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GCAA reports 23,960 drones registered in UAE, announces new registration process

The UAE Drones Unified Platform registers and regulates drone operations while ensuring compliance with safety laws

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Keeta Drones partner to boost drone delivery operations with safety focus

The agreement also seeks to enhance joint coordination to achieve effective safety objectives for Dubai's airspace

UAE’s first commercial vertiport named DXV, to begin operation in 2026

Commercial air taxi operations at the DXV facility are scheduled to begin in 2026

UAE advances tech cooperation with key U.S. players at CES 2025

UAE and U.S. seek to foster innovation, create jobs and accelerate the adoption of next-generation technologies

Plaza Premium Group inks agreement to manage 6 lounges at Cairo International Airport

Landmark partnership marks the official market entry of Plaza Premium Group into Egypt

flynas expands Africa network, celebrates first direct flight between Jeddah and Djibouti

Airline started operating three weekly flights between Jeddah and Djibouti, further expanding travel options to and from Africa

Sharjah Police launches remote vehicle inspection, renewal service

Service focuses on private vehicles bearing Sharjah plates, as long as they are less than 8 years old

Dubai’s Emirates honors Real Madrid with special livery on its Boeing 777 ahead of Super Cup

The plane arrived in Madrid Tuesday, carrying the first team to Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup from January 8 to 12

DP World: $11 billion investment fuels 33 percent growth to record 100 million TEUs

Last year, container capacity grew 5 percent, strengthening the company's supply chain influence

BRICS bloc officially welcomes Indonesia as new member

Indonesia joining BRICS enhances collaboration with developing nations based on equality and sustainable development

Qatar Chamber issues 154,778 transactions in 2024, up 67 percent

These transactions comprised 50,262 certificates of origin, with 49,405 being issued electronically

Saudi Arabia’s Q4 2024 sees 67 percent rise in commercial registrations, surpassing 160,000

This increase showcases notable growth and advancement in the Kingdom's commercial environment

Air Arabia launches three weekly non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia will fly to and from Ethiopia's capital every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

UAE’s aviation sector sets historic record with over 1 million air movements in 2024

On December 22, the UAE recorded the historic milestone with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai

Abu Dhabi launches $85.7 million major bridges to cut traffic by 80 percent

The bridges will enhance traffic flow between Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street towards Musaffah

Riyadh Metro complete and operational with launch of sixth and final line

This line runs 41 kilometers from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road, parallel to Khashm Al Aan in the east 

Dubai International (DXB) poised for record start to 2025 with 4.3 million guests in first 15 days of January

Daily traffic is expected to peak on January 3, with more than 311,000 passengers anticipated

Saudi Arabia trade balance surplus grows 30 percent to $5.5 billion in October 2024

This represents an increase of over $1.06 billion compared to September

Egypt’s food exports surge to $5.5 billion in first 11 months of 2024

Surpassing the total exports for the entirety of 2023, which were recorded at $5.068 billion 

Qatar’s Q3 2024 foreign merchandise trade surplus reaches $15.8 billion

Total exports, comprising domestic goods and re-exports, totaled $24 billion 

New Year’s Eve 2025: Guide to road closures in Dubai

The public can use Jumeirah Street, Al Wasl Street, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road

UAE: Key projects transforming infrastructure landscape in 2024

Abu Dhabi approved in 2024 a total of 144 projects with a budget of $17.97 billion