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UAE-India travel: Some travellers stranded, rebook flights amid airspace closures
Khaleej Times
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The UAE-India air corridor — one of the busiest in the world — has been impacted by delays and cancellations of multiple flights due to the recent closure of airspaces in the region. Hundreds of UAE residents and tourists were stranded. Some were...
President Barzani, UAE envoy discuss investment opportunities in Kurdistan
Shafaq News
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2025-06-17T11:02:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Tuesday with Shaikha Basheer Farhan, Acting Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in the Region, to discuss investment...
UAE employees quit jobs not just for pay, workload
Gulf News
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Signs bosses turn workers off So what does “bad leadership” look like from an employee’s perspective? According to the survey: 72% say lack of transparency is a deal-breaker 66% feel disrespected when leaders are inconsistent 44% say avoiding...
UAE coast guard evacuates 24 people from oil tanker crash east of the critical Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press
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June 17, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati national guard said it evacuated 24 people from an oil tanker Tuesday after a collision between two ships just east of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. The crude oil...
Upcoming UAE Public Holidays: When is Hijri New Year 2025 and What’s Left This Year?
Times of Dubai
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June 17, 2025
UAE, June 17th, 2025: Hijri New Year 2025 has brought good news for the residents of the UAE. The government has officially declared a one-day public holiday on Friday, June 27. The decision has been taken by the Federal Authority for Government...
Opinion | Strategic modesty: how Vietnam and the UAE use FTZs to navigate big power trade rivalries
fDi Intelligence
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Michael Castle-Miller is an SEZ specialist and senior adviser at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group As tariffs return under a resurgent Trump administration, North American trade is once again fracturing. For operators of free trade zones (FTZs),...
UAE unveils phase 2 of Zero Government Bureaucracy programme
Gulf Business
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June 17, 2025
The UAE launched the second phase of its Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, a national initiative to streamline public services and eliminate administrative red tape, aiming to position the country as a global leader in efficient and...
UAE to hit AED 4tr non-oil trade target 4 years early
The Nation
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June 17, 2025
DUBAI - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues its remarkable progress across...
UAE-based Indian doctor pledges Rs 6 crore aid for kin of medicos killed in plane crash
Medical Dialogues
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June 17, 2025
New Delhi: Deeply moved by the tragic incident, UAE-based Indian doctor and philanthropist Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, the managing director of VPS Health, has pledged Rs 6 crore in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected...
UAE highlights leadership in ‘Global Cooling Pledge’ ahead of COP30
Zawya
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BONN, Germany - The United Arab Emirates participated in first Global Cooling Pledge Signatories Focal Points Meeting, held in Bonn, Germany. During the meeting, the UAE highlighted its efforts in the cooling sector and the integration of cooling...
24 Crew Members Saved After Dramatic Gulf of Oman Maritime Incident Near UAE Coast
Times of Dubai
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June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025 – Khor Fakkan, UAE- A serious bay of Oman sea phenomenon took place in early Tuesday. The Gulf of Oman Maritime Incident took place about 24 knots from the UAE coast near Fakkan. Two ships collided in the busy water of Oman’s Bay....
UAE evacuates 24 people from oil tanker after collision near Hormuz Strait
Zawya
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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates coast guard said on Tuesday it had evacuated 24 people from oil tanker ADALYNN following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. British maritime security firm Ambrey earlier...
No budget, no limits: UAE’s ultra-luxe long weekend getaways
What's On
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June 17, 2025
Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai An icon of indulgence, where two-storey suites meet seven-star service. Rising from its own private island, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah delivers a level of extravagance that few hotels in the world can rival. With nine...
UAE Coast Guard rescues 24 crew after tanker collision in Gulf of Oman
The National News
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The UAE Coast Guard evacuated 24 crew members from an oil tanker on Tuesday after a collision in the Gulf of Oman. The tanker, Adalynn, collided with another vessel 24 nautical miles off the coast near Khor Fakkan. “A crew of 24 members were...
Here's how you can see Milky Way in UAE on June 21
Gulf News
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Complete evening program (10 pm to 2 am) Professional astronomers guide participants through an expertly crafted program featuring sky mapping sessions where ancient constellations come alive with fascinating stories and mythology. Learn essential...
Thousands of Russian tourists stranded in UAE due to regional tensions
BNE Intellinews
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More than 10,000 Russian tourists and business travellers have been affected by flight cancellations and delays in the UAE due to the Israel-Iran conflict, with 2,000 currently stranded in the country, RBC reported on June 16. The Russian...
UAE leadership unites to discuss national progress and economic growth
Emirati Times
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June 17, 2025
Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, alongside His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited, BinHendi Holding and Sing Family Enterprise Group Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Launch One of the First EV Charger Manufacturing Companies in Middle East with Support of UAE Ministry of Investment
Financial Post
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June 17, 2025
The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Investment’s headquarters by Mike Calise, Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Power, and Marius Ciavola, Chief Executive officer of Sing Family Enterprise Middle East. The event was witnessed by Hessa Al...
Erdogan Discusses Israel-Iran Conflict with UAE Leader
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a critical phone discussion on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. A statement from the Turkish Communications Directorate revealed...
UAE Airline Flight Suspension Update: Etihad, Flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates Travel Latest
Gulf Insider
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June 17, 2025
UAE airlines are seeing ongoing suspensions and cancellations of flights amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Closures to air space have seen airlines including Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Emirates suspend flights and airports issue...