As families return home from their summer holidays ahead of the new school year, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector ofthe Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have partnered to launch Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi at Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi has a new welcome home for families

Returning families can discover museums, heritage sites across Abu Dhabi

UAE flights to Nepal continue despite deadly floods

Dubai and Sharjah flights to Kathmandu are operating despite delays on some services

A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border point on the Nepal-Tibet border. The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods.

Dubai’s new airport: The numbers you need to know

From its 2032 opening to 260 million passengers, here is what to know

Dubai's proposed $35 billion airport project aims to position Al Maktoum International as the largest in the world, with a final capacity projected to accommodate 260 million passengers.

Air Arabia adds new European destination from Sharjah

Air Arabia will fly daily from Sharjah to Düsseldorf from December 16

Air Arabia is adding a third German city — and flights start this December.

UAE flights today: What travellers need to know

Most UAE flights are operating, but cancellations and delays continue on some routes

For UAE residents and travellers, the key developments to watch are the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran diplomatic developments, further sanctions, oil prices and airline schedules.

Two airport workers die of malaria from plane mosquito

Six Frankfurt airport employees infected after mosquito likely arrived aboard an aircraft

According to the RKI, Germany's last outbreak of airport-based malaria was in 2023.

Sharjah Ruler approves new airport authority structure

Decree sets framework for Sharjah Airport Authority’s structure, roles, responsibilities

The decree stipulates the approval of the general organisational structure of the Sharjah International Airport Authority.

Air France resumes Dubai flights after 6-months

Air France is restoring Gulf flights as Dubai sees strong demand

Air France is resuming flights to Dubai following months of disruption.

When will DXB finally hit 100 million passengers?

Griffiths says high airfares prove strong demand, not weak traveller confidence

"I reckon we're going to end this year in the sort of low 70 millions, which was great," says Paul Griffiths.

DWC mega-airport: Dh55b in contracts still to come

Dubai Airports CEO reveals construction pace unaffected, with new people mover confirmed

Dubai approved plans for $35 billion passenger terminal at Dubai World Central. The terminal will go live in the next decade.

UAE flights today: Check latest airline changes

Gulf airlines are adjusting schedules as regional tensions continue to disrupt travel

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services

DXB bets big on stronger H2 despite 31% traffic drop

H1 passenger traffic fell 31.3% to 31.5m as aircraft movements dropped 32.1% amid recovery

Passengers at the departures area of Dubai International Airport as UAE travellers continue with summer holiday plans while increasingly opting for flexible tickets and delaying last-minute bookings amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

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