BMW CEO Harald Krueger has collapsed during a press conference at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The executive stumbled backward before falling on his back during the first five minutes of the presentation of the German motoring company’s new releases. Staff helped Krueger back on his feet, and he was conscious as he was taken away from the stage. The cause of Kruger’s collapse was not immediately clear.
Dubai Holding expands hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca
Dubai Holding, through its subsidiary Dubai Holding Hospitality, has acquired the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca in Port de Sóller, Spain, from Deka Immobilien.
UMEX and SimTEX kick off with major UAE defence deals
The UAE's Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has announced new defence contracts worth nearly AED 880 million on the opening day of UMEX and SimTEX 2026 exhibitions in Abu Dhabi.
ADNOC Gas signs $3 billion LNG deal with Hindustan Petroleum
ADNOC Gas and its subsidiaries have announced the signing of a 10-year sales and purchase agreement valued at between $2.5-$3 billion with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed visits World of Coffee Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai, featuring more than 2,100 exhibitors and brands from 78 countries.
UAE to participate in World Economic Forum
The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, taking place in Davos, Switzerland from January 19-23, with a high-level delegation led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 1,000 Emirati men and women in government jobs across the emirate, targeting newly graduated degree holders.
The UAE has ranked 10th in the Global Soft Power Index for the fourth year in a row, announced His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
