ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted three cruise missiles launched from Iran, while a fourth fell into the sea, as authorities confirmed the situation is now safe and air operations have fully resumed. The Ministry of Defense said the missiles were detected heading toward the country and were successfully intercepted over territorial waters. It added that sounds heard across parts of the UAE were the result of the air defense response. Separately, the General Civil Aviation Authority announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace after temporarily activating precautionary measures. The authority…
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DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Autodrome, a subsidiary of Union Properties, has unveiled MotoDrome, a new a purpose-built off-road motorsport destination designed to bring multiple riding disciplines into a single, structured environment. in the UAE. Located within the venue’s Hill Circuit, MotoDrome introduces a new dimension to Dubai Autodrome’s year-round offering, serving as a central hub for off-road riding that caters to riders of all levels, from first-time riders to experienced enthusiasts. At its core is a high-quality motocross circuit, complemented by a dedicated flow track designed for smaller bikes and entry-level riders. The wider destination accommodates a…
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on Monday gained substantial victories in state elections, an outcome that could accelerate its landmark policies like uniform civil laws and infrastructure building, political leaders and analysts said. Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured its first-ever election victory in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal, expanding its support base across the country and bolstering his standing as the nation’s most popular leader. The BJP was also on course to retain power in the neighboring state of Assam. The BJP won 50 seats and was leading in 154 seats…
The contract was signed by H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Jr., President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of H.H. Sheik Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, the national entity for enabling and regulating the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem, has awarded a contract to Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) for the procurement of 10 firm orders and 10 options to strengthen the…
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. Around 150 people were still stuck on the vessel after three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died, and others fell ill, including a Briton who left the vessel earlier and was being treated in South Africa, authorities added. “We’re not just headlines: we’re people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home,” Jake Rosmarin, a…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal Group’s ESG rating positioning and enhances investor transparency, while also bolstering the Group’s internal governance and reporting mandate. Dhafer Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal, said, “At Silal Group, we embed sustainability into every facet of our…
Abu Dhabi has cut speed-related traffic accidents from 15 per cent to 9 per cent since 2019, while emergency vehicles in the emirate can now communicate directly with traffic lights and trigger green signals from up to 400 metres away under a new smart-response system, officials revealed on Monday. The updates were shared during Gulf Traffic Week events, where authorities outlined a series of road-safety initiatives that they say are delivering measurable improvements across the emirate. Officials from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence said the new traffic-light priority system has already been installed on a large number of emergency vehicles, including…
RIYADH — Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia recorded one percent increase, reaching SR150.1 billion during March 2026 compared to SR148 billion in the same month of 2025, an increase of SR2.1 billion. According to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), sales through points of sale in Saudi Arabia increased by one percent in March 2026, reaching approximately SR66.1 billion compared to the same period in 2025. The data also showed that sales during March were conducted through 997.2 million transactions via 2.4 million devices. Cash withdrawals from ATMs during March dropped by 11 percent, reaching SR48.6 billion,…
Apple‘s outgoing CEO Tim Cook recently highlighted record Q2 revenue on an earnings call, emphasised by a 28% increase in China. The news comes despite supply chain issues for iPhones and, to a lesser extent, Mac Minis. Driven by demand for its iPhone 17 family of devices, Cook stated “customer enthusiasm for iPhone has been extraordinary, with revenue growing 22% year-over-year to achieve a March quarter record”. Revenue for the iPhone totalled $56.9 billion, slightly below analysts’ estimates of $57.2 billion. Greater China posted revenue of $20.4 billion to beat analysts’ forecast of $18.9 billion. “We are thrilled with the…
DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in Dubai, announced the signing of new advertising contracts in the first quarter of 2026 with a total value of AED971.3 million. The agreements, spanning five to seven years, reflect continued momentum in the sector and reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading investment hub for OOH advertising. The agreements form part of Mada Media’s efforts to organise and develop Dubai’s OOH advertising market by fostering long-term partnerships, advancing advertising infrastructure, and accelerating digitalisation. These efforts support high-quality investment and…