Pilots’ personal debts are a growing concern for the aviation sector. That’s one of the topics discussed on the final day of the 2015 Gulf Aviation Training Event conference in Dubai. Pilots need at least US$ 100,000 (AED 365,000) to achieve up to 1,500 flying hours. But now airlines hire them with lower hours and help them through a loan. The setup then results in pilots being stuck on the job and delay retirement.
UAE leaders hail nation's spirit on 'Day of Solidarity'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hailed the country's "enduring resilience and the courage and determination of its people" as he marked the 'Day of Solidarity' on social media.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan calls on community to mark 'Day of Solidarity'
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has "invited" residents to tune in to national media channels at 11:00 am on Saturday to mark the 'Day of Solidarity'.
Burj Khalifa lights up to mark UAE's 'Day of Solidarity'
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up in white on Friday night to mark the UAE's 'Day of Solidarity'.
UAE renews call for peace in Sudan at Cairo meeting
UAE Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, has underscored the importance of intensifying joint action for the "security and stability" in Sudan at the fifth Consultative Meeting in Cairo.
World Governments Summit announces record leadership attendance
The upcoming World Governments Summit in Dubai is set to host the largest leadership gathering in its history.
Abu Dhabi motorist arrested for livestreaming while driving dangerously
A motorist caught livestreaming on social media while driving has been arrested by Abu Dhabi Police.
UAE condemns attack on armed forces in Chad
The UAE has strongly condemned the attack carried out by an armed group in southern Chad that resulted in the deaths and injuries of multiple members of the country's armed forces.
UAE withdraws another Nestlé baby product after global recall
The UAE has announced the withdrawal of another Nestlé infant milk product, the S26 AR GOLD, after recalling a host of baby formula over the presence of toxin-forming bacteria.
UAE President discusses bilateral ties with Slovakia PM
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia during a phone call on Thursday.
UAE readies 4,000 tonnes of aid for Gaza via Saqr Humanitarian Ship
Relief supplies for the Saqr Humanitarian Ship have now been fully prepared ahead of their shipment to El Arish Port in Egypt, in support of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
UAE, EU discuss 'latest developments' in the Middle East
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed ways to enhance peace efforts in the Middle East during talks with European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of 'Great Arab Minds'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured the six winners of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Dubai trials shared school transport service with luxury SUVs
Dubai is testing a new shared school transport service that uses luxury SUVs to carry students from different schools along the same route.
UAE pledges $1.5 million to support UN Human Rights programme
The UAE has pledged $1.5 million in voluntary financial contributions to support programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
UAE President holds talks with Turkish Foreign Minister
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai to organise world’s largest virtual sign language class
Dubai is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by holding the world's largest unified virtual sign language class on January 21.
UAE expresses solidarity with Thailand over deadly train accident
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Thailand after a crane collapsed on a moving train near its capital city on Wednesday, killing more than 30 people and injuring 60 more.
UAE activates automatic degree recognition for 34 universities
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that 34 UAE-based universities and colleges have joined the first phase of its automatic degree recognition initiative.
World Safety Summit launches in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, attended the opening of the World Safety Summit 2026, organised by Dubai Civil Defence.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed opens Dubai International Project Management Forum
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 11th Dubai International Project Management Forum at Madinat Jumeirah, held under the theme 'Bridging Communities'.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hailed the country's "enduring resilience and the courage and determination of its people" as he marked the 'Day of Solidarity' on social media.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has "invited" residents to tune in to national media channels at 11:00 am on Saturday to mark the 'Day of Solidarity'.
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up in white on Friday night to mark the UAE's 'Day of Solidarity'.
