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ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures that had been implemented. The Authority confirmed that the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, and in coordination with relevant authorities, emphasising that continuous real-time monitoring remains in place to ensure the highest levels of safety of air navigation. The GCAA expressed its appreciation for the cooperation of passengers and airlines during the past period,…
FUJAIRAH, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah affirmed that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) after being targeted by a drone, with no injuries reported. The Media Office of the Government of Fujairah stated that the emirate’s civil defense teams immediately began dealing with the incident, and are continuing their efforts to control it. Source: Emirates News Agency
Due to pressure from Chinese regulators Apple has reduced its commission on purchases in its App Store to 25% from 30% in the country. For reference, China is Apple’s third-largest market. In a statement, Apple also announced the commission for in-app purchases under its App Store small business and mini apps partner programmes will drop from 15% to 12% cent. The changes go into effect on 15 March 2026 and apply to apps for iOS and iPadOS. Apple added it is committed to offering competitive App Store rates to developers distributing apps in China that “are no higher than overall…
UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the country’s airspace. This follows the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures that had been implemented. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The Authority confirmed that the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, and in coordination with relevant authorities. GCAA emphasised that continuous real-time monitoring remains in place to ensure the highest levels of safety of air navigation. The GCAA expressed its appreciation for the cooperation…
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across manufacturing, logistics and retail access to a new category of supply chain technology. Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, has said that the acquisition of Softeon will remove the complexity of modern day supply chains for enterprises globally. Operating as IFS Softeon, the move brings together IFS’s powerful Industrial AI capabilities with Softeon’s 20+ years of tier-1 warehouse management software (WMS) expertise. The launch of IFS Softeon marks a defining moment for the supply chain technology landscape, addressing a significant challenge…
In the early hours of March 17, UAE announced the temporary and full closure of the country’s airspace. The General Civil Aviation Authority said it is “an exceptional precautionary measure” aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments. The authority stated that the decision was taken following a comprehensive assessment of security and operational risks, and in full coordination with relevant national and international authorities. GCAA stressed that airspace safety and the protection of the UAE’s sovereignty remain absolute priorities. Stay up to date with the latest…
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary and full closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments. The Authority stated that the decision was taken following a comprehensive assessment of security and operational risks, and in full coordination with relevant national and international authorities, stressing that airspace safety and the protection of the UAE’s sovereignty remain absolute priorities. The GCAA confirmed that it will continue to keep the…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, has officially launched its market making operations on Bahrain Bourse (BHB), following the successful completion of all regulatory, technical, and operational requirements in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This initiative supports liquidity provision, enhances price discovery, and contributes to efficient and orderly trading on Bahrain Bourse, reinforcing overall market quality and depth. The commencement of market making activities on Bahrain Bourse reflects BHM Capital’s continued execution of its regional strategy and underscores the resilience of GCC capital markets. Despite evolving…
LONDON, 15th March, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-1 today at Old Trafford in Round 30 of the English Premier League, moving into sole possession of third place in the standings with 54 points, while Aston Villa remain fourth with 40 points. In the same round, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Tottenham, while Crystal Palace drew goalless with Leeds, and Nottingham Forest also drew 0-0 with Fulham. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE has announced the continuation of distance learning across schools and higher education institutions nationwide for two weeks after the spring break ends. The move is among three measures announced on Tuesday aimed at ensuring student safety and maintaining continuity in education. The announcement comes after authorities brought forward the spring break for students and education staff across the UAE. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research earlier announced that the break would run from March 9 to March 22, with classes and official working hours scheduled to resume on Monday, March 23.…