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Interview: Maserati’s CEO on the company’s new SUV

Gulf Business speaks to Maserati CEO Harald J. Wester at the launch of the auto company’s first SUV and finds out why the UAE’s deserts are vital for testing the firm’s luxury vehicles

Etihad Airways 2015 profit jumps 41% on passenger growth

“Our profitability clearly demonstrates the success of our business strategy,” said president and chief executive James Hogan

Airbus should do better job selling A380 superjumbo – Emirates chairman

Emirates has ordered 142 A380s, of which 75 are in operation

Qatar Airways has “agreement” for Royal Air Maroc stake

The airline could also dump Airbus over its Pratt and Whitney engines

ATM: Qatar Airways puts Saudi plans on hold

CEO Akbar Al Baker also told ATM that Meridiana talks were ongoing

Flydubai crash: Five prompt safety recommendations issued by report

Report suggests pilot errors in attempted landing may have caused crash

Gulf Navigation appoints new CEO as part of restructuring

Shipping company plans to improve profitability with new projects

Video: Saudia launches new low cost airline Flyadeal

The new carrier aims to begin operations by mid-2017

Mercedes-Benz says Middle East growth slowing

The luxury carmaker asserts that the Middle East remains an ‘important’ market

Obstacles on the line for GCC rail projects

The region’s ambitious rail plans are falling victim to budget cuts but could public private partnerships be the answer?

Dubai airport posts 6.9% rise in February passenger traffic

India remained the top destination country in February

Emirates orders two additional Airbus A380s for delivery in 2017

The airline currently operates the world’s largest fleet of the A380

Saudi Arabia and Egypt to be linked by Red Sea bridge

King Salman said the bridge would help increase commerce between the countries

Flydubai crash: Initial report confirms pilots were landing in manual mode

The report by Russian investigators also affirmed “difficult weather conditions”

One year jail term for jumping red light in Oman

Drivers who fail to stop at red signals will also be in line for a $1,300 fine

Qatar Airways adds second daily flight to New York

The added service will be operated by an Airbus A350

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Sharjah joins Dubai in levying Dhs 35 airport fee

The charge will be levied on passengers exiting via the airport

Dubai ranks high among world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2015

The emirate moved up three spots to rank third globally

Qatar Airways upgrades Geneva route to Dreamliner

The move will almost double capacity on the direct daily service

Middle East boating industry defies regional economic slump

Loyal customers and a booming market have helped the industry stay buoyant

Middle East boating industry defies regional economic slump

Loyal customers and a booming market have helped the industry stay buoyant

After the flydubai tragedy, should we be worried about safety in the air?

Despite all the fears, today’s air travel is safer than it has ever been

Weekly ticket on $23bn Riyadh Metro to cost just $6.67

Weekly ticket on $23bn Riyadh Metro to cost just $6.67

The project is scheduled for completion in 2019

EgyptAir hijacking ends with no casualties

Flight MS181 was hijacked by a passenger who said he was wearing an explosives belt

Emirates may downgrade A380 service to Houston – Tim Clark

The slowdown in the oil industry has led to a drop in demand on the route

Riyadh Metro will be completed as scheduled

Government budget cuts had led to speculation the project could be delayed

Emirates unveils new business class seat

A larger screen TV and more lighting options are among the additions.

Qatar Airways’ new business class to feature private cabins

Reports suggest the new offering will offer first-class style private cabins closed with sliding doors

Dubai could be one of three initial markets for hyperloop travel

Hyperloop involves the use of pressurised tubes to transport people at speeds of up to 1,100kmh

Work underway to triple Dubai’s rail network – official

Projects include extensions to the Dubai Metro and an expansion of the Dubai Tram