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See - Sada Elbalad
14-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Syria Reopens Airspace to Civilian Flights
Israa Farhan Syria has officially reopened its airspace to all civilian air traffic, according to the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority. The move follows the resolution of conditions that had previously necessitated the temporary closure of certain air corridors. In a statement, the authority confirmed that Syrian skies are now fully safe and compliant with global safety standards for international civil aviation. All air routes, including those connecting Syrian airports with international flight networks, are now operational. The agency emphasized its ongoing commitment to aviation safety and will continue to monitor regional developments closely. Additional precautionary measures may be implemented if needed to ensure the highest levels of airspace security. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
The National
14-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Jordan reopens airspace day after Israel and Iran exchange missile fire
Jordan reopened its airspace on Saturday morning after it was closed to traffic following air attacks by Israel on Iran's nuclear sites on Friday. Jordanian airspace re-opened at 7.30am, the civil aviation commission said. Other countries in the region, including Iran and Iraq, also shut their airspace. The restrictions have led to widespread travel disruption after airlines cancelled and delayed flights. Iran announced its airspace would be closed until 2pm on Saturday, while the Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Friday that the 'complete suspension of air traffic at all Iraqi airports and the closure of Iraqi airspace' would continue until further notice. Syria also announced a closure of its airspace, which had been scheduled to be lifted at 3pm local time on Friday. There was no further update from Syrian authorities when it plans to reopen its airspace. 'This measure comes as part of our close monitoring of the developments in the airspace in the region, and we will re-evaluate the decision immediately after the specified period ends, with the possibility of extending it or reopening airspace, according to safety requirements,' the Syrian Arab News Agency, reported on Friday quoting Ashhad Al Salibi, the head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority. Tension across the Middle East rose on Friday after Israel launched a wave of strikes across Iran, killing senior military officials and hitting key nuclear sites. Iran also launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, raising concerns of a wider Middle East war. Israeli military said that air raid sirens sounded across the county as defences identified Iranian drones. Etihad suspends flights to Tel Aviv and Amman Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport was also closed, with the UAE's Etihad Airways announcing cancellation of services to and from Tel Aviv. 'Etihad Airways is experiencing disruption to several services across the region due to airspace closures and the continuing regional situation,' Etihad's duty media officer told The National in a statement on Saturday. As a result, all flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, and between Abu Dhabi and Amman on June 14, June 15 and June 16 have been cancelled. The EY583 / EY584 between Abu Dhabi and Beirut on June 14 has also been cancelled, according to Etihad. 'In addition, Etihad is re-routing a number of flights in response to restricted airspace in parts of the Middle East,' the statement said. Travellers transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will also not be accepted for travel from their point of origin. 'This remains a developing situation which is likely to cause some disruption and delays over the coming days. Etihad is continuously monitoring airspace and security updates in close coordination with the relevant authorities,' the Abu Dhabi based airline said. Emirates also cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran. Other major airlines, including Lufthansa and Air India, also rerouted services mid-flight on Friday. Middle East Airlines suspends inbound flights to Beirut Meanwhile, Middle East Airlines – the national carrier of Lebanon – has announced the suspension of all inbound flights to Beirut until further notice, Lebanese broadcaster LBCI reported on Saturday. The airline also announced the cancellation of all outbound flights from Beirut scheduled to depart before 1pm on Saturday. As for flights scheduled to depart after 1pm, passengers will be informed based on further developments, the broadcaster added.
Al Bawaba
03-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to touch down in Damascus
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Syria with the resumption of flights to Damascus. The inaugural flight FZ 115 touched down in Damascus International Airport (DAM) on 01 June to a water cannon salute. The inaugural flight marks the start of flydubai's daily flights to inaugural flights mark the return of air connectivity between the two countries after almost after 12 years. The UAE Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic, His Excellency Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi, was among the officials welcoming the inaugural flight, accompanied by a delegation that included the Deputy Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Abdul Bari Al-Saj, and the Director of the Authority, Mr. Amjad on the start of operations, His Excellency Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Syrian Arab Republic, said: 'we are pleased to announce the resumption of operations by the UAE national carrier, flydubai, to the Syrian Arab Republic. This milestone reflects the deep-rooted and fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and Syria and underscores the UAE's continued efforts to enhance regional and international air connectivity, strengthening economic ties and connecting this occasion, we reaffirm that the resumption of flydubai's flights to Syria marks a promising step toward the full return of UAE national carriers to operate in Syria. It also paves the way for delivering high-quality services to the brotherly Syrian people and meeting the travel needs of we reiterate the UAE's firm and consistent position in support of Syria and its people. This commitment contributes to the consolidation of security and stability, supports Syria's path toward progress and prosperity and aligns with the enduring bonds of brotherhood that unite our two nations.'Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: 'flydubai has a longstanding commitment to further enhance connectivity in the region and we are very pleased to offer our passengers the opportunity to fly directly to Syria again. As an important cultural centre in the region, we look forward to serving the market and stimulating free flows of travel, trade and tourism between the two countries.'Flight details Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will depart daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) from 01 June 2025.
Gulf Today
02-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to touch down in Damascus
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Syria with the resumption of flights to Damascus. The inaugural flight FZ 115 touched down in Damascus International Airport (DAM) on 1st June to a water cannon salute. The inaugural flight marks the start of flydubai's daily flights to Damascus. The inaugural flights mark the return of air connectivity between the two countries after almost after 12 years. Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi, the UAE Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic, was among the officials welcoming the inaugural flight. He was accompanied by a delegation that included Abdul Bari Al-Saj, the Deputy Chairman of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, and Amjad Nakhkhal, the Director of the Authority.
Arabian Business
02-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai's flydubai resumes flights to Damascus
Flydubai has launched operations to Syria with the resumption of flights to Damascus. The inaugural flight FZ 115 landed at Damascus International Airport on June 1 and received a water cannon salute. The flight marks the start of flydubai's daily service to Damascus, restoring air connectivity between the UAE and Syria after nearly 12 years, the airline said in a statement. UAE Ambassador to Syria Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi attended the arrival ceremony alongside Syrian Civil Aviation Authority Deputy Chairman Abdul Bari Al-Saj and Authority Director Amjad Nakhkhal. Flydubai expands regional connectivity 'We are pleased to announce the resumption of operations by the UAE national carrier, flydubai, to the Syrian Arab Republic. This milestone reflects the deep-rooted and fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and Syria and underscores the UAE's continued efforts to enhance regional and international air connectivity, strengthening economic ties and connecting people,' Hassan Ahmed Al Shehhi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Syrian Arab Republic said. The ambassador said the resumption represents a step towards the full return of UAE carriers to Syria. 'It also paves the way for delivering high-quality services to the brotherly Syrian people and meeting the travel needs of passengers,' he added. Al Shehhi further emphasised the UAE's support for Syria. 'We reiterate the UAE's firm and consistent position in support of Syria and its people. This commitment contributes to the consolidation of security and stability, supports Syria's path toward progress and prosperity and aligns with the enduring bonds of brotherhood that unite our two nations.' 'flydubai has a longstanding commitment to further enhance connectivity in the region and we are very pleased to offer our passengers the opportunity to fly directly to Syria again. As an important cultural centre in the region, we look forward to serving the market and stimulating free flows of travel, trade and tourism between the two countries,' Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai added.
