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A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport. Reuters

Heathrow closure is 'call to action' to address airport's critical infrastructure

Shutdown of ageing airport is wake-up call for bosses, aviation figures say

Flights resume at Heathrow after fire disrupts global travel

London Heathrow fire - your questions answered

At least 1,000 flights affected as London Heathrow airport closes

Delta plane that flipped over in Toronto showed high rate of descent, initial report says

Airlines united over demands to improve ‘negative’ Heathrow experience

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines team up to develop new routes

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In a story shared on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a birth card revealing that he and his wife have named their newborn daughter Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, left, and Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson. Sportzpics for IPL

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An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

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KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images)

IPL 2025: Kohli guides RCB to big win over defending champions Kolkata

A melting glacier in Scoresby Sound, eastern Greenland. AFP

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is adding new routes to Beirut, Lebanon and Gabala, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Ultra-low cost airline will start flying to Beirut three times a week in June this year

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Regent, the Rhode Island-based developer and manufacturer of electric seagliders, on March 6 revealed its full-scale crewed seaglider and completed its first on-water tests. Photo: Regent

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An Emirates Airbus A380 lands during sunrise at London Gatwick Airport, which hopes to bring its second emergency runway into routine use. PA

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Flydubai posts record profit as it prepares to receive new Boeing planes

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Ukraine defence firms woo foreign buyers in hope of deals when export ban ends

Etihad Airways' check-in counters at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. The airline launched more than 20 new destinations last year. Photo: Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways posts record 2024 profit on strong travel demand

Abu Dhabi airline’s full-year profit reached $467 million while total revenue grew by 25 per cent annually

Airbus sweetens A400M deal with potential work for UAE suppliers

Israeli firms out in force for Idex Middle East defence expo at Adnec

Idex 2025: Abu Dhabi prepares to host Middle East's biggest defence expo

UAE starts mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones

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GE Aerospace has been working with commercial airlines in the Middle East for more than 40 years, backed by an on-wing support plant in Dubai. Photo: GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace to invest $10m in the Middle East amid regional manufacturing boost

As well as investment in its Dubai and Doha hubs, plans are afoot to increase the workforce by 30%

Abu Dhabi’s airports handle record 29.4 million passengers in 2024

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Dubai airport’s passenger traffic hit record 92.3 million last year

Heathrow third runway plan to get UK economy flying

Boeing posts annual loss of $11.8 billion for 2024

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi 'looking closely' at Syria for potential route opportunities

Planes come into land at Heathrow airport. A controversial plan to expand Heathrow airport with a third runway has received government support. Getty Images

Heathrow third runway plan to get UK economy flying

The controversial scheme now has serious support from the Labour government

Boeing posts annual loss of $11.8 billion for 2024

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi 'looking closely' at Syria for potential route opportunities

Riyadh Air launch pushed to Q3 after first Boeing 787 jet delivery delayed

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