LYTE Aviation, the UK-based developer building a 40-seat hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, has appointed former Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan as Strategic Advisor. The company is targeting commercial operations within the next decade, with a 1,000-kilometre-range passenger aircraft at the centre of its programme.
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Dubai Customs handled 1.36 million deposit refund applications in H1 2026, up 3.6% year-on-year, with approved values rising 14.8% to AED 6.2 billion. Smart approvals now account for 62.1% of completed claims, and the document submission deadline has been extended from 30 to 90 days.
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Dubai Municipality has awarded AED 3 billion in contracts for four projects under Phase 3 of the Tasreef Programme, adding 100 kilometres of drainage lines across Jumeirah, Al Quoz, Za'abeel and Al Marmoom. The broader AED 30 billion programme aims to increase the city's stormwater capacity by 700%.
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Dubai's RTA will open the final bridge of its AED 696 million World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project on 30 October 2026, completing five bridges across 5,000 metres. The project cuts average delays at the junction from 12 minutes to 90 seconds.
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Ras Al Khaimah has closed all public beaches with immediate effect, ordered jointly by the Public Services Department and RAK Police as a temporary safety measure. No reopening date has been announced, and residents are urged to monitor official channels for updates.
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Wealthy individuals often experience loneliness and trust issues, as money can complicate relationships and lead to isolation. Despite financial security, they face unique mental health challenges, including anxiety and suppressed emotions, underscoring that pain is universal.
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Dubai Police have arrested a six-member gang that built a fake online shopping website to steal bank card details and funnel money into digital wallets. The suspects also sold stolen card data to other fraudsters, compounding losses for victims who discovered the deductions while asleep.
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Jacob & Co has unveiled the Shri Ramchandra, a three-piece limited edition Astronomia Solar featuring figurines of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman alongside an interpretation of the Ayodhya temple. The 18-karat rose gold watch is powered by the hand-wound JCAM42 calibre with a 48-hour power reserve.
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