We have more information on a flight to Israel that was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The flight from Dubai was diverted following reports of an incident in the cockpit. Authorities confirm that all passengers are safe and accounted for.
Flydubai Update: Flight Safely Reaches Tel Aviv After Nine-Hour Saudi Halt
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 has safely reached Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport after passengers spent around nine hours in Saudi Arabia following an emergency landing. The flight had earlier diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian captain inside the cockpit. After the situation was brought under control and the injured captain received medical attention, the passengers continued their journey to Tel Aviv on another…
Dubai-based Airtel Money prices IPO, implying $7.02bln market cap
Dubai-based Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of telecom giant Airtel Africa, has priced its IPO at £1.96 ($2.60) per share, implying an estimated market capitalisation of £5.3 billion ($7.02 billion …
Active Energy Group lands new financing facility to support growth in UAE
The 12-month unsecured facility carries fixed interest of 5% a year and a 5% arrangement fee, with repayments spread across 10 monthly instalments starting two months after drawdown. The money can …
Ajman Bank and AQAAR formalize partnership to expand home finance opportunities
This will provide customers with financing solutions through an established banking partner as they navigate their property journey …
RAKEZ and Rakbank launch UAE-first sixty-minute business account opening
Eligible RAKEZ businesses can open a Rakbank Business Current Account within 1 hour and access a range of exclusive banking benefits …
Em Sherif Deli expands beyond Dubai with Al Ain opening
The Lebanese concept’s third UAE restaurant brings 50 seats and an all-day dining offer to Al Mutarid Lifestyle Centre. Em Sherif Deli expands beyond Dubai with Al Ain opening. . Outlets.
Atlantis The Royal ranks fourth on global hotel list
Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal has been ranked fourth globally in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list, while also being named the Best Hotel in the ME.
Majid Al Futtaim unveils The Hangout by Mall of the Emirates
A new precinct within Mall of the Emirates’ AED 5 bn transformation brings together entertainment, dining and social experiences in one destination …
Majid Al Futtaim unveils The Hangout by Mall of the Emirates, a new indoor-outdoor lifestyle and entertainment destination
A major new precinct within Mall of the Emirates’ AED 5 billion transformation, bringing together entertainment, dining and social experiences in one …
Dubai to get four Etihad Rail-linked stations — here’s where they’ll be
Dubai’s rail network is set for a major expansion, with four stations linked to Etihad Rail projects planned across the emirate. Two will form part of the UAE’s national passenger rail network, while …
Holo uses AI to cut UAE mortgage submission times by 65%
Dubai, UAE – 30, September 2026 – Following the UAE Central Bank’s latest 25-basis-point increase in its base rate, financing costs are once again in focus for UAE property buyers. Against this …
Dubai first passenger train: Etihad Rail connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah
Dubai’s first Etihad Rail passenger train service started on September 30, 2026. The service connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. The first national passenger service began on June 30, 2026 …
Abu Dhabi flight requests rise 59.5% as GCC business travel accelerates: XO
Demand on the Abu Dhabi-Riyadh route rose 450%, highlighting increased movement between two major GCC business and investment centres …
Zambia, UAE Sign MoUs Covering $2.14 Billion in Investment
Zambia and the United Arab Emirates signed memorandums of understanding covering $2.14 billion in investment intentions at the Zambia-UAE Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. The proposed investments cover …
How the UAE became a destination for Israelis
Security incident on a Flydubai plane to Tel Aviv risks casts doubt on the Arab nation’s status as a safe haven for Israelis
UAE private schools ban parents from taking photos on campus, and from sharing old ones on WhatsApp
UAE private schools ban parents from taking photos or videos on campus and sharing old images on WhatsApp, extending rules to drop-off, pick-up and events to protect student privacy, safety and preven