Dubai has halted all flight operations at its two primary hubs, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) – Al Maktoum International, according to the city’s airport authority. Dubai International is consistently ranked among the world’s busiest aviation hubs, handling between 2,000 and 2,500 arrivals and departures daily, according to flight tracking and booking service Skyscanner. An official statement from the Emirati authorities reads: Dubai Airports confirms that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice. Passengers must not travel to the airport and are advised … Read more

It’s easy to forget that you can’t simply hop on a train everywhere in the world—and that doesn’t just apply to tiny nations. In fact, there are about thirty countries where rail travel remains off the cards, either because the tracks are reserved strictly for freight or because a network simply doesn’t exist, as is the case in Iceland. That’s why whenever a country decides to open up passenger rail, it’s big news for train enthusiasts. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the next to join the club, and the project is shaping up to be quite an adventure. A … Read more