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.
Uzbekistan launches 'Uzbek Reading Challenge' inspired by UAE
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Dubai Police returns lost bag with silver bars worth AED 2 million
The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police has successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately AED 2 million to a passenger, following intensive efforts by the authority at DXB's Terminal 1.
No school fee increase in Dubai for next academic year
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year.
Over 180 new services to be added to 'DubaiNow' app
More than 180 new services will be added to Digital Dubai's "DubaiNow" application by the end of February 2027, in an effort to further unify government services through a digital channel.
