King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is closed until October 17, according to a Notice to Airmen. The extension follows heightened security tensions in the region, with no official explanation made public. Read more →

Dubai's Event Security Committee has signed off on all preparations for Global Village's 31st season following a field inspection led by Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi. The committee held multiple coordination meetings ahead of the season to manage challenges tied to the venue's growing scale and visitor numbers. Read more →

Dubai Police have arrested a group of competing shop owners for posting coordinated fake reviews on a company's Google Maps page. The case was disclosed in a podcast by Major Yasser Juma Mohammed, who warned that deliberate online harm carries criminal consequences under UAE law. Read more →

AquaIndex is partnering with DMCC to launch a UAE-focused digital token backed by freshwater reserves sourced from a US aquifer. The proposed asset base covers up to 11 billion barrels valued at approximately $5 billion, with the platform targeting a Q4 2026 launch. Read more →

du Pay has been named the official digital wallet for talabat's fleet partners in the UAE, giving delivery riders a single account for salary payments, loans, and international transfers. The deal, already reaching thousands of riders monthly, also simplifies payroll management for fleet operators. Read more →

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with Kleek Development for a 250-key Crowne Plaza in Sixth Settlement, New Cairo, scheduled to open in early 2031. The deal extends IHG's Egypt portfolio to 38 properties once its full pipeline is realised. Read more →

The Saudi-led coalition says it is actively intercepting drones and cruise missiles directed at the Kingdom. No further details on origin, casualties, or damage have been released at the time of publication. Read more →

Al-Futtaim Toyota has launched the Land Cruiser FJ in the UAE, adding a more compact model to the Land Cruiser lineup. Available in EXR and GXR grades, it runs a 2.7-litre petrol engine and sits on a wheelbase 270 mm shorter than the Prado. Read more →