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AECOM Wins $28m Jeddah Metro Contract

The company will supply pre-programme management consultancy services and staff.

Aramex Partners With InPost For Middle East Parcel Locker Network

The JV will see parcel lockers for the collection of e-commerce purchases setup across the region.

Suez Canal Development Tender Winner To Be Announced Next Month

Bidders include Australia’s WorleyParsons, consulting firm McKinsey & Co and Japan’s Oriental Consultants.

King Abdullah Economic City Halts Financial District Plans

Concerns that the KAEC Financial District would not be competitive have halted development.

Turkish Airlines Records Over 25% Passenger Growth In 2013

The airline received 48.3 million passengers in 2013.

Qatar Airways To Receive Its First A380 By Early June

Delivery coincides with the Doha-based carrier shifting its operations to Hamad International Airport

Emirates Spent Dhs20bn On Marketing In Last 20 Years – Official

The airline has allocated up to three per cent of its revenue on marketing and promotion, says senior executive.

Qatar Airways CEO Says Company Fully Government Owned

Qatar’s sovereign fund bought a 50 per cent stake from Qatar’s former prime minister and other shareholders last year.

Qatar Airways To Launch Al Maha Airways In KSA In November

CEO Akbar Al Baker said it will operate eight A320s in the Kingdom.

Emirates And IHG Big Winners At Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2014

Dubai International Airport and the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai voted best for business travelers in the Middle East

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Exclusive: Transit Airlines Won’t Make Dubai World Central Move Until 2025

Airlines are expected to follow Emirates to DWC when growth requirements are met.

Etihad Says Is Buying Stakes In Europe To Compete, Not Control

Etihad currently has holdings in Air Berlin, Air Lingus and Air Serbia.

Butlers On Board Etihad A380s

Etihad appears intent on pushing its first class into the luxury private jet space, targeting high-net-worth individuals across the globe.

Alitalia, Creditors Working On Plan To Woo Etihad At Key Meeting

One of the options under discussion envisages hiving off a large chunk of Alitalia’s $1.11 billion of debt into a separate company.

Alitalia Looking To Create Bad Company To Woo Etihad

Under the plan to woo Etihad, the new firm would take on the majority of Alitalia’s debt and around 3,000 staff, a local paper reported.

First Boutique Hotel Opens In Sharjah

72 By Hues is looking to capitalise on Sharjah’s growing tourism market.

Emirates SkyCargo Begins Operations At Dubai World Central

The start of operations was marked by the arrival of an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 Freighter from London Heathrow today.

Business Jet Numbers Double At Dubai World Central

Planned runway maintenance at Dubai International has significantly increased the number of private and business jets at DWC, according to DC Aviation Al-Futtaim.

Abu Dhabi Airport To Get Dhs1.65bn Upgrade

Additions include a tunnel under the southern runway, nine new aircraft stands and an automated passenger mobility system.

Etihad Still Open To Alitalia Talks, But Won’t Budge On Demands

Sources have said that Etihad could invest 500 million euros in return for a 49 per cent stake, but talks reached a stalemate this month when Alitalia raised concerns over the deal conditions.

DWC Traffic Growth Expected As Dubai International Slots Fill

The newly launched airport is expected to see a surge in traffic as Dubai International closes for a runway upgrade.

Hamad International Airport Takes Off

Ten airlines are now operating out of the $17 billion facility and all others will switch by May 27

Emirates To Start Daily Brussels Flights

Dubai carrier targets premium business traffic to and from the EU capital

Etihad Airways Boosts Flights To Middle East Destinations

The airline is increasing its services to Beirut and Amman from July.

Etihad Inks Partnership Deal With Philippine Airlines

The agreement includes codesharing, frequent flyer reciprocity, airport lounge access, air pass agreements and cargo cooperation between two airlines.

Etihad Airways Urges Speedy Restructuring Of Air Berlin

The German airline had said last month it was in talks over certain options that prompted speculation that Etihad could gain more control over the carrier.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 7.5% In March

The airport’s passenger traffic was boosted by the expanding networks of Emirates and flydubai, authorities said.

Qatar Airways Launching A380 London Heathrow Services In June

Airline’s first superjumbo scheduled to take off from the new airport

Fog Disrupts 14 Abu Dhabi Flights

This morning sees the second round of diversions in as many months

Airbus Eyes Regional Plane With Hybrid Engines In 15-20 Years

Airbus is already working on an all-electric two-seater plane hoping this technology will serve as a step to bringing electric motors on to larger aircraft.