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The UAE needs more smaller aircraft and an air-taxi operator to support the next phase of growth in its business aviation sector, an official at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association said.Executive Chairman at Mebaa Ali Alnaqbi said the UAE has developed into a major business aviation market, but the sector is still heavily focused on larger aircraft, limiting its ability to serve shorter business trips across the region.“We are in a great market now,” Alnaqbi told Khaleej Times. “But I’m not satisfied. I’ve been in the market (for years) and I’m not satisfied because we don’t…
Taylor Swift has announced that her new single Patient Zero will be released on September 25, following several days of hints that new music was on the way.The singer confirmed the track on Instagram, telling fans she had been “impatiently waiting” to share the news.“I’ve been impatiently waiting to tell you that my brand new single ‘Patient Zero’ will be out on September 25,”Taylor wrote, adding that the single would be available to pre-order on her website for 24 hours.Ahead of the announcement, Taylor had been dropping several clues across her social media and website.She changed her Instagram bio by replacing the…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously, insisting there is “never a friendly game” for them, according to media reports on Wednesday.Brazil, ranked fifth in the world and boasting stars including Vinicius Junior, will face India in Kolkata on October 3 — their first senior men’s international in the country where football enjoys a passionate following despite cricket’s overwhelming popularity.The visit will offer a rare opportunity for local fans to see one of football’s most celebrated teams in action.”Brazil has supporters in every corner of the world,” Ancelotti was…
FUERTEVENTURA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of Space42, and Telespazio Ibérica, part of Leonardo Space, have launched a wildfire-monitoring mission in Spain using high-altitude platforms. The mission’s first flight used the ApusNeo18 HAPS model, which took off from Canarias Stratoport for HAPS and UAS on the island of Fuerteventura as part of the ISSEC project, promoted by Fuerteventura Technology Park. The flight lasted 29 hours and reached an altitude of approximately 16,000 feet, setting two European HAPS flight records while delivering live, high-resolution video and imagery from electro-optical and infrared sensors.…
Umm Al Qaiwain declares 10 days of official mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast Umm Al Qaiwain: The Court of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has mourned the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who passed away on Monday. In a statement, the Ruler’s Court extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and to the Al Maktoum family. The court also announced 10 days…
ABU DHABI, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2nd to 5th November 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems, with confirmed participation from ministers, CEOs and senior leaders across energy, technology, finance and industry. The event will convene the global energy industry in Abu Dhabi as the world enters a new era of rising energy demand, geopolitical volatility, infrastructure constraints and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI),…
Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most competitive luxury destinations. This summer, the group welcomed almost half a million guests across five global hotspots, driven by venues in London, Monaco, Marbella, Miami and…
At the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2026, Google Cloud recently showcased the acceleration of Qatar’s national digital transformation, announcing major new initiatives including the launch of the MCIT Innovation Lab (iLab) and the Google Cloud National Skilling Program in partnership with the Qatar Digital Academy. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) to mark the third anniversary of the Google Cloud Doha region, the event brought together more than 2,000 technology executives, developers, and strategic partners to review the integration of Gemini Enterprise across key industries. “Our framework agreement with Google Cloud provides a strategic foundation for advancing cloud…
Funeral prayers at Zabeel Grand Mosque were attended by sheikhs, officials and large numbers of mourners Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, performed funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid…
Dubai Executive Council members pay tribute to Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recalling his contributions to security, sport, humanitarian work and the emirate’s development Dubai: Members of The Executive Council of Dubai have paid tribute to the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, highlighting his decades of service, contributions to key sectors and enduring legacy in Dubai. Officials said Sheikh Ahmed left a lasting mark on the UAE through his national service, values and commitment to his country and community. Through the responsibilities and positions he held, he contributed to several vital sectors, with officials saying his achievements…