Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported substantial growth in its passenger volumes and network expansion for July 2025, marking a significant milestone in its operational history. According to Emirates News Agency, the airline transported 2.0 million passengers in July, a 19 percent increase compared to July 2024, when 1.7 million guests flew with the airline. The passenger load factor rose to 90 percent from 89 percent in the same month last year, indicating strong demand and efficient capacity management. Etihad’s operating fleet now consists of 111 aircraft, supporting a network that has

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) underscored the profound bilateral business relations between Sharjah and Pakistan, built upon strong historical foundations and steadfast friendship linking the UAE and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. According to Emirates News Agency, the Chamber reiterated its commitment to advancing these relations towards a new phase of growing strategic economic partnership, underpinned by the wisdom of both countries’ leaderships and the success of their business communities in leveraging mutually beneficial investment prospects. These remarks were made during a business meeting held by the Sharjah Chamber with the Pakistan Business Council at Sharjah

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, today carrying out its 70th airdrop of aid under Operation Birds of Goodness, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, Belgium, and France. According to Emirates News Agency, the shipment included quantities of essential food supplies, prepared with the support of UAE-based charitable institutions and entities, to meet the needs of residents amid the difficult humanitarian conditions in the Strip. With the completion of this airdrop, the

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE and the Bank of South Sudan have formalized a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a cooperative framework focusing on security printing, innovative payment solutions, and knowledge exchange. The agreement aims to develop advanced solutions for processing payment card transactions in South Sudan. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President of South Sudan. The MoU was signed by Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations

Abu dhabi: Dr. Thain bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, recently convened a meeting with the Philippines Business Council in the UAE to discuss the expansion of private sector relations between the two countries. This meeting is a follow-up to the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) agreed upon last July, which aims to enhance trade cooperation and investment opportunities. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on strategies to build and expand partnerships between the business communities and private sectors of both nations. Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized the growing economic partnership, noting the total volume of

Abu dhabi: The UAE Rescue Team has held a coordination meeting with several Albanian officials to enhance cooperation between the two sides in firefighting operations at various sites in Albania. The UAE Rescue Team members arrived in the Republic of Albania last Monday, in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support efforts to extinguish forest fires there. The meeting resulted in the UAE Rescue Team providing full support to the Albanian side in carrying out the mission to save lives and protect property. According to Emirates News Agency, the team has

Osaka: In line with the UAE’s efforts to support its environmental strategy and promote a culture of sustainability, Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, delivered a lecture titled ‘From a Drop of Awareness to a Galaxy of Sustainability’. According to Emirates News Agency, the lecture took place on Tuesday, August 12, as part of the theme ‘Cultural and Social Sustainability to Ensure Quality of Life’ at the UAE Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan. Sheikha Dr. Shamma presented a conceptual framework linking individual awareness

Sharjah: Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s pioneering low-cost carrier, announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, showcasing continuous network expansion and market leadership. According to Emirates News Agency, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED415 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, a slight decrease of 3 percent from the AED427 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The airline’s turnover reached AED 1.69 billion, a 2 percent increase compared to the previous year. The carrier transported over 5.1 million passengers between April and