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After Australian furore, Djokovic starts his season in Dubai

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Novak Djokovic’s season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room “have been positive and welcoming” on his return. Djokovic missed the chance to win a 10th Australian Open, and 21st Grand Slam, due to the cancellation of his … Read more

A ‘new era’ in UAE-Turkey ties begins

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ABU DHABI – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on business leaders in the wealthy United Arab Emirates to invest in his country during his recent visit to Abu Dhabi for the first time in nearly a decade. The Turkish president said that that trip “started a new era” with the UAE, adding there was … Read more

Turkey’s Erdogan to visit UAE to boost long-strained ties

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DUBAI – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was Monday due to visit the United Arab Emirates for the first time in nearly a decade, to revive relations that were long strained by regional disputes. Turkey and the oil-rich Emirates have backed opposing sides in the Libyan civil war and in a Gulf diplomatic crisis, and … Read more

Xi’s meetings with Mideast leaders constructive in promoting ties

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CAIRO – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meetings with leaders from Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are constructive in advancing relations, said media and political analysts from these Mideast countries. On the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics, President Xi met separately with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad … Read more

Emirates suspends flights to several US destinations on 5G concerns

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CAIRO: Dubai’s Emirates Airline on Tuesday said that it would suspend flights to several destinations in the United States from January 19, until further notice due to concerns regarding 5G mobile deployment, Reuters reported. The move is “due to operational issues related to the planned rollout of 5G mobile network services in the United States,” the company … Read more

Expo 2020 passes half-way mark, with just 87 days left

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DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 8,958,132 visits during its first three months, boosted by a slate of spectacular events across the December festive season and with more world-class sport, music and cultural performances expected in the second half of its six-month run, Emirates news agency WAM reported. From October to December 2021, the expo hosted … Read more

Emirates announces special fares for Pakistanis

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KARACHI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022, a statement said on Monday Emirates customers can benefit from special fares to a variety of popular destinations, including Dubai, starting from $275 in Economy Class and $1,030 in Business Class. … Read more

Emirates upbeat on growth despite global surge in Covid

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DUBAI: Aviation giant Emirates said on Thursday it expects business to grow next year despite the surge in global coronavirus cases fuelled by the Omicron variant. The Dubai-based carrier said in November it was already on the path to recovery as six-month losses dropped by more than half from a year earlier. “Despite the recent … Read more

Emirates offers members a chance to become Skywards millionaires

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KARACHI: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky members a chance to become Skywards millionaires this Dubai Shopping Festival, a statement said. For a chance to take home one million Skywards miles every week, shop at more than 1,300 retail stores, dine at more than 200 restaurants, enjoy … Read more

UAE suspends talks on $23 billion weapons deal with US

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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended talks on a $23 billion deal to purchase American-made F-35 planes, armed drones and other equipment, in a rare dispute between Washington and a key US ally in the Arabian Gulf, AP reported. The Emirati Embassy in Washington said it would “suspend discussions” with the US, though meetings at … Read more

Pakistan terms UAE biggest trade partner in MENA

Pakistan terms UAE biggest trade partner in MENA

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been the biggest trade partner of Pakistan in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a trade volume of more than $8 billion, the Pakistani foreign minister said on Thursday, congratulating the Gulf state on its 50th National Day, Arab News reported. The statement came during a grand … Read more

Bahrain outlook improves on fiscal reforms: S&P

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S&P Global Ratings has revised Bahrain’s outlook to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’ on the back of new fiscal reforms aimed at improving non-oil revenues and cutting state spending, Reuters quoted the ratings agency, as saying in a statement. Rated below investment grade, Bahrain was bailed out to avoid a credit crunch in 2018 with a $10 … Read more

Dubai’s top realtors set to enter Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Estate developers from Dubai, attracted by incentives and conducive environment provided for the construction industry, are set to enter Pakistan with billions of rupees investment. For Pakistan’s real estate sector, a Dubai-based Samana Developers has signed a key partnership agreement with H&S Real Estate, it was announced at a joint press conference in Dubai, … Read more

Qantas extends partnership with Emirates for further five years

Qantas extends partnership with Emirates for further five years

Qantas and Emirates have announced that their long-term cooperation will be extended for another five years. Customers and frequent travelers of both airlines will now have access to a vast combined network that spans Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the United Kingdom. At the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting in Boston, Emirates … Read more

Emirates continues to restructure its global network

Emirates continues to restructure its global network

Emirates has confirmed the resumption of services to Saudi Arabia, with St. Petersburg following on October 8th. Flights between Dubai and St. Petersburg will be operated four times per week, with daily flights beginning on October 21st. All flights will be operated in a three-class format on the Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates flights EK 173 and … Read more

Mohamed bin Zayed ensures safety, comfort of Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City

ABU DHABI:  The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweeted on Friday that during a visit to Emirates Humanitarian City, he was briefed on the support being provided to individuals and families that have recently arrived … Read more

