Etihad Airways has said it would carry more than 230,000 passengers during the upcoming Eid Al Adha period. The Abu Dhabi-based airline noted an increase of 20% in the number of travellers during this time of the year. The busiest travel day for the carrier is said to be Saturday, September 26, with top destinations including London, Bangkok, Manila, Sydney and New Delhi. Etihad is reminding passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flight to avoid delays.
UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria, conveys condolences over victims of wildfires
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
UAE President hails Emirati women as 'pride of nation'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid special tribute to Emirati women, highlighting how their "achievements" and "inspiring vision" will "forever remain a source of (the nation's) collective strength and advancement".
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pays special tribute to mother on Emirati Women's Day
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has hailed the contributions of his mother, the late Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, on Emirati Women's Day.
UAE leaders offer condolences following death of King of Norway
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered condolences to Norway following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89.
