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Abu Dhabi to sign $12.8bn worth of infrastructure projects with private sector
The National News
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Abu Dhabi aims to sign Dh47 billion ($12.8 billion) worth of infrastructure projects with the private sector in the second half of 2025, according to a senior official. The work includes schools, housing, roads and other infrastructure, Maysarah...
Abu Dhabi Flights Disrupted as Iran-Israel War Shakes Middle East Air Travel
Times of Dubai
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June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE- The Iran-Israel War has impacted the Middle East, thereby creating problems for flights operating there. People travelling via Abu Dhabi are facing delays and cancellations. Being unable to keep flights on schedule...
UAE activates emergency airport plan to support travellers amid regional airspace closures
The Times of India
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June 17, 2025
Field teams deployed 24/7 at UAE airports to assist stranded travellers amid widespread flight delays and rerouting caused by regional airspace shutdowns. Image: KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images The United Arab Emirates has activated its...
Abu Dhabi initiative raises Dh900m to assist patients with chronic diseases
The National News
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An Abu Dhabi health drive has been hailed as a major success after raising Dh900 million in a month to support patients with chronic illnesses, people with disabilities and senior citizens. The Life Endowment Campaign, established by the...
Abu Dhabi flights hit by Israel-Iran conflict continues
United News of Bangladesh
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Flights at Zayed International Airport continue to face significant disruption due to ongoing regional tensions, particularly stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. UAE carriers, including Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia, have...
Magic Awaits: Harry Potter Exhibition set to enchant Abu Dhabi
Emirati Times
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June 17, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The international tour of Harry Potter: The Exhibition will make its next stop in the Middle East region in Abu Dhabi for the first time, debuting at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Saadiyat Island on Friday, 25 July. Warner Bros. Discovery...
Prague launches direct route to Abu Dhabi boosting MICE links
Conference & Meetings World
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June 17, 2025
Prague, known for its central location and coined ‘the heart of Europe’ has launched a new direct route between its Vaclav Havel Airport to Abu Dhabi through Etihad airlines. Launched on 2 June 2025, this development opens new opportunities for...
VIDEO: Abu Dhabi tests autonomous eVTOL passenger aircraft
Passenger Terminal Today
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June 17, 2025
With the support of Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), autonomous aviation technology company EHang and automation company Multi Level Group (MLG) have conducted a test flight of a passenger electric...
UAE enters global top 5 for competitiveness
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi: The UAE jumped from 28th place in 2009 to join the world’s top five nations in competitiveness, government efficiency, the strength of its legislation, and the quality of its business environment, according to the 2025 World...
UAE activates emergency airport response as regional airspace closures disrupt travel
Khaleej Times
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The UAE has activated its emergency airport response plan after several countries in the region closed their airspace amid rising geopolitical tensions, disrupting air travel routes and schedules. The plan includes round-the-clock deployed field...
Travel in style: Cross-border membership for hospitality launched
The News International
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Islamabad:The Privilege Club, one of Asia’s premier members-only programme by Hashoo Group, announces a strategic partnership with SupperClub Middle East, the UAEs coveted lifestyle membership platform. This groundbreaking collaboration is not...
Flight cancelled to Israel or Iran? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice
Euronews
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June 17, 2025
Israel’s missile attacks on Iran on 13 June and the subsequent retaliations have thrown air travel in the Middle East into chaos. Airspace across Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan has been subject to closures - some ongoing - and hundreds of flights...
UAE confirms Islamic New Year holiday for all employees, ensuring a long weekend
ETHRWorld EMEA
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June 17, 2025
UAE confirms Islamic New Year holiday for all employees, ensuring a long weekendThe United Arab Emirates has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as the official public holiday for the Islamic New Year, offering both private and public sector employees...
Upcoming UAE Public Holidays: When is Hijri New Year 2025 and What’s Left This Year?
Times of Dubai
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June 17, 2025
UAE, June 17th, 2025: Hijri New Year 2025 has brought good news for the residents of the UAE. The government has officially declared a one-day public holiday on Friday, June 27. The decision has been taken by the Federal Authority for Government...
Liwa Date Festival to celebrate Emirati culture
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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The Liwa Date Festival returns to Al Dhafra from July 14-27, showcasing the heart of Emirati heritage through agricultural showcases and a community spirit. For over 20 years, the festival has drawn visitors to Liwa, located in the Al Dhafra...
Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest Foreign Office tourist advice as Israel and Iran trade attacks
Metro
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June 17, 2025
A beach in Sharm el-Sheikh on Egypt’s Red Sea (Picture: Getty Images) Egypt has long been a popular choice for British travellers, but Israel’s attack on Iran and the strikes that followed have raised concern over its safety as a holiday...
2 Oil Tankers Catch Fire After Collision Off UAE Coast
Media Line
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June 17, 2025
Two oil tankers caught fire after colliding early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Authorities confirmed that all crew members were safely rescued, and no injuries or...
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Bangkok Post
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June 17, 2025
Arrivals from five key markets could fall 50% if airspace closures are prolonged PUBLISHED : 17 Jun 2025 at 22:16 The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle...
Privilege Club And SupperClub Middle East Launch Cross-Border Luxury Membership For Pakistan-UAE Travelers
Friday Times
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June 17, 2025
Dubai, UAE/Islamabad, Pakistan – June 16, 2025: The Privilege Club, one of Asia’s premier members-only luxury program by Hashoo Group, proudly announces a landmark strategic partnership with SupperClub Middle East, the UAE’s most coveted lifestyle...
I left the NHS to work in Dubai – my salary is more than £100k, there’s no way I’d return
iNews UK
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June 17, 2025
Soaring numbers of British healthcare workers are leaving the NHS in search of less stress, better pay and quality of life in the UAE When Natalie Oakes, 38, qualified as a nurse in 2007, she visualised a long career in the NHS. But after 10 years...