DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai inaugurated its inaugural service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN). With the launch of its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, flydubai expands its network in Africa to 13 destinations across nine countries. The inaugural flight touched down on Wednesday to a water cannon salute and a warm welcome from local airport officials. “With the busy summer period upon us and as we continue to scale up our operations, our customers can benefit from a new gateway to Africa with the launch of…
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The UAE Cabinet has issued a new resolution banning children nunder the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. According to a survey from 2024, children in the UAE spend around three hours daily on these platforms. Experts have noted that prolonged social media usage among children heightens challenges, including anxiety, attention difficulties, academic struggles, and, in certain instances, speech delays. The UAE follows a host of other nations implementing similar laws regulating access to social media for children, including the UK, Australia and Malaysia. Social media platforms in the UAE will be given up to 12 months to…
As football excitement captures the attention of millions of fans worldwide this summer, watching the game has evolved beyond the stadium into a complete lifestyle experience. Across the UAE, fans are gathering with friends and families for match-night celebrations, inter-Emirate road trips, beachside screenings, and outdoor viewing experiences — creating a growing demand for vehicles that deliver comfort, performance, and intelligent technology. Under its global “FOREVER 26, PLAY LOUD, SHINE PROUD” campaign, OMODA & JAECOO is showcasing how its advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS) can support these unforgettable journeys with a combination of powerful performance, intelligent energy management, and extended…
MIAMI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA on Thursday announced its co-investment in Inkia Energy (Inkia), Peru’s largest independent power producer, alongside global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, to support the expansion of its renewable energy activities. Marking ALTÉRRA’s first direct investment in Latin America, the transaction was completed through an I Squared-managed continuation vehicle established under a joint control structure between I Squared and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The co-investment was made through ALTÉRRA’s recently launched Opportunity Fund, and it complements ALTÉRRA’s diversified portfolio of more than 30 investments across developed and growth markets, supporting…
The UAE’s higher education sector has achieved its strongest performance yet in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, with eight universities reaching their highest-ever positions and Khalifa University becoming the first Emirati institution to break into the global top 150. Released on Thursday, the rankings show that nine of the UAE’s 12 ranked universities improved their standing this year, underlining the country’s growing influence in global higher education. Khalifa University climbed 30 places to 147th worldwide, while the University of Sharjah entered the global top 300 for the first time. Ajman University secured a place among the world’s top…
Creation of custom policies, full system configuration portability, in-depth audit of the control plane cluster and supply chain attack prevention – the new release of Kaspersky’s security solution for containerised environments accelerates development and compliance workflows while safeguarding infrastructure against sophisticated cyberthreats. Containerisation is the new standard for modern software development. Its ability to boost developer productivity, decrease infrastructure costs and accelerate time-to-market has driven corporate adoption rates to 98% today. However, the operational speed and efficiency gained with this technology can be severely hindered by the rising volume and complexity of cyberattacks, alongside strict regulatory compliance demands. The latest…
LONDON— A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of bribery charges by a London court on Wednesday in a rare corruption trial of a high-profile former energy official. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, was accused of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK. The verdicts are a major blow to British authorities, who began their investigation into corruption allegations against one of Africa’s most prominent political figures for 13 years. Alison-Madueke was found not guilty after a trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court of five counts of accepting…
TOKYO —Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said his country must “strengthen its defense capabilities” and questioned the accuracy of China’s official military spending figures in a fresh sign that Tokyo is taking a tougher line in response to Beijing’s claims that its regional rival is pursuing “new militarism.” Drawing a contrast with China, Koizumi said Japan would take a transparent approach to investing in new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence that are needed to keep up with the changing nature of conflict. “Our budgets undergo scrutiny and deliberation in parliament,” Koizumi told Bloomberg on Wednesday. “Are…
AT&T has named Jennifer Biry, a former McAfee executive, as its next CFO, replacing Pascal Desroches who is set to retire at the end of 2026. In a regulatory filing, AT&T explained Biry will first take the position of deputy CFO, effective 6 July 2026, before assuming the role as senior EVP and CFO from 1 January 2027. Biry has served as CFO and COO of security company McAfee since October 2023. Before that, she had a long career at AT&T spanning 22 years in numerous positions across sales, finance and strategy. As part of this tenure, Biry had an…
School leaders in the UAE say CBSE’s proposed Global Curriculum could mark a significant shift in Indian-curriculum education abroad, with a stronger emphasis on global competencies, innovation, research skills and real-world application of knowledge aimed at improving students’ competitiveness for higher education worldwide. Once launched, CBSE-affiliated schools overseas will transition to the global curriculum framework as part of a broader overhaul aimed at making CBSE education more internationally competitive and better aligned with regulatory requirements in host countries. Plans for the rollout — initially expected in 2026 — remain under discussion, with educators involved in the process saying the framework…