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Qatar Emir To Face Questions On Militant Funding On UK State Visit

Sheikh Tamim’s first official visit to Britain since becoming emir in 2013 will include talks with Prime Minister David Cameron and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth.

Emirates Starts Budapest Flights

New route enhances Hungarian capital’s connectivity to eastern markets

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European PE Firm CVC Eyes $700m Deals In Middle East, North Africa

Currently, around 25 per cent of the firm’s funds come from Asia and the Middle East.

EU Targets Ministers, UAE Firm In Latest Syria Sanctions

The moves were part of a gradual tightening of EU sanctions against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Etihad, Alitalia Unveil New Aircraft For Expo 2015

The airlines will fly two Airbus A330-200 aircraft with the Expo livery starting from October 21 between Rome and Abu Dhabi.

Total CEO Christophe de Margerie Killed In Moscow Business Jet Accident

De Margerie, 63, became CEO of the French oil company in February 2007, taking on the role of chairman in May 2010.

Dubai Judge Approves Liquidation Of Local Espirito Santo Unit

Portugal’s largest listed lender, Banco Espirito Santo, was rescued by the state in August.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Airbus To Cut A330 Production Rate In 2015

A spokesman said the cut in production would not result in job losses.

Where Are Arab Investors Buying Property In London?

Middle Eastern investors are causing a marked shift in London’s prime property market.

Swiss Airline Darwin Waters Down Etihad Deal To Get Green Light

Etihad has agreed to relinquish a role in the appointment of top executives at Darwin.

Etihad Partners Air Berlin, Alitalia Sign Codeshare Deal

The airlines, both battling to return to profitability, said the codeshare deal would cover 412 flights between Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

British Parliament To Hold Symbolic Vote On Palestine Status

The motion due for debate in Britain’s lower house of parliament will ask parliamentarians whether they believe the government should recognise the state of Palestine.

Air Berlin Dealt Blow As Germany Rejects Some Etihad Codeshare Flights

Etihad and Air Berlin have in the past shared codes on flights to around 60 destinations, meaning their number of shared flights will more than halve.

Flydubai Adds Three New Routes To Central and Eastern Europe

The airline will fly to Bratislava, Sofia and Prague starting from December.

Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Investigating Corruption Allegations In UAE

The company is already investigating alleged bribery in other Middle East countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq.

US Regulator FAA To Grant Safety Approval To Airbus A350 Jet By End-Oct

Airbus won European safety approval last week for the A350.

Virgin Atlantic To Drop Little Red UK Flights

Airline blames slot constraints amid strong competition and poor loads

High Risk Ebola Could Reach France, UK By End-Oct

The deadly epidemic has killed more than 3,400 people since it began in West Africa in March.

Islamic State Video Shows Second British Hostage Beheaded

British aid worker Alan Henning was part of an convoy taking medical supplies to a hospital in Syria in December last year when he was kidnapped.

French Affordable Smartphone Player Wiko Launches In UAE

Wiko, which claims to be Europe’s fastest growing smartphone brand, has launched eight models in the UAE.

Germany Examines Etihad, Air Berlin Codeshare Plans

Air Berlin said that the authorities were trying to put a new spin on the provisions of an air transport deal between Germany and the UAE during the review of the airlines’ winter schedules.

Masdar Buys 35% Stake In British Offshore Wind Farm Project

Masdar bought the stake in a $2.5 billion 402 MW offshore wind project from Norway’s Statoil.

Air France Stalls Transavia Roll Out

Postponement of low-cost roll-out designed to placate pilots amid strike’s mounting costs

Kuwait Investment Authority To Expand Germany Investments

Kuwait has invested almost $18 billion in Germany.

German Chancellor Merkel Sees Closer Energy Cooperation With Qatar

Qatari ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is currently visiting Berlin.

Fate Of United Kingdom Hangs In Balance After Latest Scotland Polls

Scotland will hold a historic referendum on independence this Thursday to decide whether to remain as part of the UK.

Oman Fund Working With Bulgaria To Solve Corpbank Problem

Corpbank, in which Oman’s SGRF is the second-biggest shareholder with a stake of about 30 per cent, was hit by a run on deposits in June.

Qatar Confirms That It Has Detained Two British Human Rights Workers

Krishna Upadhyaya and Ghimire Gundev, who were investigating the abuse of Nepali migrant workers in Qatar, went missing on August 31.

Dubai’s Dnata To Buy Britain’s Stella Travel Services

Chester-based Stella operates five brands that provide travel services ranging from retail operations to call centres.