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The Dubai to London Heathrow service landed safely in Germany where the passenger received medical care. The flight is expected to continue to London at approximately 18:00 Frankfurt local time Dubai: Emirates diverted flight EK31 from Dubai to London Heathrow to Frankfurt, Germany, after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board, the airline said. Emirates Airlines explained that the cabin crew members provided assistance to the passenger during the flight and dealt with the situation according to the procedures followed, while the necessary medical support was arranged in coordination with the competent authorities at Frankfurt Airport before the plane…
SHARJAH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 (SIF 2026) has announced its network of more than 20 partners and sponsors for its ninth edition, bringing together government entities, private-sector companies and media organisations that connect the Forum’s discussions with sector experience and the needs of investors and markets. The mix of partners reflects the support businesses need when establishing and expanding in Sharjah. Government entities responsible for economic development, trade, planning and real estate are joined by companies in property, logistics and construction, technology and innovation institutions, and business media. Together, they bring the UAE’s government vision…
Authority highlights importance of international cooperation, knowledge exchange and technology-enabled tax systemsAbu Dhabi: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) participated in the BRICS Tax Experts and Tax Heads Meeting 2026 in New Delhi, India, bringing together heads of tax authorities and tax experts from ten BRICS tax administrations to exchange expertise, discuss emerging challenges and strengthen cooperation in tax administration.The FTA delegation was headed by Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, and included Saida Kaddoumi Osman, Policy Adviser at the Authority, and Meera Qassim, International Relations Senior Analyst.Hosted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under…
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, Kaspersky reveals that Gen Z is particularly aware of emerging AI trends in education and sees the sector as a promising area for AI technologies. According to new research by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre, Gen Z shows greater awareness of technologies such as AI tutors and VR classrooms than other generations surveyed. For Gen Z, digital technology has already become a natural part of their learning experience. Growing up alongside online platforms, digital tools and AI-powered services, this generation has witnessed how technology can change the way people access and process information. The rapid…
A new Japanese restaurant has opened on Bluewaters Island, bringing a 19-seat teppanyaki counter, premium wagyu and seafood flown in from Japan to Dubai. Taiga opened on October 1 and is the latest concept from TakaHisa Group, joining its flagship TakaHisa restaurant and Maison Shibuya Supermarket on Bluewaters. At the centre of the restaurant is a 19-seat omakase teppanyaki counter led by executive chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, also known as Chef Taka and Chef Hisa. Unlike the more theatrical style of teppanyaki often seen outside Japan, Taiga is focusing on the cooking itself, with dishes prepared directly in…
Looking to the Future event showcases digital transformation and new opportunities for advertisers across Q4 2026 and Ramadan 2027 Dubai: Dubai Media outlined its priorities for its next phase of growth, placing innovation, digital transformation and closer collaboration with advertisers at the centre of its plans to strengthen its position as a leading media organisation in the region. Bringing together advertisers, agencies and business partners at Majlis Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, the “Dubai Media – Looking to the Future” event showcased the organisation’s forthcoming content and commercial opportunities for the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027,…
New unit aims to ensure rapid response, effective complaint resolution and customer satisfaction through dedicated quality standards Dubai: Major General Dr Ahmed Zaal bin Krishna Al Muhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Administrative and Financial Affairs at Dubai Police, inspected the newly established “Pulse” Room, which is dedicated to ensuring the rapid response and effective handling of customer complaints received through the 04 government platform. The initiative supports Dubai Government’s directives to handle customer complaints according to the highest quality standards and to resolve and close complaints in pursuit of customer happiness. Maj Gen Al Muhairi said the establishment of the Pulse…
Some Emirates NBD customers reported issues while accessing mobile banking services on Thursday. Customers were informed of a maintenance activity when they tried to log into the app.”Due to a temporary maintenance activity, you may experience an interruption on ENBD X services. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” the message said.While log-in attempts went uninterrupted, some services within the mobile app failed to load, and the following message appeared, “We could not process your request now. Please try later. If the problem continues, please contact customer care.”Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Another…
There is a moment in Hanuman Ansh when a door opens and Neem Karoli Baba, or Maharaj Ji as he is known to millions of devotees around the world, first appears. In the background, Krishna Das’s rendition of Om Namah Shivaya begins to play.For producer Namrata G Singh, that choice is far more personal than audiences might realise. In 2011, after losing her father, Singh found herself at one of the darkest points of her life. It was around then that the music of American kirtan singer Krishna Das entered her world, and through him, so did Maharaj Ji.“When my…
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for Asian Games men’s cricket gold after both won their semifinals with ease on Thursday in Japan.India hammered Sri Lanka by 124 runs after Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets to set up a mouth-watering final on Saturday at the Korogi Athletic Park Stadium in Nagoya.India posted a testing 169-7 on a sharply turning pitch after being asked to bat.Sri Lanka lost two wickets without a run on the board and crumbled to 45 all out in less than 10 overs of chaos that included three run-outs.It was Sri Lanka’s lowest total in…