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MOHRE says accounts offering unlicensed recruitment and employment services were closed as part of efforts to protect families and strengthen trust in the domestic workers market. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced the closure of about 200 social media accounts during the first half of 2026, in cooperation with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority. The accounts were found to be promoting recruitment and employment services for domestic workers without the required licences and were not affiliated with any recruitment agencies licensed by the ministry. The ministry said it will continue its monitoring efforts through an…
Etihad Airways and Swissport expand global ground handling and cargo partnership, increasing service from 30 to 40 airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and AsiaABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and Swissport, the world’s largest provider of aviation services by revenue, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Arabian Travel Market to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports at which Swissport serves the airline from 30 to 40.The expanded partnership covers airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.Captain Majed Al Marzouqi, Chief Operations and Guest Officer, Etihad Airways, said, “Working with one…
Industry leaders say authentic storytelling, strong production and effective distribution are key to taking Emirati and Arab films to international audiences. The session “Regional Stories, Global Screens” explored a fundamental question: how to create a story rooted in the identity and cultural specificity of a place, then take it to festivals, markets and international platforms without losing its local character. The session was held on the second day of the Arab Media Summit 2026 on the Film and Electronic Games Stage as part of the Film and Electronic Games Forum. It featured Mohamed Qiblawi, founder and CEO of the Malmö…
BHM Capital Financial Services PSC, the leading financial institution in the UAE capital markets, has commenced operations on the Astana International Exchange (AIX) in Kazakhstan, becoming the first UAE financial institution to operate as a Market Making Member through the Tabadul platform. The milestone marks an important step in BHM Capital’s international expansion and reflects the growing connectivity between the capital markets of the UAE and Kazakhstan. The milestone was celebrated through a joint virtual bell-ringing ceremony between the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX), attended by BHM Capital’s senior management and senior representatives from…
Around 200 social media accounts promoting unlicensed domestic worker recruitment and employment services were shut down in the UAE during the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said on Wednesday. The accounts were closed in cooperation with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) after authorities found they were offering domestic worker services without the required licences or links to recruitment offices licensed by MoHRE. The ministry said it is using field inspections alongside electronic monitoring, tracking systems and artificial intelligence to identify and tackle illegal practices in the domestic worker services market.…
WASHINGTON, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX said on Tuesday it was preparing to launch its next Starship flight test as soon as 22nd September, a mission expected to send the vehicle into orbit for the first time and deploy Starlink V3 satellites. Starship’s 14th test flight would mark a major leap in the rocket’s development over its last test in July, which flew a suborbital trajectory that took the spacecraft into space before returning it to Earth without completing an orbit. The company plans to place Starship into orbit around Earth, a milestone that would allow it to test…
TORONTO, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, on the sidelines of the Canada Investment Summit 2026 in Toronto. Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by a high-level UAE delegation including leading investors, business leaders, and officials from the public and private sectors participated in the Investment Summit. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to Prime Minister Carney the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler…
Omar Fruitflan and Yogi Peliza share how spontaneous content creation evolved into full-time careers, the challenges of growth, and their future ambitions. The “Spontaneous Content Creation” session at Arab Media Summit 2026 explored the experiences of content creators Omar Fruitflan and Yogi Peliza, and how simple ideas that began as hobbies evolved into careers with large followings. Their content is largely driven by direct interactions with people and the exploration of different languages and cultures. The success of their content was not planned from the start. Yogi began making videos after graduating from university, motivated by his passion for talking…
Dubai has been ranked the world’s number one location for financial technology (fintech) by international industry professionals in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).The city remains the only financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region to feature in the global top ten, according to the index.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The emirate’s fintech leadership is maindly driven by the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) push into artificial intelligence and innovation, which helped Dubai climbed to second place globally for professional services.Dubai’s global reputation ranking also advanced, rising…
Superstar Salman Khan has extended his support to Prime Video’s newly released historical drama ‘The Revolutionaries’ by hosting lead actor Bhuvan Bam and director Nikkhil Advani for a special viewing session at his residence. The actor shared a shout-out to the show on his Instagram stories, posting a video alongside Bhuvan and Nikkhil where they appear to be watching the period drama together. Following the visit, Bhuvan Bam also expressed his joy on social media, posting pictures with Salman alongside a nod to the superstar’s iconic line, “Watched the show with @beingsalmankhan at his house. A huge thank you to our captain…