Business from Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Apple launches slimmer iPhone Air, new iPhone 17

Apple on Tuesday showed off a new, slimmer iPhone Air model with a high density battery and a brand new processor, as well as an iPhone 17, the latest upgrade to its flagship smartphone.
UAE hotel revenues top AED 26 billion in H1 2025

The UAE's hotel sector continues its steady growth, with revenues surpassing AED 26 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.3 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Apple event expected to feature a slimmer iPhone as pricing, AI questions linger

Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil a new lineup of iPhones, including a thinner "Air" model that could be a precursor to a folding phone next year.

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UAE humanitarian ship carrying Gaza aid arrives in Egypt
The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical, and relief aid for the Gaza Strip.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed touches on various facets of politics in new book
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored his take on the "politics of governance" ahead of completing 60 years of public service in his new book.
Men arrested in Dubai for using fake companies to wire illegal funds
Members of an international criminal network have been arrested in Dubai after an intense police investigation found that they used fake companies to wire illegal funds from "stolen bank cards".