Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is set to resume operations from Abu Dhabi, reopening routes to several European cities just months after its UAE unit ceased operations.

According to the airline’s website, Wizz Air Hungary has begun taking bookings for flights between the UAE capital and multiple destinations in Europe, including Katowice and Krakow in Poland, Cyprus’s Larnaca, and Bulgaria’s Sofia.

Flights from Katowice and Krakow will commence on October 10, 2025, as per the airline’s website. Meanwhile, Larnaca services will begin on November 15 and operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while Sofia flights will launch on November 17, running on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

This year, in July, Wizz Air announced it was quitting its Abu Dhabi operations after six years to focus on its core European markets, citing geopolitical instability and limited market access.

Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as investors assessed a smaller-than-expected November output hike by OPEC+ against the backdrop of oversupply expectations.

Brent crude futures fell 9 cents, or 0.14 per cent, to $65.38 a barrel by 1007 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude lost 10 cents, or 0.16 per cent, to $61.59.

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Both contracts settled up more than 1 per cent in the previous session after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia and some smaller producers, known as OPEC+, decided to increase its collective oil production by 137,000 barrels per day, starting in November.

The move was in contrast to market expectations for a more aggressive reintroduction of supply, a sign that the group remains cautious about increasing its production share in the global oil market amid predictions of a supply surplus in the fourth quarter as well as next year, said ING analysts.

“Brent had fallen by around $5 per barrel last week in response to earlier expectations of a larger supply boost, so this mild rebound seems reasonable,” said Anh Pham, a senior analyst at LSEG.

“For now, the market still appears capable of accommodating the extra volume, and we have yet to see a shift into contango at the front of the curve.”

OPEC+ did not discuss increasing quotas after November, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.

OPEC+ has increased its oil output targets by more than 2.7 million bpd this year, equivalent to about 2.5 per cent of global demand.

Geopolitical factors have kept a floor under prices, with tensions between Russia and Ukraine affecting energy assets and creating uncertainty over Russian crude supply.

Russia’s Kirishi oil refinery halted its most productive distillation unit following a drone attack and subsequent fire on October 4, with recovery likely to take about a month, two industry sources said on Monday.

India’s air safety regulator has sought more information from Boeing after an emergency power system unexpectedly activated on an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Saturday, a government source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Boeing and Air India spokespersons did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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The crew of the aircraft – which was flying from the northern Indian city of Amritsar to Birmingham, UK, detected the deployment of the emergency power system, known as the Ram Air Turbine, during the final approach, Air India said on Sunday, adding that the aircraft had landed safely and all electrical and hydraulic parameters were found to be normal.

The aircraft was briefly grounded and then returned to service after checks.

“Once we get to know more details, we are going to reach out to the necessary stakeholders to see what we need to do so that these things don’t happen,” India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told broadcaster India Today on Tuesday, October 7.

The incident occurred at a height of 500 feet (152 metres), according to the Federation of Indian Pilots.

The pilots’ union asked the air safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of dozens of Dreamliners operating within the country, according to an email by the labour body to the aviation ministry officials.

Boeing and a spokesperson for the ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the email from the Federation of Indian Pilots.

An Air India Boeing 787 crash killed 260 people in June. A preliminary report by Indian investigators showed the plane’s fuel engine switches had almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff just after takeoff.

Global Village, the UAE’s multicultural family destination, will return for its 30th season on 15 October 2025 with several new attractions, enhanced facilities, and design upgrades across the park.

Season 30 will introduce Gardens of the World, a new landscaped area featuring floral arrangements and miniature landmarks from across the globe.

The gardens, located between the Egypt and Iran pavilions, will serve as a calm retreat for visitors and families.

A new interactive feature, The Dragon Kingdom, will make its debut as an immersive, walk-through experience with 11 themed rooms. Visitors will follow the story of Ignis, the last dragon, and solve puzzles and challenges through settings such as enchanted forests and fiery caverns.

For younger visitors, The Little Wonderers at Carnaval will open later in the season. The indoor adventure zone, styled with glowing neon lights, will feature climbing structures, obstacle courses, slides, and tunnels designed for children.

The Main Stage area is also undergoing a complete transformation with greater capacity and upgraded production, setting the scene for larger live performances and cultural shows.

Other upgrades at Global Village this season

Other enhancements include new ticket counter screens, LED directional signage, and refreshed landscaping.

The Dragon Lake attraction, which features a Guinness World Record-holding underwater screen, will receive a new display with improved clarity and updated fire effects for the central dragon installation.

New arches will welcome guests at the Sharjah and Abu Dhabi entrances, while the Sharjah Tunnel will showcase a new, vibrant design. Fiesta Street is expanding to complement over 200 dining options across the park.

The Railway Market has been renamed Dessert District, offering a mix of nostalgic charm and modern aesthetics.

Meanwhile, the Indian Chaat Bazaar and Happiness Street will both feature updated designs, and Road of Asia will return as Asia Boulevard, highlighting diverse culinary and cultural experiences.

Global Village said the Season 30 enhancements reflect its ongoing commitment to “creating exceptional experiences for all guests” and building on nearly three decades of growth.

Since its debut in 1997, Global Village has hosted over 100 million visitors. Season 29 recorded 10.5 million guests, featuring 30 pavilions representing over 90 cultures, more than 3,500 retail outlets, and over 250 dining concepts.

Europe’s Airbus AIR.PA broke a major commercial barrier on Tuesday when its A320 family of planes overtook the Boeing BA.N 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in history.

Boeing’s decades-old record fell as a jet was delivered overnight to Saudi carrier Flynas, bringing deliveries to 12,260 since the A320 began service in 1988, according to data from UK-based consultancy Cirium, which is used across the industry.

Airbus did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the data, tracked by aircraft supply analyst Rob Morris.