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- XPANCEO and ITEN Unveil First Solid-State Microbattery Proof of Concept for Augmented Reality Smart Contact Lenses
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Technology
Deep-tech pioneer XPANCEO and energy innovator ITEN have successfully integrated an ultra-thin solid-state battery into a smart contact lens form factor. This breakthrough addresse...
- UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash Lambasts Gulf Cooperation Council Over ‘Historically Weak’ Stance Against Iran
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Israel
Dr. Anwar Gargash, a senior diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has issued a scathing critique of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its perceived lack of political and mi...
- Trump’s Board of Peace Negotiates With DP World for Gaza Supply Chain Oversight
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Middle East
Representatives from the Board of Peace, an initiative established by President Donald Trump, have engaged in discussions with the Dubai-based multinational DP World regarding the...
- Israeli teen indicted for Iranian espionage after booking flight for Dubai handler meeting
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Israel
A 19-year-old from central Israel was formally charged on April 20, 2026, with spying for Iranian intelligence and attempting to arrange a clandestine meeting in Dubai. Prosecutors...
- MSC Cruises Proposes Using Stranded Gulf Vessels for Humanitarian Evacuation of 20,000 Seafarers
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, has proposed utilizing the company's stranded cruise ships in the Persian Gulf to evacuate thousands of seafarers currently t...
- Swiss International Airlines Extends Suspension of Dubai Flights Until July Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Europe
Swiss International Airlines has prolonged its flight suspension for Dubai routes through July 11, 2026, citing a highly volatile regional security environment. The decision follow...
- Cathay Pacific Forced to Slash Flight Schedules as Middle East Conflict Drives Fuel Costs Higher
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget subsidiary HK Express announced a series of flight cancellations starting in mid-May due to surging jet fuel prices. The airline cited the ong...
- United Arab Emirates Demands Iranian Reparations for Gulf Attacks Amid Calls for Unconditional Hormuz Reopening
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has called for Iran to be held financially liable for damages incurred during recent maritime and regional hostilities. Following the announcement of a two...
- United Arab Emirates Intercepts Seventeen Iranian Missiles and Thirty Five Drones Following Ceasefire Breach
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Middle East
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that Iranian forces launched 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones at its territory despite a recently declared two-week ceasefire. Officials con...
- Emirates NBD waives fees for UAE small businesses to mitigate impact of regional military conflict
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Middle East
Dubai's premier lender has launched a comprehensive financial relief package for small and medium enterprises following the onset of the US-Israel-Iran war. The initiative includes...
- Filipino Bakery Mogul Maria Paz Leads Private Food Relief for UAE Expats Facing Massive Job Losses
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Culture & Life
Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, owner of a nine-branch pastry chain in the UAE, has launched a grocery distribution initiative to support expatriates suffering from unpaid leave and forc...
- UAE Joins World’s Top 10 Global Goods Exporters as Foreign Trade Hits Record $1.6 Trillion
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has ascended to the 9th position among the world's leading exporters of goods, marking its first appearance in the global top 10. Vice President Sheikh Moh...