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Al Ain, 10 January: Action got underway on Saturday at the UAE National MMA Championship 6, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, at UAE University in Al Ain, with impressive performances from emerging athletes. The championship marked the start of the new season and saw strong participation from dozens of male and female athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The opening day delivered competitive matchups, highlighting athletes’ physical and mental preparation, supported by smooth organisation that allowed competitors to perform at a high level from the beginning. Day one actio

Dubai – 11 January 2026: Dubai Customs has achieved a major milestone reflecting its institutional leadership and proactive approach to future foresight and strategic planning, after receiving a global accreditation in future foresight from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). This makes Dubai Customs the first customs authority in the region to obtain this specialized international recognition. The accreditation certificate was presented during an official meeting attended by Dubai Customs’ leadership alongside representatives from GIMI and SIA Partners. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received the ce

Overall Project Progress Reaches 90% Al Tayer: All road works, bridges, intersections, and cycling tracks are scheduled for completion and opening in the second quarter of this year The project includes the development of four major intersections and the widening of Hessa Street to four lanes in each direction over a 4.5 km stretch The project will double Hessa Street’s traffic capacity A 13.5 km cycling track will be delivered, featuring two dedicated bridges for cyclists and pedestrians, one crossing Sheikh Zayed Road and the other crossing Al Khail Road Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 11th January 2026: Dubai’s

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% compared with the same month in 2024. Passenger load factor for the month reached 87.6%, maintaining consistently high utilisati