Author: Editorial Team

SYDNEY, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the site as a cold shell, with dnata undertaking a full operational fit-out of the terminal, including critical infrastructure and the installation of a…

As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…

SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions, has announced SUSE AI Factory with NVIDIA. Built with SUSE AI and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, this unified software stack for enterprise AI is designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between local development and scalable enterprise production. SUSE have announced details of an AI Factory with NVIDIA, designed to provide developers and users with greater scalability, security and sovereignty. Operating as a turnkey digital factory producing enterprise-grade AI capabilities, this solution empowers enterprises by giving them the tools to assemble, deploy, manage, and govern AI applications consistently and at scale across any footprint,…

MAKKAH — Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia warned that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah during the Hajj season.The ministry said the penalties apply from the first of Dhu al-Qa’dah, corresponding to April 20, until the fourteenth of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to May 30. The ministry explained that the fine applies to those transporting individuals to the Holy capital Makkah and the Holy Sites. In addition to the financial penalty, the ministry said authorities will seek judicial confiscation of the land transport vehicle used in…

RIYADH — Over the past four decades, Saudi Arabia has experienced a wide range of weather conditions — from freezing temperatures to scorching heat, as well as periods of intense rainfall and mild spring air. Based on the National Center for Meteorology (NCM)’s long-term monitoring of May weather patterns from 1985-2025 across the Kingdom, a clearer picture is emerging of what to expect in the month ahead. According to the NCM’s analysis of May trends, the month records an average temperature of 29.4°C (based on the 1991–2020 baseline) and average rainfall of 8.2 mm. It ranks as the Kingdom’s fifth…

Dubai’s newly released Rail Network Plan 2032 map has revealed the full route of the upcoming Gold Line, showing a corridor that begins in the historic Al Ghubaiba area and runs across the city to terminate at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The line will pass through key residential and growth hubs across old Dubai, central districts and newer suburban communities. The map also highlights major interchange points, including connections with the Green Line at Al Ghubaiba, with both the Red and Green Lines at BurJuman, and with the Red Line at Business Bay. A key feature is its integration with Etihad…

DUBAI, 22nd April, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its “AI-enabled Open Data Platform” in a strategic step to enhance transparency and provide high-quality data on the civil aviation sector, supporting scientific research and strengthening data-driven decision-making. The platform focuses on providing comprehensive open data that serves various areas of civil aviation, including sector information, data, and indicators. It serves as a reliable reference for researchers, students, and specialists, contributing to the development of aviation-related studies and research. The Open Data Platform is witnessing notable activity, as one of the authority’s key initiatives, having recorded…

Enterprises can now deploy SUSE Linux and cloud-native solutions directly on OCI, simplifying procurement and accelerating AI and hybrid cloud deployments. Dubai — SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle Marketplace, provides enterprises with a streamlined way to access enterprise Linux and cloud native stacks. Its availability on OCI helps customers simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and scale modern workloads, including AI, containerised applications, and hybrid cloud environments. “As multicloud adoption grows,…

DUBAI — A container ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by an Iranian gunship early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire hours before it was set to expire, according to the UK Maritime Traffic Organization (UKMTO). The ship was approached by a gunboat belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which gave no radio warning before it “fired upon the vessel,” the maritime authority said. The attack caused “heavy damage to the bridge,” it added. The crew were reported safe, with no fires or environmental impacts caused. The report did not give additional detail…

TEHRAN — Iran on Tuesday night wheeled out what it said was a ballistic missile during a pro-regime rally in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, according to state media. Footage from Iranian state broadcaster IRIB shows large crowds gathering in the square in the heart of the capital as a two-week ceasefire was set to expire. US President Donald Trump extended the truce with Iran Tuesday night. Images showed people waving flags next to what Iran said was its Khorramshahr 4 medium-range ballistic missile. Iranian rockets were also displayed at rallies in other cities on Tuesday, state media showed. The display came…