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Airbus completes the maiden flight of its delayed A350F freighter in Toulouse, launching nine months of certification trials ahead of planned 2027 entry into service to challenge Boeing 777 dominance in air cargoTOULOUSE, France: Airbus launched the maiden flight of its delayed A350F freighter on Tuesday, expanding its portfolio in a bid to break rival Boeing’s grip on a vital part of global trade.The windowless version of Europe’s A350 long-haul jet eased into the sky at the start of a four-hour flight, marking the start of nine months of certification trials before entering service in 2027 and going head-to-head with…
The Switch Company Reaches 2,000+ Smart Projects, Setting a New Sustainability Benchmark in the UAEPublished: Tue 29 Sept 2026, 5:30 PM Over the past 14 years, The Switch Company has transformed more than 2,000 properties across the UAE into smart, sustainable and energy-efficient projects. The company’s work supports UAE’s vision for a greener and more sustainable future.This is not The Switch Company’s first contribution to sustainability in the UAE. The Switch Company also transformed Dewa’s Solar Innovation Tower into a smart tower. The tower stands as a symbol of Dubai’s vision for the future of sustainability.Today, The Switch Company is…
Ryan Reynolds is in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026, where the Hollywood actor and entrepreneur has taken part in a session exploring the ideas shaping cities and the way people live in them.The session was listed for 3:20pm on September 29, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It was also scheduled to be streamed live at the event’s Ghaf Tree experience area, according to the official programme. Reynolds is among more than 100 international speakers at the inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition, which runs until October 1. The three-day event brings together leaders from government, business, technology, culture and sustainability to discuss…
India clinched its first athletics gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 after the women’s 4x400m relay team triumphed in the final on Tuesday.The Indian quartet of Kiran, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3:29.69 to finish on top of the podium, with Bahrain securing the silver medal after finishing the race in 3:30.21. China won bronze with 3:31.02.Vithya Ramraj, who had earlier won bronze in the women’s 400m hurdles, added another medal to her Aichi-Nagoya campaign with a gold-winning performance in the relay event.India has so far enjoyed a memorable Day 10 at the Asian Games 2026, winning…
Etihad Rail starts passenger train trial runs from Abu Dhabi to Dubai’s Al Yalayis Station ahead of the UAE passenger rail launch on 30 September 2026, with Dubai Metro integration and daily journeys announced DUBAI: Etihad Rail has begun trial operations of its passenger train ahead of the official launch of passenger rail services tomorrow, 30th September 2026, as part of efforts to enhance readiness, improve the efficiency of the transport system and provide safe, reliable and integrated mobility options across the UAE. The trial route runs from Abu Dhabi Station to Mohamed bin Zayed City Station and then to…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings, said GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets. He said the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stands at around US$4 trillion. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) Annual Conference – Abu Dhabi 2026, Al Natoor said GCC debt capital markets reached around $1.2 trillion…
Bertrando di Renzo does not believe a table is something to look at. He believes it is something to play with. “I always say that tables are like playgrounds,” says the founder of Italian interiors and lifestyle brand Les Ottomans. “We can have fun with them.” From 15 October to 15 November, that philosophy takes over Bungalo34, the beachfront restaurant at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, in a month-long collaboration called “The Art of the Table”. The collaboration has been a long time in the making. Almost a decade ago, Natasha Sideris – Founder of Tashas Group and its…
Hamdan bin Mohammed appointed Chairman, with Maktoum bin Mohammed serving as Vice Chairman His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree restructuring the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Decree No. (23) of 2026 pertaining to the formation of the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), chaired by His…
Kaspersky’s experts have examined the digital interests and online activity of children across the Middle East, identifying the most visited web resources and popular mobile applications during the first eight months of 2026. The analysis also highlights cybersecurity threats young users may encounter on these platforms, including multiplayer online games, as well as risks driven by AI. According to Kaspersky’s experts, YouTube (30.5%), TikTok (15.3%), and WhatsApp (13.6%) were the most popular mobile applications among children in the Middle East during the first eight months of 2026. Multiplayer games featured among the top 10 most visited online resources in most…
ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the UAE has launched the global SAFE-T Initiative to harness technology to advance digital safety and effective, sustainable participation. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the General Women’s Union (GWU), the Ministry of Justice, which provided support and seed funding, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The launch took…