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Etihad Rail operates exceptional passenger
Transport UAE

Etihad Rail operates exceptional passenger service between Al Ghuwaifat and Al Faya amid travel disruptions

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi, UAE — In response to ongoing regional developments that have affected travel across the region, Etihad Rail has operated exceptional passenger services between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al Dhafra region and Al Faya Station in Abu Dhabi, transporting more than 350 passengers safely and efficiently. The temporary service […]
Lebanon

Israeli strikes force 30,000 displaced people into shelters as conflict continues in Lebanon

Miguel Hadchity
Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — At least 30,000 displaced people have sought refuge in shelters across Lebanon following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah this week, the UN refugee agency reported on Tuesday, warning that the number is expected to rise significantly. The Israeli military has intensified its air campaign across […]
Travel UAE

Emirates, FlyDubai cautiously resume flights as Middle East conflict strands thousands

Miguel Hadchity
Photo credit: X/@emirates Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — The escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran plunged global air travel into unprecedented disarray Monday, as major Middle Eastern hubs remained closed and governments scrambled to assist tens of thousands of stranded citizens across multiple continents. The armed conflict, which erupted Saturday, has
Nasdaq Dubai
Business Finance UAE

Nasdaq Dubai to Close Temporarily on March 2–3

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai on Monday, March 2, 2026, and Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The decision applies to all trading activities on Nasdaq Dubai, the international financial exchange headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Nasdaq Dubai […]
News UAE

Abu Dhabi Emergency Team Reviews Regional Developments, Confirms Full Readiness and Business Continuity

Photo Credit : Wam The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team has held an emergency online coordination meeting to assess the impact of ongoing regional developments and ensure the emirate’s continued preparedness. The session was chaired by Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of […]
Business Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Revises Labour Penalties, SR10,000 Fine for Hiring Workers Without Permits

Saudi Arabia has introduced sweeping amendments to its labour violations and penalties schedule, including a SR10,000 fine for employing a foreign worker without a valid work permit. The decision was issued by Ahmed Al Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, as part of broader efforts to strengthen labour market regulation, protect workers’ rights, […]
Business Kuwait UAE

UAE Marks Kuwait National Day, Reaffirms Strategic Ties

Photo Credit : WAM United Arab Emirates has joined the State of Kuwait in celebrating Kuwait’s National Day on February 25, underscoring the strong fraternal bonds and strategic partnership that unite the two Gulf nations. The occasion highlights decades of close cooperation between the leadership and peoples of both countries, built on shared history, mutual […]