Qatar Trials First Autonomous eVTOL for Urban Mobility

Qatar has achieved a significant milestone in advanced aviation technology with the successful trial of its first fully autonomous eVTOL air taxi, marking a major step toward smart, sustainable urban mobility. The demonstration, carried out by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), highlights Qatar’s ambition to integrate cutting-edge aerial systems into its transport ecosystem in line with long-term national strategies.

Dubai Unveils 2026 Aerial Taxi Network with Four Strategic Vertiports

Dubai has taken a major leap toward next-generation mobility with the announcement of its aerial taxi network scheduled for launch in 2026. The initiative, driven by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), will integrate electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the city’s transport system, making Dubai one of the first cities globally to operationalise commercial air taxis.

Oman Airports Introduces World’s First Wi-Fi 7 Network

Oman has made a landmark technological breakthrough by becoming the first airport operator in the world to deploy Wi-Fi 7 across all its airports. The upgrade marks a major step toward next-generation digital aviation infrastructure, enhancing both passenger convenience and operational efficiency. The initiative aligns closely with Oman’s broader ambition to build a smart, innovation-driven transport ecosystem under Vision 2040.

China–Japan Row over Taiwan Escalates

Tensions between China and Japan have intensified following remarks by Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose comments on Taiwan triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash from Beijing. The dispute has now expanded into a multi-layer confrontation involving summoned envoys, pointed public statements, safety advisories and travel-related measures by major Chinese carriers.

Qatar to Host Inaugural Doha Tattoo Military Music Festival

Qatar is set to debut its first international military music and marching festival, the Doha Tattoo, scheduled from 16 to 20 December 2025 at the Katara Cultural Village. The event marks a significant addition to Qatar’s expanding cultural portfolio and symbolises the nation’s aspirations to become a premier regional centre for global artistic exchange.