The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved new rules designed to unlock a seven-fold capacity boost for satellite broadband services. This move would in turn benefit SpaceX’s Starlink service. A unanimous vote by the FCC’s three commissioners ends a regulatory framework dating back to the late 1990s which limited the amount of energy satellite systems could transmit to and from ground equipment. The FCC’s report and order replaces the Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) framework with modern, performance-based GSO protection criteria which considers improved spectrum sharing possibilities in today’s modern satellite technologies, including the use of adaptive coding and modulation…
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ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce of Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), is taking part in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), UAE’s flagship industrial platform, which opened today and runs until 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The participation underscores the Sharjah Chamber’s commitment to enhancing the global competitiveness of UAE industries. It also aligns with national priorities to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, supporting the goals of the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology ‘Operation 300Bn’. The Chamber…
The agreement was signed today at the Make It in the Emirates 2026 platform held in Abu Dhabi, by Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director of Generation 5 Holding, and Mr. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, H.E. Tareq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chairman of Generation 5 Holding and Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. Abu Dhabi — Embraer, one of the world’s aerospace industry leaders, and Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has partnered with Dragos Inc., a global leader in cyber security for operational technology (OT), to establish an OT Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the UAE under the Make it in the Emirates initiative. The new Centre of Excellence marks a significant step in advancing national cyber resilience and digital sovereignty, supporting efforts to localise advanced cyber security capabilities, accelerate innovation, and develop a highly skilled cyber workforce. The initiative aims to position the UAE as a regional and global hub for cyber security excellence,…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has expressed its strong condemnation of the renewal of the treacherous Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three individuals of Indian nationality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed, in a statement, that these attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression, posing a direct threat to the state’s security, stability, and the safety of its territories, in contravention of the principles of…
MAKKAH — Makkah police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, arrested a resident for sexually harassing a woman in the holy city. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. Source: Saudi Gazette
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…
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…