Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections, flydubai cancels Iran flights

DUBAI/WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The United States received advance notice of Israel’s reported strike on Iran but did not endorse the operation or play any part in its execution, US media quoted officials as saying. NBC and CNN, citing sources familiar with the matter and a US official, respectively, said Israel had provided Washington with pre-notification of the strike. … Read more

Saudi ports enhance Red Sea connections with new NRS shipping service

Riyadh Air and Artefact partner to build data analytics platform, develop AI solutions RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is set to build a data analytics platform and develop artificial intelligence solutions, thanks to a strategic partnership with global consultancy firm Artefact. By implementing these new instruments, the airline can achieve hyper-personalization and enhance its guest … Read more

Dammam port to see improved Asia connections with new VASI Shipping service

RIYADH: Global methane emissions from the energy sector will drop after reaching a near-record high in 2023, driven by new policies and COP28 pledges, showed a recent report. In its latest study, the International Energy Agency said that the production and use of fossil fuels resulted in close to 120 million tonnes of methane emissions in … Read more