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FIFA releases 800 Mexico City hotel rooms for World Cup

News March 9, 2026

FIFA released about 800 of 2,000 blocked hotel rooms in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as city tourism officials said planning continues.

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UAE and Slovakia deepen ties while evacuation talks expand

News March 9, 2026

UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah met Slovakia’s Robert Fico in Bratislava to boost trade and energy ties and coordinate evacuation flights for Slovak citizens.

UAE astronomers point to March 20 Eid Al Fitr date

News March 9, 2026

India forex reserves hit record $728.49bn on RBI data

Business March 9, 2026

India tops USGS list for thorium resources and fuel debate

Nairobi floods kill 28 as Kenya storms displace thousands

China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms

Emirates says full flight network to return within days

UAE and Italy review strategic partnership during Rome visit

News

FIFA releases 800 Mexico City hotel rooms for World Cup

March 9, 2026

UAE and Slovakia deepen ties while evacuation talks expand

UAE astronomers point to March 20 Eid Al Fitr date

India tops USGS list for thorium resources and fuel debate

Nairobi floods kill 28 as Kenya storms displace thousands

Health

WHO prequalifies additional polio vaccine to curb new cVDPV2

Health February 14, 2026

WHO prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2, a more genetically stable nOPV2 that can now be procured by UNICEF for outbreak response in 2026.

WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

Health February 4, 2026

Pakistan regulators struggle to shut down unlicensed providers

January 24, 2026

Researchers advance production of low calorie sugar alternative

January 17, 2026

25-year study finds why some 80-year-olds keep sharp memory

Japanese researchers develop glowing living skin for health monitoring

Stanford study shows pathway to restore aging joint cartilage

Travel

Emirates says full flight network to return within days

Travel March 7, 2026

Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.

Etihad restarts limited Abu Dhabi flights from March 6

March 6, 2026

Air Arabia to start daily Sharjah Rome flights July 1

February 27, 2026

flydubai to start double-daily Dubai Bangkok flights

February 17, 2026

Etihad flies 2.2 million passengers in January 2026

Travel February 14, 2026

Colombo airfares surge ahead of India Pakistan T20 match

Travel February 11, 2026

Vietnam welcomes record 2.5 million visitors in January

Travel February 10, 2026

Sports

Griekspoor meets Medvedev in Dubai title match

February 28, 2026

Babar Azam misfires as Pakistan lose to England in Pallekele

February 25, 2026

Jessica Pegula beats Svitolina to win first Dubai crown

February 23, 2026

Svitolina and Pegula reach Dubai Duty Free final

February 21, 2026

Technology

India and Finland upgrade ties with digital and green pact

Technology March 6, 2026

India and Finland elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability as PM Narendra Modi met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi.

Apple refreshes MacBook Air lineup with M5 and Wi-Fi 7

March 5, 2026

Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup

March 4, 2026

Samsung India opens Galaxy S26 series pre-orders

March 2, 2026

Business

India forex reserves hit record $728.49bn on RBI data

China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms

India rupee posts Asia’s top gain after RBI steadies currency

UAE and Japan conclude CEPA negotiations to deepen trade ties

UAE and Germany foreign ministers discuss ties in Berlin