Largest airport’s first flight
Al Maktoum International Airport celebrates successful first flight as it prepares to open.
June 21, 2010 4:23Dubai’s airport freezone to expand
Leasable area to almost double in size at a cost of AED 1.3 billion.
June 1, 2010 3:50Abu Dhabi Airport sees 7.3 percent rise in passengers in 2009
The airport welcomed 9.7 million passengers in 2009.
January 31, 2010 10:27US: More screening for air passengers from 14 countries, including Saudi
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said…
January 4, 2010 2:40
Don’t drop the f-bomb
An Australian man faces three years in prison for using the f-word.
October 26, 2009 10:47Dubai airport passenger traffic up 10.7pc
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport rose by 10.7 percent in August over the previous month…
September 28, 2009 1:03Abu Dhabi airport passenger traffic up 2.5pc in August
Abu Dhabi International Airport posted a 2.5 percent increase in total passenger movement in August...
September 27, 2009 2:39
Is India overreacting?
Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s detention at an airport in the US has outraged politicians, actors and his fans in the country. But is everyone going overboard?
August 16, 2009 2:50
Swine flu: The story so far
Qatar has seen its first H1N1 virus death and Saudi has recorded four. And despite the rumors, we found no extra detection measures at Dubai airport.
August 2, 2009 2:42
Where’s Dubai headed?
A list of recent quotes from people and companies predicting what the emirate can look forward to in the near future.
June 17, 2009 11:00
Tackling Swine flu
The World Health Organization declared that a swine flu pandemic is imminent, prompting GCC states to take measures to prevent an outbreak.
April 30, 2009 9:53
From Abu Dhabi to where?
Abu Dhabi Airports Company has just released traffic figures for the Abu Dhabi International Airport during July. We check where people are headed and why.
September 7, 2008 1:54
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43