Space

NASA’s curiosity rover captures Martian dawn

Miguel Hadchity 08/10/2026

Photo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – NASA has released a striking image of dawn on Mars, taken by the curiosity rover as it continues its exploration of the Red Planet’s surface. The image shows sunlight illuminating towering rock formations that took shape

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UAE leads MEA in flexible workspace development, JLL report finds

Miguel Hadchity 07/10/2026

Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – The United Arab Emirates is the most mature market for flexible workspace in the Middle East and Africa, supported by strong occupancy rates of 75 to 85 percent in Dubai and 70 to 85 percent in Abu Dhabi, according to a new report from real estate services firm JLL. […]

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Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah at ‘A+’ as growth outlook improves, removes negative watch

Miguel Hadchity 06/10/2026

Dubai, UAE – Oct. 2026 – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s long-term rating at “A+”, a move that reflects easing direct risks from geopolitical challenges since April 2026, which were limited to a minor delay and a marginal cost increase in the launch of one of the emirate’s major transformational investment projects. The […]

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UAE enters World’s top 25 most innovative economies for the first time in Global Innovation Index 2026

Miguel Hadchity 05/10/2026

Dubai, UAE — Oct. 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has risen five places to 25th out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2026, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, up from 30th in 2025. The result puts the country among the world’s 25 most innovative economies for the first time. The […]

News SYRIA

Three power stations halted after gas pipeline blast in Syria

Miguel Hadchity 01/10/2026

Dubai, UAE — Oct. 2026 — Three Syrian power stations have shut down after a gas pipeline exploded at the Tishreen thermal power plant, cutting the gas supplies needed to run them, state news agency SANA reported. The Syrian Electricity Company said in a statement on Wednesday that the fire caused by the explosion was […]

Travel UAE

flydubai suspends Israel flights after flight deck altercation forces Saudi landing

Miguel Hadchity 01/10/2026

Dubai, UAE — Oct. 2026 — A flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an altercation in the flight deck, injuring some crew members. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority said flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport on September 30 experienced […]

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UAE has proven itself a global destination for capital, says CMA chief

Miguel Hadchity 30/09/2026

Dubai, UAE – Sept. 2026 — The UAE has cemented its position as a global destination for capital and has shown it can offer a safe and attractive investment environment over both the short and long term, the chief executive of the Capital Market Authority said on Wednesday. Speaking at the first day of the […]

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UAE to open Electronic Visa Center in Beirut next month

Miguel Hadchity 29/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an Electronic Visa Center will open in Beirut, Lebanon, next month, a move officials say will strengthen ties between the two countries and simplify travel procedures for Lebanese applicants. Omar Obaid Al Shamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

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Alef Group joins Sharjah Investment Forum as exclusive sponsor of investors’ lounge

Miguel Hadchity 28/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The Sharjah Investment Forum has announced a partnership with Alef Group, the real estate developer behind integrated modern communities and destinations in Sharjah, under which the group will act as sponsor and exclusive partner of the forum’s “Investors’ Lounge.” The partnership is intended to strengthen

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Ras Al Khaimah Chamber signs cooperation agreement with Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Miguel Hadchity 25/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and opening new avenues for trade and investment between the business communities of Ras Al Khaimah and Greater Miami. The agreement […]

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UAE positioned to lead aviation MRO growth: GE Aerospace study

Miguel Hadchity 24/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The UAE has the infrastructure, expertise and investment to become a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul hub, a new GE Aerospace study has found. The study, produced with Aviation Business Middle East magazine and titled “Enhancing Strategic Alignment in the UAE MRO Ecosystem,” sets out how the country […]

News Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia marks 96th National Day

Miguel Hadchity 23/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Saudi Arabia is celebrating its 96th National Day on Wednesday, honoring the Kingdom’s founding with a nationwide program of fireworks, air shows, concerts, and cultural events that drew crowds across the country’s major cities. This year’s National Day fell under the theme “Our Pride by Nature,” recalling

SYRIA

Assala returns to Damascus stage after 16 years, offering Syrians a rare moment of shared celebration

Miguel Hadchity 22/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Syrian singer Assala Nasri performed in Damascus on Thursday for the first time in roughly 16 years, a homecoming concert that drew thousands to Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall and was streamed live to millions more across the region. Titled “The Return of Assala,” the show was backed by Syria’s Ministry […]

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Syria, Iraq agree to link customs systems and open Tanf crossing to travelers

Miguel Hadchity 21/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Syria and Iraq have agreed to electronically link their customs systems and to open the Tanf border crossing to passenger traffic, as trade between the two countries grows. Qutaiba Badawi, head of Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs, met Omar Adnan al-Waeli, head of Iraq’s Border Ports Authority, […]

Real Estate UAE

Dubai Holding partners with ADCB to offer mortgage financing solutions

Miguel Hadchity 18/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Dubai Holding has announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to provide mortgage financing solutions for customers looking to purchase properties within a number of residential projects developed by Nakheel, Meraas, and Dubai Properties. Under the partnership, eligible customers wishing to buy properties within

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flydubai to expand fleet beyond 100 aircraft, launches new cabin retrofit program

Miguel Hadchity 17/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — flydubai has announced the next phase of its fleet development plans, which includes growing its fleet to more than 100 aircraft, alongside the launch of a new cabin retrofit program starting this September. The airline is set to receive 11 new aircraft in 2026, comprising seven Boeing 737 MAX […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Mada cards now accepted in Qatar as Gulf payment integration expands

Miguel Hadchity 16/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The Saudi Central Bank announced, in cooperation with the Qatar Central Bank, the start of a phased rollout allowing Saudi Arabia’s national payment network card “Mada” to be accepted in Qatar, alongside Qatar’s national payment card “Himyan” being accepted in Saudi Arabia. The move marks a further

Lebanon News

Lebanon signs DCO charter, launches digital prosperity plan

Miguel Hadchity 15/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Lebanon has signed the charter of the Digital Cooperation Organization, becoming a “signatory state” in a move that advances the country’s path toward full membership and opens a new phase of cooperation to support its digital economy priorities. Lebanon’s Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for

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S&P affirms Ras Al Khaimah’s “A/A-1” credit rating with stable outlook

Miguel Hadchity 14/09/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has affirmed the credit rating of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah at “A/A-1,” maintaining a “stable” outlook for the emirate’s economic future. According to the Emirates News Agency, the US agency said the stable outlook reflects its

Events Tech

Apple unveils its first-ever folding phone: iPhone Duo

Miguel Hadchity 09/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Apple kicked off a new era on September 9, 2026, with its “Surprise and Shine” event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino — the first keynote headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who officially took over from Tim Cook on September 1. Cook made a brief cameo to […]