Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed over 2 million passengers in September to register a 5 per cent increase compared to the same month last year. India was once again the top destination, while Qatar and Egypt were the fastest growing routes. Total aircraft movements also increased at the facility but cargo volume fell 3.8 per cent. A multi-million dirham expansion project is currently underway at Abu Dhabi airport, designed to take its annual capacity to more than 45 million passengers.
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over social media addiction
Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children.
DXB welcomes 31.5 million guests in H1 amid regional disruptions
Dubai International (DXB) has welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026 following one of the "most challenging operating environments" in the airport's history.
Apple to launch next iPhone on September 9 in first major event under new CEO
Apple is set to host its next launch event on September 9, where the company is expected to unveil its newest iPhone series and potentially its long-awaited foldable phone.
Dubai continues to lead global cities in cultural and creative FDI
Dubai has ranked first globally for the number of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries for the fourth consecutive year.
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