Dubai: Emirates has introduced new safety regulations regarding the usage of power banks onboard its flights. Starting tomorrow, 1st October 2025, the airline prohibits the use of any power bank during flights, even though in-seat charging is available on all Emirates aircraft. Customers are advised to fully charge their devices before boarding, particularly for long-haul flights. According to Emirates News Agency, a power bank is a portable device that supplies power to electronic gadgets like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cameras. While customers are still allowed to bring one power bank onboard, they must adhere to specific guidelines. The power banks

Abu dhabi: Etihad Rail is set to complete the solar-powered Ghuwaifat freight terminal by the end of 2025, marking it as the first solar-powered project within the Etihad Rail network. The initiative will extend clean energy to other stations in the following phase, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail. According to Emirates News Agency, Almansoori made these remarks during the opening of the second edition of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition and conference for railways, transport, and infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. She highlighted the sustainability of railways as a mode of transportation, aligning

Abu dhabi: Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates’ national railway network, has signed a strategic agreement with Keolis International to establish a joint venture responsible for operating passenger trains in 2026. Passenger numbers across the Etihad Rail network are expected to exceed 36 million by 2030. According to Emirates News Agency, Laurence Broseta, International Chief Executive Officer of Keolis Group, expressed her pride in the strategic partnership between Etihad Rail and France’s Keolis, a global leader in passenger transport. Speaking on the sidelines of the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Broseta highlighted the

Dubai: For the third year in a row, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature a dedicated space for real estate developers championing sustainable cities. The 27th edition of WETEX brings together leading national and international companies whose pioneering projects have set global benchmarks in green construction and buildings. These environmentally conscious developments are designed to enhance residents’ well-being and quality of life within healthy, sustainable communities. According to Emirates News Agency, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organises the 27th WETEX, from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. WETEX is

Abu dhabi: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is moving toward reusing 100% of treated water by the end of 2026, a pioneering step that strengthens the UAE’s position in water resource management and sustainability, Ahmed Al Shamsi, CEO of TAQA Water Solutions, said. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement during his participation in the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) in Dubai, Al Shamsi said that the coverage rate of sewerage networks in Abu Dhabi has reached 99%, one of the highest globally. He noted that more than one million cubic meters of

Abu dhabi: The global market for fully autonomous vehicles (FAVs), set to redefine mobility in major cities, could be worth US$182 billion by 2035, generating nearly US$19 billion in the GCC region alone. According to Emirates News Agency, robo-taxis, robo-shuttles, robo-buses, and passenger drones have the potential to revolutionize transport across the region, making autonomous mobility options accessible to all through fully automated, integrated, and demand-responsive networks. Within this paradigm shift, robo-taxis are expected to be the largest FAV segment, potentially creating a US$10 billion market in the GCC by 2035, around 18% of the anticipated global market share. The