Britain is banning direct passenger flights to and from the United Arab Emirates from Friday, shutting down the world’s busiest international airline route from Dubai to London. Britain said it was …
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Emails reveal Celtic Dubai trip assurances
Emails relating to Celtic’s controversial trip to Dubai have revealed how the club was told in November the visit was permitted. In one, a Scottish government official was “pleased to say” the …
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UAE added to UK’s growing travel ban list in blow to influencers
Those still able to return from countries on ‘red list’ will be required to quarantine in hotels for 10 days …
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Covid-19: UAE among countries added to UK’s travel ban list
The UAE, Burundi and Rwanda have been added to the “red list” of countries from where travel to the UK is banned. The measure, aimed at stopping the spread of the South African variant, comes into …
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Sterne takes one-shot lead in Dubai round one
South Africa’s Richard Sterne got off to a good start at the Dubai Desert Classic carding a 64 in the first round to finish at eight under for a one-shot lead.
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PIA to operate Turbat-Sharjah flights twice a week
The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has decided to operate flights from Turbat to Sharjah …
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PM Modi holds talks with Abu Dhabi crown prince, discusses cooperation between two nations during pandemic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the region, expressing …
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Dubai and UAE taken off UK’s travel corridor list
All flights from the United Arab Emirates will be banned in an escalation of the government’s travel restrictions, it was announced today.Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, said that travel to …
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Golf-Sterne takes one-shot lead in Dubai Desert Classic opening round
South Africa’s Richard Sterne carded a 64 in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic to finish at eight under for a one-shot lead at the Emirates Golf Club on Thursday. Sterne started on the …
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An American soars at Dubai Desert Classic, but not the one you’d expect
To the surprise of no one, an American golfer of Japanese extraction is prominent on the leaderboard at the end of the opening round in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Hang on though. The man in …
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Sterne leads at Dubai Desert Classic after 8-under 64 | Charlotte Observer
Richard Sterne took a one-stroke lead at the Dubai Desert Classic with an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the first round. The South African rolled in his ninth birdie of the day — on his ninth and final …
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Graeme McDowell: Northern Irishman 12 off Dubai pace after opening 76
Graeme McDowell is 12 off the pace after a disappointing opening four-over-par 76 at the Dubai Desert Classic.
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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar plans international bond sale -sources
DUBAI- Abu Dhabi’s largest property developer, Aldar, is planning an international bond issuance soon, two sources familiar with the matter said. The planned debt sale comes as Gulf borrowers line up …
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Qatar Airways resumes flights to Abu Dhabi and adds flights to Africa
Despite some airlines struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar Airways appears to be flying high. The Doha airline has resumed flights to Abu Dhabi, after the three-year block that was imposed …
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Israel Plays Down Possible Biden Administration Review of Arms for UAE
Israel Plays Down Possible Biden Administration Review of Arms for UAE Washington said on Wednesday it had temporarily paused some pending arms sales to U.S. allies. The Trump administration, having …
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Freeze on F-35 Deal Won’t Affect Israel-UAE Ties, Netanyahu Says
The Biden administration’s decision to suspend the sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates won’t affect Israel’s ties with the Gulf country.
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UK under pressure to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
The US decision to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pending a review has led to renewed calls for the UK, Riyadh’s second largest arms supplier, to reassess its own …
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