UAE urges swift implementation of US-Iran peace deal and pledges to keep Strait of Hormuz open
Emirates to Operate 2,139 A380 Flights to 48 Cities in July as Post-Conflict Recovery Accelerates
Dense Fog Disrupts Morning Flights and Road Travel Across Abu Dhabi
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flydubai to launch daily Dubai–Pokhara service, giving UAE companies direct access to Nepal’s tourism capital
From 23 September flydubai will operate a daily Dubai–Pokhara flight, cutting travel times and creating the first direct UAE link to western Nepal. The move supports UAE leisure and project travel, offers Emirates through-ticketing and highlights Dubai’s role in connecting secondary Asian cities.
UAE forms Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data, paving way for unified digital visa and immigration platforms
A new Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data will unify the UAE’s digital-government ecosystem, including visa and work-permit portals, enabling AI-driven, ‘once-only’ data submissions. The change promises faster, more integrated immigration services but will introduce fresh compliance requirements on data governance.
Etihad and Condor Seal Frequent-Flyer Pact and Launch Abu Dhabi–Bangkok ‘Fifth-Freedom’ Route
Etihad Airways and Germany’s Condor signed a loyalty-programme partnership on 14 June and confirmed a new Condor Abu Dhabi–Bangkok service that will connect onward to Frankfurt and Berlin. The expanded cooperation broadens intercontinental connectivity via the UAE capital and gives Etihad Guest members mileage earning and redemption rights across Condor’s European and trans-Atlantic network, offering mobility managers additional routing and fare options.
Annual UAE midday-work ban takes effect 15 June, triggering duty-of-care checks for outdoor expatriate staff
From 15 June to 15 September the UAE will again prohibit most outdoor work during the midday heat, with stiff fines for violators. Global-mobility teams must realign rosters, ensure subcontractor compliance and factor potential delays into project timelines for expatriate staff.