ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) will strengthen …

NEW YORK/WAM The United Arab Emirates has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran’s illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and failure to adopt a resolution put forward by Bahrain on behalf of the UAE, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the …

GULF TIME An analysis by Bayut, of search activity between 1st and 31st March 2026, compared to January 2026, shows that engagement with property sales listings remained active during the period. While absolute search volumes saw some moderation, the overall demand mix remained largely stable, with the same core communities continuing to attract the highest levels of interest. This pattern …