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SYDNEY — Melbourne’s Avalon Airport was shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser removal device sparked a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare, forcing the evacuation of the domestic terminal and delaying several flights. International flights were not impacted.According to ABC News, the package was declared suspicious during security screening just before 6 am local time (20:00 GMT Wednesday).The authorities went on to call a police bomb squad, and a robot was sent to investigate the suspicious package.The bomb squad checked the package which turned out to be a laser hair removal device and a box…
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support the innovation ecosystem in the UAE, has announced a credit guarantee of AED 1.5 million for 01Gov, an Emirati GovTech startup. The guarantee will accelerate the growth of 01Gov’s proprietary AI-powered platform, reinforcing the UAE’s agenda to lead the world in government development and excellence. Fatima Yousif Alnaqbi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Ministry’s representative at MBRIF, said: “The Fund plays a pivotal role in…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE called for a stronger international action to ensure UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions are fully implemented and enforced. The country also said that continued violations against civilians and civilian infrastructure threaten regional and global stability. Speaking during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN Ghasaq Shaheen stressed the urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law and safeguard civilian lives amid escalating tensions. She highlighted concerns over Iran’s…
Amer Khreino. Amer Khreino, Founder and Director of Conceptlogic Ltd., explains how his “7 Elements” framework and MAAP platform are helping distributors escape margin pressure, harness AI and IoT with discipline, and evolve from transactional middlemen into capability-driven, value-led partners. Distribution has long been the quiet engine of global commerce, moving products, financing inventory, and connecting vendors to markets. The model that powered decades of growth is now under strain. Margin compression, commoditisation, accelerating technology cycles, and rising customer expectations have exposed the limits of traditional distribution thinking. The question is no longer whether distributors need to evolve, but how…
PARIS — A French appeals court on Thursday delivered a verdict against Airbus and Air France over France’s worst air disaster, ruling that the companies were guilty of corporate manslaughter in a 2009 plane crash off Brazil.The verdict is the latest milestone in a legal marathon involving two of France’s most emblematic companies and relatives of the mainly French, Brazilian and German victims.The Paris Court of Appeal said that the French flag carrier and Europe’s leading aerospace manufacturer were “solely and entirely responsible” for the crash.It ordered the companies to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 ($260,971) each, but some…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday a phone call from Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and efforts to maintain security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders, reflecting ATM’s commitment to listening to the needs of the global tourism industry. Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, RX Global, said: “We have been listening and working closely with our exhibitors, partners and stakeholders from across the global travel industry, and the decision to move Arabian Travel Market 2026 to 14–17 September reflects that ongoing dialogue and collaboration. “Our priority is…
Born during a period of regional tension and named after the Arabic word for peace, Salam, Dubai Safari Park’s white rhino calf, has quickly become one of the destination’s biggest stars this season. Now, the park is inviting UAE residents who share his name to come meet him for free. As part of its newly launched “Month of Salam” campaign, Dubai Safari Park is offering complimentary Safari Bundle tickets to visitors named Salam or Salama before the park closes for summer on May 31. The campaign was announced during a special session at the park on Thursday, May 14, where…
Mohamed Abbas – Principal Analyst, Opensignal. Low reliance on legacy networks gives the GCC a spectrum efficiency advantage. Opensignal data shows that in Q1 2026, GCC users spent less than 3% of their connected time on legacy 2G and 3G networks. In comparison, across non-GCC Middle East North African markets, the figure is 21.6%. This gap shows why GCC markets are well-positioned to turn existing spectral resources into stronger mobile experiences. Spectrum efficiency is often discussed through the lens of 5G, but the real challenge is how every mobile generation fits into the network. 2G and 3G were designed for voice, SMS and basic…
The Secretary General of the UAE National Media Authority has issued a stark warning about the legal consequences of irresponsible social media use, citing a series of real cases in which individuals faced prosecution, account deletions, and imprisonment for content that violated the country’s media laws. Speaking at a recent address, Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi stressed that even private family WhatsApp groups are considered media platforms under UAE law, meaning any content shared within them that violates regulations is subject to legal accountability. He outlined several categories of violations, each illustrated by concrete examples. 1. Respecting religious beliefs Among…