DUBAI, 16th July, 2023 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has joined the UAE delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which runs from July 10-19 at the UN headquarters in New York. Established in 2012, the High-Level Political Forum is the central UN platform for … Read more
American Airlines has presented its schedule for the summer of 2023 to Europe. The American airline plans to increase its offer by 14% compared to 2022. In total, American Airlines will offer up to 64 daily flights to European destinations this summer, almost half (26) of which will operate from London Heathrow. Rome Fiumicino will … Read more
The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, made a rare appearance at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand after a long hiatus. The Emirates’ South Island A380 returned to Christchurch, bringing cheer to aviation enthusiasts and locals alike. The iconic aircraft’s landing marked a significant milestone in the airline industry, as it signals the … Read more
A New Zealand doctor was disappointed that his business class seat on a flight from Auckland to Dubai could not be reclined, despite an Emirates advertisement promising him the comfort of a full bed. He took the dispute to court, which he won. The amount the airline must pay the disgruntled passenger exceeded the amount … Read more
Dubai: Airline ‘Emirates’ opens new center for pilot training. The center with advanced systems will be inaugurated in March next year. Emirates will open a new pilot training center at a cost of $135 million. This training center will run on solar energy. Emirates Group Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum announced the new … Read more
HATAY, TURKIYE, 19th February, 2023 (WAM) — The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Field Hospital in Reyhanli district of Turkey’s Hatay province has started receiving the injured and those affected by the earthquake which has recently struck the country, as part of the operation “Knightly Knight 2”. UAE Ambassador to Turkey Said Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri … Read more
Mon 30-01-2023 15:24 PM ABU DHABI, 30th January, 2023 (WAM) — Culture and Youth Minister Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi has chaired the first meeting of the reconstituted General Committee of the National Commission for Education and Science. The meeting was attended by representatives from various ministries and local/federal authorities. Members reviewed the commission’s vision, … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: Emirati preacher Wassim Youssef has attacked those who believe that congratulating non-Muslims on their holidays is against the teachings of the Islamic religion. Wassim Youssef said on his official Twitter page: “Anyone who believes that it is not permissible to congratulate non-Muslims, this is his opinion and he is free to do so! … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: An Emirati court has punished motorists by paying 400,000 dirhams in blood money to the families of two Saudi women who died in a road accident, while 4 others from the same family were injured. The court decided to suspend the Bangladeshi driver’s license for a period of 3 months, fined him 10 … Read more
Emirati artist Hussein Al Jasmi celebrated his marriage contract in a simple ceremony, among his relatives and close to him, and away from the limelight. Hussein Al Jasmi’s business manager posted the first images of the marriage contract, via his Instagram account, and Hussein Al Jasmi appeared in a video clip during the wedding ceremony … Read more