Category: Latest News – United Arab Emirates

Key developments: Etihad Airways has cancelled all flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Dammam and four services to Jeddah, keeping the suspension in place until October 24. The airline blamed ongoing regional disruption, including recent Houthi attacks on…

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The government has rolled out an urgent relief campaign to aid Paraguayan families whose homes and properties were damaged by recent thunderstorms, signalling Abu Dhabi’s continued commitment to overseas humanitarian assistance. At the same time, the UAE Fuel…

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Key developments: The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has warned that reduced visibility from weather could disrupt flights across the Emirates, highlighting growing operational challenges for airlines. At the same time, the government has launched the third cycle…

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Key developments: The United Arab Emirates placed third worldwide in the Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index for 2026, earning 73.15 points out of 100 and topping the tax category with a perfect 96‑point score. It was the only Gulf…

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Key developments: The International Energy Agency reported that UAE oil output surged to a record 5.3 million barrels per day in September, underscoring the emirate’s role as a leading non‑OPEC producer. On the same day, the national weather…

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the United Arab Emirates produced a record 5.3 million barrels of oil per day in September, the highest monthly output since the country began publishing detailed figures. This surge reflects the UAE’s…

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Key developments: The UAE cabinet, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, signed off on a Dh 292.5 billion federal budget for 2027‑2029, underscoring the nation’s commitment to sustained public‑sector spending despite regional volatility. At the same time, Etihad Airways announced…

Continue reading UAE Approves Massive 2027‑2029 Budget as Airline Cancellations Surge Amid Regional Tensions

The federal cabinet, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has signed off on a Dh292.5 billion budget covering 2027‑2029. The plan earmarks massive spending to sustain economic diversification, infrastructure projects and social programmes while navigating regional volatility. The approval signals continuity…

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