PALM BEACH, Florida — An airport in Florida officially changed its name President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, accelerating a push by the US president and his supporters to plaster his name and image on national landmarks and banknotes. Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up. “Because an entire airport transformation doesn’t happen overnight, you’ll notice a combination of both our classic look and our new brand elements coexisting while traveling through the terminal over the next several weeks,” airport officials said in a Facebook post. “This will soon be…
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ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has announced the launch of ticket sales for the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 through the exhibition’s official website and dedicated mobile application, available on both Android and iOS devices. The 23rd edition of ADIHEX will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. Organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the event will take place from 28th August to 6th…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest developments after the signing of the US-Iran MoU.] Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the resumption of alumina production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi following an Iranian attack on March 28, 2026 amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Alumina production at the facility is expected to ramp-up to 50 per cent of plant capacity within days. EGA expects to have the technical capability to ramp-up to full alumina production by the end of this year. The timing of further production ramp-up at Al Taweelah alumina refinery will be based…
MADRID — Twelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as about 150 firefighters battled the blaze that broke out amid soaring temperatures, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday. “The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths,” the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement. The deaths took place in the hamlet of Bedar, the statement said, adding that the fire injured at least six people, including a woman who suffered burns and another person with…
JT Newby, Principal Threat Research Lead, Fortra. Fortra’s latest BEC Global Insights Report reveals attackers are chasing bigger payouts through proven social engineering tactics, with gift cards dominating cash-out methods and free webmail powering nearly three-quarters of all attacks Business email compromise (BEC) activity climbed sharply in June 2026, with Fortra Intelligence and Research Experts (FIRE) recording a 22 percent increase in overall attack volume compared to the prior month, according to the company’s latest BEC Global Insights Report. The findings, drawn from hundreds of active defence engagements with BEC threat actors each month, point to a threat that remains…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won two prestigious international awards from Cambridge IFA in the United Kingdom, reaffirming its global leadership in corporate governance and sustainability. DEWA received the Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 and the Excellence in ESG and Sustainability Award 2026. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, received the two awards at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters. Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence, Dr. Ali Mohammed Khalifa Al Muwaijei, Vice President of Governance and Compliance, and DEWA’s Governance and Compliance team…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has identified the first six countries eligible for its newly launched Visa Package, a new initiative that allows travelers to obtain a Saudi tourist visa electronically as part of a bundled travel booking. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Visa Package is currently available to visitors from Jordan, Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico. The service combines flights, licensed hotel accommodation, and an electronic tourist visa into a single booking process, allowing eligible travelers to complete their travel arrangements through an approved travel package rather than applying for a tourist visa separately. Jeddah Yacht Club.…
Recently, LEPAS, Chery Group’s all-new mid-to-premium NEV brand, held a shipment ceremony at Guangzhou Nansha Port for the first batch of LEPAS L8 PHEV vehicles destined for the Middle East market. The shipment is bound for key Middle Eastern markets, including the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, marking the official arrival of LEPAS’s global “Year of Delivery”. With the first shipment now on its way, the countdown to LEPAS’s Middle East regional brand launch has officially begun. The launch event will unveil its regional brand strategy and product portfolio to the Middle Eastern market, bringing elegant mobility to a wider…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has denied claims circulating in a widely shared video promoting a project called “Asia Medical City,” saying the project has not received any approvals or licenses from the ministry. The ministry said the project has no legal status authorizing it to advertise the establishment or operation of a healthcare facility. It added that the individual appearing in the video is a physician and former director of a Ministry of Health hospital and has been summoned to complete legal procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations. The ministry also rejected claims that 50 Asian countries…
Has an employee’s salary increased? Has their job title changed? Or do you need to update any other details in an employment contract? In the UAE, employers don’t need to start the process from scratch. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) allows businesses to modify work permits and employment contracts quickly and securely whenever employment details change. The service can be accessed through the ministry’s website, smart app and authorised service centres, making it easier for companies to keep employee records up to date and comply with labour regulations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…