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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs2bn Dubai–Al Ain road improvement project

The project will enhance the road’s link with several highways

Etihad warns of delays after suspending flights over Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman

The move comes amidst growing tensions between the US and Iran

Saudia shifts flights away from Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz

Iran shot down a high-altitude, unmanned U.S. drone last week

UAE to triple fine for not giving way to emergency vehicles

The penalty for the offence has been increased to Dhs3,000

Emirates to add 46 flights to Jeddah, Madinah during Hajj season

The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22

Uber to retain Careem brand for now

The $3.1bn dollar acquisition makes Careem a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways appoints new CFO

Former CFO Mark Powers resigned in April for personal reasons

Abu Dhabi’s Sanad Aerotech seals $6.5bn Rolls-Royce engine repair contract

Sanad Aerotech will provide overhaul services for Trent 700 engines until 2027 under the deal

Dubai’s Emirates will soon replace all plastic straws onboard flights

As of June 1, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced on Emirates flights

Over 3.9 million used public transport in Dubai during the Eid holidays

The majority of people – at close to 1.6 million – used the Metro

Video: SpiceJet flight from Dubai lands safely in Indian airport after burst tyre

Flight SG-58, a Boeing 737 jet, had 189 passengers onboard

Dubai Airports to impose ban on single use plastics from 2020

Dubai Airports said it recycles over 43,000 tonnes of paper, glass and other waste every year

Careem launches ‘affordable’ bus services in Saudi’s Jeddah

The bus service will be “60-70 per cent cheaper” than the Careem car option, says company

Dubai’s RTA signs agreement with SkyTran for ‘suspended’ transport systems

The RTA is already developing the Sky Pods project in Dubai

Dubai’s DP World wants to operate ports along Russia’s northern sea route

The northern sea route (NSR) requires new ports and heavy icebreakers to move goods

Indian airline IndiGo begins two new direct routes to Abu Dhabi

The new direct flights will operate to and from the Indian cities of Delhi and Mumbai

Sharjah-bound Air India flight turned back due to medical emergency

The flight was diverted back to the Trivandrum airport

Emirates begins flying A380s to Amman, Boston for summer

Emirates has also deployed the double-decker aircraft to Athens

Pictures: Flydubai completes 10 years of operations

The airline operated its first flight to Beirut on June 1, 2009

Emirates head says it could take six months for Boeing 737 MAX to return to service

The jet was grounded after two crashes, in Indonesia and Ethiopia, over five months killed a total of 346 people

Emirates, Uber partner in UAE to offer discounted airport rides in summer

The offer applies to economy class flex plus and flex passengers

Dubai Police, RTA reveal traffic management plan during Eid holidays

The plan will ensure the security of tourist areas, malls and traffic movement during Eid celebrations

Emirates to operate its shortest scheduled A380 route to Muscat

The airline will deploy double daily A380 flights to the Omani capital from July 1

Dubai’s Emirates warns of airport rush with thousands expected to travel during Eid

The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday, May 31, with over 80,000 passengers travelling abroad

Free parking in Dubai for Eid, RTA reveals public transport timings

Metro and bus timings have been extended for the Eid holidays next week

Dubai’s Careem acquires bikeshare company Cyacle

Cyacle is a fully-automated docked bikeshare service currently operating in Abu Dhabi

Emirates to screen football finals live on flights to and from England

The finals of the UEFA Europa League will be shown live inflight on May 29 and the Champions League final on June 1

New road project to ease traffic between Dubai and Sharjah to open in June

The project is slated to increase the traffic flow to about 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions

Dubai airport’s northern runway to also briefly close for maintenance

The airport’s southern runway is currently closed for a 45-day major rehabilitation project

Billionaire Hinduja brothers weigh bid for Etihad-backed Jet Airways

The Mumbai-based Hinduja Group is in talks with Jet founder Naresh Goyal and investor Etihad, according to media reports