ISTANBUL / WAM The General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has adopted a proposal submitted by the UAE, presented by the Federal National Council (FNC) delegation, to issue a resolution on the role of parliaments in safeguarding international navigation and global economic stability, to enhance maritime security and protect critical infrastructure during conflicts. During the 152nd IPU Assembly held …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE State Security Department (SSD) has announced the dismantling of a terrorist organisation and the arrest of its members for involvement in covert activities aimed at undermining national unity and destabilising the country through plans to carry out systematic terrorist and sabotage operations on UAE soil. Investigations revealed links between the organisation and Iran’s “Wilayat …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from 1st July 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi. The carrier will operate a daily service from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), further strengthening connectivity between Dubai and Southeast Asia. The new route will be operated as …