Deals worth over AED 110 billion were agreed on the second day of the Dubai Airshow. Emirates announced a AED 58.8 billion agreement with GE Aviation, for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its Boeing 777X engines. The UAE Air Force unveiled a deal with Swedish aerospace firm Saab worth AED 4.6 billion for two long-range surveillance aircraft and the upgrade of two jets. Meanwhile, a AED 29.4 billion deal was made between Jet Airways and Boeing for 75 new 7-3-7 MAX aircraft.
Dubai arrests 26 people for begging during first week of Ramadan
Dubai Police have arrested 26 people in the first week of an annual anti-begging crackdown during the holy month of Ramadan.
RTA contributes AED5 million to 'Edge of Life' campaign
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the 'Edge of Life' campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.
UAE confirms school calendar for next three years
The UAE's Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for public and private schools.
UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for universities
The UAE has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for all public and private higher education institutions.
