Nepal has put the total reconstruction cost from last month's glacial flood disaster at US$4.78 billion, with over 1,400 confirmed dead and thousands still missing across Nepal and China. The surge began near the China-Nepal border on 26 August and caused damage that a UN assessment says extends far beyond buildings alone. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has concluded his visit to India after representing President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He was accompanied by a senior delegation spanning trade, industry, foreign cooperation and media. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The talks covered regional tensions and both sides backed efforts to promote de-escalation and stability. Read more →

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for the AI industry to slow model development, arguing more time is needed for alignment work and independent safety evaluations. He said some safeguards can be implemented by individual companies, while others require coordination across governments worldwide. Read more →

The US and UAE have agreed to establish Task Force Talon Synapse, described as the world's first bilateral military AI task force. The Abu Dhabi-based unit will bring together around 20 American and Emirati specialists to work on intelligence support, infrastructure protection and regional security monitoring. Read more →

Moon World Resorts has brought in Rider Levett Bucknall as programme managers and cost consultants for its MOON Smart City masterplan portfolio. The appointment gives the company a delivery and oversight partner as it works towards realising the project across global markets. Read more →

Dubai Land Department took its integrated real estate model to PropTech Connect Europe in London, presenting the city as a testing and scaling environment for international property technology firms. The visit included MoU signings with City of London representatives and set the stage for PropTech Connect Middle East in February 2027. Read more →

Qatar Airways has unveiled its 2026–2027 winter schedule, targeting more than 170 destinations and nearly 1,800 weekly frequencies by December. The expansion includes double-digit capacity increases to London, Phuket, the Maldives, Melbourne and four resumed Saudi Arabian cities. Read more →