From the Israeli captain’s emotional greeting in Arabic upon takeoff in Tel Aviv, to the warm Emirati reception on the ground in scorching Abu Dhabi, it …
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First direct Israel-UAE flight sets stage for normalizing ties
Israel and the UAE have agreed to work toward normalization, making UAE the third Arab nation to have full relations with Israel, after Egypt and Jordan. The Trump administration sees the deal as a …
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What they said: ‘historic’ Israel to UAE flight
Israel and the UAE made history on Monday when an El Al jet flew from the Jewish state to Abu Dhabi, the first time an Israeli commercial flight made the journey.
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Three killed in Dubai gas explosion
Three people were killed in gas explosions in restaurants in the UAE capital and its business hub Dubai, state media and civil defence said Monday. Two people were killed in an explosion in a …
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On board the historic Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight
An El Al Boeing 737 carrying senior U.S. and Israeli aides made aviation history by cutting straight over Saudi territory en route to Abu Dhabi on Monday for normalisation talks.
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Dubai to tap bond markets after Covid-19 funding squeeze
Dubai is preparing to return to global debt markets for the first time in six years as the Gulf emirate seeks to cushion the blow of the pandemic on its services-oriented economy. The government’s …
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First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A Star of David-adorned El Al plane has landed in Abu Dhabi after flying in from Israel, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation in the …
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Israel makes first-ever flight to UAE after historic agreement
The first-ever direct flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates — flying over Saudi Arabia — took off Monday carrying Israeli and U.S. political delegations.
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‘Historic’ first direct passenger flight from Israel to UAE takes off
Flight marks first fruits of US-brokered deal to normalise relations between two countries …
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Success in the UAE-Israel accord is good news for everyone
Jared Kushner’s success in facilitating the United Arab Emirates-Israel normalization accord is an undeniable piece of good news in a region that produces a steady flow of bad. Indeed, over time, it …
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Emirates Airline Turns To Dubai Government For $2 Billion In Support Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Emirates is a critical element in the Dubai economy, bringing in tourists and business travelers and supporting the city state’s position as a regional trading hub. However, the airline has been badly …
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Emirates airline got $2 billion injection from Dubai government: document
Emirates airline has received 7.3 billion dirhams ($2 billion) from the government of Dubai as it faces a cash crunch caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a bond prospectus seen by Reuters shows.
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Emirates Got $2 Billion from Dubai to Survive Crisis Months
Dubai’s government has put 7.3 billion dirhams ($2 billion) into Emirates since the coronavirus pandemic brought global air travel to a near halt in March and said it’s prepared to send more help to …
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One person killed by Dubai restaurant gas explosion: media
One person was killed early on Monday when a gas cylinder exploded in a Dubai restaurant, local media reported.
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Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal
The flight is expected to be allowed to cross Saudi airspace, normally blocked to Israeli air traffic. The UAE became only the third Arab country in the Middle East to recognise Israel since its …
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Dubai Plans Bond Sales to Bolster Finances
Dubai hired banks for an offering of bonds and Islamic securities in dollars as it seeks to shore up its finances.The government of the Middle East’s main business hub is selling a benchmark-size …
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Emirates airline got $2 billion injection from Dubai govt -document
Emirates airline has received 7.3 billion dirhams ($2 billion) from the government of Dubai as it faces a cash crunch caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a bond prospectus seen by Reuters shows. DUBAI, …
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