DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The leader of the United Arab Emirates toured the Dubai Air Show on Wednesday as a sanctioned Russian arms supplier displayed an attack helicopter used in its war on Ukraine, highlighting his country’s continued ties to Moscow despite Western sanctions targeting it. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured the … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirates Airline on Monday announced an order for 95 Boeing aircraft at a value of $52 billion, kicking off the first major deal of the 2023 Dubai Airshow. The state-owned flagship Dubai carrier, a subsidiary of Emirates Group, is ordering 55 additional Boeing 777-9s and 35 of its 777-8s, bringing … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The biennial Dubai Air Show opened Monday as airlines are poised to make major aircraft purchases after rebounding from the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic, even as Israel’s war with Hamas clouds regional security. That conflict, as well as Russia’s war on Ukraine, likely will influence the five-day show at … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Israel unleashes one of the most-intense aerial bombing campaigns the Middle East has ever seen, leaders from the world’s top air forces met Sunday in the United Arab Emirates to talk about almost anything that wasn’t an airstrike. The discussions at the Dubai International Air Chiefs’ Conference, held ahead … Read more
Emirates airlines Boeing 777-31H(ER) takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on January 13, 2021. Aaronp / Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirates Group posted its highest-ever half-year earnings, reporting net profit of 10.1 billion dirhams ($2.75 billion) for 2023-24 on rebounding demand. The figure eclipsed its half-year … Read more
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy to start 2024 with back-to-back DP World Tour events; “I’m really excited to start my year at the Dubai Invitational. I’ve always enjoyed coming back to Dubai to set up my season”; McIlroy will defend Hero Dubai Desert Classic title from January 18-21 Last Updated: 31/10/23 9:56am Rory McIlroy will begin … Read more
The Saudi National Bank headquarters and other buildings in Riyadh. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is holding on to its ultimatum that foreign companies will need to base their regional headquarters in the kingdom or be barred from lucrative government contracts. The deadline: Jan. 1, 2024. In a bold surprise … Read more
If you haven’t noticed, Dubai is the new Los Angeles, and many Hollywood heavyweights are moving their massive mounds of cash to the UAE We’re told Capital Club Dubai is becoming a newfound place for celebrity investors to connect with Dubai’s elite. Dave Chaggar, Sales Director for Capital Club Dubai, has been an instrumental piece … Read more
A 21-year-old New York college student says she was detained in Dubai after a “humiliating” airport search. Airport officials accused Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos of assault after she nudged one of them. Several Americans have been prohibited from leaving Dubai by drummed-up legal charges and scams. A 21-year-old New York college student has been … Read more
Excessive-rise tower buildings alongside the central Sheikh Zayed Highway in Dubai on July 3, 2023. Karim Sahib | Afp | Getty Photos Dubai’s luxurious residence costs surged by practically 50% within the 12 months up till June, sustaining its prime rating for the eighth consecutive quarter, in line with a brand new report by Knight Frank. … Read more