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China’s Didi Chuxing invests in Dubai-based ride app Careem

The two firms will share knowledge in intelligent transport, technology, product development and operations

Saudi to press ahead with $7bn Jeddah-Riyadh rail line within a year

The government had previously attempted to build the line in 2011

Air Arabia reports 19.2% rise in Q2 profit

Air Arabia said it carried 2.05 million passengers in the second quarter

UAE to introduce mandatory registration for drones from September

The Emirates is cracking down on drone use after a number of disruptions at airports

Emirates crash investigation: No ‘engine abnormalities’

Flight EK521 crashed at the Dubai airport on August 3, 2016

Dubai to hold medical tests for motorists aged 65 and above

The validity of the renewed driver licence for older motorists has also been reduced to three years

Over 100 million commuters used Dubai Metro during H1 2017

Over 275 million commuters used public transit means in Dubai during the first half of the year

Qatar Airways ends pursuit of American Airlines stake

Qatar said the investment no longer meets it “objectives”

Video: Dubai-backed Hyperloop One completes second phase of testing

The company is expected to its office in Dubai this September

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Dubai’s RTA says NOCs for driving licences can now be submitted online

The RTA will gradually phase out the existing paper-based transactions

US travel group defends Gulf airlines in Open Skies dispute

American, Delta and United are actively lobbying the US government to end Open Skies deals with the UAE and Qatar

Uber signs agreement with Riyadh Airports

Uber will have three dedicated areas at Riyadh International Airport

Emirates deploys first A380 with revamped onboard lounge

The airline’s first jumbo jet featuring the revamped lounge was deployed on a flight to Kuala Lumpur

Flydubai receives first Boeing 737 Max jet

The 737 MAX is claimed to offer lower cost per seat and extended range

Etihad assisting Australian police with plane attack investigation

Police have not named which airline was allegedly targeted

Dubai World Central sees 35% increase in passengers in H1

The increase in traffic came despite the halting of flights by Qatar Airways

Four Arab states to open nine emergency routes for Qatari planes

The emergency routes will be opened on August 1

Dubai’s RTA to carry out road works at five congested spots

The works are expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2018

Etihad Airways posts $1.87bn loss in 2016 amid turbulent year

It is the first time the airline has reported a loss since it started making money in 2011

Dubai airport handles six million passengers in June

Passenger traffic during the first half of the year grew 6.3 per cent to reach over 43 million

Qantas passengers delayed in Dubai for almost two days

The flight was stranded due to a fault with the A380’s air conditioning system

Saudi conducts Haramain Express Train passenger trial

The train is expected to be ready for service next year

Airbus seeks Emirates deal to extend A380 programe

Emirates has the largest fleet of superjumbos globally

Saudi hires Goldman for Riyadh airport’s stake sale

Saudi Civil Aviation Holding plans to sell a minority stake in Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

Dubai’s RTA begins $19m smart taxi system upgrade

The upgrade provides drivers with new map and sensor technology

Flydubai to expand services to Russia

The airline will begin services to Makhachkala and Voronezh and also resume flights to Ufa

Dubai’s RTA announces replacement bus service to cover metro closure

The closure is to allow construction work for the Route 2020 metro expansion to take place

Dubai’s Emirates offers paid access to 27 global airport lounges

Emirates is seeking new revenue sources after being hit by tough economic conditions

Sharjah airport announces deal for $30m private jet terminal

The facility will include lounges and Duty Free shops

Etihad sells first airline stake amid review

Etihad and other investors have sold their shares in Darwin Airline to a subsidiary of Slovenian airline Adria Airways