Middle East airlines are gearing up for increased competition after Dubai carriers went on an order spree at the region’s largest air show, watched by potential rivals teasing their own deals.
Widebodies account for almost half the order business at Dubai show
After home carriers Emirates and Flydubai led a bumper first day of business at the Dubai air show with deals for Boeing 777X and 787s, widebodies accounted for almost half the firm orders and …
Sharjah warehouse fire brought under control
A fire erupted in a warehouse in Sharjah’s industrial area on Friday, with plumes of smoke visible from the outskirts of Ajman. Sharjah Police received the initial report of a fire at the warehouse, …
Economics and nature square off in Dubai Airshow jet engine rift
A debate over engine performance has exposed a dilemma facing aerospace firms at this week’s Dubai Airshow – the hottest part of the jet market is also the hottest part of the world.
Boeing aims to ‘stabilize’ defense business as it pitches Mideast countries
The Dubai Air Show opened with a whopping win for the company’s commercial business: a $52 billion purchase of widebody airliners from Emirates, followed by other orders, including a rebuy of 737 …
Sharjah Police ready to deal with unstable weather conditions
The Sharjah Police General Command intensified its security and traffic efforts during the rainy weather fluctuations that the country witnessed this Friday morning, as it dealt with a package of …
Sharjah Mun. confirms withdrawal of water ponds in emirate
The Sharjah Municipality has confirmed that work to withdraw rainwater from several areas in the emirate following rainfall in accordance with the proactive plans prepared by the “Supreme Rain …
Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi Inaugurates World’s Largest Single-Site Solar Power Plant Ahead of COP28
HH Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, unveils 2 gigawatt (GW) Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project, …
Abu Dhabi announces raising minimum retirement age from 45 to 55, reveals major pension rule changes
Abu Dhabi has made major changes to the emirate’s retirement law as it introduces new benefits to workers in the UAE. The minimum retirement age for citizens will gradually increase from 45 to 55 and …
IIT-D’s first academic offering in Abu Dhabi: M Tech in Energy Transition and Sustainability
Delhi Friday announced its first academic offering — an M Tech in Energy Transition and Sustainability (ET & S) – at its upcoming Abu Dhabi campus. The proposed ET& S Masters, for which up to 15 …
2023 DP World Tour Championship: Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland in pursuit after Round 2 in Dubai
Nicolai Hojgaard commands the solo lead at 11 under through two rounds of action at the 2023 DP World Tour Championship. The young Dane has built a two-stroke gap between himself and the field following rounds of 66-67 with the players in pursuit being some of those he grew closest to at this year’s Ryder Cup.
Hojgaard uses Ryder Cup experience to lead World Tour Championship. McIlroy and Rahm falter late
Nicolai Hojgaard used his Ryder Cup debut to learn off the best golfers in the world and now he’s upstaging them
Airbus clinches last-minute deal with Emirates as Boeing soars at Dubai Airshow
European plane maker Airbus scored a last-minute order from Emirates on the fourth day of the Dubai Airshow, as the airline continues to swell its fleet in preparation for future growth.However, the order placed was for additional A350-900 jets,
New public bus route launched between Dubai Mall and Ras Al Khaimah
Rakta explained that there would be two round trips a day, with trips departing from the main bus station in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah all the way to the public bus stops in Dubai Mall. The cost …
11 places to watch the Cricket World Cup final in Abu Dhabi
After weeks of action, the Cricket World Cup final will be taking place this Sunday, with India taking on the kangaroos. Wondering where to watch the Cricket World Cup final with your friends? We’ve …
Dubai calls on global start-ups to participate in DIFC’s inaugural $1mln FinTech World Cup at Singapore FinTech Festival
Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by DIFC, unveils first-of-its-kind FinTech World Cup to attract global start-ups ready to deliver innovative solutions that shapes the future of finance …
Dubai up on expectations of end to rate hikes, Abu Dhabi slips
The Dubai stock market index closed higher on Friday as soft U.S. retail data strengthened expectations of an end to U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes, while Abu Dhabi dipped.