Aviation

UAE airlines suspend flights to several Middle East destinations amid rising tensions

Emirates announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran from June 13-15

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Middle East tourism spending to hit $350 billion by 2030, says ATM report

The Middle East’s rise as a global hub for business events is another key highlight of the report

DXB tops ACI’s air connectivity rankings in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

DXB currently serves more than 265 destinations across six continents, reinforcing its contribution to global trade and tourism

Emirates launches 45+ special flights for Hajj and Eid Al Adha: Serving 32,000 pilgrims across key global cities

The Dubai carrier continues to strengthen its commitment to providing culturally sensitive, memorable, and seamless journeys for travelers across its worldwide network

flydubai to resume flights to Damascus after 12-year pause

Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)

Etihad Airways posts record $187 million profit after tax in Q1 2025, highest-ever customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction also reached a record high in Q1 2025, with scores improving by 20 percent

Qatar Airways profit grows 28 percent to record $2.15 billion

Qatar Airways Cargo recorded a 17 percent growth in revenue and achieved the best financial results since the COVID pandemic

Etihad Airways signs $14.5 billion deal with Boeing, GE Aerospace for 28 wide-body aircraft

The aircraft are expected to join the fleet from 2028 onwards and will support its existing plans for growth

ADIO: Charting a path for the world to live and thrive in Abu Dhabi

The office is helping build an economy that empowers communities, drives innovation and supports long-term prosperity

Trump in UAE: $200 billion in new deals announced, AI partnership expanded

Boeing and GE Aerospace secured a $14.5 billion commitment from Etihad Airways

UAE-U.S. partnership marks half century with $32.8 billion bilateral non-oil trade milestone

The U.S. is the UAE’s 6th largest trade partner, accounting for 4 percent of non-oil trade