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Dubai Metro achieves new operational milestone Image courtesy RTA

Dubai Metro achieves new milestone; here’s how its fleet is maintained

Among other highlights, Dubai Metro has achieved a punctuality rate of 99.7 per cent

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Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan road to be partially closed on these dates

The centre called on motorists to drive cautiously and adhere to traffic rules during the road closure

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Flydubai launches daily service to Cairo

The carrier will serve the Egyptian market with a total of 17 weekly flights

Etihad significantly expands codeshare with Air France-KLM (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad significantly expands codeshare with Air France-KLM

More than 40 new routes were made available for booking immediately

Helicopter crashes off UAE coasts

Helicopter crashes off UAE coast, search for crew underway

The UAE aviation regulator said the helicopter had taken off from Al Maktoum International Airport

Emirates adds third daily service to Hong Kong (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates adds third daily service to Hong Kong

The nonstop flight will commence from November 1

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UAE driving licence: Check eligibility for RTA’s ‘golden chance’ test

This initiative allows expatriates to take a road test without the need for driving lessons

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Air Arabia launches three weekly flights to Sri Lanka from Abu Dhabi

The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport starting January 2024

Dimitris Gerogiannis of Aegean and Adnan Kazim Emirates CCO announce codeshare extension Image Emirates

Aviation: Emirates, AEGEAN extend codeshare partnership

Through the partnership, AEGEAN offers flights to 17 domestic destinations and 53 additional points in regional Europe and the Middle East from Athens

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United, Emirates expand codeshare network; add 8 new Mexican cities

Mexico is the first country outside of the US to be included in Emirates’ codeshare network with United

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United Airlines grounds flight due to technical glitch, hundreds of flights impacted

The ground stop while lasting just over an hour, delayed hundreds of United Airlines flights

RTA premium plates auction nets 49.7m Image RTA

RTA’s open auction for premium number plates nets Dhs49.7m; see plates that fetched the most

The recent auction’s proceeds reflected an increase of 30 per cent compared to the first open auction that took place this year which raised Dhs38.21m

Flynas launches new operations base at Madinah airport (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas launches new operations base at Madinah airport

The low-cost carrier now has four bases across Saudi Arabia

Flydubai first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Mombasa (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Mombasa

With the launch of this route, flydubai will grow its network in Africa to 11 destinations in 10 countries

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Emirates cancels flights due to Super Typhoon Saola

The airline notified that customers flying or connecting to Hong Kong will not be accepted for travel at the point of origin until further notice

Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal Building to open in November Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi: Midfield Terminal Building to open soon, will boost AUH’s capacity

The new state-of-the-art terminal is scheduled to open in November this year

SAUDIA Group allocated 1.2 million seats for 2023 Hajj season. Image credit: Twitter @bhx_official

SAUDIA Group allocated 1.2 million seats for 2023 Hajj season

The group has revealed its operational performance during the peak of the summer travel season from May 21-August 2, 2023

Dubai Taxi adds new smart services to app Image RTA DTC

Dubai Taxi launches these new smart app-based services

One of the new services, Meet Me Here, allows users to share their precise location with friends, making it easy for them to meet at the intended destination

Emirates obtains IATA Environmental Assessment certification (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates obtains IATA Environmental Assessment certification

Emirates has implemented Stage One of its core scope comprising flight operations, corporate activities, as well as an illegal wildlife trade module

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce (Image: Supplied by Riyadh Air)

Riyadh Air to support inclusion of Saudi nationals in aviation workforce

The agreement includes the activation of a female training programme specialised in the field of engineering and maintenance

UAE allows visa free travel for more than 80 countries IMage Getty

UAE visa update: More than 80 nationalities can enter UAE without prior visa

Citizens from 115 countries still have to obtain a visa before entering the UAE

AviLease buys StanChart’s aircraft leasing business

Saudi PIF’s AviLease to acquire StanChart’s aircraft leasing business

The jet lessor will acquire a portfolio of 100 narrowbody aircraft and become a servicer for another 22 jets

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UK air traffic control glitch resolved: Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled

Thousands of domestic and international flight schedules have been disrupted as the UK air traffic was completely halted for three hours on Monday

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UK air traffic control hit by ‘technical fault’, network-wide delays expected

NATS confirmed that it had experienced a technical glitch which has impacted flights across the country

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Dubai Airports plans mega-expansion as passenger traffic grows

The city’s main air hub increased its forecast for this year to 85 million passengers after a surge in arrivals pushed numbers to pre-Covid levels

DP World BOT agreement with Indian governement Image-by-WAM

DP World to invest $510m to develop mega-container terminal in this country

DP World currently operates five container terminals in India – two in Mumbai, one each in Mundra, Cochin and Chennai

Air Arabia

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch new flight to this city in Iran

The service to Lar will commence on September 14

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Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join United Nations Global Compact initiative

The United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding pact inviting businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies

EMIRATES reports busy summer season - July to Aug 2023 Image Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates reports ‘very busy’ summer, says high demand to persist over winter

From June to August, the airline operated nearly 50,000 flights to and from 140 cities, carrying over 14 million passengers

Emirates ice (Image: Sourced from Emirates Media Centre)

Emirates IFE to launch special collection of 100 Warner Bros films

It is commemorating the centennial of the California-headquartered studio