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The sound came out of nowhere.It began as an unnerving high-pitched hum, like a mosquito flying around a dark room at bedtime, and it grew louder as it drew closer. A family lounging in a backyard pool in Richardson, Texas, just north of Dallas, couldn’t help but notice it.”There’s another one coming this way!” shouted Eric Anderson from his pool float, pointing to an area above a tall line of trees. His 9-year-old daughter, Isla, removed her swim goggles for a clearer look at what could be a scene from science fiction.Within a minute or so, an 83-pound drone with…

National Film Award winner Dhanush has postponed the release date of his upcoming film ‘OM: Chapter 1’ to avoid a box-office clash with superstar Rajinikanth and actor Suriya’s films.Dhanush penned a long note on his X handle to announce the delay of his upcoming film ‘OM: Chapter 1’. It was slated to release in theatres on October 16. Prior to the postponement, the film was bound to have a box office clash with Rajinikanth’s upcoming sequel ‘Jailer 2’. The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and also stars Vidya Balan in the lead role. The movie is slated to release in…

The UAE began their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign with a thumping 4-0 win over Yemen at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday.The Whites were too strong for the Yemenis in the Group B clash as Giménez, the Argentina-born attacking midfielder, scored two goals in each half of the match.Nader Sahal of Yemen scored an own goal in the 36th minute to give the UAE a 2-0 lead.Luanzinho, the Brazil-born Sharjah Club midfielder, scored the UAE’s third goal in the fourth minute of first-half injury time before Giménez found the net again in the 51st minute to complete…

The Department of Economic Development has also extended industrial licences from two to three years for new projects and three to four years for those under construction Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development announced an extension of the period granted to holders of the Abu Dhabi Trader license, whose period of permission to conduct their business without the need to provide a headquarters expires during 2026. They will receive an extension for an additional year, in a move that supports facilitating business practice. The Abu Dhabi Trader license allows entrepreneurs to start and operate their businesses for…

CAIRO, 24th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Thursday decided to keep key interest rates unchanged. Accordingly, the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and the rate of the main operation remain at 19.00 percent, 20.00 percent and 19.50 percent, respectively. The CBE said in a statement that the discount rate was also maintained at 19.50 percent, adding that the decision reflects the Committee’s assessment of the latest inflation developments and outlook, as well as changes in the balance of risks surrounding it. Source: Emirates News Agency

New system cuts scholarship application from five steps to three, reduces required fields from 22 to four and allows applications to be completed in as little as five minutes Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched a new AI-powered scholarship platform designed to simplify applications and make the entire scholarship process fully digital. The platform has been launched as part of EduHub, the ministry’s unified digital higher education portal, which serves as a gateway for several services, including registration and admission to higher education institutions, scholarships, enquiries about universities and academic programmes outside the UAE,…

Piyush M, CEO of Data Dynamics, explains why data sovereignty has become critical to cybersecurity, resilience and the protection of sensitive information Data sovereignty has moved beyond policy discussions and regulatory checklists. For governments and enterprises, it now sits at the centre of cybersecurity, operational resilience and public trust. Critical information, including citizen records, health data, tax files and identity credentials, increasingly resides within complex cloud environments. When that infrastructure is owned, operated or legally controlled by an overseas entity, questions arise about who can access the data, which laws apply and whether services can remain available during a major disruption.…

German carmaker is reportedly considering measures including longer working hours and changes to bonus payments as it seeks to reduce costsBerlin: Mercedes-Benz is aiming to cut around €800 million in labour costs in Germany, according to a report by German business publication WirtschaftsWoche, which cited three people familiar with the matter.The report said the carmaker is considering a number of options, including increasing working hours without additional pay, adjusting holiday and Christmas bonuses, or eliminating certain special payments.Mercedes-Benz declined to comment on what it described as speculation surrounding ongoing discussions.According to the report, management has told employees that manufacturing in…

The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia expressed his condolences during a phone call Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai received condolences from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, over the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during a phone call. Source: Emirates 24|7

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments in the US-Israel-Iran war.]The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced, the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country, effective Thursday, September 24, until further notice.The decision was made in light of the US ban imposed on Iranian airlines from using airports around the world, the GCAA clarified, adding that it will continue to keep the relevant authorities and the public informed of any developments as they arise, pending the resumption of normal air traffic between the two countries.Stay up to date with the…