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UAE NRIs may soon find it easier to carry gold home

Reforms aim to simplify airport checks, boosting confidence for travellers carrying gold

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Gold bangles on sale at a jewellery store in India.

How to become an air taxi pilot in the UAE

F-35 veteran reveals training path for aviation's newest profession in electric air taxis

Peter “Wizzer” Wilson, Joby test pilot during an interview at Dubai Airshow 2025.

Winter breaks from Dh3,000 for UAE travellers

Budget-friendly stays in Sri Lanka and Thailand offer alternatives to Maldives trips

Budget winter escapes for UAE travellers: Thailand or Sri Lanka tours from Dh3,000

UAE airport travel: 6 ways to beat the holiday rush

Essential travel tips to streamline check-in, use Smart Gates, and avoid traffic

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Check-in at Etihad Rail stations for new Dubai airport

Passenger numbers at DXB are expected to reach 99 million next year: CEO

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, has a vision for the future: an integrated transport system where passengers can check their bags at train stations before boarding.

EAS rebrands to boost efficiency at Abu Dhabi airports

Unified brand to improve connectivity across business lines

Passengers at the departures terminal at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport.

AirAsia explores Middle East hub, 100,000 jobs planned

Budget carrier targets support for over 100,000 jobs across the ecosystem

Capital A Berhad, AirAsia's parent company, signed a Letter of Intent with Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications.

Emirates cancels flights to holiday spot until Nov 4

The airline also resumed service to Madagascar recently

The Dubai-based carrier announced the cancellation of 10 flights—five departures from Dubai and five return services.

UAE flight prices set to stay high through December

Travel agents predict fares will only soften after December despite improving tensions

Airlines have already locked in their winter frequencies and pricing strategies, leaving little room for mid-season adjustments.

GCAA AI strategy to speed up UAE airport procedures

GCAA's Zero Bureaucracy Programme saved 32,000 working hours and cut 4mn kg of carbon

Faster airport procedures, streamlined bookings: How UAE GCAA’s AI strategy will impact you

Flying car trials in Dubai draw 600 regional orders

Xpeng Aeroht rebranded as Aridge, plans consumer sales in Middle East by 2027

Aridge, previously known as Xpeng Aeroht, scored a record bulk order for 600 aircraft from across GCC countries.

UAE issues new customs guidelines for travellers

Rules cover cash declarations, restricted goods, and duty-free limits on gifts and tobacco

The guidelines stress the importance of declaring cash, valuables, and restricted items to avoid penalties and ensure security across the country’s ports of entry.

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