Air Arabia Q1 profit slips as regional disruption bites
Air Arabia posted AED 278 million in Q1 2026 net profit as regional airspace disruption cut capacity, while revenue rose to AED 1.8 billion....
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UAE astronomers point to March 20 Eid Al Fitr date
SHARJAH: Astronomers at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology said Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, based on astronomical calculations for the start of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the fasting month observed by......
Air Arabia to start daily Sharjah Rome flights July 1
SHARJAH: Air Arabia said it will expand its European network with a new daily, non-stop route between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, with flights scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. The carrier said the service will provide direct connections between Sharjah, its main hub, and Italy’s capital, adding another......
Air Arabia records 2025 profit, proposes 30 fils dividend
SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC) reported a record AED 1.8 billion net profit before tax for 2025 and said its board has proposed a cash dividend of 30 fils per share, subject to shareholder approval. The Sharjah-headquartered low-cost airline said the results cover the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and marked its......
Air Arabia now flies directly between Sharjah and Milan
Low-cost carrier (LCC), Air Arabia launched direct flights from Sharjah to Milan in Italy. Before the inaugural flight, an event was held at Sharjah International Airport, and the aircraft was greeted at Milan Bergamo Airport with a traditional water cannon salute. The newly introduced direct flights will connect Sharjah International......
Rail company Etihad Rail completes main line tracklaying in Sharjah and RAK
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has completed the main work of the UAE National Rail Network by laying track in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah as part of the final package of Stage Two of the project. From Ghuweifat on the border of......
Air Arabia launches the first route connecting Sharjah and Milan
The first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) offering services in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia has announced that it will launch direct flights from Sharjah to Milan, the capital city of Italy. From December 7, 2022, four weekly direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Milan......