Sweden is sending radar and military anti-drone systems to Denmark ahead of European summits in Copenhagen this week, after drone incursions that forced Denmark to shut several airports.
Denmark is due to host EU leaders on Wednesday, followed by a summit on Thursday of the wider, 47-member European Political Community, and has already said it has increased security around the events after the drone sightings.
Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country over the coming days to ensure security .
Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish Prime Minister, said on Monday Russia was likely behind mysterious drone flights over several airports.
Drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with the Danish government hinting at possible Russian involvement, though Moscow denies the charge.
Speaking to Danish TV, Mr Kristersson said "the likelihood of this being about Russia wanting to send a message to countries supporting Ukraine is quite high" but added that "nobody really, really knows".
He added that "we have confirmation" that drones that entered Polish airspace earlier this month were Russian.
"Everything points to [Russia] but then all countries are cautious about singling out a country if they are not sure. In Poland, we know that's what it was," he said.
Mr Kristersson said in a post on social media X that Sweden would send "Counter-UAS" – unmanned aircraft systems – and that his country had also shipped "a handful" of radar systems to Denmark.
Drones were observed over Danish military sites on Saturday night for the second consecutive day, Denmark's army said.
Intelligence services said last week Denmark was facing a “high threat of sabotage”, after a “skilled” pilot flew two or three large unidentified drones over Copenhagen Airport, shutting the airspace for hours.
Copenhagen is to host the EU summit on Wednesday and Thursday. Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen said: “Denmark will host EU leaders in the coming week, where we will have extra focus on security.
"Therefore, from Monday to Friday, we will close the Danish airspace to all civilian drone flights. In this way, we remove the risk that enemy drones can be confused with legal drones and vice versa.
A breach of the ban can result in a fine or imprisonment for up to two years, the ministry said.
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said the purpose of the ban was to simplify the work of police and other authorities. “The police are on heightened alert, and our authorities must use their forces where necessary to take care of Danes and our guests.”
He said the ban would mean police would not have to “spend their efforts on civilian drones” that do not pose a problem to security and police.
Danish police said on Saturday they had received more than 500 reports of drone flights from the public, most of which were dismissed as being of no interest.
In neighbouring Norway, airport operator Avinor said on Sunday that drone “activity” was observed at Bronnoysund Airport, one of four airports in northern Norway where air and land restrictions for drones had been extended to 10km from Saturday until Monday as “a precautionary measure”.
“This affected one incoming flight, which was instructed to delay its landing and has now diverted to an alternate airport,” Avinor said.
Avinor provided no details about the number of drones observed or where they may have come from.
Nato 'enhances vigilance'
Norway is already investigating “possible sightings of drones” on Saturday near its largest military base, Orland, where its F-35 fighter jets are parked.
And Germany said on Saturday it wants to authorise its military to shoot down drones after a “swarm” was spotted over the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark.
Nato said it had “enhanced vigilance” in the Baltic following the intrusions.
The reinforced measures “include multiple intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms and at least one air-defence frigate” in the region to the west of Russia, alliance spokesman Martin O'Donnell said.
The string of drone sightings in the past week comes on the heels of drone incursions in Polish and Romanian territory and the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets, which raised tension in light of Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine.
Danish investigators have so far failed to identify those responsible for the drone flights over Denmark. But Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said this week that “there is one main country that poses a threat to Europe's security, and it is Russia”.
Moscow said on Thursday it “firmly rejects” any suggestion that it was involved in the Danish incidents.
Defence ministers from about 10 EU countries agreed Friday to make a so-called “drone wall” a priority for the bloc.
Temple numbers
Expected completion: 2022
Height: 24 meters
Ground floor banquet hall: 370 square metres to accommodate about 750 people
Ground floor multipurpose hall: 92 square metres for up to 200 people
First floor main Prayer Hall: 465 square metres to hold 1,500 people at a time
First floor terrace areas: 2,30 square metres
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December 5 - 23: Shooting competition, Al Dhafra Shooting Club
December 9 - 24: Handicrafts competition, from 4pm until 10pm, Heritage Souq
December 11 - 20: Dates competition, from 4pm
December 12 - 20: Sour milk competition
December 13: Falcon beauty competition
December 14 and 20: Saluki races
December 15: Arabian horse races, from 4pm
December 16 - 19: Falconry competition
December 18: Camel milk competition, from 7.30 - 9.30 am
December 20 and 21: Sheep beauty competition, from 10am
December 22: The best herd of 30 camels
MATCH INFO
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Vinicius Junior (71') Mariano (90 2')
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Remaining Fixtures
Wednesday: West Indies v Scotland
Thursday: UAE v Zimbabwe
Friday: Afghanistan v Ireland
Sunday: Final
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Dos
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- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
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What drives subscription retailing?
Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.
The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.
The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.
The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.
UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.
That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.
Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.
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- 800 tonnes converted into alternative fuel
- 150 tonnes to landfill
- 50 tonnes sold as scrap metal
800 tonnes of RDF replaces 500 tonnes of coal
Two conveyor lines treat more than 350,000 tonnes of waste per year
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Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
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