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DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced the launch of its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners. This initiative comes as part of the airline’s workforce strategy to meet the growing demands of its expanding fleet and network over the next decade. flydubai operates a young and efficient fleet of Boeing 737 ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building on last year’s momentum with further notable improvements across revenue, operational efficiency, and fleet expansion. Profit after tax reached AED685 million (US$187 million), marking a 30 per cent increase year-on-year, driven by robust passenger demand ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Consultative Council’s (SCC) fifteenth meeting, as part of the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term, was held at its headquarters in Sharjah under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council. The Council discussed the policy of the Shajah Airport Authority. The session was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, ...

ALGIERS / WAM The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, today announced that its Board of Governors has formally approved the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year 2024 during the IsDB Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Algiers. The 2024 report ...

SHARJAH / WAM Bridging Emirati heritage with global design innovation, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (IRTHI) proved to be a pillar of cultural dialogue and artisanal excellence at the Moscow Interior and Design Week 2025 (MIDW), which was held from May 22 to 25, 2025. Within the renowned Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow, IRTHI’s participation underscored its mission to ...

ABU DHABI  /AD MEDIA OFFICE Mira Aerospace, a subsidiary of Space42, has established MENA’s first HAPS manufacturing centre in Abu Dhabi. The facility will significantly enhance Mira Aerospace’s production capabilities, drive advanced R&D, support the commercialisation of HAPS technology, and lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth. The state-of-the-art, 4,500 square meter centre will deliver more than 20 HAPS unmanned ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has completed its 2025 native seed dispersal programme in nature reserves. The initiative, conducted in partnership with UK-based environmental restoration company Dendra, used custom-designed drones to carry out aerial seeding. The agency continues to advance its drone-based seeding programme through the expertise of a dedicated team comprising seasoned ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Bio Aesthetics Trading, a leading UAE-based aesthetic company, proudly announced the launch of its 5th Generation (5G) Lixoford products for the first time in the Middle East. The event was attended by a host of media professionals, social media influencers, doctors, specialists, and a host of distinguished guests. The event featured speeches from Bio Aesthetics executives and a ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) successfully led a business mission to Milan, reaffirming its role as a bridge between global markets and the UAE. As part of the mission, RAKEZ hosted an exclusive business breakfast with senior Italian industry leaders and took part in the third edition of Investopia Europe, contributing to high-level discussions ...