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Specialised Public Prosecution team to examine circumstances surrounding incident on flight FZ1073 after reported altercation in the flight deck Abu Dhabi: Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the formation of an investigation team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday, which was travelling from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv before being diverted and landing safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. The decision followed flydubai’s announcement that an altercation occurred in the flight deck during the journey, prompting crew members travelling on board…

ZURICH, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Glaciers in Switzerland lost 5.5 percent of their ice volume this year, marking the second-largest percentage decline on record due to heatwaves and low winter snowfall, according to the Associated Press. The GLAMOS Swiss glacier monitoring service and Swiss Academy of Sciences warned in a statement on Thursday that Alpine glaciers have no chance of surviving in the long term under such conditions. Experts said glacier melt has accelerated in recent years, with the volume of ice in Switzerland declining by nearly a fifth over the past five years alone. The decline comes amid…

Gold prices in Dubai rebounded on Thursday morning, gaining Dh4 as lower oil prices and easing expectations of a US interest rate hike supported bullion.The 24K variant was trading at Dh503.75 per gram at the market open on Thursday, up from Dh499.75 at the close of the markets on Wednesday.The other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading higher at Dh466.5, Dh447.25, Dh383.25, and Dh299 per gram, respectively.Globally, spot gold was trading at $4,180 per once, up 0.6 per cent as of 9:02am UAE time. Silver was up 1.59 per cent, trading at $61.2 per…

The 1998 action-comedy Rush Hour, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, has returned to the spotlight after a content warning shown before a US television broadcast resurfaced on social media.USA Network aired the film with a disclaimer informing viewers that the comedy was made in a different era and that some of its content may not align with contemporary standards.The message said the film was “created in a different time” and warned that some of its humour and language could be considered “outdated and at times offensive”, according to reports by Cracked and ScreenGeek.The warning was reported in 2025 but…

Etihad Airways has “categorically” rejected any finding, conclusion or implication that it was ever involved in improper commercial arrangements, and said it will seek legal counsel on the options available to protect its interests.In a statement to Khaleej Times, an Etihad spokesperson said, it had reviewed the Premier League Commission’s published opinion on the disciplinary proceedings involving Manchester City FC, along with the league’s public communication of its findings.The statement follows the Premier League’s announcement on Tuesday that City had used “sham” commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million ($1.2…

CAPITALS, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices were nearly flat in early Asian trade on Thursday, following gains in the previous session and steep monthly rises. Brent crude futures rose 12 cents, or 0.1 percent, to US$98.15 a barrel by 00:45 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.1 percent, to US$90.35 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose about US$1 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent recorded a monthly gain of around 14 percent in September, its biggest since July, while WTI gained about 5 percent for the month, according to Reuters. Source: Emirates News…

Muhammad Danish. Muhammad Danish explores how AI-driven prototyping, dynamic digital experiences, and evolving governance models are reshaping product roles, workflows, and decision-making Artificial intelligence is changing more than the speed at which digital products are built. It is challenging assumptions that have shaped product organisations for years: where responsibilities sit and how teams collaborate.  From handoffs to fluid teamsTraditionally, product managers, designers and engineers have worked through handoffs: one defines the opportunity, one translates it into an experience, one turns that experience into a product. This created specialisation, but also delays and misunderstandings.  AI is making those boundaries more permeable. Product…

Schools have issued mandatory circulars extending the photography ban to drop-off, pick-up and school events, warning that a single background shot can create a ‘digital map’ of a child’s identity and movements Dubai: Private school administrations have banned parents from taking ‘random’ family photos or recording videos on campus throughout the school day, whether of their children or other students.  They have issued mandatory circulars regulating the use of cameras and prohibiting the sharing of any content showing students on WhatsApp groups or social media platforms without parental consent, in a move aimed at protecting children’s privacy and putting an…

January to September 2026 saw 165,018 transactions worth Dh574.12 billion, with Business Bay topping area sales and September alone recording Dh50.78 billion across 16,490 dealsDubai: Dubai’s real estate market continued its strong performance, with real estate transactions exceeding Dh574.12 billion during the first nine months of 2026, a clear indication of continued market activity and increasing demand for various types of real estate assets, with continued investment flow, in addition to the diversity of buyer segments and high demand for residential units and new projects.Dubai real estate transactions during the period from January to the end of September last year…

Winds of up to 40km/h are expected to stir dust across the country today, while humidity builds toward Thursday morning fog in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Dubai: Roll up your car windows, and keep doors closed – protect yourself from blowing dust today, as stronger winds are expected to stir up dust across the UAE. Today, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects fair to partly cloudy weather, with a chance of convective clouds appearing eastward by the afternoon, and potentially bringing rainfall to regions like Fujairah and Kalba. Blowing dust alert The NCM also forecasts light to moderate southeasterly…