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Dubai airport gears up to handle World Cup supporters
The first World Cup ever held in a Middle Eastern country is set to kick off in Qatar on November 20, and will last until December 18.
Thu Aug 18 2022
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Instead of playing centre court in Australia, Djokovic takes selfies in Dubai
On the first day of the Australian Open, the world's best male tennis player was taking selfies with fans at a Dubai airport arrivals gate.
Mon Jan 17 2022
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Dubai airport fully operational for first time since pandemic
The opening of sections closed as the Covid-19 crisis took hold comes as the UAE records a rise of infections amid fears of the Omicron.
Tue Dec 21 2021
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Emirates plane in accident on landing in Dubai
An Emirates plane with 275 people on board was involved in an accident on landing Wednesday at Dubai airport but all the passengers were evacuated safely, the government said.
Wed Aug 03 2016
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Drone forces hour-long closure of Dubai airport
A rogue drone disrupted air traffic at Dubai International Airport for more than an hour on Saturday, said the operator of one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
Sun Jun 12 2016
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Dubai airport sees 10.7% passenger rise to stay world's busiest
Dubai International remained the world's busiest airport last year with a 10.7 percent rise in passenger numbers, its operator said on Monday.
Mon Feb 01 2016
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Dubai cop jailed for posting Messi's passport on social media
The policeman, identified only by his initials J.J., who uploaded Lionel Messi's passport online was criticised for having "abused the telecommunications system".
Mon Feb 01 2016
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Dubai overtakes Heathrow as top international airport
Dubai airport has soared ahead of London's Heathrow, riding a boom in long-haul flights between Asia and the West to become the world's top international travel hub, it said Tuesday.
Wed Jan 28 2015