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What's On
4 days ago
- Business
- What's On
You can now pay for Air Arabia flights with crypto in the UAE
Crypto just took off… Paying for your next flight just got a little more futuristic. If you're the kind of traveller who's into crypto and keen on finding smart ways to spend it, this one's for you. Crypto check-in begins now Air Arabia is officially the first airline in the region to accept payments via stablecoin – specifically, AE Coin. The budget-friendly Sharjah-based airline has teamed up with Mbank, the UAE's first fully digital bank, to roll this out. AE Coin 101 Think of AE Coin as digital dirhams. It's a stablecoin, which means it's pegged 1:1 to the UAE dirham – so it doesn't fluctuate like Bitcoin or Ethereum. That makes it secure, predictable, and practical for everyday payments. It's also designed to keep transaction fees low. How it works To book your flight, all you need to do is pay through the AEC Wallet App while checking out on the Air Arabia website. Why it matters Stablecoins are booming, and AE Coin is the UAE's first of its kind. This move doesn't just add convenience – it fits neatly into the country's wider vision of becoming a leader in digital finance. Adel Al Ali, Group CEO of Air Arabia, calls it part of their mission to bring tech-driven value and flexibility to travellers. Not just for crypto fans You don't need to be deep into Web3 to use AE Coin. If you've got the AEC Wallet App, you're ready to go. And with more UAE companies jumping into stablecoins, this might just be the first of many mainstream crypto rollouts. So next time you're planning a getaway, your wallet doesn't need to be leather – it just needs to be digital. More than just a flight This isn't just about booking flights with a new payment method. It's a step towards a smarter, more inclusive financial ecosystem, as Mbank's CEO Mohammed Wassim Khayata explains. The collaboration brings together budget travel and forward-thinking finance – So if you've been holding AE Coin and waiting for a good excuse to use it, here's your sign. Image: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
UAE Airlines Launch Unbeatable Eid Al Adha Travel Deals
Massive discounts, flexible payment options, and limited-time offers entice holidaymakers Dubai, UAE – With the Eid Al Adha holiday season around the corner, UAE-based airlines are pulling out all the stops to attract travelers with deeply discounted airfares, flexible payment plans, and exclusive promotions. From premium carriers like Emirates and Etihad to budget-friendly airlines such as Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, flydubai, and Air Arabia, the travel market is witnessing an all-out price war as airlines compete to capture a larger share of the anticipated surge in demand. Budget-Friendly Destinations From Just Dh129 Sharjah-based Air Arabia has introduced one-way fares starting at just Dh129 to several regional destinations including Oman, India, Egypt, and Lebanon. Travelers can book tickets by June 2 for flights between June 1 and September 30. Here are some of Air Arabia's top offers: Oman: Dh129 Bahrain: Dh149 Kuwait: Dh149 Saudi Arabia: Dh149 Meanwhile, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and other low-cost carriers are offering one-way tickets to Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon for as low as Dh199, and to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Qatar for just Dh299. Emirates Launches 'Fly Now, Pay Later' Scheme Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates is offering a flexible financing plan that allows select UAE credit card holders to pay for tickets in three zero-interest monthly installments. The initiative is designed to make premium travel more accessible for families and individuals planning vacations during the break. flydubai Offers Return Fares From Dh965 Dubai's low-cost airline flydubai is promoting round-trip fares starting from Dh965, with a range of attractive destinations on offer: Alexandria: Dh1,295 Antalya: Dh1,615 Belgrade: Dh1,555 Yerevan: Dh1,095 Samarkand: Dh1,075 Bucharest: Dh1,465 The airline's website lists additional destinations with competitive fares, targeting those seeking cooler summer escapes or culturally rich getaways. Saudia Offers 'Buy One, Get One Free' Deal Adding to the competitive momentum, Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched a 'Buy One, Get One Free' promotion on selected domestic and regional round-trip Guest Class (Saver) tickets. The deal is available for booking between May 25 and May 28, 2025, with travel dates between July 1 and August 31, 2025. The offer is valid for flights originating from: Saudi Arabia Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE) Doha (Qatar) Salalah (Oman) Manama (Bahrain) Kuwait City Amman (Jordan) Customers can activate the offer using the promo code BUY1Get1 on Saudia's booking platform. According to travel industry experts, the array of offers is a direct response to the high demand for travel during Eid, with many UAE residents planning regional and international getaways. Airlines are competing aggressively on price and value to fill seats early and secure market share. memorable and cost-effective holidays this Eid.
Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
"Invest in Sharjah" launches ‘Sharjah AcquireHub'
Economic Growth Goals Al Musharrakh noted that the 'Sharjah AcquireHub' aims to channel capital into Sharjah-based companies, thereby boosting revenue and creating employment opportunities. He emphasised that the platform would contribute to enhancing the emirate's business landscape and strengthening its economic foundations. Agreement Signing Ceremony The memorandum of understanding was signed between "Invest in Sharjah" and Transworld Business Advisors to establish the region's first government digital platform dedicated to streamlining mergers and acquisitions. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Executive Director of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority 'Shurooq,' along with other officials and company representatives.
Dubai Eye
10-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE airlines extend flight suspensions to Pakistan
UAE airlines have extended the suspension of flights to and from Pakistan, some until Tuesday, May 13, as the country shut its airspace due to cross-border tensions with India. Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the closure of its airspace till at least 12 pm Pakistan time (12:30 pm IST) on Sunday, May 11. Emirates Airline on Saturday pushed back the date of suspension on Pakistan services until May 12, from an earlier announced May 10. In an update on its official website, the Dubai carrier said "it is suspending flight operations to all points in Pakistan until May 12, due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to the country's airspace and airports". Emirates flies to Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Sialkot and Karachi. The airline apologised for the inconvenience, adding that it is "monitoring the situation closely and will post any operational updates on our website". It added that "passengers booked on connecting flights to Pakistan will not be accepted to travel until further notice". In a post on social media, Sharjah-based Air Arabia said flights to Pakistan have been "temporarily suspended" until May 13 "due to current events". Travel Update — Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) May 10, 2025 Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways also announced suspension of all flights to Pakistan on May 10. In an update on its official website, the airline said all services to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad have been cancelled. "This remains an evolving situation and further changes or disruptions may occur. Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with the relevant authorities," the statement added. In a statement sent to ARN News, flydubai said flights to Pakistan and Afghanistan on May 10 and May 11 have been cancelled "due to operational reasons". "We will continue to closely monitor the situation and amend our flight schedule accordingly," the low-cost carrier added. Those booked to fly to Pakistan have been advised to check official sites of the airlines for regular updates. Flights to India Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways told ARN News that all flights to India continues to operate as normal. The carriers said they did not fly to any of the 32 airports that were closed on Saturday due to the ongoing strikes. These included Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Leh, Shimla and Srinagar.
TAG 91.1
10-05-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE airlines extend flight suspensions to Pakistan
UAE airlines have extended the suspension of flights to and from Pakistan, some until Tuesday, May 13, as the country shut its airspace due to cross-border tensions with India. Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the closure of its airspace till at least 12 pm Pakistan time (12:30 pm IST) on Sunday, May 11. Emirates Airline on Saturday pushed back the date of suspension on Pakistan services until May 12, from an earlier announced May 10. In an update on its official website, the Dubai carrier said "it is suspending flight operations to all points in Pakistan until May 12, due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to the country's airspace and airports". Emirates flies to Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Sialkot and Karachi. The airline apologised for the inconvenience, adding that it is "monitoring the situation closely and will post any operational updates on our website". It added that "passengers booked on connecting flights to Pakistan will not be accepted to travel until further notice". In a post on social media, Sharjah-based Air Arabia said flights to Pakistan have been "temporarily suspended" until May 13 "due to current events". Travel Update — Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) May 10, 2025 Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways also announced suspension of all flights to Pakistan on May 10. In an update on its official website, the airline said all services to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad have been cancelled. "This remains an evolving situation and further changes or disruptions may occur. Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with the relevant authorities," the statement added. Those booked to fly to Pakistan have been advised to check official sites of the airlines for regular updates. ARN has reached out to flydubai for updates.
