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UAE regulator evaluating resuming flights by national carriers to Damascus

Etihad and Emirates suspended flights to Damascus in 2012 because of security concerns

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UAE rescue helicopter crashes after hitting world’s longest zip line in Ras Al Khaimah

All four crew members on board died in the accident

Dubai Duty Free surpasses $2bn in sales

The retailer also recorded more than 3.5 per cent growth year-on-year

New allegations against Ghosn concern payments to Saudi businessman, say sources

Japanese prosecutors arrested Ghosn for a third time last week, in a case that has rocked the auto industry

Over 10.7 million passengers use smart gates at Dubai airports this year

The smart gates allow passengers to clear the immigration process in between seven to 10 seconds

Saudi to appoint new private-sector operator for Jeddah airport in 2019

Saudi’s aviation authority GACA terminated an agreement with a consortium led by Singapore’s Changi Airport in February

Weekly direct flight launched between Ras Al Khaimah and Poland’s Wroclaw

Launched by Enter Air – a charter airline of tour operator TUI Poland – the new route will be served every Sunday

Saudi’s flyadeal signs $5.9bn deal for up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets

The airline committed to ordering 30 airplanes with options for 20 more

Dubai government to launch taxi venture with Careem

Almost 11,000 taxis will be operated by the new company

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to introduce Dreamliner on daily Hong Kong route

The two-class aircraft will replace the Airbus A330-200 aircraft currently operating the route

Dubai airport crosses billion-passenger mark

The airport ranks as the world’s busiest for international passenger traffic

Emirates flights to Gatwick face diversion, delays as airport suffers drone disruption

All flight arrivals and departures have been suspended at London Gatwick

Riyadh Metro to boost real estate activity in Saudi capital

The metro project is slated to begin operations next year

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Barcelona route

The Dreamliner will replace the two-class Airbus A330-200 that operates the route

Kuwait’s Agility in talks with banks to raise around $800m

The company plans to grow its business, including expanding its global warehouse capacity

Emirates seeks to cut delays at Dubai airport with new application

The application, Hub Monitor, will reduce aircraft turnaround time by providing real time information

Flydubai to expand European network with flights to Budapest, Naples

Both the routes will begin in June 2019

Emirates expands code sharing deal with South African Airways

The agreement will see the two airlines leverage each other’s route networks, cargo services and flight schedules

UAE company eyes floating rail link to India and Pakistan

National Advisor Bureau Limited has previously proposed the towing of icebergs to the UAE for drinking water

Dubai’s Emirates to operate A380 on Glasgow route, temporarily reduce flights

A single daily A380 service will operate during runway maintenance at Dubai International Airport next year

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to sell 18 aircraft to investors

DAE previously announced a deal to sell 16 aircraft in May

Dubai’s Careem launches delivery service, expects to close funding round soon

Careem said in October it had raised over $200m from existing investors to fund its expansion

Air Berlin’s administrator sues Etihad for up to $2.26bn

Etihad owned a 29 per cent stake in Air Berlin and had been providing funding since becoming a shareholder in early 2012

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad warns passengers to arrive early during peak travel period

Abu Dhabi International will experience one of its busiest periods at the end of the year

UAE’s Sharjah raises bus, taxi fares

The new rates came into force on December 1

Flydubai revises economy fares

The airline is now bundling meals with all but one fare option

Sharjah’s Air Arabia begins flights to Prague

Air Arabia will compete with UAE carriers including Emirates and Flydubai on the route

Dubai’s Emirates warns passengers to arrive 3 hours early this weekend

The coming weekends are expected to be among the busiest of the year at Dubai International Airport

Boeing launches ‘longest range’ 777X business jet in Dubai

The manufacturer says the aircraft can fly further than any other private jet

Dubai’s ENOC to open 45 Saudi fuel stations

UAE rival ADNOC Distribution recently entered the Saudi market