Pilots’ personal debts are a growing concern for the aviation sector. That’s one of the topics discussed on the final day of the 2015 Gulf Aviation Training Event conference in Dubai. Pilots need at least US$ 100,000 (AED 365,000) to achieve up to 1,500 flying hours. But now airlines hire them with lower hours and help them through a loan. The setup then results in pilots being stuck on the job and delay retirement.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
UAE expresses solidarity with Greece, Denmark after helicopter crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece and Denmark following the collision of two helicopters participating in efforts to extinguish fires in the Greek capital Athens.
UAE, Qatar discuss regional developments and security
The United Arab Emirates has discussed regional developments and enhancing security with Qatar.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece and Denmark following the collision of two helicopters participating in efforts to extinguish fires in the Greek capital Athens.
The United Arab Emirates has discussed regional developments and enhancing security with Qatar.
