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Image credit: Dubai Media Office/ Website Dubai’s private education sector is set for another significant growth spurt as the city welcomes six new schools, 16 early childhood centres (ECCs), and three prestigious international universities in the 2025–26 academic year. The expansion reflects Dubai’s continued evolution as a global hub for high-quality education and family-friendly living. Together, the new institutions will add over 11,700 school seats and accommodate more than 2,400 new learners in early education, offering increased options for families across the emirate, a Dubai Media Office report. Read more-UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12 Diverse school…
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Dubai Airports, has awarded a major contract to widen and upgrade the bridge that connects Airport Street to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The project is designed to improve traffic flow, reduce journey times, and accommodate the airport’s rapidly increasing passenger numbers, which topped 92 million in 2024. Read more-Dubai International: Here’s what makes it the world’s leading airport The existing bridge, currently three lanes wide, will be expanded to four lanes through the construction of a new adjacent bridge. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and…
Images: Supplied Sony’s influence as a global entertainment and technology powerhouse is deeply felt across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, a region spanning more than 70 countries with vastly different consumer needs. At the helm is Jobin Joejoe, MD for Sony MEA, who is steering the company through this complexity with a dual focus on customer-centricity and artificial intelligence. From tailoring products like large-screen televisions and music-focused devices to market-specific demands, to embedding AI into televisions, cameras, and headphones, Sony is positioning itself at the intersection of creativity and technology. In this conversation with Gulf Business, Joejoe discusses…
Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformative journey to diversify its economy and enhance its global competitiveness. Central to this vision is the development of a state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure. Saudi’s ambitious plans encompass extensive railway expansions, the construction of world-class airports, and the modernisation of highways—all aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a leading logistics and economic hub by 2030. Railways: Connecting the Kingdom and beyond Rail transport is pivotal to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, serving as the backbone for regional connectivity and economic integration. According to the Saudi Times, the Kingdom plans to expand its national railway…
This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday and fortnightly on Saturday morning. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersGood morning, and welcome back to Europe Express. I hope you had a terrific break — or better still, are reading this while still on the sunlounger. For those who totally switched off, the summer was much like the rest of 2025: Donald Trump said: “Jump!” and Europe replied: “How high?”, on a lopsided trade deal and a school trip…
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Everyone must pay applicable Social Security taxes on income, even those working past full retirement age. On the plus side, working past full retirement age may also increase Social Security benefits in the future because you continue contributing to Social Security through the payroll tax. Key Takeaways Everyone in the workforce pays Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes. Depending on the level of your combined income, you might owe income tax on part of your Social Security benefits. Couples filing jointly with a combined lower income generally pay tax on up to 50% of their benefits. If their combined income…