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Thales to hire 9,000 in 2026, UAE included

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

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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.

UAE: Gen Z, Millennials now biggest airport spenders

ACI study shows youth favour luxury over alcohol, impulse buying persists

Passengers shop at Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Airport.

Why Kuwaitis are getting a special welcome at DXB

Dubai Airport handled 1.6 million passengers from Kuwait in 2025

Kuwaiti travellers arriving at Dubai International Airport during UAE–Kuwait Week, marked by special welcome activities across DXB.

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