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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

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Together with its previous orders, the carrier now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing until the end of 2026

Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delay

With the delay in Boeing 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets

RTA premium plates auction image courtesy WAM

Dhs69.1m in bids: Premium plates auction draws big spenders

The 116th edition of the auction featured 90 premium plates, ranging from two to five digits

Etihad Rail secures key global partnerships to boost infrastructure

Etihad Rail secures global partnerships to boost infrastructure, operations

Among the agreements signed at Global Rail 2024, an MoU was inked with Presight AI to explore AI-driven solutions across Etihad Rail’s operations

Etihad Rail signs deal with Emerge for mega solar project

Etihad Rail goes green with massive solar project

Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF Group, will install a large-scale solar PV system and battery energy storage system at Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat freight terminal

Adnoc L&S signs &250m contract for VLACs Image DNOC L&S for illustrative purposes

ADNOC L&S JV inks deal worth $250m for mega ammonia carriers

The partnership reflects ADNOC L&S’s ongoing role in supporting the energy transition, while also fostering robust industrial collaborations between the UAE and China

More airlines fly over Afghanistan amid regional tensions

Taliban officials claim the number of overflights were even higher in recent days than FlightRadar24 data has shown

Dubai limo sector sees surge in passenger nos in H1 2024 image RTA_X

Dubai riding in style with 50% bump in limo passengers

The sector saw passenger numbers surge to nearly 38 million, driven by an influx of new providers and enhanced services

dnata, beOnd partner to elevate premium travel from Dubai

All-business airline beOnd lands new partnership with dnata

In the next five years, beOnd aims to expand its network to 60 global destinations

IATA 80TH AGM - aviation industry meets in Dubai

These latest flight disruptions could impact your travel plans

Many airlines are taking precautionary measures, with flights to Israel, Lebanon, and beyond affected

Dubai Airports announces world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation

Massive rooftop solar installation announced for Dubai Airports

The solar initiative, set to generate a total of 39 megawatts peak (MWp) of clean energy, will see the installation of 62,904 solar panels across both DWC and DXB

Dubai: RTA lifts ban on e-scooters for metro commutersImage: Getty Images

E-scooters allowed on the Dubai Metro again – but these are the new rules

Foldable e-scooters without seats will now be allowed on both the metro and tram, provided they meet specific size and weight restrictions

Etihad Rail New brand launch

Etihad Rail unveils new brand identity, reflecting vision, plans

Embodying the nation’s Spirit of the Union, the new identity represents the connectivity and cohesion between the various cities and regions of the UAE created by the railway network

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, while Saudia flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the US

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as UK battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

The Dubai aircraft leasing firm had valued its claim for 22 aircraft, one engine and one piece of equipment at $737.8m

Just over 80 flights diverted after Iran missile attack on Israel

An estimated 81 flights — operated by the likes of Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways — have been diverted

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

The stake sale serves as a cornerstone investment ahead of an anticipated return of Virgin Australia into public ownership

Zayed international Airport's Northern Runway reopens Image WAM Abu Dhabi Airports

Upgraded Northern Runway at Zayed International Airport reopens

The reopening of the Northern Runway will allow Zayed International Airport to more effectively manage increasing airline demand

Travel to US to get easier for UAE citizens; here's why

Travel to US to get easier for UAE citizens: here’s why

Emirati citizens who apply and are approved for the Global Entry programme will benefit from expedited entry at 75 airports across the US and other participating countries

Speed limits increased on Dubai's Al Amardi street image RTA X

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

Menzies sets up cargo facility in Africa at MPM

Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation has been operating at Maputo Airport since 2018, offering services like lounge management and ground handling

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

This partnership supports Riyadh Air’s goal of becoming the world’s first fully digital airline as it prepares to expand to over 100 destinations by 2030

Etihad Airways sees rise in pax traffic in August

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad transports 12 million passengers in 8 months

Etihad’s operating fleet rose to 95 from 79 in the same period last year