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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

UAE purchases 8 drones in deals worth Dhs 1.47bn

Drone deal was one of three announced at UMEX yesterday.

Qatar Airways’ new Sydney route to generate $178m, 3000 jobs in Australia

The direct route between Doha and Sydney began on March 3

Over 615,000 people used Abu Dhabi airport’s US pre-clearance facility in 2015

The facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East, Asia and Africa

Emirates to unveil revamped business class seats for its Boeing 777 aircraft

The design and shape of the new seat is inspired by the interior of a sports car

Dubai Taxi Corporation profit and passenger numbers up

The company carried out 47 million trips in 2015

Pininfarina says brand will not lose prestige, could create jobs following Mahindra acquisition

Chairman says the acquisition will ‘hopefully’ mean more new jobs than cuts

Pictures: Lufthansa opens new lounge in Dubai’s Concourse D

The airline also rolls out electronic bag tags

Emirates announces codeshare with Russia’s S7 Airlines

Deal will include the Moscow – St Petersburg route

Pictures: submarines and hydrofoils at Dubai International Boat Show

Some of the more exotic craft on display.

Emirates delays ‘world’s longest flight’ Dubai to Panama again

Route may not begin until early 2017.

Qatar Airways’ first Sydney flight arrives in Doha

New route will be operated by a Boeing 777-300.

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Dubai Taxi Corporation launches limousine rival to Uber

New service will allow customers to hail a driver through a smartphone app.

Oman’s new low cost carrier named Salam Air

Name was chosen following an online poll.

Airbus says work underway on new A330 Regional for launch customer Saudia

The Saudi national carrier has placed an order for 20 A330-300 Regional aircraft.

Emirates starts world’s longest flight

Carrier’s return flight from Auckland tops the ultra-long-haul table.

Flydubai boosts Kuwait capacity for holiday traffic

Flydubai boosts Kuwait capacity for holiday traffic

The airline will operate additional daily flights from Feb 23-29