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Archer Aviation Stock Draws Retail Chatter After Midnight eVTOL Takes Flight In Abu Dhabi
The company said that the flight focused on evaluating the performance in UAE-specific conditions, including temperature, humidity, and dust exposure. Archer Aviation (ACHR) stock garnered retail attention on Wednesday after the air taxi firm said...

Smart traveller: Our guide to… fun regional summer hotel deals
Staying in the GCC this summer? Here are some great hotel deals to take advantage of! 1. Shangri-La hotels & Resorts has launched a new “Eat Play Love” campaign for the summer, that aims to reimagine the art of travel through the spirit of...

The popular holiday destination where you could be fined £100,000 for taking a selfie
Taking photos on holiday captures the most memorable highlights of a trip, but a picture-perfect snap in the wrong place could land holidaymakers in serious trouble. Luxury travel specialists at eShores are warning tourists of the seemingly...

Latest News | India Ships Mangoes Worth USD 20 Mn to UAE in 2024: Comm Min
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The UAE is the top export destination for Indian mangoes, and the country has shipped 12,000 tonnes of the fruit worth USD 20 million in 2024, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. The Agricultural and Processed Food...

Pakistan Hockey Team To Travel India For Asia Cup 2025: Sports Ministry Source
Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 17:53 IST Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan: The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place at Rajgir in Bihar from August 27 to September 7. Pakistan to travel India for Asia Cup 2025 in August. (Picture...

Sharjah Road closure: Dubai Tolls Step In To The Rescue
July 3, 2025 | Dubai, UAE. Recently, due to Sharjah road closure,drivers are facing big problems. The emirate closes several main roads for work on its infrastructure. The Sharjah road closure stays in place for some weeks. They are affecting...

STAMN Launches Nautis Residences On Dubai Islands
STAMN Real Estate Development has officially launched Nautis Residences, a new mid-rise luxury residential project located on Dubai Islands STAMN Real Estate Development has announced the launch of Nautis Residences, a new prime residential...

GSL stars set to tour Guyana, explore eco-tourism treasures
The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSLT20) is taking cricket beyond the stadium and into the heart of Guyana’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities. In a bold and exciting move, the league’s stars from across the globe will...

Turn pencak silat into tourist, cultural attraction, W Sumatra told
Padang, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo has urged West Sumatra province to turn Indonesia’s traditional martial art pencak silat into a leading tourist, cultural, and sports attraction. “I came here and was...

Cool down season: these top Dubai attractions are staying open all summer
While summer in Dubai may come with soaring temps, the city knows how to keep the fun going. From indoor theme parks to rainforest biodomes and snowy slopes, here are the coolest indoor attractions staying open throughout the season. Ski Dubai,...

4 top Dubai makeup artists for your next glam moment
Whether it’s your wedding day, a big event, or just an excuse to feel fabulous, the right makeup artist can take your look from fine to flawless. From glowing skin to full-glam drama, these Dubai makeup artists are the best in the game… Tori...

UAE adds another flying taxi: US-based firm partners with Abu Dhabi for latest test flight success
Abu Dhabi completes its first successful flying taxi test at Al Bateen Executive Airport, paving the way for commercial launch in early 2026/Image credits: WAM Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward futuristic transportation by successfully...

Edinburgh Airport warning as travel hub is branded 'filthy' and 'disgrace' by travellers
Edinburgh Airport has been blasted in online reviews, with one prominent public sector boss piling on the criticism. It is Scotland's busiest airport, and has entered its most hectic period with families flying out for summer, with up to 60,000...

Israelis switch vacation plans as foreign airlines stay away
After 18 months in which one crisis has followed another, Israel's aviation map has been redrawn accordingly. Some destinations have disappeared from the departures and arrivals board at Ben Gurion airport, while some have been added, but above...
UAE non-oil private sector grew in June but Israel-Iran war weighs on demand
Business activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector grew in June, but demand slowed due to the Israel-Iran war. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index for the Emirates inched up to 53.5 in June, from 53.3 in May, demonstrating “solid...

2nd Heritage Conference refutes Western travellers’ writings on UAE
Conference Highlights Critical Reflections Dr Bounama stated that the programme held alongside the Second Heritage Conference — under the theme "Folk Heritage Through the Eyes of Others" — discussed a selection of valuable topics presented by a...

The UAE’s first casino, Wynn Al Marjan Island announces new luxury hotel
Luxury reaches new heights—literally—with the reveal of Enclave, a breathtaking new experience coming to Wynn Al Marjan Island in early 2027. Set high atop the resort’s iconic 300-meter tower in Ras Al Khaimah, Enclave offers a rarefied world of...

‘All Iranians are worried’ as North Texans with ties to Iran monitor travel ban, war
Nika Reinecke was looking forward to the reunification of her family. Reinecke, who came to the U.S. from Iran in 1977 to study, was able to help her mother and two other siblings join her (in Texas The only one missing from her tight-knit family...

'35 people in a flat': Dubai families battle noise, overcrowding from illegal sharing
For Azeem and his family, their apartment near the Deira Twin Towers has been more than just a home. They have lived there for over 25 years, watched their children grow, and their business is just a few streets away. However, more recently, life...

Is the bubble about to burst on Dubai’s booming restaurant scene?
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