Iceland's Wow Air has ceased operations and cancelled all flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
On Thursday morning, Wow said on its website: “Wow Air has ceased operation. All Wow Air flights have been cancelled."
WOW Air is the latest casualty among budget airlines, after efforts to raise more funds failed.
"I will never forgive myself for not having acted earlier," WOW CEO and founder Skuli Mogensen wrote in a letter to the company's 1,000 employees.
UAE, Azerbaijan enter Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The UAE and Azerbaijan have officially entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to bolster trade and investment relations between the two nations.
Dubai Properties awards AED 1.1 billion in contracts to advance Villanova community
Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED 1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand.
Parkin to operate parking spaces near Binghatti developments
Parkin has entered into a multi-year agreement with real estate developer Binghatti Holding, where it will operate approximately 1,200 spaces across selected Binghatti developments.
UAE, Uzbekistan explore partnerships in new economy sectors
The UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has met with a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan to explore ways to strengthen economic and investment ties.
Dubai and Shanghai trade bodies hold talks to boost business ties
Dubai Chambers has held talks with a major Chinese trade body in Shanghai aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade and investment between the two markets.
