Emirates expects to see a 65% increase in passengers over the entire Eid Al-Adha period. That’s more than 300,000 passengers travelling out of the UAE this month. High passenger traffic is expected to last until September 28, and authorities are reminding travellers to allow enough time to get to the airport before flights. In terms of inbound flights, the airline is expecting over 190,000 passengers from the UK, India, Germany, Australia, US and South Africa over the same period.
Child’s quad bike ride lands parent in legal trouble
Dubai Police have confiscated a recreational motorbike and taken legal action against a guardian after traffic patrols stopped a child riding on a public street, accompanied by another child.
UAE sends 30 tonnes of aid to drought-hit Kenya
The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of food aid to Kenya to support families hit by severe drought and worsening climate conditions.
UAE calls for end to crisis in Sudan at Quad meeting in New York
UAE's Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, has stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire and an unconditional humanitarian truce in Sudan during the Quad meeting in New York.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses strategic ties with US Secretary Marco Rubio
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening cooperation between the UAE and the US with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Board of Peace meeting in Washington.
