flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia - flydubai inaugurates

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times-weekly service flydubai expands its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-times-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring the significance of this new connection between the United Arab Emirates and Latvia.

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce Launches Bulgarian Business Council to Strengthen Economic Ties and Boost Mutual Investment

Maha Al Gargawi: “The establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council will help build stronger partnerships between our business communities and unlock new opportunities for joint investment.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Bulgaria reached AED 777 million in 2024, achieving year-on-year growth of 5%. A total of 243 Bulgarian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q3 2025. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to st

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Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners - noor dubai

Noor Dubai Achieves 156% Growth in Treatment Services and Honours Its Supporting Partners

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2025: Noor Dubai Foundation, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that its national programme for the periodic screening and treatment of eye diseases in the United Arab Emirates has achieved a notable 156% increase in treatment cases, equivalent to 554 patients, between 2024 and 2025. The programme also recorded a 47% growth in free screenings and early detection services, with particular attention given to workers’ communities. The Foundation explained that these results were achieved through the expansion of partnerships with relevant entities and by strengthen

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Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation - dubai culture

Dubai Culture Celebrated for Excellence in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Commended by the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received an Appreciation Award from the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists, an accolade granted to institutions dedicated to archaeology and heritage preservation. The recognition reflects the Authority’s sustained efforts to protect Dubai’s cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations. The award was presented during Dubai Culture’s participation in the 28th Arab Archaeologists Conference in Cairo, Egypt. It marks a significant milestone

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GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness - ammroc fulcrum

GAL, AMMROC and Fulcrum Extend Tri-Party MoU to Accelerate Regional Defense Readiness

DUBAI, UAE – December 12, 2025 – Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace, aviation and defense services, and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation MRO services – both part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group – announced an expansion of its strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fulcrum, a defense technology innovator specializing in mission-critical engineering upgrades. The agreement was formalized during the Dubai Airshow. The expansion of the original MoU, initially signed in March 2024, underscores the success and commitment of the trilateral partnership in advancing

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RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Collaboration with WeRide and Uber - launches pilot

RTA Launches Pilot Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Collaboration with WeRide and Uber

Pilot service operates with a ‘safety driver’ ahead of full driverless launch in early 2026 Ability to book a WeRide autonomous vehicle through the Uber app Service available in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Launch supports Dubai’s Self-Driving Transport Strategy to convert 25% of journeys to autonomous modes by 2030 Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 11th December 2025: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of the pilot public Robotaxi service As of Today on the Uber app in Dubai, delivered in collaboration with WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technologies, and Uber Techno

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AfCFTA Secretary-General unveils vision for borderless African automotive aftermarket at Automechanika Dubai 2025 - afcfta...

AfCFTA Secretary-General unveils vision for borderless African automotive aftermarket at Automechanika Dubai 2025

H.E. Wamkele Mene tells global industry leaders Africa is ready to integrate its $30+ billion automotive aftermarket through trade reforms, digital tools and regional value chains AfriConnections is a dedicated platform at Automechanika Dubai connecting African buyers with global automotive aftermarket suppliers Automechanika Dubai concludes today (Thursday, 11 December) at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, UAE: Africa is set to transform its fragmented automotive aftermarket into a unified, borderless economy, according to H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), who addressed inter

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Tourism without gaming: how Dubai maintains record visitor growth while the region's iGaming market expands offshore - tou...

Tourism without gaming: how Dubai maintains record visitor growth while the region’s iGaming market expands offshore

Dubai continues breaking tourism records even though casino gaming remains prohibited, and you see that strength across nearly every part of the city. With more than 18.7 million visitors last year and nearly 10 million more arriving in the first half of 2025, Dubai showed that travelers respond to experiences that go far beyond gaming. When you walk through its luxury hotels, waterfront neighborhoods, cultural venues and shopping districts, you notice how the city invests in attractions that appeal to different travel styles. World-class events, new dining districts and major architectural projects help keep the destination fresh, gi

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Dubai Culture’s ‘Library Talks’ Explores the State of the Arabic Novel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 December 2025: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the organisation of a session titled ‘The State of the Novel in the Arab World’, as part of the Library Talks initiative, which aims to strengthen engagement between creators and the public, highlight their achievements, and support their contributions to the local cultural landscape. This aligns with the Authority’s efforts to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. The panel discussion, scheduled to take place at Al Safa Art & Design Library on 18 Dece

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Accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research First cohort of “Legislative Drafting” program lau...

Accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research First cohort of “Legislative Drafting” program launches at Dubai Judicial Institute in presence of SLC Secret

10 December 2025: The Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC) in the Emirate of Dubai and the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) launched the first cohort of the specialised training program “Legislative Drafting” at the DJI headquarters. The inauguration was attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, and H.E. Judge Dr. Ebtisam Ali Al Badwawi, Director General of DJI. The program marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between SLC and DJI, which seeks to introduce an integrated training initiative aimed at strengthening the legislative capabilitie

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