Author: Editorial team

Dubai Police carried out 4,870 search and rescue missions during the first half of 2026, demonstrating the force’s high level of operational readiness and its ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies. During the period, the authority completed 385 rescue operations at accident scenes, 1,598 recovery and towing missions, four operations to recover vehicles trapped in sand, 575 operations to open locked vehicles, homes and lifts, 72 emergency response training exercises simulating different rescue scenarios, 416 event security support missions, as well as numerous other operational tasks. Brigadier Khalid Ibrahim, Director of the Search and Rescue Department and Deputy…

A new trend is sweeping across X, and it is making users stop scrolling. Known as the “press and hold” or “tap and hold” trend, posts invite people to long press an image on the X mobile app. What first appears to be an ordinary AI-generated picture suddenly transforms into a much sharper, more detailed version as the higher resolution image loads, creating the illusion of a hidden reveal. The trend has exploded over the past few days, with creators posting fantasy landscapes, anime characters, portraits and surreal artwork alongside simple captions such as “Press and hold” or “Long press.”…

ACCRA, Ghana, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto Africa World Airlines’ network across Ghana…

DUBAI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police’s General Department of Transport and Rescue carried out 4,870 missions during the first half of 2026, demonstrating the force’s high level of operational readiness and its ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies across the emirate. Brigadier Khalid Ibrahim, Director of the Search and Rescue Department, Deputry Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, said the achievement reflects the continuous support of Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and aligns with the force’s strategic objective of enhancing public safety, improving quality of life and reinforcing…

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Thousands of fans packed Etihad Arena UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Ankalaev vs Guskov delivered another unforgettable night of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, featuring thrilling finishes, memorable performances and exciting bouts as Abu Dhabi Showdown Week came to a spectacular close. In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO to strengthen his claim for another shot at the UFC light heavyweight title. Ankalaev said: “I always want to put on exciting fights for the fans. If the opportunity comes to fight again in Abu Dhabi…

Travel time along a key Dubai road corridor will be reduced from 20 minutes to just five once the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project is completed, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. The project, which is now 90 per cent complete, will also increase the capacity of Oud Metha Street by 50 per cent. As part of the development, the RTA opened a major three-lane bridge on Sunday, July 26, serving motorists travelling from Al Khail Road towards Al Asayel Street via Al Wasl Club Street. The bridge can accommodate 3,600 vehicles per hour. Two…

SEOUL, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea’s travel account posted a surplus for the third consecutive month in May, driven by an increase in foreign visitors, government data showed Sunday, according to Yonhap News Agency. The travel account recorded a surplus of $220.5 million in May, compared with a deficit of $820.2 million a year earlier, according to data from the Korea Tourism Organisation. It marked the third consecutive monthly surplus since March, when the account recorded a surplus of $263.8 million, snapping a 72-month streak of deficits that began in March 2020. Travel income totaled $2.58 billion in…

ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — The 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses continues tomorrow, Sunday 26 July, with the seventh leg staged at the Duindigt Turf Racecourse in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands; a further European appearance for the Prestigious Cup within its expansive global calendar. The Cup series continues to receive the sustained interest and patronage of the UAE’s wise leadership, in support of owners and breeders across the world and in encouragement of the acquisition and breeding of Arabian horses. This commitment helps preserve the breed’s authentic heritage, elevate its…

Question: I recently discovered several unauthorised transactions on my UAE bank account. Although I reported the issue to the bank immediately, the investigation is taking longer than expected. What legal protections do consumers have in such situations, and can the bank be held liable for any financial losses? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of consumer protection law issued by the Central Bank of UAE pertaining to the financial institution and the cybercrime laws of UAE are applicable. In the UAE, it is a crime if anyone hacks the e-payment clones’ electronic online payment instruments, transactions, applications or websites,…

ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the ADMI mangrove observatory, a digital platform developed to monitor, coordinate and advance mangrove restoration efforts across the emirate. Developed under the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI) and funded by Dolphin Energy Limited as part of its five-year sponsorship commitment, the platform consolidates restoration data from 19 active projects and multiple partners across Abu Dhabi into a single, integrated system. Drawing on field surveys, satellite imagery and partner-reported data, it provides up-to-date insights into restoration progress, growth rates and project performance across more than…