Sheikh Hamdan Visits Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as FZ1073 Investigation Continues
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital on Saturday, praising his courage after the FZ1073 flight-deck incident. UAE prosecutors are still examining what happened aboard the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, including whether it had any terror link.
Dubai Mallathon 2026 Draws Record 160,000 Participants and 290 Million Steps
More than 160,000 people took part in this summer's Dubai Mallathon, held in malls, DIFC and Dubai International Airport between 15 June and 15 September. Organisers say participants logged over 290 million steps. The event included weekly races, a Women's Day run and a full marathon inside Dubai Mall.
Dubai Approves Dh3.5 Billion Fourth Corridor: New 12-Lane Motorway to Link Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
Dubai's Crown Prince has approved an 80km, 12-lane motorway connecting Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The Dh3.5 billion first phase is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 percent once complete.