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UAE honours flydubai crew for saving passengers during cockpit attack

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awards the First Class Order of Zayed II to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and his fellow flydubai crew recognised for protecting passengers during an

October 28, 2026

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Al Wahda Wins Third Straight Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup

Al Wahda clinches its third straight President’s Cup title as Hamdan honours the winners in Abu Dhabi….reports Asian Lite News Desk Al Wahda Jiu-Jitsu Club secured its third consecutive Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup

October 26, 2026

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DP World Lands 15-Year Bangladesh Port Deal

The agreement between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and DP World covers the New Mooring Container Terminal…reports Asian Lite News Desk Bangladesh has signed a 15-year concession agreement with global ports operator

October 9, 2026

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India, Cyprus Deepen Maritime Cooperation

India and Cyprus have held the first meeting of their Joint Maritime Committee, focusing on maritime cooperation, investment and green shipping…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Cyprus have held the first

October 4, 2026

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UAE confirms attempted terrorist act aboard flydubai flight

The UAE has confirmed that a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist act by attacking Indian captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe and trying to seize control of the aircraft during a

October 3, 2026

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India Assures Support To Injured Pilot

India’s UAE envoy Deepak Mittal met Captain Smit Machchhar’s family in Dubai after the FlyDubai pilot was injured during an inflight incident…reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s Ambassador to the United Arab

October 1, 2026

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UAE launches probe into flydubai flight incident

The UAE has opened a formal investigation into the flydubai FZ1073 incident after the Tel Aviv-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely…reports Asian Lite News Desk The UAE has launched

October 1, 2026

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India expands UPI footprint in UAE

PhonePe’s UAE regulatory approval marks a new phase for India’s digital payments expansion, taking a home-grown fintech model deeper into international markets…reports India Daily News Desk India’s digital payments expansion is gaining

September 29, 2026

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Iran Claims Strikes On US Base In UAE

Iran claims drone strikes targeted US forces at a UAE airbase after American attacks on Larak Island, while Abu Dhabi says its air defences remain ready, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran’s

August 31, 2026

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Two UAE oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels belonging to the UAE’s state-owned oil giant ADNOC were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz…reports Asian Lite News Desk Two vessels belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil

August 14, 2026

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