Mohamed Alabbar has described Marassi as "number one in the world", crediting Egyptian workers and technicians with building, maintaining and operating the North Coast development. Speaking at a gathering at the project, the Emaar chairman said the workforce's ability to learn and deliver was proof of Egyptian capability on a global scale. Read more →

Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and DCT Abu Dhabi have launched Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi, a back-to-school activation at Zayed International Airport. Returning families receive cultural boarding passes with free museum access across the Saadiyat Cultural District and links to curated family itineraries. Read more →

Captain Huda Al Musallami has become the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE, announced by Etihad Airways on Emirati Women's Day. She brings more than 10,000 flying hours and over two decades of experience to a role she now uses to prepare the next generation of pilots. Read more →

Brent crude and WTI both slipped 0.3 per cent in early Asian trading, pulling back after gains in the prior session. Both benchmarks are headed for weekly declines, with Brent down 5.3 per cent and WTI off 4.3 per cent. Read more →

Amna Al Zaabi reflects on Emirati Women's Day, highlighting progress and the responsibility of women in the UAE's development. She stresses that leadership is about impact and enabling others, with empowerment stemming from opportunity and trust. Al Zaabi advises women to seize opportunities and build capability rather than solely focusing on titles. Read more →

Huda Al Hadhrami, Head of Empowerment & Inclusion – UAE at VFS Global, draws inspiration from her grandmother's resilience. She champions unlocking potential through coaching and believes leadership is about creating opportunities and strengthening organisations. Al Hadhrami highlights the UAE's commitment to women's advancement through policy and VFS Global's initiatives in training and development. Read more →

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from 16 December 2026, making the German city its third destination in the country alongside Munich and Frankfurt. The route will be operated on the Airbus A320neo. Read more →

UAE-backed medical technology company XCath has completed what it describes as the world's first telerobotic stroke procedure on a living patient, with a surgeon removing a brain clot from more than 200 kilometres away. The operation, funded in part by Crescent Enterprises, points to a future where geography no longer limits access to specialist stroke care. Read more →