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Etihad readying for possible IPO reveals CEO Antonoaldo Neves

Etihad will publish a 2023 annual report by mid-April for the first time, including details of pandemic-related government support

Etihad Airways carries 14 million passengers in 2023

Etihad Airways witnesses 40% yearly surge in passenger traffic

The airline reported a 2023 net profit of Dhs525m and a previously unreported 2022 net profit of Dhs92m

RTA has inaugurated a new signalised junction at Al Majasimi intersection and Al Wasl Road, situated between Umm Suqeim Street and Al Thanya Street. Image RTA X

Dubai: Al Majasimi-Al Wasl Road upgrade to ease traffic

The widening of Al Majasimi Street from one lane to two lanes in each direction has doubled the road’s capacity to accommodate 1,200 to 2,400 cars both ways per hour

Dubai named most luxurious airport globally Image Dubai Airports

Revealed: The world’s most luxurious airports

The UAE’s Dubai International Airport ranks first, followed by the UK’s Heathrow Airport and Qatar’s Hamad International Airport

Maritime sector GHG emissions could rise 44% by 2050, reveals report Image Getty Images for illustrative purposes

Maritime sector GHG emissions could rise 44% by 2050, reveals report

Maritime transport currently contributes to 3 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which amounts to a massive 1,708 million metric tonnes

Aramex rolls out e-bikes, electrifies last mile delivery Image supplied

UAE: Aramex electrifies last-mile delivery with new e-bike fleet

The move comes after Aramex successfully launched electric vans in the UAE last year and Jordan in 2017

Sir Tim Clark warns: Boeing under intense pressure amid incidents

At an event in London, Sir Tim Clark warned that Boeing management is under “really acute” pressure to turn things around

Dubai Taxi Company announces fleet expansion Image supplied

Dubai Taxi doubles airport fleet, adds new taxis in expansion drive

The company reported a 100 per cent growth in its airport taxi fleet, adding 350 environmentally friendly vehicles

Emirates Skywards, Visa cement exclusive, multi-year partnership

Emirates Skywards, Visa cement exclusive, multi-year partnership

The new partnership will enhance card benefits and Miles earning opportunities, taking the Emirates Skywards and Visa co-brand card experience a notch higher

Sochi added to flydubvai summer network

flydubai to take travellers to Sochi this summer

The three-times-a-week service will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

flydubai grows global network to 122 routes in 2023

flydubai expands global network to 122 destinations in 2023

The carrier reported a 56 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger volumes on its GCC network and a 36 per cent increase in Europe

EMIRATES - WIMBLEDON

Emirates aces the courts with multi-year partnership with Wimbledon

Emirates’ partnership with Wimbledon marks a significant milestone as the airline becomes a proud sponsor of all four Grand Slam tournaments

Etihad- Boeing Dreamliner

Etihad brings home its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: Watch

Etihad Airways is set to introduce an upscale passenger experience aboard its newly acquired Boeing 787-9 aircrafts

air india express unveils express lite offer Image Air India Express

India-UAE travel: This airline’s new offer gets you discounts on tickets, baggage

The discounted fares are available exclusively through the airline’s mobile app and website

Emirates bets on vertical farming with Bustanica deal

Emirates Flight Catering fully acquires indoor vertical farm Bustanica

The deal makes Bustanica a fully UAE-owned company as it looks to leverage its local expertise to meet the market’s growing demands

Singapore mandates SAF use for departing flights by 2026

Singapore to require departing flights to use sustainable fuel from 2026

The aviation regulator said fights departing from the city-state will cost more from 2026

Fly Jinnah - Sharjah

Fly Jinnah, Air Arabia JV’s first international flight lands in Sharjah from Islamabad

Established just over 15 months ago in October 2022, Fly Jinnah currently operates domestic flights across five cities in Pakistan

Dubai registers 1.92 million daily commuters in 2023

Dubai: 1.92 million people used public transport daily in 2023

The Dubai Metro was the most popular mode of transport, serving 260 million riders in 2023

DXB passeger traffic hits-87 million -Image-Dubai-Airports

DXB sees passenger traffic soar in 2023, welcomes 86.9 million travellers

DXB is poised for continued growth in 2024, with initial forecasts anticipating 88.8 million guests

flydubai to fly to four new destinations in Europe 2024 Image flydubai

flydubai launches new direct flights to 4 European cities

The addition of the four new routes grows flydubai’s network in Europe to 43 destinations across 21 countries

RTA and Etihad rail sign MoU for ticketing solutions using nol card Image WAM

Landmark deal will see nol cards used to buy tickets on Etihad Rail

The agreement between RTA and Etihad Rail is a significant step to introduce ticket reservation and payment systems, which will be available to Etihad Rail’s passengers across the UAE

Riyadh Air announces partnership with Sabre

Riyadh Air, Sabre ink strategic deal, here’s what it involves

Riyadh Air has chosen Sabre’s comprehensive suite of solutions to optimise its network planning and drive revenue growth

Air Arabia announces record net profit for first nine months of 2023 image supplied.

Air Arabia profits jump 27% on passenger, network growth

Air Arabia transported 16.7 million passengers, a 31 per cent growth over 2022, which saw 12.8 million passengers travel with the airline

Flydubai launches direct flights to Penang, Langkawi Image flydubai

UAE: flydubai launches flights to Penang, Langkawi

Flights to the two destinations officially commenced on February 10 to coincide with the Lunar New year

DP World Marine Services opens new columbia-panama route Image DP World

DP World Marine Services launches new Colombia-Panama route

The new service marks the 19th shipping route launched globally by the company since October 2022

Dubai’s RTA, Joby partner to launch flying taxis by 2026

Flying taxis to connect DXB, Palm Jumeirah by 2026

A partnership between the RTA and Joby could see passengers being flown at speeds of up to 322km per hour between DXB and Palm Jumeriah

Dubai launches world's first sustainable mobile floating fire station

Dubai launches world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station

The station boasts a notable speed of 11 miles per hour, allowing it to swiftly reach incident locations

Zayed international Airport Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport is now Zayed International Airport

The new name reflects the airport’s commitment to innovation, seamless travel experiences, and sustainability

RTA introduces new weeken only bus service to Al Mamza beach Image courtesy RTA X

Dubai gets new weekend bus service to this beach; more citywide route changes

A new weekend-only bus service, W20, will run from Friday to Sunday, from Stadium Metro Station to Al Mamzar every half hour between 5 pm and 11 pm

Emirates A380 to Osaka

Emirates to launch A380 to Osaka with Premium Economy

The four-class A380 deployed to Osaka will feature 14 First Class suites, 76 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 56 seats in Premium Economy Class, and 338 seats in Economy Class