The world, in perspective.
Fresh headlines from around the world. Gaming, politics, technology and everything in between.
Emirates Loves Syria: More than 55,000 attend Dubai event celebrating Syrian culture
More than 55,000 people gathered at Dubai's Zabeel Park on Saturday to celebrate Syrian culture and heritage at the second edition of Emirates Loves Syria. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara delivered a televised address to the Syrian community in the UAE during the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexisten
Emirates airline posts $903m in half-year profit despite regional disruption
Dubai's Emirates airline posted a 66 per cent year-on-year decline in its half-year profit after tax to Dh3.3 billion ($903 million), amid regional disruption due to the Iran war and high fuel costs. Revenue for the six months to the end of September also declined by 13 per cent annually to reach Dh56.9 billion, the airline said on Thursday. The airline’s fi
Emirates Group posts $980 million in half-year profit despite regional challenges
Dubai’s Emirates Group posted a Dh3.6 billion ($980 million) in half-year profits after tax, despite the disruptions caused due to the Iran war and higher fuel costs. Revenue for the six months to the end of September reached Dh66.2 billion, Emirates said in a statement on Thursday. The airline’s fiscal year ends in March. “The Emirates Group has reported a
Adnoc Gas signs agreement to supply natural gas to Northern Emirates
Adnoc Gas is planning to supply natural gas to the Northern Emirates as part of an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity for new power generation, it said on Wednesday. The move is aimed at exploring future natural gas supply arrangements for new power generation capacity across the Northern Emirates. The collaboration would open a new domestic market
Suvarnabhumi taxiway under repair after Emirates jet gets stuck
Suvarnabhumi airport is expediting repairs to a taxiway after an Emirates Airbus A380 became immobilised on Monday night. The incident happened less than a week after the landing gear of a China Airlines plane got stuck on a runway at Thailand’s largest airport.
Emirates Red Crescent launches $3.4m winter aid campaign to help 300,000 people
The Emirates Red Crescent has launched a Dh12.5 million winter aid campaign to support more than 300,000 vulnerable people across 17 countries. The initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), targets refugees, displaced people and communities affected by humanita
Tadej Pogacar 'happy to be alive' as UAE Team Emirates rider recalls 'scary' Vuelta crash
UAE Team Emirates-XRG star Tadej Pogacar admits he is just “happy to be alive” as he reflects on the season-ending injuries he suffered at August's Vuelta a Espana. The five-time Tour de France champion was on course to add the race to his palmares – the only Grand Tour he is yet to win – but suffered three fractured vertebrae in a “scary” crash on Stage 8.
UAE's Emirates Red Crescent provides Dh50 million in winter aid to Gaza
The Emirates Red Crescent is delivering Dh50 million ($13.6 million) worth of winter and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza as temperatures drop across the Middle East. The relief effort includes clothes, blankets, food, tents, medicine and other essential supplies. It is focused on the most vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and families fa
Etihad and Emirates lead ranking of world’s most extravagant airline luxuries
Etihad Airways and Emirates have taken the top two spots in a new ranking of air travel's most extravagant luxuries. Etihad’s The Residence, a three-room suite on its Airbus A380, leads the list by air passenger rights company AirAdvisor. Emirates follows for its A380 Shower Spa and makes a second appearance for its on board lounge, while Qatar Airways featu
Hail hits Northern Emirates as Abu Dhabi issues rain alert
Authorities urged people to be vigilant as parts of the UAE were hit by hail and heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon - with high winds and dust expected to persist until the evening in some areas. Storm Centre, a popular online weather tracking platform, shared videos of hail and rainfall in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The National Centre of Meteorology said th
The Curator: Is Emirates business class worth it? I flew 13 hours to find out (plus 8 travel products that helped me along the way)
Is Emirates business class worth it? Read an honest review of the A380 from Toronto to Dubai, covering lie-flat seats, dining, lounges and travel essentials for a relaxing journey.
United Arab Emirates, Canada to share details of strategic partnership today
OTTAWA — Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties.
Dubai announces lane closures on Emirates Road from Monday to clear the way for self-driving taxi tests
Dubai will partially close a stretch on one of the emirate's main motorways during peak hours this week, to enable tests of self-driving taxis to be carried out. Vehicles will be barred from using three lanes on Emirates Road, also known as E611, opposite Al Maktoum International Airport, the Roads and Transport Authority said. The rules will apply between 9
Emirates’ service culture holds lessons for Nigerian firms
A journalist’s experience on an Emirates flight highlights how Nigerian businesses can learn from its consistent courtesy and professionalism to build loya Read More: https://punchng.com/emirates-service-culture-holds-lessons-for-nigerian-firms/
Allnira republishes accessible articles under owner-declared permissions, with original authors, publishers and image credits. Automatic cloud imports run hourly; open pages check for updates every 15 seconds. Publication delays depend on each feed.