Author: Editorial Team
ACCRA, Ghana, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Africa World Airlines, the Accra-based carrier that has connected Ghana and the wider West African region for more than a decade, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto Africa World Airlines’ network across Ghana…
A new trend is sweeping across X, and it is making users stop scrolling. Known as the “press and hold” or “tap and hold” trend, posts invite people to long press an image on the X mobile app. What first appears to be an ordinary AI-generated picture suddenly transforms into a much sharper, more detailed version as the higher resolution image loads, creating the illusion of a hidden reveal. The trend has exploded over the past few days, with creators posting fantasy landscapes, anime characters, portraits and surreal artwork alongside simple captions such as “Press and hold” or “Long press.”…
ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — Thousands of fans packed Etihad Arena UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Ankalaev vs Guskov delivered another unforgettable night of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, featuring thrilling finishes, memorable performances and exciting bouts as Abu Dhabi Showdown Week came to a spectacular close. In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO to strengthen his claim for another shot at the UFC light heavyweight title. Ankalaev said: “I always want to put on exciting fights for the fans. If the opportunity comes to fight again in Abu Dhabi…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s merchandise exports increased 3.9 percent in May 2026 compared with the same month last year, driven by a 19.5 percent increase in oil exports, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The report showed that the merchandise trade surplus also surged 328.8 percent year-on-year. Non-oil exports, including re-exports, declined 26.1 percent compared with May 2025, while national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, fell 27.3 percent. Re-exported goods also decreased by 24.4 percent, driven by a 32.4 percent decline in machinery, electrical equipment and parts, which accounted for 46.2 percent of total re-exports. GASTAT’s figure showing the…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Qatari and Egyptain counterparts to discuss supporting efforts aimed at de-escalation and the safety of maritime corridors in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea. During the Prince’s separate calls with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, the ministers discussed the latest regional developments. They also reviewed ways to continue supporting efforts aimed at de-escalation and advancing diplomatic solutions, in a manner…
Travel time along a key Dubai road corridor will be reduced from 20 minutes to just five once the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project is completed, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. The project, which is now 90 per cent complete, will also increase the capacity of Oud Metha Street by 50 per cent. As part of the development, the RTA opened a major three-lane bridge on Sunday, July 26, serving motorists travelling from Al Khail Road towards Al Asayel Street via Al Wasl Club Street. The bridge can accommodate 3,600 vehicles per hour. Two…
SEOUL, 26th July, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea’s travel account posted a surplus for the third consecutive month in May, driven by an increase in foreign visitors, government data showed Sunday, according to Yonhap News Agency. The travel account recorded a surplus of $220.5 million in May, compared with a deficit of $820.2 million a year earlier, according to data from the Korea Tourism Organisation. It marked the third consecutive monthly surplus since March, when the account recorded a surplus of $263.8 million, snapping a 72-month streak of deficits that began in March 2020. Travel income totaled $2.58 billion in…
JAZAN — More then 68,000 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations were seized by the Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector of the Jazan Region. Jazan’s patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 68,100 tablets and completed the necessary preliminary legal procedures. The authorities said the seized tablets were handed over to the competent authority. The security authorities urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 in all other regions of the Kingdom, 994 for the Border Guard, or 995 for the General…
RIYADH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Türkiye and South Africa to discuss military and defense cooperation, regional developments, and efforts to strengthen peace and security. During a call with Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, Prince Khalid discussed ways to enhance and develop military and defense cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The two ministers also reviewed their joint efforts to promote peace in the region amid current developments and discussed a number of regional and international issues. In a separate call with South African Minister of Defence and…
Question: I recently discovered several unauthorised transactions on my UAE bank account. Although I reported the issue to the bank immediately, the investigation is taking longer than expected. What legal protections do consumers have in such situations, and can the bank be held liable for any financial losses? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of consumer protection law issued by the Central Bank of UAE pertaining to the financial institution and the cybercrime laws of UAE are applicable. In the UAE, it is a crime if anyone hacks the e-payment clones’ electronic online payment instruments, transactions, applications or websites,…