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U.S. travel ban stands in the way of North Texas Iranian family reuniting after 47 years
A visa interview 15 years in the making ended in heartbreak, hours after a new U.S. policy and Iranian travel ban shut the door. FLOWER MOUND, Texas — A North Texas woman says a long-awaited family reunion on American soil was derailed this month...

UAE Launches Emergency Airport Plan Amid Travel Disruption
The UAE has activated its emergency business continuity plan to maintain airport operations amid ongoing travel disruption amid regional tensions. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) confirmed it has...

UAE waives overstay fines for Iranian citizens due to Israel conflict
The UAE on Tuesday announced it would waive overstay fines for Iranian citizens facing delays leaving the Emirates because of travel restrictions imposed due to the Israel-Iran conflict. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and...

Dubai Marina fire: ‘Everything’s gone,’ residents in tears as they return to charred homes
One resident stepped over charred rubble to find her master bedroom completely destroyed, her jewellery, certificates, and savings all lost in the blaze/ Image courtesy: khaleej Times In the quiet hours after disaster, the first residents of the...

'Everything's lost': Dubai Marina fire victims return to burnt homes, share tearful videos
For the first time since a fire gutted parts of the 67-storey Marina Pinnacle Tower (also known as Tiger Tower) in Dubai Marina on Friday night, several residents were allowed back into the building to retrieve essential belongings, many walking...

UAE enters global top 5 for competitiveness
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...

Flight disruptions continue at Abu Dhabi airport
Major UAE carriers including Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia have announced widespread flight suspensions and route changes as airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, and parts of the region disrupt air travel.

GMTI study spotlights global Halal travel
SINGAPORE, 18 June 2025: As awareness of Muslim travellers’ needs grows, Halal travel is increasingly shaping how destinations design and deliver experiences, the latest study reveals. According to the newly released 2025 Mastercard-CrescentRating...

Why is Antonio Brown still free? NFL star accused of attempted murder vacations abroad as police wait
Why is Antonio Brown still free? (Image via AP) Antonio Brown, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver known as much for his controversies as his football legacy, is now facing an attempted murder charge stemming from a violent altercation...

Abu Dhabi Festival opens composition submissions
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 186 The Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, launched by the Abu Dhabi Festival and organised by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), is now accepting submissions for its inaugural...

.@Aldar reveals plans for Abu Dhabi’s first residential #wellness island in Abu Dhabi, worth more than AED40 billion #FahidIsland
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first Fitwel-certified wellness island at a development cost of AED40 billion (US$10.8 billion, €9.5 billion, £8 billion). Aldar is planning to make Fahid...

UAE activates emergency airport response as regional airspace closures disrupt travel
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...

UAE confirms Islamic New Year holiday for all employees, ensuring a long weekend
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...

Flexible work for those caring for elderly parents in Abu Dhabi
People caring for their elderly parents in Abu Dhabi are able to avail of a flexible working programme as part of an initiative to enhance the well-being of senior citizens. President Sheikh Mohamed launched the Barakatna project in April to...

Shawaya Daaoun Restaurant Brings Authentic Emirati Saudi Cuisine To Abu Dhabi
(MENAFN- GetNews) Abu Dhabi offers a vibrant culinary scene, and Shawaya Daaoun Restaurant is a notable spot for anyone who enjoys authentic traditional tastes. This restaurant is well-known for its delicious Shawaya Chicken, a dish that has won...

Travel in style: Cross-border membership for hospitality launched
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...

UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker Tuesday after a collision between two ships just east of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. The crude oil tanker,...

UAE Coast Guard Evacuates 24 People from Oil Tanker Crash in the Gulf of Oman
The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker Tuesday after a collision between two ships just east of the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The United Arab Emirates national...

The Game-Changing New $35 Billion Mega Airport Project Coming To Dubai
Currently, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. However, it is expected to shut down in the next ten years as operations move to a new airport now under construction. Dubai's new airport, Al...

UAE's July airline fares to India 'less costly'
Another reason that travel industry sources suggest for the lower fare hikes in Summer 2025 has to do with splitting up of the Eid and summer travel. “Last year, Eid and summer trips more or less coincided, which meant travel demand to India was...