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DXB passenger traffic rises 26% in a single month between June and July as international connectivity continues to grow. Around 70 million passengers expected in 2026, with 100 million milestone in sight for 2027Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) hosted the second session of its International Media Briefing series, featuring Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports. A wide-ranging discussion moderated by Hend Fekri, Director of Strategic Media Relations, GDMO, explored the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector, its key priorities and the long-term development plans shaping its future.The briefing brought together leading international and local media for…

Germany is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner within the European Union and its primary economic partner in the Arab world, accounting for 20% of the UAE’s total non-oil foreign trade with the EU Munich: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, co-chaired the 12th session of the UAE-Germany Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in Munich. The session was held in conjunction with the official state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two sides reviewed…

DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — India’s Odisha state strengthened its investment engagement with the UAE on the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit, holding a series of high-level meetings with UAE officials, global investors, industry representatives and business institutions in Dubai. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the visit witnessed the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and eight investment intents, representing a combined investment potential of US$880 million and the potential to create 14,310 jobs. The engagements covered information technology and IT-enabled services, real estate, logistics, food and agro-processing, steel…

Tim Pfaelzer, General Manager and Senior Vice President for EMEA, Veeam. 70% of organisations admit that AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight.  New research from Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, reveals a growing ‘shadow agent’ crisis across EMEA enterprises. According to the findings, organizations are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organizations admit that automated AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight. Meanwhile, on the governance side, IT is losing control, with 67% reporting that employees are creating autonomous AI workflows that…

Flydubai has announced the launch of dedicated freighter operations from October 1, 2026, supporting its diversification strategy and Dubai’s position as a global logistics and trade hub.The airline will add three Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft to its fleet through a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir. Each aircraft will provide 23,000 kg of additional payload capacity per flight, complementing belly-hold operations across flydubai’s fleet of 98 Boeing 737 passenger aircraft.Additional capacity is expected following the delivery of the airline’s 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, while flydubai plans to evaluate passenger-to-freighter conversions from 2029 onwards.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Jennifer Lawrence has officially joined Instagram, but she has already made it clear that negative comments could send her straight back off the platform.The 36 year old actress launched her public account under the handle @jlaw on September 9, revealing in her bio that her preferred username, @jenniferlawrence, was already taken.In her first video post, Jennifer addressed her decision to finally give Instagram a try after years of largely staying away from public social media.“So yeah, I am giving it a shot. If anyone says anything negative, I will quit immediately, no questions asked,” she said.“If anyone thinks something mean, I’ll know.…

The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has yet to announce the venue of the final, with Spain and Morocco in a heated battle to host soccer’s biggest showpiece match.”The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final,” Fouzi Lekjaa told a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco on Thursday, EFE reported.Benslimane is a city 60km from Casablanca and the site of the $12-billion Hassan II stadium, which…

During a plenary session, His Excellency will share insights into the latest developments shaping the Gulf’s geopolitical landscape, the implications of ongoing regional and international shifts, and their impact on the region’s future, security and stability Dubai: The Arab Media Summit 2026 will feature His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, as a keynote speaker during its 24th edition. Scheduled to take place from September 15-17, 2026, the Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and…

flydubai to launch dedicated air cargo operations from October 1, 2026 at Al Maktoum International Airport, adding three Boeing 737-800 freighters to boost payload capacity and expand cargo services across 125+ destinationsflydubai will launch dedicated air cargo operations on October 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s business diversification strategy and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global logistics and trade hub.Operating from Al Maktoum International Airport will provide dedicated infrastructure for air cargo operations and direct access through multiple transport modes in the Dubai South region. Under a comprehensive lease agreement with Solitair, the airline will add three…

DUBAI, 11th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026. Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the award carries a total prize value of US$1 million and promotes sustainable solutions to address water scarcity and improve access to safe water, particularly in communities most affected by shortages. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive information on their innovations, covering…