Emirates has launched what it calls the world's first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, debuting on newly delivered A350 aircraft. The redesign introduces a full-height adjustable privacy screen, wireless charging and an expanded wine programme across the 28-seat cabin. Read more →

Starlink is now live in the UAE after Elon Musk confirmed operations on September 3. Residential service is priced at Dh300 per month, following a 10-year licence issued by the TDRA on August 28. Read more →

Amelia Dimoldenberg has confirmed Chicken Shop Date will end after its next season, closing a YouTube interview format she launched in 2014 and grew to one billion views. The show's final episodes, she said, are coming very soon. Read more →

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened the UAE's new government season at Qasr Al Watan by announcing the country's largest agentic AI-driven transformation of public services. He urged all government teams to be part of the shift, framing it as a strategic national priority. Read more →

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has opened LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory, a world-first exhibition combining brick building with the museum's natural history collections. A Guinness World Records attempt, themed around Abu Dhabi's four-tusked Late Miocene elephant, is part of the programme. Read more →

Emirates will launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Helsinki, the only year-round direct link between the UAE and Finland. The route was celebrated at a bilateral event in Helsinki, where officials cited nearly $579 million in non-oil trade between the two countries in 2025. Read more →

Anyma will bring his ÆDEN audiovisual concept to Yas Gateway Park on 4 December, as part of Abu Dhabi's Yasalam after-race party programme. VIP tables are available, with enquiries handled through Ethara's ticketing team. Read more →

Mars Gulf and Choithrams have launched a competition challenging UAE residents aged 18 to 24 to redesign the convenience store experience. The winning concept will be implemented in select Choithrams stores, with the team also winning a trip to Mars' London office. Read more →