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Emirates A380 returns to Perth

Emirates boss sees unprecedented travel surge once China reopens

Tim Clark said Emirates flights to Asian destinations that have already reopened are essentially full

Revealed: Winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2022

The awards celebrated stalwarts and companies from across the region’s business landscape

COP28 will be UAE’s most important event in 2023, says Sheikh Mohammed

COP28, which will be hosted in 2023 at Expo City Dubai, will welcome high-level participation including over 140 heads of state and government leaders, 80,000 delegates and more than 5,000 media professionals

Etihad offers discounted fares to select destinations

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad offers discounted fares to select destinations

Guests will be able to travel to Istanbul at fares starting at Dhs1,995 for economy class and Dhs11,995 for business class

Launch of We The UAE 2031

Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of ‘We The UAE 2031’

He stressed that ‘We The UAE 2031’ represents a national plan through which the UAE will continue its development path for the next 10 years

Dubai's Emirates to add seasonal direct flight to Colombo

Dubai’s Emirates to add seasonal direct flight to Colombo

The carrier’s second daily flight will operate directly between the two cities, except during December 16-30, when the Dubai-Colombo service will stop over in Male

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar inks agreement to develop solar plant in Turkmenistan

The agreement builds on the Masdar-Turkmenistan MoU signed last year for development of renewable energy projects

Dubai South

UAE’s Azizi signs deal to purchase Dubai South plot

The newly acquired land is part of Dubai South’s Golf District

UAE’s GDP to grow more than 6% in 2022, says IMF

The fund expects the country’s non-hydrocarbon growth to be around 4 per cent in 2023

Dubai announces three day super sale with up to 90% discounts

Dubai announces three day super sale, up to 90% discounts

The 2022 edition of the bi-annual promotion will take place from November 25-28, with reductions of up to 90 per cent across lifestyle, beauty, fashion, electronics

Passenger traffic at Dubai's DXB forecasted to reach 64.3 million in 2022

Passenger traffic at Dubai’s DXB forecasted to reach 64.3 million in 2022

Dubai International recorded average monthly traffic of over six million during the third quarter

rigs

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling purchases three offshore jack-up rigs for $320m

The acquisition supports the company’s accelerated fleet expansion and growth strategy

AD Ports Group,TotalEnergies partner to explore solar opportunities

AD Ports Group, TotalEnergies partner to explore solar opportunities

Under the agreement, each partner will contribute expertise and technologies to conduct feasibility studies for distributed solar generation at KEZAD

cycling tracks

Dubai’s RTA to push total length of cycling tracks to 819km by 2026

The Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract for the construction of cycling tracks at Al Khawaneej and Mushrif

Sheikh Mohammed attends opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

Abu Dhabi Ports Group acquires Spain’s Noatum in Dhs2.5bn deal

Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023

Dubai's Emirates expects huge inbound traffic surge, starting Nov 19

Dubai’s Emirates expects huge inbound traffic surge, starting Nov 19

Dubai will witness a surge in inbound traffic, as visitors travel to attend sporting events as well as for the festive season

Taaleem

Dubai school operator Taaleem’s IPO draws $3.7bn in orders

Taaleem’s shares are due to start trading on November 29

Taxi

Abu Dhabi launches public water taxi service

The service will offer an alternative transport option for public between Yas Bay, Yas Marina and Al Bandar

UAE’s Masdar to collaborate with Jordan’s energy ministry on renewable energy projects

In 2015, Masdar delivered the Tafila wind farm in Jordan, which increased the country’s total power capacity by 3 per cent

UAE announces National Day holidays for private, public sectors

Employees will get a long weekend, starting Thursday, December 1

Dubai's Emirates to show FIFA World Cup matches live in the air

Dubai’s Emirates to show all FIFA World Cup matches live in the air

More than 200 of the carrier’s aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels

First Emirati mission to the Moon set to launch on November 28

Upon landing, the Rashid rover will explore the characteristics of the lunar soil, the petrography and geology of the Moon

Customers can pay for parking at Dubai's DXB by scanning QR code

Customers can scan QR code, pay for car parking at Dubai’s DXB

Dubai Airports has launched the ‘Scan, Pay and Go’ method, whereby customers can scan the QR code on their parking entry ticket

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to welcome over 1.5 million passengers over next six weeks

The airline has advised travellers to check-in online and arrive early to complete airport formalities

Liv. offers region's first in-app IPO subscription service

Digital bank Liv. offers region’s first in-app IPO subscription service

The initiative aims to support investor participation for upcoming listings

Etihad Airways becomes first airline to participate in World Energy’s net-zero program

Etihad Airways becomes first airline to participate in World Energy’s net-zero program

The announcement comes on the heels of the two companies powering the first net-zero flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via a Book & Claim system

Dubai sets out roadmap to make public transport emission-free by 2050

The roadmap for achieving zero-emission public transport is based on initiatives related to infrastructure, the circular economy and green mobility

SunExpress launches direct flight between Dubai, Izmir

This is the second Turkish route the carrier now operates into Dubai International

Air Arabia

Air Arabia to launch new route to Namangan in Uzbekistan

The thrice-weekly flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Namangan Airport