Emirates Executive launches at a time when business aviation is seeing a rise in regional demand.
The investment in Marfa Port will be used to develop the port’s infrastructure and maritime leisure facilities.
Last week the government awarded $22.5 billion in contracts to three foreign-led consortia for the metro system.
Global passenger demand showed a year-on-year growth of six per cent.
The Abu Dhabi carrier is awaiting Indian regulatory approval to acquire a $379 million stake in Jet Airways.
Under the deal signed with the Serbian government, Etihad will provide a $40 million loan facility to JAT.
The Qatari airline said that the 787 jet was out of service for what it described as a “minor” technical issue.
The airline recorded passenger growth of 4.1 per cent, along with a load factor of 70 per cent in H1 2013.
The port operator’s volumes dropped in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Bad publicity around the aircraft is just media-created hype and all the glitches will iron out gradually, says analyst.
Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.
Six rail lines carrying electric, driverless trains and extending 176 kilometres in Riyadh are to be completed by 2019.
The firm’s attributable net income from the deal will equal around 29 per cent of the $4.9 billion estimated for civil works.
India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval to the $379 million deal.
Passenger traffic was aided by Emirates airline’s tie-up with Australia’s Qantas.
Qatar Airways grounded one of its Dreamliners earlier this week after a technical glitch.
The airline, undergoing a restructuring process, said that year-on-year losses reduced by over 50 per cent in the first half of 2013.
The project is the world’s largest public transport system currently under development, said Saudi officials.
The two airlines agreed to share route-booking codes in April but stopped short of an equity tie-up.
The 787 has suffered a spate of mishaps in recent weeks, including a spontaneous fire on an Ethiopian Airlines-owned aircraft.
Land Cruiser leads the sales in the SUV category while Prado and Rav4 also has recorded considerable growth in H1 2013.
The Indian capital markets watchdog has expressed reservations that the control of Jet stands the chance of passing into foreign hands post the deal.
The performance of the logistics firm was boosted by growth in core Gulf and African markets.
The UAE rail network, which will form part of the planned Gulf-wide network, is expected to cost $10.9 billion with a 1,200 kilometre route.
The Abu Dhabi carrier agreed in April to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways but political concerns and scrutiny by Indian market regulators have delayed the deal.
The UAE capital recorded the highest number of sales across the maker’s markets in the first half of 2013.
Air Arabia is the top trader on the UAE bourse after jumping 8.3 per cent to reach its highest levels since October 2008.
Work is underway on 700,000sqm facility which will be supported by dedicated road feeder services to Dubai International.
Etihad in April agreed to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet for $379 million and it is also making a $150 million equity investment in Jet’s frequent flyer programme.
Audi’s pre-owned vehicle sales also witnessed substantial growth along with car sales.