Blagoveshchensk: An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east on Thursday, and initial information suggested that everyone on board was killed, Russian emergency services officials said. The plane was en route from the city of Blagoveshchensk to Tynda and dropped off radar screens while approaching Tynda, a remote town in the Amur region bordering China. According to Emirates News Agency, there were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board according to preliminary data, Vasily Orlov, regional governor, said. Debris from the plane was found on a hill around 15 km

Dubai: Emirates NBD reported a profit of AED12.5 billion for the first half of 2025, compared to AED13.8 billion during the same period in 2024. Profit before tax stood at AED15.4 billion compared to AED15.9 billion a year earlier. According to Emirates News Agency, total income rose 12 percent to AED23.9 billion due to strong loan growth, regional expansion, and innovative product offerings. Lending increased by AED41 billion, or 8 percent, during the first half of 2025, driven by robust demand both in the UAE and across its expanding international network. Customer deposits grew by AED70 billion, or 10 percent,

Abu dhabi: TRENDS Research and Advisory engaged in discussions with Samir Saran, President of India’s Observer Research Foundation (ORF), to explore potential areas for joint research cooperation. The meeting aimed at advancing knowledge and achieving shared objectives through collaboration in mutually beneficial areas. According to Emirates News Agency, the talks were held during Saran’s visit to the TRENDS headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where he met with Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS. The discussions focused on activating the partnership between the two organizations in scientific research, youth empowerment, and the exchange of expertise and information. The meeting also delved

Ras al khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has announced a strategic partnership with Pioneer Asset Management, an independent wealth advisory firm, aimed at enhancing the wealth planning support offered to its clients. According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration will allow RAKEZ to refer businesses and individuals interested in expert wealth management and estate planning services to Pioneer. Pioneer Asset Management will provide personalized advisory solutions that align with UAE financial regulations. Under the agreement, RAKEZ clients will benefit from access to secure offshore investment accounts, comprehensive estate and succession planning, and fully insured wealth platforms with structured

Al ain: Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has attended the inauguration of advanced surgical services at the Burjeel Day Surgery Centre (BDSC) in Al Dhahir, Al Ain. The event was graced by the presence of senior leadership from Burjeel Holdings, including Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman; John Sunil, CEO; and Omran Al Khoori, Member of the Board of Directors. According to Emirates News Agency, the gathering also marked the inauguration of the second phase of BDSC’s Operating Theatres. This expansion is a demonstration of the centre’s dedication to enhancing the quality and efficiency of

London: Emirates has once again claimed the top spot as the ‘Best Long Haul Airline’ at The Telegraph Travel Awards 2025. The airline was voted the best long-haul carrier in the world by 20,000 Telegraph Travel readers. According to Emirates News Agency, the award ceremony, held recently in London, saw Helen Breen, Emirates’ Leisure Sales Manager in the UK, accept the award on behalf of the airline. Emirates continues to be the airline of choice for customers worldwide and was recognised this month as the ‘2025’s Most Recommended Global Brand’ by YouGov. It was also the only airline to be

Abu dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a dynamic line-up of partners for the highly anticipated 14th Terra World Congress on Earthen Architecture in Al Ain, to be held from 13th to 16th April 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, the comprehensive programme, held under the theme ‘Managing Change in Earthen Cultural Landscapes’, has been developed in collaboration with some of the world’s foremost institutions in heritage conservation, architecture, and sustainability, to foster critical dialogue and drive innovation in earthen architecture. The programme features a series of lectures, hands-on workshops, panel

Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has wrapped up its participation in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) subnetwork meeting, a forum designed to deepen cooperation among cities that integrate creativity into urban development. The engagement reflects Dubai Culture’s ongoing commitment to solidifying Dubai’s leadership and position on the international map as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting held in Saint-‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°tienne, France, Khulood Khoory, Director of the Projects and Events Department at Dubai Culture, delivered a presentation on best practices in