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Emirates to Run Limited Repatriation Flights From Dubai as Regular Services Stay Suspended
Dubai’s aviation sector is facing another temporary disruption, and travellers across the UAE are being urged to stay alert. Emirates has confirmed that...
UAE Waives Visa Overstay Fines for Travellers Stuck Due to Flight Suspensions
Travellers stranded in the UAE due to unexpected flight suspensions have received much-needed relief. Authorities have announced a UAE visa fine waiver, ensuring...
5 Hotels & Property Groups Offering Free Stays to Travellers in the UAE Amid the Current Crisis
As the UAE navigates the current crisis situation, one of the most urgent challenges has been accommodation. With flights disrupted and travel plans...
5 UAE Officials, 1 Message: Here’s What They Announced
The UAE March 3 media briefing brought together senior government leaders to address residents following recent regional escalation. While headlines focused on missile...
BREAKING: 10 Key Announcements From UAE’s National Emergency Briefing
In a high-level UAE government media briefing held Tuesday evening, senior officials addressed the nation following the recent regional escalation. From air defence...
Dubai Allows Trucks on All Roads Until Wednesday Evening – Key Tunnels Excluded
Dubai has temporarily eased its Dubai truck movement restrictions, allowing heavy vehicles to operate on all roads across the emirate until Wednesday evening,...
Middle East Tensions Rise as US Warns Conflict Could Last Weeks
Middle East tensions are back at the centre of global headlines after the United States warned that the ongoing conflict in the region...
UAE Rejects Bloomberg Report on Defence Capabilities
The UAE has firmly dismissed what it described as “false and misleading claims” published by Bloomberg regarding the country’s advanced defensive capabilities. In...
Emirates Restarts Select Flights From Dubai — Here’s What Travellers Need To Know
Dubai’s skies are slowly coming back to life. After several days of uncertainty and widespread cancellations, Emirates resumes limited flights from Dubai, marking...
Major UAE attractions closed today: What visitors need to know before heading out
The UAE’s tourism and leisure scene is unusually quiet today, with multiple high-profile attractions remaining closed across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From theme...
