RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers of Adopting Air Taxis in Emerging Economy Context: A Decision-Making Framework, was…
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DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest technologies and innovative solutions in cybersecurity. He was accompanied by Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai; Lieutenant General Awad Hader Al Muhairi, Vice President of the State Security Department in Dubai; His Excellency Lieutenant General Tamim Al…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced that it has started on Wednesday providing the seasonal influenza vaccine as part of its efforts to promote preventive health and facilitate access to healthcare services. The ministry noted that groups most at risk of complications from seasonal influenza include people with chronic diseases, those over 50, children aged six months to five years, pregnant women, people with severe obesity, and healthcare workers, stressing the importance of vaccination. The ministry revealed that 95.5 percent of influenza-related hospitalizations last year were those who failed to receive a vaccine. The ministry emphasized the vaccine’s effectiveness…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, announced the completion of school fitness screenings for new students for the 1448 AH academic year to support student health and safety and promote the quality of preventive health services. The ministry said the screening covered about 332,931 male and female students. The initiative included administering required basic vaccinations, raising families’ awareness of any identified health conditions, and guiding them toward appropriate follow-up and care. The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Public Health Authority, and health clusters to provide essential…
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the headlines in the buildup to the AFC Champions League opening round. The debate was intense over whether Al Nassr striker Ronaldo, 41, would finally do in Asia what he did with such nonchalance in Europe. A five-time UEFA Champions League winner (four with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United), Ronaldo is still chasing his first Asian Champions League title. Since famously joining Al Nassr in 2023, a move that sparked a transfer revolution in the Saudi Pro League, bringing a host of big names to the Gulf country, Ronaldo has continued to be a prolific…
Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read. Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7 billion within Masdar City, one of the region’s leading hubs for clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced research and sustainable urban development. Masdar City Square comprises more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is 99% occupied by a high-quality tenant base that includes…
WASHINGTON —For a third time, the US House of Representatives has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict. None of the resolutions have made it to the president’s desk, where Trump would almost certainly veto the measure. Seven House Republicans backed the resolution, including three voting in favour for the first time.…
STRASBOURG — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the European Union. She announced the move during her 2026 State of the Union address in Strasbourg, to an audience including not only MEPs but also Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who attended her speech in the midst of a trade war with the United States. Von der Leyen said she wanted to work on “opening the door” for Canada, which would involve closer ties on various key sectors. Carney, who is due to address the…
The death of a dentist in Sharjah comes just two years after her brother died in an accident, according to a family member. It was on Monday morning that Dr Afina Basheer suddenly collapsed and died at home. Raheem, a relative of Afina’s husband Yasser, confirmed that this was the second tragedy to hit Afina’s family in a very short span of time. “Her brother was killed in an accident two years ago in India,” he said. “He was also a doctor. He was the only brother to Afina and her two sisters. The family had barely recovered from that…