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US bans large electronics from GCC airports

The airports affected include Kuwait City, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Jeddah

US to ban some Middle East passengers from carrying larger electronics

The new rule is expected to be announced Tuesday by the Department of Homeland Security

Emirates, Etihad say US-bound passengers boarding as normal after Trump ban blocked

The executive order banning travel to the United States by refugees and nationals of six Muslim-majority countries was temporarily halted on Wednesday

Saudi considers combining state rail firms

The plan is being proposed to cut costs and improve rail services

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad plans Paris A380 flights over the summer

The change will increase capacity by nearly 170 seats

Dubai’s Emirates cancels 10 US flights due to bad weather

Almost all of Emirates’ US East coast services have been delayed or cancelled

Dubai to go car free for one day

UAE car insurance prices rise up to 40%

Car insurance costs have increased across the board after changes to premiums last year, according to compareit4me

Flydubai boosts Kuwait capacity for holiday traffic

IATA predicts profitability of UAE airlines will fall this year

“The UAE carriers will have a year that is probably below 2016,” IATA’s secretary general said

Etihad seeks efficiency savings with Belgrade service centre

The centre is designed to allow the airline and its partners to save costs

Dubai Taxi Corp to rent out 119 smart school buses

The buses will text parents when their children are picked up or dropped off

Video: Emirates flight from Manchester to Dubai makes emergency landing

The plane was diverted after its front wheel malfunctioned, according to reports

Dubai’s Emirates begins controversial Athens-Newark route

The fifth freedom route has been met with opposition from some US carriers

Emirates president dismisses reports of merger talks with Etihad

Handelsblatt Global said discussions had taken place between the UAE’s ruling families

Second plane bought under sanctions deal arrives in Iran

The country has ordered 100 airliners from European plane manufacturer Airbus and 80 from Boeing

Oman Air to suspend Beirut service

The carrier said flight were being suspended for “commercial reasons”

Emirates bookings to US dropped 35% overnight after Jan travel ban

“The effect it had was instantaneous” said president Tim Clark

Dubai introduces fines of up to $5,445 for illegal drone use

New rules will fine those using drones, fireworks and other aerial equipment without permission

Qatar Airways CEO: ‘I have to scream at Airbus to get my planes faster’

The Gulf carrier has refused to take deliveries of Airbus A320neos since December 2015

Video: Qatar Airways unveils new Qsuite business class

The new seat will be installed on the airline’s B777-300ER and A350 aircraft

Middle East airlines post strongest passenger demand growth in Jan

Regional carriers saw year-over-year demand growth of 14.4 per cent in international passenger traffic

In pictures: What a hyperloop station in Dubai will look like

Hyperloop One is developing a system that will reduce the travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 12 minutes

Hyperloop One to hire dozens of UAE staff

The plans follow cooperation deals with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and DP World last year

French firm Alstom delivers the first metro trainset to Riyadh

Composed of two cars each, the Riyadh metro trainset is 36 metres long and can accommodate up to 231 passengers

Saudi seeks PPPs for Makkah, Jeddah, Damman, Madinah metros

Saudi Railways Organisation head indicates private sector participation will be sought for upcoming projects

Etihad tells travellers to check with US missions after new Trump order

US President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order banning visits by nationals of six Muslim-majority nations

Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield terminal opening delayed to 2019

The terminal had been due to open in September 2017

Dubai’s RTA reveals traffic diversions on Sheikh Zayed Road until July 2018

The diversions, between Interchanges 2 and 3, begin from March 10

Dubai airline Emirates says it employs over 29,0000 women

Women make up close to 44 per cent of the airline’s workforce

Oman Shipping Company raises $227m for 10 tankers

The craft will be chartered by Shell Tankers Singapore for seven years

Dubai’s Audacia Capital buys 25% stake in car rental firm Ekar

The company launched its pay per hour car rental service in Dubai in January