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.
UAE fines 42 domestic worker recruitment firms for violating rules
As many as 42 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE have been penalised for breaking employment rules during the first half of 2026.
Dubai's RTA expands e-bike delivery service to seven new areas
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded e-bike delivery service to seven new areas, including Dubai Media City, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina, to boost connectivity.
Sharjah Charity sends food aid to Bangladesh flood victims
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has provided food aid to those affected by the floods in Bangladesh, as part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the impact of the natural disaster on families.
UAE condemns Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.
