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Etihad Launches Daily Zurich Flights

Daily services on A330-300 aircraft will be supported by Etihad Regional’s traffic growth

Etihad Expands Codeshare Agreement With India’s Jet Airways

The Abu Dhabi carrier has placed its ‘EY’ code on Jet Airways’ domestic services for the first time, as part of the deal.

Etihad Airways Takes Steps Toward Alitalia Investment

Both airlines will proceed with final documentation to complete the transaction once the board and stakeholders in Alitalia confirm acceptance of the terms.

Aldar Launches Units For Rent At The Arc, On Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island

Leasing of the properties, which are located on Reem Island, will begin this week.

Etihad Starts Los Angeles Flights

Today’s inaugural flight marks Etihad’s fourth US destination and one of the longest flights globally

Air Serbia Passengers Rise On Etihad’s Connectivity

Revenues rise 47 per cent on back of Etihad Airways’ global connectivity, growing codeshare partners and introduction of three Airbus aircraft

Drake & Scull Wins Dhs110m Contract For Abu Dhabi’s Plaza View

The Dubai-based contractor will provide MEP services for the Plaza View project, a mixed-use development.

UAE Etisalat Picks Banks Ahead Of Potential Bond Issue – Statement

A separate document from lead arrangers showed Etisalat chose Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and Royal Bank of Scotland to arrange the offering.

Kuwait’s NREC Appoints RTKL As Designer For Abu Dhabi’s Stalled Reem Mall

The $1 billion mall will consist of 450 stores and 85 restaurants.

Etihad Launches Freighter Operations To Uganda’s Entebbe

The service is expected to carry large quantities of electronics and textiles to the Ugandan city.

Etihad Contests Australian Report, Says It Gets Loans, Not Subsidies

Abu Dhabi-based carrier responds to claims made in Australian paper.

Documents Reveal Etihad Received Royal Funding – Australian Daily

The loan for the state carrier required no repayments until 2027, reported the Australian Financial Review.

Abu Dhabi Approves 13 Development Projects In Q1 2014

Residential space accounted for 70 per cent of the total area of approved projects.

Abu Dhabi Confirmed As First Location for Star Wars: Episode VII

The seventh installment of the popular movie series is due to premiere in December 2015.

Etihad Opens Sydney Premium Lounge

UAE carrier’s two-level facility offers free wifi and is the airline’s first lounge in Australia

Etihad Regional Adds Five European Destinations

European expansion will feed traffic onto Etihad’s daily Zurich-Abu Dhabi flights which start June 1

Bollywood Film Bang Bang Completes Abu Dhabi Shoot

The Indian movie, starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, is scheduled for release on October 2.

Aldar Properties Latest Project Sold Out In A Few Hours

The new development at Al Raha Beach sold all 223 off-plan town houses and apartments.

Hollywood Movie Fast & Furious 7 Completes Filming In Abu Dhabi

The action thriller was shot at several locations in Abu Dhabi, including Emirates Palace, Al Ain city and Jumeirah Etihad Towers.

Etihad Airways To Establish Flight Training College In The UAE

Etihad Airways will acquire the fixed wing training division from Horizon International Flight Academy

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA 2014 Capex Forecast At $2.15bn – CFO

The capex forecast for the year is lower than the $2.37 billion which the company spent in 2013.

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Q1 Net Profit Jumps 158%

The firm made a profit of Dhs274 million ($74.6 million) in the three months to March 31.

UAE Outperforms Emerging Markets Driven By Non-Oil Sector Growth

The country’s manufacturing and hospitality sector have seen immense growth

Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital Q1 Profit Jumps 78%

Waha Capital’s net profit in the three months to end-March rose to Dhs152 million($41.4 million).

Aldar Sees Project Completions Driving Revenue Growth

Aldar launched three new developments worth Dhs5 billion last month and said it was exploring 23 property projects.

Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais Refinery To Be Commissioned By End Of Year

The expansion is planned to more than double the capacity of Ruwais refinery from 415,000 barrels a day (bpd).

Abu Dhabi’s Union National Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 3.5%

The bank made a profit of Dhs512.1 million ($139.4 million) in the quarter, up from Dhs494.9 million a year earlier.

UAE’s Aldar Q1 Net Triples On Handovers And Sales

The developer’s profit rose to Dhs453.4 million ($123.4 million) in the first quarter from Dhs154.3 million in the same period of 2013.

Abu Dhabi Targets Chinese Tourists Post Nu Skin Event

The emirate is organising a roadshow across Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

Abu Dhabi Telco Etisalat Seeks Banks To Arrange Debut Bond Deal – IFR

The plan is to use bond market financing to take out a bridge loan signed in connection with the acquisition.