Etihad airways: Etihad Airways has announced three additional new destinations to further expand its global network. The airline will add seasonal flights to Kazan, Russia, from December this year, as well as Krakow, Poland; and Salalah, Oman, in the summer of 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, Etihad continues to expand its footprint globally in order to directly link Abu Dhabi with a broader range of destinations people want to visit, and welcome more visitors to enjoy the UAE’s capital. Etihad has already celebrated inaugural flights to four new destinations this year – Prague, Warsaw, Sochi, and Atlanta – and

Dubai: Dubai Chambers recently organised two workshops focusing on key aspects of the UAE’s Corporate Tax regime and Employment Law. The sessions were designed to ensure the local business community remains informed on the latest legal and regulatory developments across diverse sectors and attracted a total of 125 participants from the private sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the first workshop focused on the evolution of the UAE Corporate Tax and was organised in collaboration with Habib Al Mulla and Partners and Andersen. The session offered practical insights into corporate tax in the UAE. Participants gained a clear understanding of

Abu dhabi: G42 has been named to TIME’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, making it the first UAE-headquartered company to earn this distinction. This achievement underscores G42’s expanding influence in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and on a large scale. According to Emirates News Agency, the company’s significant contributions, such as the launch of Stargate UAE and the establishment of the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus, highlight its commitment to developing AI as a universal, secure, and scalable utility. G42’s recent expansions into Europe and the UK further demonstrate its global reach and ambition. Faheem Ahamed, Group Chief

Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, along with H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, welcomed the top high school graduates from the emirate for the 2024-2025 academic year at the Ruler’s Court. The reception also included the presence of the students’ families and educational leaders. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Humaid expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,

Seville: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group convened a panel discussion titled “Financing the Future: Resilience, Reconstruction, and Innovative Financing in Fragile Contexts,” involving participants from Somalia and the United Nations Development Programme. This event took place on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. According to Emirates News Agency, IsDB Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser emphasized the necessity of adopting flexible and inclusive financing strategies. These approaches are crucial for managing risks and bridging the gap between immediate humanitarian relief and long-term reconstruction efforts, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, institutions, and livelihoods. The

Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has hosted the graduation of 1,494 high school students for the academic year 2024-2025 from the Applied Technology Schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. The special ceremony took place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab attended the ceremony and honoured 57 outstanding students who achieved scores exceeding 98 percent, recognizing

Abu dhabi: UAE Balloon has concluded its third participation in an international balloon festival held in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod. The event featured wide international participation, with teams from Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus, and Armenia, in addition to several Russian teams. According to Emirates News Agency, Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, President of the UAE Balloon, stated that the participation forms part of the team’s Arab and international tour, which began in Bristol, United Kingdom. He emphasized that the team’s involvement in such festivals aims to promote a culture of communication and peaceful coexistence among all peoples. Al

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial sanction of AED5,900,000 on a branch of a foreign bank operating within the UAE. This action is pursuant to Article (14) of the Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018, which pertains to Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations, along with its amendments. According to Emirates News Agency, the financial penalty stems from a CBUAE examination that uncovered the bank’s non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations framework, as well as related regulations. The CBUAE,