Tehran saw a large-scale exodus The United Nations has warned of rising humanitarian needs in Iran following a 12-day conflict with Israel that killed hundreds, left thousands injured and forced many to flee the capital. The airborne fighting, which began on June 13, 2025, also triggered a significant increase in the number of Afghan refugees […]
‘Episodes of extreme heat’ The blistering early-summer heatwave, which is bringing life-threatening temperatures across much of the Northern Hemisphere, is a worrying sign of things to come, according to UN weather experts on July 1, 2025. Three days after Spain’s national weather service confirmed a record 46°C reading in the southern town of El Granado, […]
In phased rollout WhatsApp is introducing paid subscriptions, promoted channels, and advertising within its Updates tab, marking a significant expansion of the platform’s business model while keeping private messaging untouched. The new features will appear only in the Updates tab, which houses both Status posts and Channels. The company stated that the changes are
Says industry expert With the Middle East Rail 2025 trade show held in Dubai from June 24 to 25, gathering industry leaders from across the region, the urgency of cybersecurity in transport infrastructure, particularly in the rail sector, is becoming increasingly apparent. Serhii Salii, Head of Sales at Germany-based CyberShield, shared his insights on the […]
Ahead of 2026 launch Joby Aviation completed the first piloted test flights of its electric air taxi in Dubai on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the development of the UAE’s advanced air mobility ambitions. The Santa Cruz, California-based company aims to launch commercial services in the Gulf emirate by 2026. The tests, […]
Involving 22 sites Airbus has selected the French energy group Engie to lead a large-scale decarbonisation project across its 22 industrial sites in Europe, aiming to reduce energy use and carbon emissions significantly by 2030. The move is part of Airbus’s broader sustainability strategy, with potential implications for aerospace supply chains in the Middle East
Ukraine intercepts 475 aerial threats Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine. At least 537 missiles and drones were fired at cities across the country. Ukrainian forces intercepted 475 aerial threats. The Polish military says: “All available forces” are activated. The Russian strike wave is one of the largest since the 2022 invasion of
For myriad use cases SteerAI, the Abu Dhabi-based autonomous mobility technology company, unveiled its groundbreaking autonomous ATV at the Mobility Live ME trade exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from June 24 to 25, 2025. Designed primarily for defence, law enforcement, and border control, the autonomous ATV features CoreX, SteerAI’s autonomous driving
As UAE luxury housing demand spikes Dubai-based Ardee Developments has commenced sales for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island, a large-scale branded residential development located in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made during a real estate broker event held in Dubai on June 24, 2025. Ardee Developments CEO & […]
From January 1, 2028 Oman has issued a royal decree to introduce a personal income tax, making it the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation to impose such a levy. A flat 5 per cent rate will apply to individuals earning more than OMR 42,000 ($109,091 / AED 401,142 / SAR 409,671 / KWD 33,407 / […]
According to Pentagon officials A United States airstrike on Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant has reportedly destroyed a key part of the country’s nuclear infrastructure and prompted a ceasefire in the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’, which was carried out by US B-2 Spirit bombers, is being described by American defence […]
