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Hoax bomb threat to Air Arabia flight in Kerala's Calicut airport
A hoax bomb threat was made to an Air Arabia flight from Calicut International airport, causing the aircraft to be grounded. A passenger left a note stating 'bomb' on one of the seats, which was found by ground staff. The flight was grounded and the bomb detection squad conducted a thorough inspection. The flight was rescheduled for 5 pm, and passengers have been provided with food and water.
Expo Centre Sharjah signs agreement to launch Middle East Electric Vehicle Show 2025
Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has forged a strategic partnership with MIE Events to debut the Middle East Electric Vehicle Show (MEEVS) in 2025 at the Centre. This groundbreaking agreement paves the way for the region's premier electric vehicle event, set to feature over 100 leading global brands. MEEVS aims to spotlight the future of sustainable transportation by showcasing cutting-edge electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vehicles, as well as electric bikes, and innovative technologies in the electric transport sector.
EaseMyTrip's Nishant Pitti, SpiceJet owner Ajay Singh pull out of Go First race
The Singh-Pitti consortium's pullout leaves the revival of Go First in jeopardy. They were the frontrunners for the troubled airline with a total bid of around ₹1,600 crore.
Go First's creditors to auction pledged land parcel in Thane
Creditors are set to auction a prime 94-acre land parcel in Thane near Mumbai, previously collateral for loans taken by Go First Airlines. The auction process involves major creditors and potential bidders amidst evolving legal challenges and financial considerations.
Unified GCC visa: Middle East’s multi-nation travel permit to be rolled out this year
The Saudi Tourism Authority has said the imminent introduction of the Unified GCC visa, permitting travellers to explore all six Gulf nations for more than 30 days, is scheduled for implementation by year's end. This initiative, introduced by the UAE Minister of Economy at the Arabian Travel Market, seeks to stimulate tourism and streamline travel throughout the GCC region. Comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf Cooperation Council is actively participating in this endeavour.
Gulf's version of the Schengen visa to be called 'GCC Grand Tours', open up access to six countries
The GCC Grand Tours unified tourist visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Gulf countries, with an estimated 128.7 million visitors by 2030, enhancing the regional economy and cultural exchange opportunities.
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Kerala airports see passengers protest against AI Express' last minute cancellations
Passengers, mostly travelling to the Gulf nations, claimed that they were informed about the flight cancellations after they completed their security check and were waiting to board the flight. While Air India Express has offered a full refund or complimentary rescheduling to another date, passengers are not happy with that.
Go First planes need engines, spare parts; lessors to take longer to fly them out of India
Industry experts anticipate that it will take longer for lessors to remove Go First's 54 deregistered planes from the country due to engine and spare parts requirements. The majority of these planes, stopped in May 2023, need maintenance and approvals for flight after being grounded for a year.
Lenders to Go First weigh liquidation after court order on planes, sources say
Lenders to India's Go First are scheduled to convene later this week to explore various options for the financially distressed airline, including the possibility of liquidation. This follows a court order permitting aircraft lessors to reclaim their planes, as disclosed by two bankers associated with Go First's creditors on Tuesday.
Very little left to sell in Go First with planes gone
On Friday, the high court asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to deregister and hand over all the 54 planes to lessors. It also directed the resolution professional (RP) to provide all information regarding the airline to the lessors while restraining the airline from taking away any documents or spare parts from the planes.
Go First revival chance fades as lenders, bidders spar on valuation
A Delhi High Court order on Friday allowing lessors to repossess their aircraft has further dented hopes of reviving Go First, they said. Ajay Singh, promoter of SpiceJet, and an entity owned by Nishant Pitti-owner of online travel portal EaseMyTrip had jointly bid for the airline. The second bid is from Sharjah-based Sky One.
Delhi HC asks DGCA to deregister all 54 of Go First's leased planes, gives 5 days' time
In a setback for the struggling airline, the court also restrained the RP from replacing, taking out any accessories, spare parts, documents or any material from the aircraft while directing him to provide up to date information and documentation related to the aircraft to the lessors.
Delhi HC allows lessors' plea seeking deregistration of all 54 Go First aircraft, restrains carrier from flying them
The Delhi High Court grants lessors' request to deregister Go First's 54 aircraft, restricting the airline from operating them and ordering the DGCA to aid in their export and provide certificate of airworthiness. The Resolution Professional prohibited from tampering with the planes and must provide comprehensive documentation to the lessors
Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains on record. As sunny skies returned on Wednesday, a day after torrential downpours and rolling black clouds, stories emerged of residents stuck in cars and offices overnight.
