Asia Rugby ratified a Dubai operations office while keeping its legal headquarters in Hong Kong, formalizing the regional body’s dual-base structure.
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UAE and Germany held talks in Abu Dhabi as Abdullah bin Zayed and Johann Wadephul discussed trade, investment and diplomatic efforts for regional security.
Commercial satellite imagery dated Feb 28, 2026 shows Pakistan demolished a Murid air base building damaged in India’s May 2025 Operation Sindoor strike.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed in Nicosia to review strategic ties and regional developments.
FIFA released about 800 of 2,000 blocked hotel rooms in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as city tourism officials said planning continues.
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Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.
Etihad Airways resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 6, restoring select international routes through March 19 and issuing travel guidance.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.
flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.