Business News from Friday, October 9th, 2026

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises progress of Dubai Cashless Strategy

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the progress of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, with cashless transactions now accounting for 90.1 per cent of all transactions in the Emirate.
UAE to participate in annual IMF, World Bank meetings in Bangkok

A UAE delegation is set to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Thailand's Bangkok from October 12-18.
NMA and TikTok train young Arab media leaders in digital storytelling

The National Media Authority (NMA) has teamed up with TikTok to run a training session for young media professionals from across the Arab world.
Beauty World Dubai draws 62,000 visitors despite tough year for events

Beauty World Dubai has wrapped up its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 62,000 visitors from over 170 countries

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UAE investigation reveals motives of flydubai co-pilot's attack
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigations into the flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed the co-pilot began a "premeditated terrorist plot" to seize control of the aircraft and use it to launch a "suicide attack" targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
UAE flights to Riyadh face disruptions after Houthi attacks
Etihad Airways and flydubai have announced cancellations of flights to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.
UAE's Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge begins food aid airlift to Gaza
Flights carrying food aid to Gaza have begun operating from Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday under the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge.