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Saudi Arabia’s Mawani signs $586 million port privatization contracts to boost growth in maritime sector

The contracts were signed with national partners Saudi Global Ports (SGP) and Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Qatar Airways reinstates flights as Qatar’s airspace reopens

Additional ground staff deployed at Hamad International Airport to assist affected passengers effectively 

Dubai Airports resumes full operations after temporary suspension

Qatar reopened its airspace early Tuesday, allowing flights to resume over its territory

Qatar Airways launches next-gen in-flight entertainment system with intelligent personalization on Boeing 777-9

The modular, digital-first approach ensures future scalability and innovation across the airline's fleet 

UAE is progressing toward becoming a “global maritime power,” says energy minister

The maritime sector has contributed approximately AED135 billion to the national GDP, reflecting its vital economic importance

RTA expands Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station to boost capacity by 65 percent for 220,000 passengers daily

Expansion will increase station area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres and enhance capacity significantly

Travel disruptions persist as Middle East tensions escalate, airlines suspend flights

Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to Iran (Tehran) and Iraq (Baghdad and Basra), until Monday June 30, 2025

UAE establishes new Ministry of Foreign Trade, appoints Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi as Minister

Sheikh Mohammed said the name of the UAE's Ministry of Economy was changed to the Ministry of Economy and Tourism

Egypt approves new Jarjoub Special Economic Zone, expands renewable energy with 900 megawatt solar projects

Two solar projects in Minya and Wahat will enhance Egypt's renewable energy capacity under its 2040 strategy.

Dubai RTA to host UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2026 in Hamburg, signs $299.5 million bus agreement

Dubai's public transport system witnessed increasing shared mobility journeys to 21.6 percent by 2024

Bahrain, Russia sign key customs agreement to boost trade ties 

The initiative aims to streamline trade and promote border security between both countries

Qatar accelerates electric mobility transition with ambitious EV strategy: PwC

Report highlighted plans to install over 1,000 charging stations by 2030, supporting future EV growth 

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre sees 7 percent increase in U.S. companies, fueled by recent UAE-U.S. agreements 

DMCC is home to over 45 percent of the estimated 1,500 American companies in the UAE 

ADPIC launches five-year roadmap to boost liveability and sustainability, targeting 20 percent increase in private investments

All new projects must comply with the 2050 Net-Zero Policy to ensure environmental sustainability 

Skytrax names Emirates as the 4th best airline in the world for 2025

Emirates was named the 3rd most family-friendly airline in the world

flynas named best low-cost airline in Middle East for 8th consecutive year: Skytrax

The airline was also among the top 10 low-cost airlines in the world

Bahrain’s Gulf Air extends flight cancellations to two countries amid rising regional tensions

The airline canceled flights to Jordan and Iraq until June 27 as safety remains a priority

Dubai’s RTA rolls out free Wi-Fi service across all public bus, marine transport stations

The authority notes that users can connect to the free Wi-Fi service for 2 hours only

UAE activates emergency plan to guarantee continuous airport operations amid regional airspace closures

The airspace closures triggered major flight cancellations and rerouting, which affected local airports in nearby countries

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, Airbus forge partnership to advance sustainable aviation practices

Key areas of cooperation include sharing expertise in low-carbon and sustainable aviation fuels

Saudi delegation signs key aviation deals at 2025 Paris Air Show

The kingdom provides opportunities for global aviation investors, with the Saudi Aviation Strategy unlocking $100 billion in infrastructure projects

Dubai’s RTA streamlines vehicle licensing services, reduces transactions from 54 to 14   

Electronic signature functionality has been introduced through the UAE Pass digital identity

Riyadh Air inks deal for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at Paris Air Show

The start-up airline now has up to 182 aircraft on order and will operate a three-type fleet with flights set to commence later in 2025