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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck for a second consecutive day on Sunday, with a projectile hitting Terminal 4 and causing a fire. Air defences intercepted a cruise missile in the same area, the Saudi-led coalition said. Read more →

Dubai's RTA has kicked off a four-week trial of the Glydways autonomous pod transit system at Bluewaters. The electric vehicles run on dedicated guideways and are being evaluated for first- and last-mile connections to Metro stations across the emirate. Read more →

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the renaming of Al Ain International Airport to Tahnoun International Airport, honouring the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The new name is effective immediately. Read more →

Twelve people were killed and 309 injured in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed. The dead came from eight countries; some of the injured remain in critical condition. Read more →

Saudi Arabia's aviation authority has suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after an attack on Saturday, October 10, which caused injuries. The number of casualties is currently being assessed. Read more →

The UAE Public Prosecution has outlined ten findings from its investigation into the flydubai FZ1073 incident, alleging the Omani co-pilot planned a suicide attack on Ben Gurion Airport's passenger terminal. The suspect, who passed standard recruitment checks, was restrained by crew and passengers after allegedly assaulting the captain with an emergency axe. Read more →

India's Ministry of External Affairs has pushed back against the US suspension of PERM applications, warning of impacts on Indian workers' Green Card pathways. It also labelled recent remarks by the US Vice President about Indian professionals as deeply offensive. Read more →

Abu Dhabi Police is broadcasting real accident footage to warn drivers against reversing on roads after missing exits. The offence carries fines of up to 2,000 AED, 23 traffic points, and 60 days of vehicle impoundment. Read more →

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