UAE Airports News – Flights, Terminals & Expansion Updates

Zimbabwe, WI teams stuck in India amid travel chaos

Both sides exited the tournament on Sunday at the end of the Super Eights stage

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Umpire Alex Wharf gestures as West Indies' Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph and Shimron Hetmyer congratulate India's Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma for their team's win at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 1, 2026.

Etihad extends suspension of Abu Dhabi flights

Passengers advised not to travel unless contacted; rebooking and refunds available

Check flight status, rebook or claim refund as airline cites safety concerns

Thales to hire 9,000 in 2026, UAE included

Defense and aerospace giant has planned 150 new roles across Middle East, Africa

HeliMission demonstrator by Thales.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Nairobi flights amid strikes

Further cancellations possible as industrial action continues

Passengers wait for their delayed flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

UAE, Pakistan leaders discuss boosting economic ties

Sheikh Mohamed and Shehbaz Sharif discuss ways to boost UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed, Shehbaz Sharif chart roadmap for deeper UAE-Pakistan ties

Air Arabia breaks profit record as travel demand soars

Passengers rise to 21.8m as airline adds 30 routes and boosts capacity

Air Arabia reported record profits and passenger growth in 2025.

Dubai's record run sets stage for DWC era

New attractions and airline growth push DXB toward 100m travellers next

Dubai Mall on New Year's Eve. The emirate recorded 19.59 million overnight visitors between January and December 2025 — a 5 per cent increase compared to last year.

DXB to alert shopping, dining passengers on flight time

Tracking system to remind shoppers as DXB rolls out AI scanners for liquids and laptops

Passengers shop at Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Airport. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

Perfumes, sweets or liquor? Airport shopping trends out

Travel retail study shows how passenger spending and top categories are evolving

ACI study shows what travellers really buy at airports.

UAE travellers second only to China in airport spend

ACI study examines patterns at 36 airports across 21 countries

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Europe is late on digital borders, says Emirates boss

DXB’s seamless digital border systems contrast sharply with Europe’s slow rollout delays

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark speaks about digital passports and automated border systems, saying Europe should have adopted the technology years ago.

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