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Emirates To Cut Three Kiev Flights

The reduction follows ongoing political unrest in Ukraine.

Milan To Dubai: Building The Expo Connection

As Expo 2015 host Milan prepares for the event, officials say they are pleased to hand the baton to Dubai in 2020.

Bahrain’s Investcorp Tie-Up Targets European Distressed Debt

Investcorp will provide capital to Eyck, a newly established investment manager founded by Khing Oei.

UniCredit CEO Says Etihad Good Partner For Alitalia

UniCredit, which is one of Alitalia’s creditor banks, owns a 13 per cent stake in the airline after it took part in a 500 million euro share issue.

Etihad’s Proposal For Alitalia Not Seen Before Monday-Sources

Etihad has finished reviewing Alitalia’s books as it considers whether to invest as much as 300 million euros via a capital increase, sources say.

Delta, Etihad Under Scrutiny As EU Probes Foreign Holdings In Airlines

A carrier must be more than 50 per cent owned and “effectively controlled” by an EU member state or EU citizens to obtain an operating license.

Berlusconi Family Seeks Middle East Buyers For AC Milan Stake

The club’s co-CEO Barbara Berlusconi said she would travel to the Middle East to find partners for the club.

British Airways Launches Daily Flights On Jeddah-London Route

The expansion is part of British Airways’ investment in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Middle East Investors Pour Money Into London’s Property Market

European real estate investment from the Middle East reached nearly €10 billion ($13.7 billion) in 2013, finds CBRE report.

Dubai Bourse To Hold Roadshow In London

Executives from 13 companies listed on the DFM and NASDAQ Dubai will meet investors on April 28 and 29 in London.

Qatar Buys Helicopters, Missiles In $23bn Arms Deals

The Gulf state announced deals with about 20 global companies, including with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Airbus and Boeing.

Deutsche Bahn Joins Etihad Rail In UAE Railway Venture

The JV, Etihad Rail DB, will manage operations for the first stage of the railway.

Etihad Increases Aer Lingus Stake

Reports claim Etihad’s stake in Aer Lingus is now valued at just under €37 million

Apple Replaces iPad 2 With iPad 4, Launches Cheaper iPhone 5C

Apple discontinued the iPad 4 last year when it launched its current flagship tablet, the iPad Air.

Philips To Acquire 51% Of Lighting Firm In Saudi For $235m

The acquisition of General Lighting Company will create a new joint venture, Philips Lighting Saudi Arabia.

IATA Cuts 2014 Global Airline Profit Forecast To $18.7bn

Higher oil prices due to tensions in Crimea and economic weakness in Argentina and Brazil are expected to weigh on profits.

Egypt Lobbies Germany To Ease Travel Advisory

The fatal bombing of a tourist bus in Egypt’s Sinai region prompted a travel advisory from Germany.

Drake & Scull’s German Unit Wins Two Indian Deals Worth Dhs50m

Passavant-Roediger, a German subsidiary of UAE-based Drake & Scull International, will undertake one project in Gujarat and one in Rajasthan.

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways Clash Over In-Flight Movies On Smartphones

Germany’s Lufthansa has announced plans to offer wirelessly streamed movies to passengers.

All EU Citizens To Get UAE Visa On Arrival From March 22

The UAE has passed a new ruling exempting citizens from 13 European member states from requiring a pre-entry visa.

Lufthansa Unveils Premium Economy Seat

Seats have 50 per cent more room than economy and will initially be on Boeing 747-8s and gradually rolled out across the long-haul fleet.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown To Open May 1

The city’s third Sofitel will have a strong artistic flavour

Sony Launches Four Products At Mobile World Congress

Xperia Z2 and M2 smartphones are designed to enhance connectivity and clarity

What Can We Expect At Mobile World Congress 2014?

Samsung is expected to launch the new Galaxy S5, while new releases can also be anticipated from HTC and LG.

France’s AXA To Take Major Stake In UAE’s Green Crescent Insurance

The sizes of the stake and details of the nature of the alliance have not been disclosed.

London’s Lord Mayor Concerned Over Lack Of Women In Top Jobs In The GCC

Ambassador for the UK’s financial sector wants to see more women at senior management and board level.

Qatar Airways To Launch Business Class Flights To London

Doha carrier will be first Gulf carrier to operate a purely business class service on the high-density route

Six New Tenants For Qatar’s London Shard

Restaurants Oblix, Aqua Shard and Hutong moved into the tower last summer.

EU Approves Amendment To Exempt UAE Citizens From Schengen Visa

UAE officials say procedures for exemption are almost complete.

Richard Branson’s Advice To Governments: “Throw Staff Parties”

The Virgin Group founder was speaking at the Government Summit in Dubai.