Tag: Dubai

  • Why have PIA flights to UAE been suspended?

    Why have PIA flights to UAE been suspended?

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued travel guidelines for passengers planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as air operations to Dubai and Sharjah have been severely affected by heavy rains.

    In response to the adverse weather conditions in the UAE, a PIA spokesperson told Samaa News that air operations of various airlines, including PIA, will remain suspended until further notice. Some flights of the national airline are experiencing delays and cancellations due to the inclement weather, he added.
    Passengers booked on affected flights are advised to contact the PIA call centre for updates and information regarding their travel arrangements. PIA remains dedicated to providing timely assistance and support to its passengers during this challenging period, the spokesman said.

    Two-day holiday in Dubai

    In view of the forecast of rain on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the United Arab Emirates, Thursday and Friday have been declared holidays in the educational institutions of Dubai.

  • Are Aftab Iqbal, Kapil Sharma planning to work together?

    Are Aftab Iqbal, Kapil Sharma planning to work together?

    Television host, journalist, and writer Aftab Iqbal recently engaged in a heated argument with Sohail Ahmed, which became quite public.

    Talking about the clash of words, Aftab Iqbal said in a recent interview, “It was just something I had to respond to. I have a great camaraderie with Sohail Ahmed, and I wished we could have discussed it together on a forum. I still regard him as a great talent, but I felt like some allegations needed a response, so I made a video.”

    He said, “There’s a possibility of collaborating with Kapil Sharma. A producer and a mutual friend wanted to organize a joint show with Team Kapil and Team Aftab in Dubai. We were supposed to meet there, but due to certain unforeseen circumstances, it didn’t materialize.”

  • Dubai begins construction of ‘world’s largest’ airport terminal

    Dubai begins construction of ‘world’s largest’ airport terminal

    Dubai announced on Sunday that work had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate’s ruler said will become “the world’s largest” at a cost of almost $35 billion.

    “We approved the designs for the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, and (are) commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion ($34.85 billion),“ Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, said on X.

    Once fully operational, the airport will “handle a passenger capacity of 260 million annually”, the government said in a statement.

    Sheikh Mohammed said it will have “the world’s largest capacity” and be “five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport”, which is one of the world’s busiest air hubs.

    According to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of flag carrier Emirates, “the first phase of the project will be ready within a period of 10 years, with a capacity to accommodate 150 million passengers annually.”

    Built on the city’s outskirts, Al Maktoum airport has received a relatively small share of the Gulf financial hub’s air traffic since 2010.

    Authorities want it to replace Dubai International Airport, which has a capacity of up to 120 million passengers annually and whose city-centre location prevents expansion.

  • Hania Aamir teams up with Badshah in new video release

    Hania Aamir teams up with Badshah in new video release

    A few months ago, Hania Aamir and Indian singer Badshah grabbed attention by sharing pictures together on their official Instagram accounts. The two celebrities met multiple times in Dubai.

    Hania Aamir posted another picture on Instagram with singer Badshah. Both celebrities are currently in Dubai to watch a cricket match. They had a friendly chat, and Badshah even sang the famous Pakistani song ‘Kala Jora’ for Hania. He also asked her some questions and was impressed by her large social media following. The interaction between them was very friendly. You can watch the video here:

  • Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains

    Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial centre reeled from record rains.

    Huge tailbacks snaked along six-lane expressways after up to 254 millimetres of rain — about two years’ worth — fell on the desert United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

    At least one person was killed after a 70-year-old man was swept away in his car in Ras Al-Khaimah, one of the country’s seven emirates, police said.

    Passengers were warned not to come to Dubai airport, the world’s busiest by international traffic, “unless absolutely necessary”, an official said.

    “Flights continue to be delayed and diverted… We are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions,” a Dubai Airports spokesperson said.

    Dubai’s flagship Emirates airline cancelled all check-ins on Wednesday as staff and passengers struggled to arrive and leave, with access roads flooded and some metro services suspended.

    At the airport, long taxi queues formed and delayed passengers milled around. Scores of flights were also delayed, cancelled and diverted during Tuesday’s torrential rain.

    The storms hit the UAE and Bahrain overnight Monday and on Tuesday after lashing Oman, where 18 people were killed, including several children.

