Lifestyle
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: What will you pay by Etihad Rail train, bus, car and taxi?
Etihad Rail began public services from Dubai’s Al Yalayis station to Abu Dhabi on September 30, with the journey taking one hour and four minutes
Khaleej Times
Politics
Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Indian flydubai captain to Israel
Netanyahu said he wanted Machchhar and the Indian PM to light a flame at a national ceremony for Israel's Independence Day next May
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India, Pakistan summon top diplomats over border incident
Pakistan's foreign ministry said earlier on Saturday that personnel from India's Border Security Force had used "unprovoked lethal force" against two unarmed Pakistani civilians
Lifestyle
'True display of courage': Shah Rukh, Salman Khan laud flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
The Indian pilot's extraordinary courage in averting a major aviation disaster on September 30 has won him praise from leaders and celebrities
Politics
India detains protesters demanding election chief resignation
The demonstrations have been backed by opposition parties, including the Gen Z-led CJP, which says voter-roll changes favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
Sports
Brazil trump India 4-0 at rare friendly match in Kolkata
Critics blamed the pricing of tickets for the low attendance despite Brazil's top stars including Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and Marquinhos in the line-up
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'Dubai is home for the world': Sheikh Mohammed pens heartfelt message to residents
In his new book, The Letters, Dubai’s leader shares seven rules for building a stronger community, rooted in responsibility, respect and humanity
Politics
'Your brother Mohammed': Dubai Ruler sends personal email to government staff
Sheikh Mohammed shares lessons on leadership and decision-making in heartfelt message to employees as his new book, The Letters, hits shelves
Business
Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener sample found 'unsafe' in India, says regulator
In September, the regulator said it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard and was pursuing legal action against the Swiss food giant
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Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including four women, destroys building and sparks fire
Israel, which says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of the ceasefire, has stepped up strikes on the group in recent weeks
Sports
UAE jiu-jitsu team finishes 2026 Asian Games with record 5-gold haul
The team won two jiu-jitsu golds at Jakarta 2018 and four at Hangzhou 2023 before securing a record five at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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UAE weather: Partly cloudy skies; Sharjah temperatures to dip to 28°C
Humidity is expected to increase overnight and into Monday morning across some coastal and inland areas, with a chance of fog or mist forming in the early hours
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Flydubai reserves further comment as probe into FZ1073 ‘terrorist act’ continues
In a statement to Khaleej Times, Flydubai said it was 'not in a position' to comment beyond its published statements while the official investigation remains under way
News
Fake profiles of flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar pop up on social media after heroic act
Impersonators spread AI-generated images and false messages about the Indian pilot who saved 174 lives on Flydubai flight FZ1073
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Sheikh Hamdan visits flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar injured in terror act
Sheikh Hamdan said Captain Machchhar had demonstrated the 'highest levels of courage, responsibility, and care for people's lives'
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Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's family speaks, hopes he returns home soon
The Indian pilot's uncle and aunt also said they felt relieved after seeing him talk to Narendra Modi
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UAE investigation finds flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out terrorist act
Attorney General Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the co-pilot attacked the pilot with a crash axe during the flight and tried to take control of the aircraft
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Iranian President says country adopts new measures as economic pressure intensifies
Trump recently rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, as tensions continue to rise between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis