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Dubai: Emirates unveils $8 million state-of-the-art training centre; set to train 10,000+ cabin crew by year-end | World News

Training covers fine dining service, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, wine pairing, culinary arts, and personalized luxury hospitality techniques/ Image: Emirates Emirates has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training facility in Dubai dedicated to refining the hospitality skills of nearly 25,000 cabin crew members. This $8 million Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence is designed to immerse crew in […]

Dubai opens 300 metre bridge, cuts travel time to Mall of the Emirates to 1 minute | World News

The new 300-metre Dubai bridge handles 900 vehicles per hour, cutting travel time to one minute/Image: RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has launched a strategic infrastructure upgrade featuring a new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road. This development drastically reduces travel time for motorists from Abu […]

Flydubai updates power bank rules from October 2025 following Emirates safety measures | World News

From October 1, 2025, Flydubai permits one 100Wh-or-less power bank in hand baggage only/Image: Flydubai Starting October 1, 2025, Flydubai has implemented new, stricter guidelines for carrying power banks onboard flights, aligning with Emirates and UAE-wide safety standards. Passengers are allowed to carry only one power bank per person in hand baggage, subject to capacity […]

Reminder for travelers: No power banks allowed on Emirates flights from October 1 | World News

Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks from October 1, citing safety risks and industry incidents/Image: Emirates Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will strictly ban the use of power banks on all its flights. Passengers can still carry one power bank under 100Wh in their carry-on but are prohibited from using or charging it during […]

Dubai: Emirates cancels multiple flights as super typhoon Ragasa nears Southern China | World News

Emirates cancelled 11 Dubai flights to Hong Kong and Shenzhen from September 23 to 25/Image: Emirates As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches southern China, Emirates has announced widespread flight cancellations to Hong Kong and Shenzhen between September 23 and 25. The Dubai-based airline is suspending all services to the affected cities and restricting connections for passengers […]

Which Indian celebrities have UAE Golden Visa: See full list and why they’re choosing the Emirates | World News

Bollywood celebrities receive the UAE Golden Visa for their exceptional contributions to entertainment, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening UAE-India ties Bollywood has always had a special place in the hearts of UAE residents, and it’s no secret that the cultural bond between India and the UAE runs deep. The UAE, with its vibrant expatriate community […]

UAE: Emirates ID renewal and replacement now just one step for citizens, key details inside | World News

UAE citizens can now renew or replace their Emirates ID in one step, with age-based validity auto-assigned through ICP’s digital platforms/Representative Image In a major push to modernise citizen services and reduce red tape, the UAE government has rolled out a streamlined process for renewing and replacing Emirates ID cards. Under the updated system, UAE […]

UAE: Emirates expands premium economy services to India and key Middle East destinations | World News

Emirates is deploying retrofitted A380s, Boeing 777s, and Airbus A350s to expand Premium Economy service across Amman, Mumbai, Muscat, and Bahrain/Image: Emirates Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy service to four key cities in the Middle East and West Asia, with a fresh wave of next-generation aircraft deployments. As part of its massive retrofit programme, […]

Emirates cabin crew flies from Dubai to Kerala to surprise grandmother on her birthday | World News

Emirates crew member Zainab Roshna flew from Dubai to Kerala to surprise her grandmother with a gold bangle on her birthday/Image: Instagram A touching family reunion between an Emirates cabin crew member and her grandmother is capturing hearts across the internet — thanks to a surprise that blended love, tradition, and a long-awaited homecoming. A […]

Oman set to host first international Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy in October 2025 | World News

Oman will host 20 Asian teams in the first international Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy from October 24–26, 2025/Image: Instagram Oman is set to make rugby history as it prepares to host the first-ever Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy this October. With 20 national teams, both men’s and women’s, participating from across Asia, the three-day […]