Johnson & Johnson will have to pay $55 million (AED 202 million) to a woman who said that the company’s talc powder products caused her to develop ovarian cancer. J&J plans to appeal the verdict by a US jury. It was the second straight trial loss for the company, which currently faces about 1,200 lawsuits. Many of the cases are about the lack of warning to consumers about its talc-based products.
Emirates Group marks record annual profits with 20-week staff bonus
Emirates Group will offer its staff a 20-week bonus after achieving annual record profits of AED 24.5 billion despite facing a disruptive final month of the 2025-2026 financial year due to the Iran war.
UAE to develop a defence industrial free zone in Abu Dhabi
Al Selmiyyah, a suburb in Abu Dhabi, will turn into a zone that will be dedicated to advancing defence manufacturing in the UAE.
Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
Apple has settled for $250 million on Tuesday in a shareholder lawsuit brought after the company delayed artificial-intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant.
UAE plans to establish global defence manufacturing hub
The UAE is planning to establish a global defence manufacturing hub in partnership with South Korea’s LIG Defense and Aerospace.
UAE signs contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for air force
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has witnessed the signing of a contract to purchase C-390 Millennium aircraft for the UAE air force.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a message highlighting the impact of the "Make it in the Emirates" exhibition in building a "more resilient and sustainable national industrial model" for the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the AED700 million Khorfakkan Resort that will enhance tourism and investment in the Emirate.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Abu Dhabi.
