Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian vessel caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran continues to hold. Trump also said the US military will heighten its efforts to remove explosives from the strategic waterway. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat … that is putting mines in the waters,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that there is “to be no hesitation” in executing the order. “Additionally,…
Motorists in Ras Al Khaimah will need to plan their routes carefully, as authorities have announced the temporary closure of the left turn and U-turn at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) roundabout due to ongoing roadworks. According to Ras Al Khaimah Public Services, the closure is necessary to support construction work currently underway. Drivers heading towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) are being redirected to alternative routes, including the U-turn at Mina Al Arab and Sheikh Khalifa City Road. Motorists are advised to follow on-site traffic signs and instructions to ensure smooth movement and avoid delays. The…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network, increasing capacity and connectivity across key markets. Chicago O’Hare will move to double-daily service, while Charlotte will increase to daily flights from 15 June, building on strong early performance following the launch of services on 20th March 2026. Together, the enhancements significantly expand Etihad’s US footprint, strengthening connectivity between North America and high-growth markets across India and Asia-Pacific, while improving access to the U.S. domestic network through partner…
Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masaood Automobiles and Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, have completed the first-ever rail transport of finished passenger vehicles for an automotive dealership – a significant step in the evolution of the nation’s logistics sector. The milestone saw a shipment of Nissan passenger vehicles transported from ports on the Eastern Coast to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), marking a new chapter in how goods travel across the country. Al Masaood Automobiles, the authorised distributor for Nissan, INFINITI, and Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain,…
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, to find out more about how Publicis Sapient is providing AI solutions that are built to deliver, the issue of AI pilot purgatory, the necessity for AI to be wedded to your decision-making systems, why AI can never be viewed as just a feature – and the value humans in the loop can drive for enterprises. Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, highlights the issue of pilot purgatory in AI in a candid…
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors sought on Friday a further 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering a drone operation over Pyongyang in 2024, Yonhap news agency said. Yoon is accused of ordering the incursion to help create the pretext for his failed declaration of martial law that year, which resulted in his impeachment, removal from office and life imprisonment for insurrection. The Seoul Central District Court is expected to rule on the case at a later date. The trial is one of eight Yoon is currently involved in after he was ousted last year…
WASHINGTON — A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation before the information was publicly available, netting him $400,000 in profits. The US Department of Justice has charged Gannon Ken Van Dyke after he allegedly made trades on Polymarket, a crypto-powered platform, on the basis of classified information. “That is clear insider trading and is illegal under federal law,” officials said. Van Dyke, an active-duty soldier in the US Army stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, won more than $409,000 (£303,702) as…
After recent regional developments, Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a virtual dialogue session titled The Gulf in the Aftermath of the Iranian Ceasefire on Thursday (April 23). The forum brought together prominent media figures from the UAE and Gulf countries to discuss the region’s security, the threat of sleeper cells, and the critical role of the media in the current geopolitical climate. Bahraini writer and media professional Sawsan Al Shaer emphasised that several Gulf Arab states, including Bahrain, have suffered for years from attempts by sleeper cells to undermine their security and stability and penetrate their internal fronts. Stay up…
ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNEC Group, organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, has announced the return of the event for its eighth edition in a new format at the Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 19th to 22nd November 2026, this year’s event promises to bring together the global marine industry to showcase the latest innovations, luxury boats, and marine technologies. Positioned at the start of the Gulf marine season, ADIBS provides exhibitors with the perfect opportunity to engage committed buyers at a time when demand is high and purchasing decisions are being made.…