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Etihad grounds 5 Airbus cargo planes amid strategy review

The state-owned Gulf carrier has been reviewing its business since 2016

Flydubai announces flights to Thessaloniki, Aqaba

The routes add to a growing network of new destinations for the carrier this year

US requires tougher cargo screening from Middle East airports

GCC carriers Saudia, Emirates and Etihad are among those subject to stricter security measures

Dubai’s DP World, India’s NIF create $3bn logistics fund

The money will target assets and developing projects in a number of areas

Sharjah’s Air Arabia to fly to Turkey’s Izmir

The carrier said last month it would also begin flights to Bodrum

Dubai’s Emirates announces agreement for 36 Airbus A380s

Airbus executives warned this week that the programme could be scrapped without new orders

Dubai’s Careem in early IPO talks

The firm was valued at more than $1bn last year

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways load factor rose to 74.5% in 2017 – CEO

The budget carrier aims to fill close to 80 per cent of its available seats in 2018

UAE soldier killed in Saudi accident

UAE will complain to UN over Qatar war planes

The UAE said yesterday that two Qatari war planes twice flew dangerously close to its airliners

Airbus to scrap A380 programme if Emirates deal falls through

Emirates is by far the A380’s largest customer

Dubai’s Emirates to resume flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

The carrier suspended flights in July 2016 following a failed coup attempt

Saudi Electricity signs deal for first electric vehicle pilot

Saudi Arabia is keen to develop its auto industry as part of efforts to diversify the economy

Uber increases UAE, Saudi prices

The slight increase follows the introduction of value added tax

Careem launches in Gaza and Nablus

The ride-hailing service aims boost job opportunities for young people, and encourage other regional businesses to expand into Palestine

Dubai’s Emirates to codeshare on Krakow, Catania flights

Flydubai announced the new flights last month

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad appoints former JetBlue exec as CFO

Powers will join Etihad this month, the airline said in a statement

Woman arrested after dead baby found on Etihad flight

The body of the newborn was discovered by ground cleaners

Sharjah’s Air Arabia to fly to Qabala

The route is Air Arabia’s second to Azerbaijan

UAE’s Emirates and Etihad sign security deal

Emirates president Sir Tim Clark indicated the two carriers could work together in some areas last year

Dubai introduces second-hand car condition certificate

The vehicle condition certificate is intended to prevent fraud

Dubai International passenger traffic up 5.6% in November

The airport is already ahead of its 2017 forecast of 89 million passengers

Dubai Metro section to close for 18 months

The closure will affect commuters on the city’s Red Line

Dubai’s Emirates plans special A380 to Kuwait for Gulf Cup final

The full details of the service will be confirmed soon

Dubai’s Gulf Nav down after confirming rights issue

The rights issue is intended to support the company’s expansion plans

Jeddah’s new airport to open May 2018

The new Taif International Airport is also scheduled to open in 2020

Airbus ready to axe A380 if fails to win Emirates deal, say sources

Emirates is the A380’s largest customer, having taken more than 100 of its total orders for 142 aircraft

Abu Dhabi Airports sign MoU with Beijing Capital Airport

The agreement will allow for knowledge sharing in areas such as staff training and airport operations

Emirates to celebrate Year of Zayed through inflight magazine

Open Skies will feature classic images and stories that celebrate the life and achievements of the UAE’s Founding Father

Update: UAE has information Tunisian women may commit “terrorist acts”, Tunisia says

UAE airline Emirates prevented Tunisian women from boarding flights on Friday

Tunisia bans Emirates from landing in Tunis

Tunisian women had previously been barred from boarding Emirates flights