Etihad Airways unveils 2025 growth plans with 21.5 million passengers, 18 new aircraft, and expanded global routes, aiming to double its size by 2030. Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is set to scale new heights in 2025, targeting 21.5 million passengers and the delivery of 18 new aircraft, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. The airline has […]
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi increases weekly flights to Multan and Faisalabad, enhancing UAE–Pakistan air connectivity with affordable and reliable travel options. Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has boosted its operations in Pakistan by increasing flight frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad, further enhancing its presence in the region and commitment to affordable, reliable travel. Effective […]
The UAE Ministry of Education reveals the new 2025–2026 school calendar with unified term dates and mid-term breaks to support family life and student well-being. Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE), following approval by the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has announced the official UAE school calendar for the 2025–2026 academic year. […]
DHAKA: A Bangladesh schoolteacher is being hailed as a national hero after sacrificing her life to save her students from a devastating jet crash and fire. Maherin Chowdhury, a 46-year-old English teacher at Milestone School and College in Dhaka, died while rescuing students when a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into the school on […]
DUBAI: Got unpaid traffic fines in Dubai? You’ll need to clear them before renewing or applying for your residency visa, thanks to a new system being tested by the city’s immigration and transport authorities. The rule isn’t fully active everywhere just yet, but it’s already in place at several visa centres—except the one at Dubai […]
NEW YORK: Exposure to “forever chemicals,” officially known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), could significantly raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research led by Mount Sinai scientists. The findings were published this week in eBioMedicine, sparking renewed concern over the health effects of everyday environmental chemicals. The study examined […]
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from Pakistan’s relentless monsoon rains has reached 234, with nearly 600 people injured, according to a statement issued today by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The ongoing downpours, which began in late June, have triggered what officials describe as an “unusual” monsoon season, marked by widespread destruction and disruption. Authorities […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Former United States President Donald Trump has announced a new trade framework with Japan, describing it as one of the largest trade agreements ever established. The deal includes a 15 percent tax on Japanese imports and promises massive financial investment in the American economy. Taking to his social platform Truth Social on Tuesday, […]
LONDON: Legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the Prince of Darkness, has died at the age of 76. The former Black Sabbath frontman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, according to a statement released by his wife Sharon and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis. “It is with more […]
DUBAI: Indian music icon Yo Yo Honey Singh has expanded his creative pursuits beyond the stage with the official launch of his luxury watch brand, ‘Yo Yo Watches’, unveiled in Dubai. The collection, created in collaboration with international design houses, features bold, fashion-forward styles combined with Swiss-quality mechanics, appealing to a global audience seeking edgy […]
WASHINGTON: Tennis legend Venus Williams has made a triumphant return to the court, marking her first competitive appearance in over 16 months with a resounding win in the women’s doubles event at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Partnering with rising American star Hailey Baptiste, the 45-year-old powered through an early deficit to claim a 6–3, […]
