17+ hour, 49+ min ago   (337+ words) DUBAI – A senior Dubai Police official has revealed how anti-narcotics officers tracked and arrested a suspected drug trafficker who remained inside Dubai International Airport's transit area for 45 days while allegedly coordinating the distribution of hidden narcotics inside the emirate. The…...

22+ hour, 46+ min ago   (882+ words) DUBAI – The UAE's aviation sector is gathering momentum in 2026 as the country's four national carriers continue to expand their international reach with new destinations, additional flights and stronger global partnerships. The latest wave of growth is reinforcing the UAE's position…...

23+ hour, 12+ min ago   (941+ words) ABU DHABI – A new Dh100 billion waterfront destination featuring Abu Dhabi's largest marina and an underground Etihad Rail high-speed station has been unveiled as the next major chapter in the transformation of Saadiyat Island. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (212+ words) WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will allow direct commercial flights between the United States and Lebanon, marking a major step towards restoring air links suspended for more than 40 years. The announcement came during a joint…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (507+ words) DUBAI – Emirates Skywards is rolling out a wide range of enhanced redemption offers this summer, giving members more opportunities to get greater value from every Skywards Mile. The limited-time campaign, running until September 30, 2026, spans shopping, dining, travel and lifestyle experiences…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (749+ words) DUBAI – The FIFA World Cup 2026 proved to be a landmark tournament for Arab football, both on and off the pitch. A record eight Arab nations competed at the expanded 48-team tournament, producing historic achievements that captivated audiences across the Middle…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (225+ words) DUBAI – Malaysia has retained its position as the world's leading Muslim-friendly destination in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025, strengthening its reputation among travellers from the GCC seeking halal-friendly holidays, cultural experiences and family-focused tourism. Alongside its Muslim-friendly…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (478+ words) DUBAI – Riyadh Air has strengthened its long-term growth strategy by committing to purchase 28 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking another major step towards its ambition of connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations worldwide by 2030. The agreement also introduces the larger…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (453+ words) SHARJAH – The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations following a high-level meeting aimed at expanding business cooperation between the two countries....

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (338+ words) DUBAI – Kuwait Airways has announced the rescheduling of the majority of its commercial flights following a temporary suspension of take-off and landing operations at Kuwait International Airport amid the ongoing security situation in the region. The national carrier said the…...