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Dubai speeds up autonomous taxi rollout plans with new global tie-ups

Dubai speeds up autonomous taxi rollout plans with global tie-ups

Uber and WeRide will begin testing autonomous taxis in Dubai this year, with a safety driver present, before moving toward a fully driverless commercial launch in 2026

Video: All you need to know about Emirates’ new courier service

The airline introduces this service after nearly four decades of transporting people and goods worldwide

Eid Al Fitr 2025 declared: Dubai Metro timings, free parking

Eid Al Fitr 2025 declared: Dubai Metro timings, free parking details

Paid parking in Dubai will resume on Thursday, April 3

Future of mobility: RoboTaxi service trials launched in Abu Dhabi

The launch aims to bring next-generation mobility technologies to the streets of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Aviation, Archer to deploy first 'Midnight' eVTOL

Abu Dhabi Aviation, Archer to deploy first ‘Midnight’ eVTOL

Archer plans to deploy an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft to ADA in addition to a team of pilots, technicians, and engineers to support the initial rollout

Eid holidays in UAE: Dubai airport set to welcome 3.6m guests

Daily traffic is expected to average 276,000 guests, with the sharpest rise projected in the first week of April

Emirates adds 17 flights to these destinations for Eid Al Fitr travel surge

Emirates adds 17 flights to these destinations for Eid Al Fitr travel surge

The airline anticipates over 371,000 passengers will travel with Emirates during the Eid Al Fitr break from across the region

Big changes ahead: Airlines tighten rules for power banks, phones

Aviation has long recognised the batteries as a safety concern, and rules are periodically tightened in response to accidents

EVIQ launches Saudi’s first highway EV charging station

The initiative aims to overcome the challenges of long-distance travel for EV users in Saudi Arabia

Huge fire closes UK’s Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted

Around 150 people were evacuated from nearby buildings and thousands of properties were without power

EXCLUSIVE: Etihad CEO on growth, IPO talk and Ethiopian Airlines tie-up

Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves tells us more about a new partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, the airline’s ambitious growth plans, record profits, and the much-speculated IPO

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

The unveiling of the new concourses marks the final stage of Hamad International Airport’s broader expansion

Eid Al Fitr holiday in Dubai: Here’s what Emirates passengers need to know

Emirates has urged passengers departing from Dubai to arrive at the airport well in advance to avoid congestion around the Terminal 3 entrances

Dubai’s road ahead: RTA, ENOC Group test green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions

Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, such as solar and wind, and emits zero carbon dioxide (CO2) during the production process

Etihad, Ethiopian Airlines to launch Abu Dhabi-Addis Ababa flights

As part of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines will begin flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport from 15 July

Dubai’s Al Khail Metro Station now has a new name

Dubai’s RTA will update and rename the station names on both the external and indoor directional signage for all metro stations, from April to June 2025

Delhi airport operator sues govt over flights from defence airbase

The airport is one of India’s busiest, with about 73.6 million passengers using it last year, though it made a loss of $21m because of higher government fees

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nol digital payment system upgrade almost 40% complete: RTA

The three-phase project is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026

These Asian airlines have just banned power banks onboard

Last year three incidents a fortnight of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration

RTA planning new Dubai Metro Gold Line

It will help ease the pressure on the Red Line and improve accessibility between the older part of Dubai and the newer residential and commercial developments

RTA luxury transport services

Dubai’s luxury transport sector sees record 44% rise in 2024

E-hail services also saw significant growth, with trips rising by 32 per cent to 32,556,975 in 2024 from 24,616,527 in 2023

Dubai’s RTA launches new policy: Zero waiting time for 82 services

The policy aims to enhance the customer experience by providing integrated, seamless, and proactive digital services without requiring in-person visits

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Hajj, Umrah service: Qatar Airways introduces off-airport check-in for pilgrims

Effective March 1, the airline launched the service in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS)

Dubai Metro, Tram launch new integrated system to benefit commuters

Dubai Metro, Tram launch new integrated system to benefit commuters

The RTA has launched the new digital platform In collaboration with Keolis MHI to streamline inspection operations and improve overall efficiency

Airbus looks to manufacture A400M parts in UAE

Airbus looks to manufacture A400M parts in UAE

Airbus also intends to establish comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A400M in the UAE

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Mubadala’s Sanad, Lion Air sign a new key MRO agreement

Sanad has serviced more than 600 V2500 engines since 2012, supporting more than 30 airlines and 10 strategic partners across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates to spend $5bn on refitting aircraft

The engineering groups are working at a pace to get these aircraft turned around as quickly as possible

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad is now looking to launch its $1bn IPO next month – report

The airline, which started operations in 2003, is eyeing a public listing of some of its shares

Emirates flies higher: 3 new destinations to be explored in Asia

The convenient flight schedules will offer travelers optimised connections and access to major European cities

Akasa Air’s new routes: Airline links 2 more Indian cities to Abu Dhabi

The flights from Bengaluru and Ahmedabad are in addition to the daily service between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, which was introduced in July 2024