Iceland's Wow Air has ceased operations and cancelled all flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
On Thursday morning, Wow said on its website: “Wow Air has ceased operation. All Wow Air flights have been cancelled."
WOW Air is the latest casualty among budget airlines, after efforts to raise more funds failed.
"I will never forgive myself for not having acted earlier," WOW CEO and founder Skuli Mogensen wrote in a letter to the company's 1,000 employees.
Aldar, Dubai Holding announce next phase of strategic partnership
Aldar and Dubai Holding have expanded their landmark joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver almost 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value (GDV) exceeding AED 38 billion.
Dubai regulator fines investment firm AED 1.8 million over compliance issues
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has fined Ark Capital Management Limited (Dubai) $504,000 (over AED 1.85 million) for regulatory breaches.
UAE, US sign framework to secure critical mineral supply chains
The UAE and the US have signed a framework on critical mineral supply chains, with plans to finance projects in each country in the next six months.
ERC inks agreement to develop teachers housing in Fiji
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has signed an agreement to construct dedicated housing for teachers in Fiji's rural regions.
Dubai secures Canva regional headquarters in new tech partnership
Dubai is set to host Canva’s regional headquarters, strengthening the emirate’s growing role as a major hub for digital innovation and creative technology.
