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Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

The approval allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney

Eid Al Etihad 53: Dubai Police issues strict guidelines for public safety

Eid Al Etihad 53: Dubai Police issues strict guidelines for public safety

The Eid Al Etihad celebrations are expected to draw large crowds and heavy traffic across the emirate, making compliance with these guidelines crucial to maintaining public safety and order

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Eid Al Etihad 53: Free parking, Dubai Metro timings – details here

Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge, excluding multi-storey parking, from Monday, December 2 until Tuesday, December 3

Dubai: Variable parking tariff policy to take effect by March 2025

Dubai: This is how much you’ll pay for parking from March 2025

Premium parking locations were selected based on factors such as accessibility to public transport and high parking demand during peak times

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

The Middle East’s biggest airline has increasingly voiced its displeasure over delays and uncertainty plaguing the delivery of the 777-9X jets

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first A350-900 aircraft

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first its A350-900 aircraft

The widebody aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January, when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh

etihad airways to launch 10 new routes in 2024

Etihad Airways to launch 10 new routes in 2025

With a expansion strategy that encompasses new destinations, innovative fleet additions, and top notch customer experience, Etihad is poised to continue playing a crucial role in global aviation

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Riyadh Metro to kick off first phase on Nov 27, includes 3 lines

The partial launch will see three of the six routes of the world’s longest driverless metro system become operational

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

The agreement will focus on maintenance, manufacturing, advanced materials, and space

Thales' Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

Thales’ Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

The VP – Civil Business for Thales in the Middle East, shares the company’s  commitment to sustainability, its strategic partnerships with UAE entities, and supporting the UAE’s ambitious aviation goals

Dubai International welcomes 68.8m passengers from Jan-Sept '24

Dubai International welcomes 68.6m passengers from Jan-Sept ’24

India maintained its position as the top destination market, with 8.9 million guests in the first nine months, followed by Saudi Arabia with 5.6 million

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

The national airline reported a profit after tax of $368m (Dhs1.4bn), up from $222m a year earlier

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to handle around 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers annually

Parkin reports strong Q3 growth with 25% revenue increase

Parkin reports strong Q3 growth with 25% revenue increase

The company anticipates further growth as it leverages its strategic partnerships and technology-driven services to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency

Air Arabia reports Q3 net profit rise of 8% to Dhs564m

The airline launched 22 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan, further strengthening its network and geographic reach

UAE’s Damac Group to launch luxury airline, register for free flights

UAE’s Damac Group to launch new ‘luxury airline’, register for free flights

The luxury airline will fly to six sought-after holiday destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Bali, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Hawaii

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AD Ports Group, Pakistan ink MoUs to enhance transport, logistics sectors

AD Ports Group’s focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, will be critical in the optimsation of Pakistan’s logistics operations

Emirates Group posts $2.8bn in 2024/25 half-year profit

Emirates Group posts record half-year profit on robust travel demand

The group’s revenues in the first six months of its financial year jumped by 5 per cent to $19.3bn (Dhs70.8bn)

Taxi-sharing pilot service launches between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Taxi-sharing pilot service launches between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

The initiative aims to reduce transportation costs, ease traffic congestion, and offer a more sustainable travel option for commuters between the two emirates

Dubai road development plan project being reviewed by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan courtesy WAM

How Dubai’s Dhs16bn mega road development plan will ease traffic

The Main Roads Development Plan for 2024-2027 includes 22 strategic projects across Dubai’s road network

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers

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The future of travel: IATA passenger survey reveals key trends

Passengers are not just looking for a flight; they want a seamless, tech-enhanced experience from booking to boarding

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Salik’s new toll gates: here’s where you’ll start paying from Nov 24

The installation of the Business Bay and Al Safa South toll gates, both of which are strategically positioned to manage traffic flow and enhance road safety

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Under the new MoU, the airlines will explore opportunities to expand connectivity beyond their current interline agreement and potentially integrate reciprocal loyalty benefits

Dubai: RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

RTA awards Dhs696m contract to develop Trade Centre roundabout

The improvements will reduce delay time from 12 minutes to 90 seconds, and cut travel time from Sheikh Zayed Road to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street from six minutes to one minute

UAE issues federal decree-law on traffic regulation

Here’s what UAE’s latest federal decree-law on traffic regulation covers

Key aspects of the decree-law include the establishment of updated vehicle classifications and the integration of modern road technologies

Marine transport services

Marine transport services restart in Business Bay, Water Canal areas

The first line, designated DC2, operates from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 10pm on Sundays, with intervals of 30 to 50 minutes

Aviation sector’s share to Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

Aviation sector’s share of Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

The share of the aviation industry to Dubai’s economy hit a record Dhs137bn in gross value added, equivalent to 27 per cent of the GDP

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

The sale includes nine GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 aircraft and five GP7200 engines for the Airbus A380