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Last year was safest yet for commercial jet airliners

05 Jan 2018

Reuters --- There were no accidental deaths on commercial passenger jets last year, making 2017 the safest on record for commercial air travel, according to analysts.

Dutch aviation consulting firm To70 and the Aviation Safety Network both reported on Monday there were no commercial passenger jet fatalities in 2017.

"2017 was the safest year for aviation ever," said Adrian Young of To70.

To70 estimated that the fatal accident rate for large commercial passenger flights... Read More

UAE to resume flights to Tunis, ending row over ban on women

05 Jan 2018

DUBAI (Reuters) -- The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it would resume flights to Tunisia after an exchange of security information, resolving a row over a ban on female Tunisian passengers.

A statement by the foreign ministry on state news agency WAM said the decision was taken in light of extensive cooperation and information received from the Tunisian side that eased the national carriers’ concerns.

Tunisia’s transport ministry said an agreement had been reached after... Read More

Seized fish to be distributed to the underprivileged in Fujairah

04 Jan 2018

The National -- Fresh contraband and surplus fish is to be distributed to underprivileged families following an agreement between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Fujairah Charity Association (FCA), which was signed on Wednesday.

The agreement supports the nationwide Fish Fridge campaign, announced in 2017 as part of initiatives to mark the Year of Zayed.

“The ministry will liaise with fishermen’s associations to collect surplus fish as well as fish... Read More

Reminder: Dubai Metro Red Line to partially close until 'mid 2019' from Friday

04 Jan 2018

The National -- Parts of the Dubai Metro Red Line will be closed from Friday, January 5, until the "middle of 2019", the Roads and Transport Authority said on Wednesday.

Commuters travelling between Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Ibn Battuta Stations will have to use a free bus service instead as the rail service completely closes to make way for construction of the extension to the Dubai Expo 2020 site.

Route 2020 will involve the building of a new station and linking it with the... Read More

Robot volunteer joins Dubai Police

04 Jan 2018

Gulf News -- A robot has joined Dubai Police to raise awareness about dangers of drug abuse.

Called ‘Amal the volunteer’, the robot will interact with public in different areas and gatherings to raise awareness about drug abuse.

Social media accounts of Dubai Police posted a video of the robot saying, “Hello humans..My name is Amal..i want to help humans fight drug abuse..That’s why I’m volunteering in Dubai Police. I am here to spread awareness and give you hope and I can’t... Read More

Emirates to operate special A380 flight for UAE fans heading to Gulf Cup final

04 Jan 2018

The National -- A special Emirates A380 flight will be in operation to carry UAE football fans heading to Kuwait for the Gulf Cup final which takes place on Friday, 5 January 2018.

Emirates said the flight is on instruction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It added that details of the flight will be released "as soon as possible".

The UAE will face Oman in the final after beating Iraq on penalties in the semi-final last night.

The... Read More

Ballet Under the Stars returns to Desert Palm Dubai (Video)

03 Jan 2018

The National -- Ballet Under the Stars is making its return at Desert Palm Dubai on February 15-16.

Led by Royal Ballet’s Mara Galeazzi and Royal Danish Ballet’s Principal Gregory Dean, the duo headlines a star-studded cast which will perform 12 exquisite short works including the Bedroom Pas De Deux from Manon.

The 300-seat dinner theatre will be created under a giant canopy on the grounds of Desert Palm Dubai where guests can watch the live performances while enjoying a... Read More

Highly contagious virus prompts UAE to ban chicken eggs and meat from Russia

03 Jan 2018

The National -- The UAE banned live birds and meat from the central region of Kostromskaya Oblast in Russia following an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N2 bird flu strain, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said on Tuesday.

All species of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs, meats and meat products and non-heat-treated wastes from the affected region, and from the previously infected provinces of Kalmykia and Astrakhanskaya Oblast,... Read More