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  1. Exit plan

    Exit plan

    A sports executive allegedly seeks a UAE golden visa amid looming criminal cases, raising concerns over law enforcement efforts to prevent high-profile…

  2. EMERGENCY diversion A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September is diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an altercation in the cockpit prompted the aircraft to transmit an emergency code indicating ‘unlawful interference.’ The aircraft landed safely, with all passengers and crew accounted for, according to flydubai. (Inset) Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh says Israel is looking into the matter.

    Deeper motives seen behind flydubai attack

    Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh said authorities are investigating an alleged mid-air sabotage attempt by an Omani co-pilot, including possible links to jihadist…

  3. UAE expands 14-day entry permit to Filipinos

    UAE expands 14-day entry permit to Filipinos

    The UAE expands its pre-approved 14-day visit entry permit for eligible Filipino travelers flying with Emirates, simplifying short-term tourism, business, and…

  4. There is a growing demand for Philippine tropical fruits in the Gulf region, where expanding populations, tourism, and limited domestic agricultural production continue to drive food imports.

    Phl pineapples expand to Middle East market

    The Philippines shipped 18 metric tons of MD2 pineapples to the UAE, boosting agricultural exports and expanding market opportunities for Filipino farmers.

  5. Social media ban hit under-15s

    Social media ban hit under-15s

    ‘Children below this age are prohibited from creating, using, or operating personal accounts on social media platforms.’

  6. UAE main gas complex full capacity seen

    UAE main gas complex full capacity seen

    The UAE’s major gas-processing complex at Habshan will not return to full capacity until 2027 after being targeted during the Middle East conflict, according…

  7. BOI managing head, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, met with officials of UAE-based companies, Masdar and DAMAC Digital, this month to lure them to place investment at the Luzon Economic Corridor for the US-led Pax Silica initiative.

    BOI courts UAE firms for Pax Silica

    The Philippines’ Board of Investments is courting UAE giants Masdar and DAMAC Digital to power Pax Silica, a 4,000-acre AI-native industrial hub in the Luzon…