    Climatologist Friederike Otto, a specialist in assessing the role of climate change on extreme weather events, told AFP it was “high likely” that global warming had worsened the storms.

    Official media said it was the highest rainfall since records began in 1949, before the formation of the UAE in 1971.

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  • Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan explore Dubai with family

    Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan explore Dubai with family

    Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt, a beloved couple in Pakistani showbiz, tied the knot after a long journey together. Despite busy careers, they prioritize their daughters, Amal and Miral. While Aiman focuses on the family, Muneeb continues to shine in his acting career.

    The family recently jetted off to Dubai for a post-Eid vacation and to celebrate Muneeb’s birthday. Sharing glimpses of their joyful moments, the couple is having a blast.

    Here are some delightful snapshots from their family trip:

  • Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai owns Dubai properties worth crores

    Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai owns Dubai properties worth crores

    Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan owns properties worth millions of rupees in Dubai. She is among the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. Even after becoming a mother and taking a break from films, she continues to increase her wealth through endorsements and other means. This is why she has also invested in properties worth millions in Dubai, besides India.

    According to reports from Indian media, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan owns a luxurious house in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. Its approximate value is 15 crore Indian rupees.

    The reports state that Aishwarya Rai’s total wealth is 776 crore Indian rupees. She charged around 10 to 12 crore rupees for working in a film.

    Aishwarya Rai started her career as a model in 1991. She won the Miss World title in 1994.

    Later, in 1997, she made her debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya’ and then acted in many blockbuster films.

    In 2007, Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan, son of the legendary Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. They welcomed a daughter named Aaradhya Bachchan in 2011.

  • Hania Aamir faces criticism for going to Dubai right after Umrah

    Hania Aamir faces criticism for going to Dubai right after Umrah

    Pakistan’s sweetheart Hania Amir finished her Umrah journey and hopped over to Dubai for some fun in the sun! But hold on to your hats, folks, because it seems like not everyone’s cheering her on.

    Hania’s been keeping us entertained with her daily activities, sharing every little detail of her life like a true social media queen
    But wait, there’s a twist! .After posting some pics from her Dubai escapade, where she’s not sporting her usual hijab, the internet went into a frenzy. Turns out, some fans weren’t too thrilled about her wardrobe choice post-Umrah.

    As usual, trolls think they can dictate apparel choices to female entertainers and actresses. Really folks, give it a rest. Find something else to do, like a job or a creative project. What a woman wears is none of your business.

    This is what people are saying to Hania:

  • A Hindu woman’s journey of fasting in Ramazan

    A Hindu woman’s journey of fasting in Ramazan

    Fasting has been a practice in many cultures and religions for a long time. Now when people think of fasting, they often think of Islam and Muslims more than anything else.

    Neelam Gokulsing, who isn’t Muslim and is from Mauritius, lives in Dubai, UAE. She started fasting during Ramadan in 2021 when she was in Malaysia, to support her Muslim friends.

    “I have many Muslim friends in Malaysia, and we ate before dawn and after sunset together. It was about standing together and understanding their culture even though I’m Hindu,” said Neelam, who is 26-years-old and works at a fintech company. She moved to Dubai two years ago.

    Even after moving to the Muslim-majority Gulf nation, Neelam kept fasting during Ramadan to be like the people around her. At first, it was about supporting others, but it turned into a journey of learning more about herself.

    “Fasting isn’t just about not eating. It’s about connecting spiritually and learning new things about yourself. It’s like working together with yourself to discover your values,” she explained.

    Following a fasting routine while managing daily life has taught Neelam a lot about herself.

    Now, Neelam wants to learn Arabic to become even more a part of UAE’s culture and society. She’s excited about what the future holds.

  • Saboor Aly celebrates her birthday in Dubai

    Saboor Aly celebrates her birthday in Dubai

    Saboor Aly is making waves for all the right reasons. Despite being the sister of superstar Sajal Aly, she has carved her own identity in the industry.

    Recently, Saboor celebrated her birthday in Dubai with her husband Ali Ansari and their friends. While many Pakistanis were there for the AP Dhillon concert, Saboor opted for a fancy restaurant to celebrate her special day. Here are some fun moments from Saboor’s Dubai birthday bash.

    Check the pictures below :