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Brent climbs above $107 a barrel on fears of growing risks to key regional shipping routesLondon: Oil prices continued to surge on Monday, rising more than 3% after attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and vessels in the Middle East heightened concerns over global supply.Brent crude futures rose $3.00, or 2.9%, to $107.61 a barrel by 1112 GMT, after earlier reaching an intraday high of $108.65. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.53 a barrel.Oil prices climbed around 9% last week as tensions escalated across the Middle East. Brent rose above $100 a barrel for the…

New Dubai Police partnership with Fakeeh Health covers eligible inpatient and outpatient services across the UAE Dubai: Esaad Cardholders can now benefit from a 30% discount on eligible inpatient and outpatient medical services at Fakeeh Health facilities across the UAE, following a new cooperation agreement between the Dubai Police Esaad Card Centre and Fakeeh Health UAE. The agreement forms part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to expand its partnerships and provide valuable services and benefits that contribute to the happiness and quality of life of Esaad Cardholders. The agreement was signed by Brigadier Salah Mohammad Al Marzouqi, Director of the…

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, recently announced the update in its flagship Kaspersky Next product line. Kaspersky Next Optimum tier now enables small and medium‑sized businesses to augment their defences with purpose‑built Security Modules – Security Awareness, Email Security, Workload Security, Threat Lookup & Analysis and Vulnerability Management – extending protection without redesigning the existing technology stack.  As small and medium‑sized businesses (SMBs) grow, they encounter increasingly diverse types of threat. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research centre shows that over the past year the most common external incidents affecting SMBs were phishing (20%) and software‑vulnerability exploits (17%). At…

Students risk behaviour-point deductions and further disciplinary action for failing to comply with appearance regulations Dubai: School administrations have strengthened measures to enforce student appearance regulations, warning that repeated violations involving long hair or inappropriate hairstyles could lead to deductions from behaviour grades and further disciplinary action. Schools have informed students and parents through discipline guidelines that hairstyles deemed inconsistent with approved regulations must be corrected promptly. They stressed that adherence to appearance standards is not merely a matter of dress code but forms part of the behavioural obligations students are expected to follow throughout the academic year. Schools outlined…

Abu Dhabi’s Miral will invest more than Dh12 billion across Yas Island over the next five years, the company announced. The money will fund new developments, expand existing attractions, and add more hotel rooms as part of a push to cement Yas Island’s place as a top global leisure destination. The investment supports Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 and is separate from the previously announced Disney project. The announcement came as the Arabian Travel Market began in Dubai on Monday. With over 55,000 attendees expected, this year’s edition of ATM comes at an important moment for the global travel industry,…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing has launched its solar panel and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to serve markets across the UAE, the wider region and beyond. Set on a 30,000 m² plot in Al Ghail Industrial Zone, the facility manufactures solar panels and customised BIPV façade solutions, with a current annual production capacity of 600 MW of solar panels, alongside up to 500,000 m² of BIPV façade solutions. RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “ZAKH’s facility brings specialised renewable energy manufacturing capabilities…

ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed International Airport (AUH) has achieved the Certified Autism Centre™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The recognition highlights Abu Dhabi Airports’ ongoing commitment to operational excellence, inclusive design and a passenger experience rooted in dignity, confidence and care for all travellers. The CAC designation follows a comprehensive onsite review and evidence-based training, conducted in alignment with IBCCES’ globally recognised standards. These programmes evaluate passenger-facing environments, service pathways and operational touchpoints across the terminal, equipping airport teams with the tools, language and confidence to support autistic…

From Rockstar and Article 15 to Thappad and Mulk, Kumud Mishra has become one of those actors audiences instantly recognise on screen. But long before Hindi cinema brought him to a wider audience, theatre was where his journey began. This September, Dubai audiences will get to see him return to that world as Mumbai-based theatre company D for Drama brings two of its Hindi productions to the city. Puraane Chawal, starring Mishra alongside Mirzapur actor Shubhrajyoti Barat, and the one-man show Patna Ka Superhero, performed by Ghanshyam Lalsa, will be staged at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, on September 26 and…

Land values around future Dubai Metro stations could increase by 15 to 30 per cent, according to Mattar Al Tayer, director general, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).Al Tayer said that several studies must be completed before RTA decides where to build a new Metro station. “Studies related to future lines and stations were currently under way,”His comments came as RTA moves ahead with two major Metro projects: the Blue Line and the Gold Line. Together, the projects have an estimated cost of approximately Dh55 billion.Stay up to date with the latest…

Snoop Dogg’s upcoming biopic has found the actors who will bring some of hip-hop’s biggest names to the screen, with Myles Bullock cast as Dr. Dre and Camron Jones as Tupac Shakur.The pair join Outer Banks actor Jonathan Daviss, who takes the lead role in Snoop. The film is scheduled for a US theatrical release on August 6, 2027, according to TV Insider.The ensemble also includes Lauren London as Snoop’s late mother, Beverly Tate, and Laya DeLeon Hayes as his wife, Shante Broadus. Algee Smith will play Warren G, while Tre Hale plays Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight.Another addition…