Delta Air Lines has announced it will stop flying to from Atlanta to Dubai in 2016. The announcement was made as US carriers accuse Gulf-based airlines of receiving billions in state subsidies. Delta says 11,000 daily seats were added between the US and Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi between 2008 and 2014, more than 95% of which are flown by Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The GCC-based carriers have repeatedly denied the allegations.
UAE President in France for President Macron meeting
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with President Emmanuel Macron France to discuss opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic, investment, and cultural fields.
Sixth Emirati aid ship for Gaza arrives in Egypt
A sixth Emirati aid ship intended for the Gaza Strip arrived in Egypt's Al Arish on Thursday ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, carrying the largest quantity of cargo since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
King of Bahrain arrives in UAE
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain arrived in the UAE on a private visit on Thursday, the Emirates News Agency said.
RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024
Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday.
