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Dubai: Public and private schools have tightened school transport safety procedures at the start of the second week of the 2026-2027 academic year, introducing 11 mandatory rules for students and parents aimed at strengthening safety and ensuring the smooth operation of school bus services.

Berlin: Ahmed Al Attar, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, said the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Germany represents a significant milestone in UAE-German relations and opens broad opportunities to further strengthen and elevate bilateral cooperation. Al Attar said: "Since 1972, the UAE and Germany have steadily built a partnership that has grown stronger with each passing year.

Dubai: If you’ve given in your notice at work, are you entitled to take leave if you fall sick? The UAE’s Labour Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, provides a clear breakdown of the sick leaves an employee is entitled to, and how an employee should apply for a sick leave, if required.

New York - Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third straight U.S. Open championship by fighting off Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Tuesday in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup of major champions. Sabalenka finished off the match with a second-serve ace to turn back the Wimbledon champion and reach the semifinals in Flushing Meadows for the sixth straight year.

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, witnessed the signing of an AED5 billion construction contract between Dubai Holding and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for the delivery of the Group’s new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers.

New York - Frances Tiafoe knew Alex Michelsen needed a shoulder to cry on. So after handing his fellow American a crushing defeat in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Tiafoe held Michelsen in a long embrace while the 22-year-old sobbed into his shoulder. Michelsen was playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal and was just a few points from winning it after taking the first two sets.

Dubai: Travel through Al Maktoum International Airport, scheduled to open in 2032, is expected to enter a new era of automation, with projections indicating that 95 per cent of passenger procedures will be completed through smart technologies and systems.

HELSINKI: Alphabet's Google will invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years and has signed its first nuclear power contract outside the U.S., it said on Wednesday. The Finnish deal includes a 22-year purchase agreement for up to 50% of the energy output ⁠of one of Finland's two nuclear plants, its operator Fortum said separately.

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has dismissed a property seller's claim for AED850,000 in contractual compensation after ruling that the lawsuit was not based on a valid legal foundation. According to court records, the claimant filed a lawsuit against a man and a woman, seeking AED850,000 in agreed compensation, legal interest, court fees, expenses and legal costs.

NEW YORK: Ben Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(10-7) in the early ‌hours of Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open in the latest-finishing match in tournament history. Shelton's win sets up a match in the last four with compatriot Frances Tiafoe, boosting home hopes of a first American men's Grand Slam champion since 2003.