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Dubai-based carrier flydubai announced the resumption of flights to Abha in Saudi Arabia from 23 June with a daily service. With this announcement, the carrier expands its network to more than 100 destinations served by an impressive fleet of 64 Boeing 737 aircraft. FlyDubai has a global network that covers 50 countries. The carrier has recently resumed its operations to Gassim, Ha’il and Tabuk, and has launched its twice-weekly flights to AlUla; its newest destination in the Kingdom. Flydubai has taken delivery of five brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft this year with a further 17 to be delivered by…
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has confirmed on Saturday that neither its facilities nor its oil and gas production have been affected by the earthquake that occurred at dawn today. The Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) said in a press statement that it had stopped its oil facilities for a short period during the quake as a precautionary measure under its safety regulations, noting that the institution’s oil facilities are equipped with sensors that automatically shut down in the event of natural disasters. According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 struck Kuwait on Saturday early morning. The…
With the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and Emirates News Agency (WAM) will organize the first edition of the conference accompanying the Global Media Congress from 15th to 17th November, 2022. The conference is themed Shaping the Future of the Media Industry. Four countries have already confirmed their participation in the event with national pavilions, with many more in the pipeline. As part of the Congress, the three-day conference is the first of its kind in the Middle East. The Congress at…
During the 9th edition of Air Cargo India 2022, which concluded recently in Mumbai, the Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) participated to adopt the latest trends and innovations in the aviation sector, as well as to exchange expertise with key aviation experts around the world. As one of the leading events of the industry, it provides a platform for decision-makers, prominent figures, and industry experts from a wide range of airports, airlines, air freight companies, and logistics providers from around the world to meet under one roof to explore the latest industry trends and innovations. SAA representatives held extended meetings with…
A Russian cargo spacecraft docked on Friday at the International Space Station, delivering nearly three tons of supplies to its crew. A Soyuz rocket carrying the uncrewed Progress MS-20 ship blasted off as scheduled from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The spacecraft docked with the space station about 210 minutes after launch. It has delivered food, fuel and other supplies for the station’s international crew. The Roscosmos Space Agency reported that a Soyuz-2.1 rocket booster carrying the transportation cargo spacecraft S-20 launched at the Russian-leased Baikonur Space Center, in Kazakhstan, on June 3, 2022. On the second stage of…
Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, president of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala El-Said, chair of the IsDB Board of Governors, announced the launch of the annual meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh. The announcement came during the annual meeting of the IsDB Group in Sharm El-Sheikh. Under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the annual meetings began today in Sharm El-Sheikh and are scheduled to continue until 04 June 2022. In addition, they reviewed the most significant steps for the annual meetings of the Group. In addition, they examined the…
The Sultanate of Oman recently took part in the 18th meeting of GCC Heads of Red Crescent Associations, which was held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Khalifa Said Al Abri, GCC Assistant Secretary General for Economic and Development Affairs, represented Oman during the meeting. The agenda of the meeting covered a wide range of topics, including the development of mechanisms for joint action and boosting cooperation in humanitarian and relief aid. This was among other topics. The committee approved the bid from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority to organize the third Gulf Forum for Voluntary Work in December…
A strategic partnership agreement has been announced between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Argentina Football Association (AFA). The partnership will help Abu Dhabi strengthen its relationships with international sports institutions and bodies. The partnership agreement is part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to attract major international sporting events and host historical football events in Abu Dhabi, especially after its public success. An ADSC statement announced that a long-term agreement with the AFA had been consolidated after months of joint work. In November, Abu Dhabi will host the Argentine national team as they prepare for the 2022 World…
To avenge a botched operation, a Tulsa gunman fatally shot a doctor and three other people before shooting himself. Wendell Franklin, Tulsa Police chief, told reporters on Thursday morning that Michael Louis, the suspect, wanted to kill Dr Preston Phillips. This is because he had recently had back surgery and was still in pain. The suspect and four victims who were killed at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa on Wednesday have been identified by police. He said the suspect purchased a semi-automatic rifle hours before the shooting on Wednesday afternoon, which killed another physician, a receptionist, and a patient. In…
Dnata, a global company that provides air and travel services, announced that in the next two years, it will invest $100 million in green operations. This will further enhance environmental efficiency across its global network. As a result of ongoing investments in infrastructure, equipment, and process improvement, the company will achieve its strategic objectives and reduce its carbon footprint by 20 percent by 2024, and by 50 percent by 2030. In recent years, dnata has invested significantly in advanced technologies to optimize resources and improve operational efficiency across its facilities. Several of its existing facilities in the UK, Singapore, and…