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Emirates adds retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on key routes

The refurbished four-class Boeing 777 features a redesigned interior across all cabins, incorporating modern colour palettes, Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood-finished accents

New Dubai Metro Blue Line route revealed: Will it serve your area?

New Dubai Metro Blue Line route revealed: Will it serve your area?

Dubai’s RTA has achieved a major milestone in the Blue Line’s development, with 10 per cent of construction now complete

Dubai launches Robotaxi service: Uber, WeRide debut autonomous rides in RTA-led rollout

Dubai launches Robotaxi service: Uber, WeRide debut autonomous rides in RTA-led rollout

The Robotaxi vehicles booked through theUber app will be available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two of Dubai’s most prominent neighborhoods

Saudi Arabia moves to fast-track eVTOL air taxis with new Archer agreement

Saudi Arabia moves to fast-track eVTOL air taxis with new Archer agreement

The announcement follows Archer’s recent partnership with The Helicopter Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, to launch eVTOL services with Red Sea Global

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

The moves come as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, focusing on optimising travel experience while supporting global tourism

Air India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit

Air India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit

Air India found engineers and pilots had failed to check the aircraft’s documents and that changes were needed to bolster compliance protocols

DTC to provide exclusive limousine services at Coca-Cola Arena

DTC to provide exclusive limousine services at Coca-Cola Arena

Coca Cola Arena, based in City Walk and able to host up to 17,000 people, has become one of the region’s busiest entertainment venues with a year round schedule of international performers and sporting events

Riyadh to Doha in two hours: Gulf Leaders approve SAR115bn rail project

Riyadh to Doha in two hours: Gulf Leaders approve SAR115bn rail project

Spanning 785 kilometres, the high-speed line will link the capitals of Riyadh and Doha, passing through key hubs such as Hofuf and Dammam

RTA expands taxi ride-sharing service trial

Dubai’s RTA to expand taxi ride-sharing service in six-month trial

The authority said the initiative supports efforts to ease congestion by allowing multiple passengers to share a single taxi, cutting the number of vehicles on the road and reducing emissions

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IndiGo shares plunge 7.5% as staffing crisis triggers mass cancellations

On Sunday, the civil aviation watchdog gave the firm 24 hours to explain why it should not face regulatory action

Massive mobility push: RTA unveils new bus shelters, driver training branch

Dubai’s RTA has completed 595 public bus passenger shelters as part of a wider project to install 762 shelters across multiple key districts

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Eid Al Etihad 2025: Dubai announces free public parking, metro timings

Dubai Metro services will run on Saturday, November 2,9 from 5am to 1am the following day, and on Sunday, November 30 from 8am to 1am.

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

noon and its partners are now focused on transitioning autonomous last-mile delivery from demonstration to day-to-day operational reality

Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot confirmed dead

Emergency services and firefighters responded immediately to the crash site

Saab pitches GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Saab had offered to build the Gripen jets in Canada under license with Bombardier, creating a third production line to join those already operating in Sweden and Brazil

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

The move aims to position the emirate as a premier global entertainment and tourism hub while providing a new gateway for high-value travellers

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

The renewed deal is expected to broaden cooperation, improve services for passengers and cargo shippers, and open the door to new Canadian gateways in the codeshare network

DXB reaches new heights with record quarter

Dubai International sees record quarterly traffic in Q3 2025

DXB handled 63.8 million bags in the first nine months, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year, with 90 per cent delivered within 45 minutes

Gulf Air finalises deal for at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes

The additional 787s will enable Gulf Air to enhance its premium long-haul offering, the airline said in a statement

Dubai Airshow: flydubai locks in $24bn Airbus order for 150 new jets

Airbus scored a $24bn breakthrough at the Dubai Airshow as flydubai ordered 150 A321neos

New seats, Wi-Fi powered by Starlink: Inside Emirates’ massive cabin upgrade

Emirates rolls out Starlink Wi-Fi and new seats in major cabin refresh

The integrated approach underscores the airline’s focus on ensuring product consistency and premium comfort across its flagship wide-body fleet

Boeing lands $38bn Dubai Airshow lift as Emirates orders 65 more 777X

Emirates said on Monday it was ordering another 65 Boeing 777-9 jets, cementing its position as the world’s biggest buyer of wide-body jets

Emirates Signs Deal for 130 Additional GE Aerospace Engines

GE Aerospace inks agreements with Emirates, flydubai at Dubai Airshow

The engine manufacturer recently announced a $50m investment in a new on wing support facility in the UAE

Airbus: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

Airbus: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

As aviation networks and traffic continue to expand, Airbus forecasts the need for more than 265,000 people to be employed in the sector over the next two decades

Dubai Airshow 2025 set to host record exhibitor turnout

Dubai Airshow 2025 opens today as it prepares for record turnout

The 19th edition includes 21 national pavilions, 98 chalets and 8,000 square metres of additional exhibition space, alongside 120 startups and 50 investors

10 minutes to Palm Jumeirah: Dubai’s first crewed taxi flight takes off

10 minutes to Palm Jumeirah: Dubai’s first crewed taxi flight takes off

The aerial taxi can carry four passengers along with a pilot, delivering reliable and comfortable air travel with vertical take-off and landing capabilities

UAE airlines step up: Flexible awards, faster data, and smarter travel experiences

UAE airlines step up: Flexible awards, faster data, and smarter travel experiences

Saver Award seats can now be redeemed across Etihad’s rapidly expanding global network and more than 26 partner airlines

Dubai Metro Blue Line: How these 14 stations will make travel easy for commuters

With 9 elevated and 5 underground stations and modern amenities, the Blue Line sets new benchmarks for urban transit in the region

From Madinah to Hong Kong: Etihad Airways charts bold expansion across destinations

The new service enhances travel options for religious, business, and leisure travellers, underscoring the airline’s commitment to key markets