international investor, building a broad and diversified portfolio spanning six continents and strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, ports and logistics, technology, artificial intelligence, industry, real estate, financial services and healthcare.According to the latest data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), outward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from the UAE reached US$63.353 billion in 2025, while the country’s outward FDI stock stood at US$402.729 billion at the end of the year, compared with US$55.560 billion in 2010.Global FDI flows, meanwhile, reached US$1.6 trillion in 2025, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment…
OAG data confirms DXB holds the top spot for international scheduled capacity in October 2026, with a 5.3% increase from September as Emirates and flydubai continue expanding their networks Dubai: OAG, an international organisation specialising in providing data on airports and airlines, said that airlines operating at Dubai International Airport scheduled 4.57 million seats on international flights during October, totalling about 9.15 million seats in both directions, maintaining the airport’s position as the world’s busiest airport in terms of scheduled international capacity. On a monthly basis, the scheduled capacity for international flights at Dubai International Airport increased during October to…