Go First gets another 60 days to complete insolvency process
A two-member bench of the Delhi-based NCLT admitted the request by the resolution professional (RP) of Go First, seeking an extension of the timeline to complete the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP).
Go First creditors to take possession of pledged land parcel
The lenders last week took symbolic possession of the land located in Thane, in the first step towards a likely auction of the property.
'Go First lenders yet to decide on bids, airline's revival likely to be delayed'
Both bidders had increased their bids earlier this month after initial scrutiny by lenders, necessitating an extension to complete negotiations, people familiar with the process said. "The committee of creditors (CoC) will meet either this week or early next week to finalise the extension of the timeline since a few more days will be needed to scrutinise and finally decide on the bids that are currently on the table," said a person aware of the process.
India has incredibly affordable airfares, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube
Vinay Dube of Akasa Air lauded India's affordable airfares, while planning international expansion and ensuring no pilot shortage. While acknowledging that aviation competition has always been intense, Dube said that as long as the focus is on fundamentals, there is enough room not just for Akasa Air to thrive in the future but for others as well.
SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh ups bid for Go First following banks' nudge
One of the two bidders for bankrupt airline Go First in India has raised its offer following lender encouragement, increasing the bid by 1-1.5 billion rupees from the original 16 billion rupees. The consortium, including SpiceJet's Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways, aims to meet creditors' expectations.
Air India Express ramps up network and flight frequencies to capture summer travel boom
Air India Express has expanded its 2024 summer schedule with over 360 daily departures, focusing on increased frequencies to various destinations in response to heightened travel demand. IndiGo and SpiceJet are also geared up for the summer season by introducing new routes and enhancing flight frequencies.
Wardwizard looks to expand operations to cater to domestic, international markets
The Vadodara-based company is setting up a new assembly plant in Sharjah in the UAE to cater to African markets, including Egypt. It has also set up an assembly plant in Deoghar, Jharkhand to cater to the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in markets like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
SpiceJet, Sharjah's Sky One & Africa-focused Safrik Investments try late check-in for bankrupt Go First
Shailendra Ajmera, the resolution professional (RP) managing Go First's corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), received requests from these entities- Sharjah-based aviation company Sky One, Africa-focused Safrik Investments and local airline SpiceJet- for conducting due diligence of the grounded airline during the past 10 days, people familiar with the matter said.
Passenger ship service between UAE and India can be a reality soon
A passenger ship service between the UAE and India is being planned, offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of travel. The ship will carry up to 1,250 passengers and will take roughly three days to reach Kerala. Ticket prices will range between Dh442 and Dh663, depending on travel time. The ship will offer a wide variety of food and entertainment options for passengers.
UAE-Kerala passenger ship service launch expected this year: Baggage limit, fare and travel time...
A passenger ship service between Kerala and the UAE could potentially start by the end of the year. This service aims to cater to the 22 lakh migrant workers from Kerala, with the goal of reducing fares and allowing for more luggage compared to plane services. The President of the Indian Association Sharjah expressed optimism that the service could begin in December.
Power outages in parts of UAE's Sharjah due to technical fault
Parts of Sharjah, a city neighboring Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, are experiencing power outages due to a technical fault at a gas plant. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has confirmed that work is underway to address the issue. The outages were initially reported by the Dubai-based newspaper Khaleej Times, with residents posting about the situation on social media.
UAE traffic alert: Key Sharjah road to be partially closed for three weeks
The partial closure of Maliha Road towards the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa Street with Maliha Road will be from August 6th to August 27th.
Sharjah ruler approves more than 2,000 scholarships for university students
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has approved 2005 scholarships for students at the emirate's universities. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) will accept applications till August 17, 2023. The approved scholarships include 1600 for students at the University of Sharjah (UOS) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) for various disciplines and programmes.
Ruler of Sharjah okays 2,005 scholarships at various universities for academic year 2023-24
The Sharjah Ruler has always expressed a strong desire to provide children with the most up-to-date and best educational resources by enhancing the standard of education. These efforts could yield maximum educational results and bring out the best in the children.
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