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RTA announces expected traffic delays on key roads from July 9-23 in Bur Dubai image RTA twitter

Dubai: Traffic delays expected on this key road for two weeks

The delay can be expected until 5am on Sunday, July 23

Dubai Police Launches Awareness Campaign on Amended Traffic Law Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Police launches awareness campaign for recently amended traffic law

The newly launched campaign will run over seven weeks

RTA adds nex exit at AL Seba Street at Dubai marina Image RTA

Dubai Marina: RTA adds extra exit to ease traffic flow at Al Seba Street

With the new exit, the total capacity of exit lanes from Dubai Marina via Al Seba Street will rise from 900 to 2,400 vehicles per hour, marking a sharp increase of over 266 per cent

Qatar Airways FY 2022-23 financial Results Image Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways reports $1.21bn in net profit for FY2022-23

Passenger revenue rose by 100 per cent over last year, on a capacity increase of 31 per cent driven by 9 per cent higher yields and a load factor of 80 per cent

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Etihad Airways, MBZUAI to leverage AI to enhance UAE’s aviation industry

The MoU will create training opportunities for MBZUAI students to advance their understanding of the aviation industry while using AI to address challenges

Emirates begins flights to Montreal (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates commences daily service to Montréal

The airline’s North American network now stands at 14 destinations

Qatar Airways begins flights to Lyon (Image: Sourced from Qatar Airways Newsroom)

Qatar Airways begins direct flights to Lyon from Doha

The services will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

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Emirates announces job openings for cabin crew, ground staff

The latest recruitment campaign for cabin crew and ground staff follows a record year of growth for the airline and the global aviation sector

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Saudia launches first flight to Birmingham Airport

This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world

RTA transports over 6 million riders across Dubai during Eid Al Adha Image courtesy RTA twitter

RTA transports over 6 million commuters across Dubai during Eid Al Adha

The number of metro riders on both the Red and Green Lines during the holiday reached 2.388 million riders

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Etihad Cargo expands European road feeder services to 90 airports

Etihad Cargo has partnered with Wallenborn Transports, offering seamless connectivity between its European gateways and Wallenborn’s network of airports in 27 countries

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ICV-certified companies granted special rates on Etihad Airways flights

The initiative is a collaborative effort between MoIAT and the airline, unveiled during this year’s ‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’

SalamAir operates six A320neo, six A321neo, and one Airbus A321 freighter

Oman’s SalamAir to launch flights to 18 routes from Fujairah Airport

The destination brings Salam Air’s network to 39 destinations across 13 countries

RTA announces free parking metro timings during Eid al adha Dubai Image Twitter RTA

Eid Al Adha 2023: Dubai announces free parking; changes to metro, bus timings for holidays

All public parking – except at multi-level parking terminals – will be free from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30

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Aircraft mega-deals prompt bubble warning from industry veterans

Industry veterans warn that the aviation market is showing signs of overheating with record number of aircraft orders placed

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Flying from Abu Dhabi Airport: Etihad Airways has tips to ensure hassle free travel

Air passenger traffic is expected to be at record highs during the summer holidays across the UAE

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Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines at Paris Air Show

The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

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Saudi’s Transport General Authority introduces self-driving electric buses for Hajj pilgrims

Without requiring human intervention, the buses navigate along a predetermined route, utilising the data collected and analysed during their movement to make informed decisions

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Emirates adds extra flights for Hajj season and Eid Al Adha celebrations

The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations

Partial road closure announced from June 24 to 26 on this road Image Getty Images

Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure announced on this road from June 24-26

The Integrated Transport Centre also announced the opening of new signalled intersection on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street – Al Ain

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NEOM, Volocopter successfully complete Saudi Arabia’s first air taxi test flight

The air taxi’s test campaign focused on flight performance in local climate and environmental conditions

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Go electric: Dubai’s RTA unveils new initiative for e-scooter stations

The stations are designed to provide a range of flexible transportation options, including bikes, mountain bikes and e-scooters

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Wizz Air adds 10th aircraft, introduces direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo

The flights will operate on Wednesday and Sunday, starting November 1

Dubai International Airport to see 252,000 dail pax during summer peal season Image Dubai Airports

Travelling during Eid Al-Adha holidays? Follow these guidelines from Dubai Airports

Dubai International Airport will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000

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Saudi Arabia’s Scopa and Airbus sign $6.7bn helicopter deal

The helicopter deal is part of setting up a domestic defence industry to diversify the Saudi economy

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Oman’s SalamAir to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft from Avolon

The letter of intent was signed during the Paris Air Show, and the initial delivery is scheduled for October 2023

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Etihad Airways launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon

The new service will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy

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Summer travel 2023: flydubai expects over 4.5 million passengers during season

The carrier will start operating to nine seasonal summer destinations from June 21 onwards

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Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

The order is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network

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Qatar Airways commences seasonal flights to Trabzon

The thrice-weekly nonstop service from Doha will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays