Manchester City are facing one of the biggest challenges in their history after reports claimed the club was found guilty on nearly all of the financial charges brought against it by the Premier League. The case has been closely watched across English football since the Premier League charged the club in 2023 following a lengthy investigation into alleged rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The charges relate to claims that Manchester City failed to provide accurate financial information, did not fully disclose payments to players and coaches, and breached financial sustainability regulations. The club has consistently denied wrongdoing throughout the…
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Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer Aridge is expanding its plans for flight trials in the United Arab Emirates. The company signed an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah officials on Sept. 19 to create a regulatory sandbox for experimental aircraft flights. The deal will allow Aridge to work with UAE authorities on flight validation and aviation rules. Ras Al Khaimah’s transport agency will lead the project, with support from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority. The planned program could become an important step for advanced air mobility in the UAE. It will allow authorities and the company to…
Core42 and the Technology Innovation Institute have signed an agreement to advance cybersecurity for sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence systems in the UAE. The strategic collaboration was signed at GISEC Global 2026. It brings together Core42’s sovereign-enabled cloud and AI platforms with TII’s research in cybersecurity, cryptography and trusted computing. The partnership will explore technologies that can improve the security, resilience and compliance of digital infrastructure developed for sovereign use. The work reflects a wider shift in how countries view digital sovereignty. Control over data location is no longer the only concern. Cloud and AI systems also need protection for…
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has died at the age of 77, his family announced Monday. Sheikh Ahmed was the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai. News of his death drew condolences from political leaders in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sympathy to Sheikh Ahmed’s family and to the people of the United Arab Emirates. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I send my sympathies to his family and the people of the United…
The United Arab Emirates has delivered a new shipment of humanitarian assistance to Colombia as part of a $10 million relief package launched after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation last month. The emergency supplies arrived on Sunday and are intended to support communities still recovering from the devastating disaster. The aid package includes food supplies, hygiene kits and cleaning equipment aimed at helping affected families meet their immediate needs. The humanitarian effort follows a directive from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who announced the $10 million support package after the earthquake caused widespread destruction across…
FREELANDER has announced a major step in its international growth strategy by appointing Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors as its authorised distributors in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement marks an important milestone for the British premium intelligent all-terrain vehicle brand as it prepares to enter its first international market. Company executives and representatives from both distributor groups formalised the partnership during a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership from the three organisations. The UAE has been selected as FREELANDER’s first market outside its home operations and is expected to play a central role in the company’s broader Middle…
A newly disclosed United Nations communication has drawn attention to claims involving individuals linked to a Muslim Brotherhood network that authorities in the United Arab Emirates accuse of seeking to challenge the country’s leadership. The document has renewed focus on allegations that several people connected to the network found refuge in Turkey after a major UAE crackdown that began more than a decade ago. According to the communication, which was sent to the UAE government by four UN special rapporteurs on April 28, 2026, a number of individuals listed by Emirati authorities have lived in Turkey following legal action taken…
The United Arab Emirates has rejected claims that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a possible Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. An official UAE source issued the response on Saturday, calling into question reports that suggested a direct warning had been delivered by the Emirati leader in the weeks before the attack. The statement was provided in response to questions from a state-owned English-language newspaper in Abu Dhabi. According to the official, security matters between countries are handled through the appropriate institutions and agencies rather than through direct discussions between national…
Residents across the UAE can expect very hot weather on Sunday, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 47°C in some areas while humidity levels remain elevated across much of the country. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, weather conditions will generally be fair throughout the day, although partly cloudy skies may develop at times over eastern regions. The forecast also indicates that humid conditions will continue overnight, increasing the possibility of fog or mist formation in some coastal and inland areas, particularly in western parts of the country. Liwa is expected to record the highest temperature in…
The United Arab Emirates has launched a new national cyber security training programme aimed at preparing students for careers in the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The initiative, known as the Cybrani Practical Training Initiative, was announced by the UAE Cyber Security Council in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during Gisec Global 2026 in Dubai. Officials said the programme is designed to help bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical skills required by employers. The initiative will give university students direct exposure to real-world cyber security challenges while connecting them with experienced industry…
