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Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group on Sunday launched a direct rail freight service linking Fujairah Terminals on the Gulf of Oman with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).The service runs three times a week. It combines a dedicated rail freight link with a customs-enabled inland cargo gateway at ICAD, allowing containers landed in Fujairah to travel about 200km by rail for inspection, clearance and release.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.ICAD has been given its own UN Locode (AECAD), which makes it a recognised logistics location in global shipping and trade systems.…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has hit back at online trolls over their criticism of people’s bodies and appearances, including women who gain weight after pregnancy.During a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, the actor condemned body-shaming and age-related trolling before removing his shirt and wiping off his makeup on camera to confront those who criticise his appearance.Salman also appeared to defend his friend and former co-star Katrina Kaif, who recently faced comments about her postpartum weight following her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.Without naming Katrina, Salman questioned why people target women after pregnancy.“Why do…
Manchester City head into the first international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Antoine Semenyo’s double sealed an enthralling 5-3 home win over Sunderland, for whom Brian Brobbey grabbed a hat-trick, on Sunday.A pulsating clash at a sunny Etihad Stadium saw Sunderland twice equalise and the result was still in the balance until Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet late on to seal the points and maintain City’s 100% start to the league season.”Too many goals, I prefer 1-0 much better,” smiling City manager Enzo Maresca said after a seventh successive win in all…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, have partnered to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). The integrated inland logistics rail depot solution, linking one of the UAE’s East Coast maritime gateways on the Gulf of Oman with the nation’s industrial heartland in the capital Abu Dhabi, combines a new dedicated rail freight service, and a customs-enabled inland cargo gateway designed to bring trade…
Waqf Tadawi will help cover treatment costs for low-income patients through a sustainable healthcare endowment developed in partnership with Al Tadawi Healthcare Group Dubai: The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has inaugurated Waqf Tadawi, a new healthcare endowment valued at Dh6.5 million in Al Satwa, aimed at supporting the treatment of patients in need. The inauguration was attended by Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of Dubai State Security Department; Essa Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Board of Directors…
More than 86.75 million bags processed as Dubai Police expand artificial intelligence and smart technologies across airport operations Dubai: Dubai Police secured the journeys of 95.2 million passengers and processed more than 86.75 million pieces of baggage through Dubai airports in 2025, as the force continued to expand the use of artificial intelligence, smart technologies and advanced security solutions. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, said the continued development of Dubai airports’ security ecosystem remains a key priority, supporting passenger growth while enhancing the travel experience and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global model for security,…
New service connects Fujairah ports with Abu Dhabi Industrial City, bringing customs clearance and cargo handling closer to businessesAbu Dhabi: Etihad Rail Freight and AD Ports Group have launched a new direct rail freight service connecting Fujairah ports with Abu Dhabi Industrial City (ICAD), in a move aimed at improving logistics efficiency and bringing customs services closer to customers.The new service combines rail freight transport from Fujairah ports to ICAD with an inland freight gateway equipped with customs clearance, inspection and cargo release services.The initiative extends the reach of Fujairah port services beyond the port area by enabling goods arriving…
The autumn season in UAE is set to begin on Wednesday, September 23, according to astronomical calculations announced by a top official. Bringing respite to residents from the peak summer heat, the new season will begin at 4.05am, when the constellations of Gemini, Taurus, Leo, Sirius, Canopus, and Pleiades will shine in the eastern part of the sky at dawn. Meanwhile, winter clouds are set to arrive in mid-October, with the chance of rain increasing after the middle of autumn, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the…
Sébastien Pavie, Thales, discusses AI-driven cyber risks, data-centric security, platform consolidation and the growing need for quantum-safe protection. Source: Tahawul Tech
At 300 metres high, Tal Moreeb is one of the world’s largest sand dunes and the centrepiece of Abu Dhabi’s annual winter festival, the Liwa International Festival Dubai: Deep in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region, at the doorstep of the Empty Quarter in Liwa, there stands a gigantic wall of sand. This is no Game of Thrones or Mad Max set. It’s an ancient sand dune and a natural wonder, centuries in the making. Welcome to Tal Moreeb or the Moreeb Dune. Every year, the UAE’s most powerful four-wheel drives, quad bikes and dirt bikes attempt to scale the face…