The UAE nominated Wednesday its foreign ministry official Lana Nusseibeh to run in the contest to lead the UN as none of the six existing candidates has emerged as a clear front-runner. UAE nominates official to lead UN Lana Nusseibeh is a well-regarded minister of state at the United Arab Emirates foreign ministry, having previously … Read more
The United States has issued security alerts across 12 locations in the Middle East, warning Americans of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions amid a complex regional security environment. US issues Middle East security alerts across 12 locations. (Pexel) The alerts, dated October 18, 2026, cover Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), … Read more
Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned Israel airport attack after years of radicalisation The co-pilot and alleged hijacker of a flydubai flight and crash it into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport was inspired by the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the US, according to preliminary findings released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Hamam al-Hammami, 29, who was … Read more
As per the probe till now, Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammam with an axe The stabbing on Indian pilot Smit Machchhar by Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami on flydubai flight has now brought six countries officially into the fold. The attack on September 30 was on a flight flying from … Read more
Algeria said Thursday it was closing its airspace to Emirati-registered civilian and military aircraft after cutting diplomatic ties with the Gulf country following years of tension. Algeria closes airspace to UAE after diplomatic break In a statement announcing the severing of diplomatic relations, Algiers accused the Gulf country of “provocative and hostile acts”, but it … Read more
Was Netanyahu warned in advance about Hamas attack? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has rejected reports that he was warned in advance about the October 2023, Hamas attacks by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed.In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said any exchange of relevant information took place only through intelligence … Read more
Emirates and Etihad Airways cancel multiple UAE-US flights due to blizzard warning for east coast / Picture: X Air travel between the UAE and the United States has been disrupted after a fast-developing nor’easter triggered a blizzard warning for the US east coast. Emirates and Etihad Airways have canceled and rescheduled multiple flights to and … Read more
