UAE Airports News – Flights, Terminals & Expansion Updates

Air Arabia adds new European destination from Sharjah

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

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

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.

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.

Which foods can’t Indian travellers bring to the UAE?

Avoid surprises at the airport - These items Indian travellers can’t bring on flights

Heading to the UAE from India? Know exactly which foods and medications are not allowed before you pack.

Etihad Pakistan-Abu Dhabi flight turns back

Passengers are being assisted after EY299 returned safely to Karachi shortly after takeoff

The Airbus A320 family forms an important part of the airline's fleet and is among its newer-generation aircraft serving destinations across the Middle East and South Asia. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

UAE, Egypt plan more flights over next five years

Countries agree phased expansion of air traffic rights to meet growing travel demand

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Captain Sameh Fawzy, President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) ink the pact.

UAE-Kuwait flights cancelled: Latest airline updates

Etihad extends Kuwait cancellations to July 24 as other UAE airlines suspend services

Security officers at the Kuwait International Airport on June 1, 2026, when the airport resumed operations following a phased reopening plan. Several flights to Kuwait have been cancelled or suspended due to operational reasons amid heightened regional tensions.

UAE updates rules for air taxis and delivery drones

New TDRA framework covers spectrum used by advanced aircraft, ground stations, vertiports

UAE updates rules on radio frequencies used by air taxis and delivery drones

UAE airports handle 156.8m passengers in 2025

Aircraft movements rise 6.8% as the UAE strengthens its position as a global aviation hub

Dubai's airports handled 104.5 million passengers in 2025, compared with 100.9 million the previous year.

Sharjah Police unveil new airport uniform

New design enhances comfort, performance and passenger security services

Sharjah Police unveil new airport uniform during official inspection visit

UK travel advice change sparks UAE tourism boost

British visitors, business travellers expected to return as UAE travel confidence improves

Passengers move through Heathrow Airport in London, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, as international travel demand continues to shape global air connectivity.

What rising aviation turmoil means for UAE flyers

Airlines remain profitable, but war-linked disruption, fuel volatility cloud recovery

Demand for flying remains strong, but the era of cheaper, smoother post-pandemic recovery travel has hit a fresh patch of turbulence.

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