Emirates shoots a new commercial at the top of Burj Khalifa

Emirates shoots a new commercial at the top of Burj Khalifa

Emirates is no stranger to bold advertising, but its latest advertisement takes things to the next level. The new advertisement depicts an Emirates cabin staff member in full uniform standing tall on the 828-meter-high Burj Khalifa. She is one of only a few people who have had the honor of standing at the top of … Read more

Emirates launches Skywards+ for global members

KARACHI: The Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has launched an online subscription platform “Skywards+” to offer its 27 million members easy access to customised rewards and privileges throughout the year, a statement said. Initially piloted in 2019 with select members, Skywards+ is now available to all logged in and active … Read more

UAE-bound flights: Pakistan’s airports see traveller’s surge

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DUBAI: With most airports in Pakistan and India now hosting on-site rapid PCR test facilities, travellers from these countries will no longer be facing last-minute flight cancellations, Gulf News reported. When the UAE allowed the conditional return of expats from Pakistan, India and a handful of other countries earlier this month, one landing requirement was … Read more

Rapid PCR testing service available in Pakistan, Emirates

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Emirates has decided to offer Pakistan a rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing facility. The facility will be available for the Dubai resident visa holder’s traveling to Dubai from Pakistan on: 11th August 2021 onwards from Sialkot 13th August 2021 onwards from Peshawar 13th August 2021 onwards from Islamabad 14th August 2021 onwards from Karachi … Read more

Emirates extends ban on Pakistani, Indian flights till August 7

Emirates postpones flight resumption to Subcontinent till July 21

DUBAI: The Emirates airline has extended the ban on the flights from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until at least August 7, Khaleej Times reported on Wednesday. The suspension on the incoming scheduled passenger flights from these countries to the UAE has been extended until at least August 7, Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates said … Read more

Indian con artists dupe expats with fake UAE travel approval 

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DUBAI: Fraudsters looking to make a quick buck, the UAE embassy in India warned travellers stuck in India and desperate to return to their job or be reunited with their families fell for it hook, line and sinker. However, flights from India to the UAE will remain suspended until at least August 2, Etihad Airways … Read more

Golden Visa holder: Doctor family travels in nearly empty aircraft to UAE

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DUBAI: The 10-year Golden Visa proved to be a lifeline for a doctor of Pakistani origin who, along with his family of four, flew from Karachi to Dubai in a nearly empty 300-seater Boeing 777 Gulf Air aircraft just in time for the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations, Khaleej Times reported on Monday. Dr Syed Nadir, medical director … Read more

Pakistan sets up new call centre in Dubai Consulate

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DUBAI: The Pakistan Consulate-General in Dubai has established a new call centre to help citizens in the northern emirates and advised Pakistanis to use the services through their already available app, according to a press statement by the Pakistan Consulate. According to available reports, the new call centre can handle over 1,000 calls a day … Read more

Emirates First-Class Lounge Reopens for Premium Travelers

Emirates First-Class Lounge Reopens for Premium Travelers

Emirates has re-opened its first-class lounge at Dubai International Concourse B to serve the increasing population of premium travelers to and from Emirates’ hub. Emirates chose this move as more countries are easing restrictions and introduce the rules that enable international travel. Emirates’ business class lounge in Concourse B, which has been opened since July … Read more

Covid-19: Etihad, Emirates suspend all flights to and from Saudi Arabia

COVID-19 Vaccines Fell Short At The Expo Center Karachi

KARACHI: The authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have suspended the flight movement to and from Saudi Arabia as a precautionary measure against a new Covid-19 variant. Following the Saudi government’s latest orders to defend against the new mutated strain of the Covid-19 virus, Etihad Airways and Dubai’s Emirates airline said that all flights … Read more

Emirates: Pakistan-Dubai flights may resume from July 7

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Emirates airlines said on Monday that passenger flights could resume from July 7 but the schedule could change due to the dynamic situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

The UAE flag carrier advised travelers to keep checking the updates available on its website.

Replying to a query from a passenger, the airline said, “There are flights operating starting the 7th of July from Pakistan to Dubai. Changes may happen as the situation remains dynamic.”

In response to another query, Emirates said: “Our flights from Pakistan are scheduled to operate from 7th July. However, we don’t have any updates if the suspension is extended. You can always check our website for the latest operational updates.”

The UAE had first announced the suspension of entry for travelers from Pakistan on national and foreign flights from 11.59 pm on May 12.

According to recent updates on the Emirates website, passengers who have connected through Pakistan in the last 14 days will not be allowed to travel from any other point to the UAE.

However, the update also noted that UAE Nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas, and members of diplomatic missions who comply with updated Covid-19 protocols will be exempt from travel.

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UAE offers ample opportunities for Pakistani businesses: UAE minister

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KARACHI: The UAE government is providing all facilities and support to Pakistani entrepreneurs and business owners to explore opportunities in the Emirate, a senior UAE minister said. “We are prepared to provide full assistance to the Pakistani businesses in enabling more Pakistani entrepreneurs and businessmen to explore the opportunities available in the UAE market,” Dr. … Read more