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.
UAE, Belgium hold third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi
The UAE and Belgium held the third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi, exploring avenues to further expand non-oil trade, foster private sector partnerships and enhance investment in key sectors like energy and advanced tech.
AED 100 million boost for Mother of Nation Endowment for Orphans
The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative has received a contribution of AED100 million from Erth Zayed Philanthropies following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister.
UAE, Bahrain coordinate 100‑tonne Gaza aid shipment
Bahrain's Royal Humanitarian Foundation has dispatched a 100-tonne urgent relief shipment to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the Emirates Red Crescent.
Child’s quad bike ride lands parent in legal trouble
Dubai Police have confiscated a recreational motorbike and taken legal action against a guardian after traffic patrols stopped a child riding on a public street, accompanied by another child.
