Ten people, including the pilot, died when a plane crashed in the northern Andros archipelago in the Bahamas on the country's Independence Day. Prime Minister Philip Davis said what was meant to be a day of celebration had become one of remembrance.
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Aldar has announced Yas Point, a AED 6 billion mixed-use waterfront development on the northern side of Yas Island. Spanning 600,000 sqm, the project will deliver 1,600 residences, a five-star hotel, an international school, and retail and leisure space, with capacity for 5,000 residents.
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Abu Dhabi has launched a central control room to monitor all licensed autonomous vehicle services across the emirate in real time. The facility, run by the Integrated Transport Centre, uses a dedicated platform to track routes, manage permits, and coordinate emergency responses.
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flydubai will operate a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Aleppo from 20 July 2026, resuming flights to the Syrian city after nearly 14 years. Aleppo joins Damascus as the carrier's second Syrian destination, with fares starting from AED 1,800 in Economy Class.
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Dubai Customs is preparing for roughly three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai's airports in the first half of July, introducing seven-second baggage screening and new dedicated pet inspection rooms. The agency says the measures are designed to accelerate passenger flow without relaxing customs security standards.
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Emirates Telecommunications Group (e&) has agreed to sell its entire 16.21% stake in Vodafone to the Niel Family Group's Vega vehicle for USD 5.95 billion. The deal, priced at 112.5 pence per share, follows a strategic review of e&'s international portfolio and will generate net cash proceeds of around USD 1.3 billion for the group.
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The UAE's airports handled 156.8 million passengers in 2025, a 6.1% increase on the previous year, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah recorded the strongest growth, while aircraft movements across the country rose 6.8% to 855,300.
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Dubizzle's June 2026 data shows UAE car buyers are gravitating toward value and reliability, with Toyota leading all brands by views and vehicles priced below AED 100,000 generating the most interest growth. Japanese manufacturers collectively drew over 9.5 million ad views across the platform.
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