News
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s working visit to Egypt aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on economic, political, and humanitarian issues.
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urges global restraint to prevent wider conflict in the Middle East, warning of devastating consequences for civilians.
Travel
UAE airports saw a 14.2% increase in passenger traffic in H1 2024, handling over 71.7 million passengers, marking a strong recovery for the aviation sector and boosting economic growth.
Etihad Airways celebrates 20 years of operations to India, marking a significant milestone with expanded routes and increased flight frequencies between Abu Dhabi and key Indian cities.
United Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi through SpaceX’s Starlink, marking the largest such partnership in the industry. The service will roll out across over 1,000 planes.
Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines announce an interline partnership, expanding travel options between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and several key international destinations.
Etihad Airways is expanding its network with new direct flights to Warsaw and Prague, starting June 2025, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Tickets available now.
In 2023, Tokyo saw a record 19.54 million international visitors, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic.
Health
The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.
The FTC has filed a lawsuit against the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of artificially raising insulin prices and increasing costs for patients.
New research links weekend sleep catch-up with a 20% reduced risk of heart disease, suggesting that compensating for lost sleep could offer significant health benefits.
South Korea’s latest data shows a rapid increase in COVID-19 levels in wastewater, reflecting a larger summer outbreak.