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UAE monitors flydubai FZ1073 incident to Tel Aviv as flight diverts to Tabuk; Attorney-General orders investigation into flight deck altercation and possible terrorist links, urges reliance on official sources ABU DHABi: The United Arab Emirates is closely following the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated that Counsellor Dr. Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate…
Cargo carrier marks 10 years of its specialised pharma product, transporting up to 2 million kilograms of pharmaceuticals every weekDubai: Emirates SkyCargo has marked a decade of investment in pharmaceutical logistics after surpassing one million pharmaceutical shipments transported through Dubai since the launch of its specialised pharma product and GDP-certified pharmaceutical handling hub in September 2016.The cargo carrier said it has transported more than 800,000 tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo over the past 10 years, connecting pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients across six continents.The milestone coincides with the 10th anniversary of the launch of Emirates Pharma and the opening of…
Apple is reportedly planning to further its smart-home device product line starting with the launch of a long-delayed hub on the 13th October 2026. Bloomberg reported the smart-home hub, code-named J490, will feature a roughly 6-inch square display mounted on a perforated speaker base, with the countertop version featuring an arm that allows users to tilt the display. A dedicated wall-mounted variant is code-named J491. The grey aluminium device runs on USB-C power without internal batteries or physical buttons. The hub will use built-in microphones and a front-facing FaceTime camera to identify household members by voice or appearance, then display…
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), revealed that the Authority plans to introduce a number of regulatory initiatives over the next two months covering transactions between free financial zones and the mainland in specific financial services sectors. He also announced that a major transformation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation is expected to be unveiled by the end of this year. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the 19th annual conference of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA), held in…
Designed in the form of a golden ruler, the record-breaking piece combines its exceptional dimensions with a distinctive visual presentation Sharjah: Visitors to the 58th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show at Expo Centre Sharjah are turning their attention to one of the exhibition’s most striking displays – the world’s tallest gold bar, which holds an official Guinness World Records title and is showcased by BTC. The gold bar measures 2.12 metres (6 feet 11.5 inches), making it the world’s tallest gold bar, according to the official Guinness World Records certificate. Designed in the form of a golden ruler, the…
There’s a lot going on in Burgas. To begin with, it just won the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 — making it one of the smallest cities ever to have had this honour! Nestled along the Black Sea Coast in Bulgaria, this city is also increasingly emerging as one of Europe’s emerging art destinations. Leading the way is the Vaya Beach Resort. Surrounded by tiny, picturesque villages and best known for its eco-friendly splendour and boutique charm, the award-winning hotel these days holds a unique surprise—a collection of scintillating sculptures that would gladden the heart of any art lover. Instead…
The initiative is headlined by flagship events Dubai Ride, Dubai Stand Up Paddle, Dubai Run, and Dubai Yoga, in addition to 3 free Fitness Villages, over 23 Community Fitness Hubs, and thousands of free classes and activities across the city Dubai: Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), which encourages residents and visitors across the city to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days. Running from 31 October to 29 November 2026, DFC aims to inspire one and all to discover a fitter self with its affable slogan ‘What’s Your…
An initial probe into the altercation that took place on board the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and led to its diversion indicated that the pilot was assaulted by the co-pilot, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior reported on Thursday. The plane landed in Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia at 9.45am on Wednesday, September 30, with 174 passengers and an 8-member crew, it said. Source: Khaleej Times
Anne Hathaway opened up about her new film Verity during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, while also explaining the viral moment that saw her take charge of photographers at the film’s New York premiere.The actress stars as bestselling author Verity Crawford in the psychological thriller, based on Colleen Hoover’s 2018 novel.The film follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, who is hired to complete Verity’s book series after an accident leaves the author unable to finish it herself.While staying at the Crawford family home, Lowen discovers what appears to be an unfinished manuscript containing disturbing details about…
As the Who’s Who of world cricket arrived for the ILT20 Player Auction in Dubai on Thursday, everyone was anxious to see which franchises would engage in a bidding war for Babar Azam.Pakistan’s star batter made headlines by entering the auction for the UAE’s IPL-style T20 league recently.But, contrary to expectations, there was no war over Babar as the 31-year-old was bought by Desert Vipers for his base price of $80,000.It was an anti-climax to a day that started with legendary cricketers AB de Villiers, Allan Donald and Brett Lee making appearances as special guests alongside former Australian batter Usman…