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UAE waives overstay fines for Iranian citizens due to Israel conflict
The National News
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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...
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...
Flight disruptions continue at Abu Dhabi airport
Gulf News
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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.
The Game-Changing New $35 Billion Mega Airport Project Coming To Dubai
Simple Flying
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June 17, 2025
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...
Abu Dhabi Festival opens composition submissions
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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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...
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...
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...
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...
.@Aldar reveals plans for Abu Dhabi’s first residential #wellness island in Abu Dhabi, worth more than AED40 billion #FahidIsland
Leisure Opportunities
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June 17, 2025
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...
Baloise Belgium Tour: Filippo Ganna set for path less travelled to Tour de France
Cyclingnews
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June 17, 2025
After a prolonged break following Paris-Roubaix, Filippo Ganna returns to racing at the Baloise Belgium Tour on Wednesday. Interest will be high in whether the Italian time trial champion can put in a serious GC bid in potentially very favourable...
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz
ABC News - New York
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June 17, 2025
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
Asharq Al-Awsat
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June 17, 2025
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...
Flexible work for those caring for elderly parents in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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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...
Frustrated staffers refuse to open the Louvre as tourists wait
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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June 17, 2025
By THOMAS ADAMSON, AP Culture Writer PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic — but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own striking...
Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE 5th in 2025 IMD Competitiveness Index
Sharjah24
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The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,...
UAE's July airline fares to India 'less costly'
Gulf News
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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...
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of Strait of Hormuz
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 17, 2025
Published: 17 Jun. 2025, 17:49 Updated: 17 Jun. 2025, 18:14 This handout natural-colour image acquired with MODIS on NASA's Terra satellite taken on Feb. 5, shows the Gulf of Oman and the Makran region, center, in southern Iran and southwestern...
Shawaya Daaoun Restaurant Brings Authentic Emirati Saudi Cuisine To Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(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...
UAE-India travel: Some travellers stranded, rebook flights amid airspace closures
Khaleej Times
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The UAE-India air corridor — one of the busiest in the world — has been impacted by delays and cancellations of multiple flights due to the recent closure of airspaces in the region. Hundreds of UAE residents and tourists were stranded. Some were...
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press
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June 17, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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...