Emirates integrates Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE residents to book flights using cryptocurrencies, with payments settled in UAE dirhams via Crypto.com conversion.
The US sanctions 8 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China and the UAE, amid ongoing economic campaign against Tehran.
The EU, in its 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, blacklisted 15 Chinese companies and 11 from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, UAE, and India. These entities are accused of supporting Russia's economy or defense industry, bringing the total blacklisted entities to 3,100.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France at Orcières-Merlette, while race leader Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates XRG faces uncertainty due to a virus affecting riders, including Brandon McNulty's abandonment. Pogacar maintains a significant lead but expresses worry ahead of mountain stages.
Arsenal have completed the £34m signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis, 24, from Club Brugge on a five-year contract. He joins as a replacement for Leandro Trossard and is Arsenal's third permanent summer transfer, arriving after the club missed out on Morgan Rogers.
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism launched the 'Dubai Invite' scheme, offering residents benefits worth over 3,000 AED to attract friends and family, aiming to revive tourism numbers that plummeted after the city was drawn into the US-Israel war on Iran, leading to hotel vacancies and revenue declines.
Iran's IRGC representative Hossein Mohebi warned shipping companies that the southern routes through the Strait of Hormuz are mined, advising against passage due to the ongoing escalation in the US-Iranian conflict that began on July 8.
A University of Hong Kong study found that targeted viral surveillance of transit passengers at Hong Kong and UAE aviation hubs could accelerate global detection of new variants by about three days, establishing an early warning system.
Major airlines, including Emirates and Delta, reported record profits totaling $25.11 billion in their latest financial results. However, the Iran war's impact on Gulf airspace and a spike in jet fuel prices are now threatening future profitability, with IATA warning global airline profits could halve.
Tadej Pogacar's overwhelming lead and UAE Emirates-XRG's aggressive tactics in the Tour de France have led many to believe the race is effectively over at the halfway point, drawing criticism for stripping the event of suspense. Former winner Geraint Thomas, however, argues it's up to rival teams to challenge Pogacar.
Global innovators are developing diverse energy storage solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion batteries. Projects in the UAE, UK, US, Denmark, Finland, and Japan are exploring liquid air, molten salt, sand, and even human sweat to power homes, industry, and wearable tech, addressing critical mineral concerns and enhancing grid stability.
El UAE Team Emirates-XRG lidera la clasificación de premios acumulados del Tour de Francia con 69.980 euros tras nueve etapas, superando significativamente a sus rivales.
Oil prices jumped 4% as renewed military action between Iran and the US heightened fears over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose to $79.26 and WTI to $74.53 after Iran expanded strikes to Qatar and UAE, while the US attacked Iranian targets. Shiptracking data shows fewer vessels passing through the strait.
The US attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze.
Five Democratic senators are demanding committee hearings to investigate the national security implications of President Trump's substantial cryptocurrency holdings, reported at $1.4 billion. They cite concerns that Trump may push for favorable crypto legislation due to his financial interests.
Emirates will introduce its Airbus A380 on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25, making Delhi the third Indian city served by the double-decker aircraft. This expansion reflects growing passenger demand and Emirates' commitment to the Indian market, with Premium Economy also expanding to six Indian cities.
Turkey has reportedly sold its Russian-purchased S-400 missile systems to a Persian Gulf country, with an official announcement expected soon. The UAE and Qatar are rumored to be the buyers. This comes after Turkey's exclusion from the US F-35 program following the S-400 acquisition.
Emirates Telecommunications ha venduto la sua intera quota del 16% in Vodafone all'imprenditore francese Xavier Niel per 6 miliardi di dollari, con un premio del 15% sul prezzo delle azioni.
The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that went missing Tuesday evening has been located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Ormara, Pakistan. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigational system issue before rapidly descending. Rescuers are searching for the five crew members.
Wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared approaching Karachi, Pakistan, has been found in the Arabian Sea. Search continues for five missing crew members who departed from Sharjah, UAE. Officials cited navigational system problems before contact was lost.
El ciclista español Igor Arrieta dejará el UAE Team Emirates-XRG para unirse al Lidl-Trek por las próximas tres temporadas. La decisión responde tanto a la ambición del proyecto como a su amistad con Juan Ayuso.
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways lost contact with air traffic control Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem en route to Karachi. Early data suggests a possible sea crash southwest of the city following sharp altitude changes.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members disappeared from radar near Karachi after reporting a navigation system malfunction. Search and rescue operations have been launched in the Arabian Sea.
