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UAE airlines extend flight suspension after US strikes Iran

UAE airlines on Sunday announced an extension of flight suspensions to several regional destinations due to widespread airspace closures, following the United States' decision to join Israel in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Aviation experts warn that US involvement could...

UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights to 9 destinations after countries close airspaces

UAE airlines have suspended flights to four destinations — Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran — on Friday in the wake of rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The carriers also announced flight cancellations to as many as five other destinations...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours have exchanged fire since New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, and Pakistan announced...

Gulf airlines suspend Beirut flights as Israel attacks

A number of UAE airlines have suspended flight operations to Beirut amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Budget carrier Flydubai cancelled its Beirut flights on September 24 and 25 amid ongoing developments in the region. "Passengers with existing bookings...

UAE airlines wait UK’s ‘green list’ signal for ease of travel – but will it take longer?

Dubai: How soon can the UAE get out of the UK’s ‘red list’ – it’s the multi-million dollar question that UAE airlines keep asking as they wait for better outcomes. “We were very disappointed when we actually had an out...

UAE airlines suspend all flights to Saudi Arabia due to new strain of COVID-19

Dubai: Etihad Airways is suspending all flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia until further notice, while Emirates said it is doing the same until December 27. Etihad is doing so "based on the directives of the Saudi authorities to...

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Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...