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Etihad Airways in expanded codeshare deal with Air France-KLM

The two carriers will share codes on more flights starting this year, opening more European cities to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s customers.

Emirates obtains naming rights for UK’s Spinnaker Tower

The structure, situated in Portsmouth, will be renamed Emirates Spinnaker Tower and rebranded in red.

Scotland fans go easy on Qatar but Amnesty up the heat

There had been widespread calls among Scotland supporters to boycott the match with Qatar because of human rights concerns.

Etihad-backed Alitalia unveils new cabins, services and livery

Seats and services are now more closely aligned with partner Etihad.

Qatar sues French far-right official for attacks comment

Florian Philippot, the VP of the anti-immigrant party, accused Qatar of “funding an Islamism that kills” after the Charlie Hebdo attack.

France says Yemen hostage video is genuine

The video shows Frenchwoman Isabelle Prime, who was taken hostage in Yemen, appealing to President Francois Hollande to help her.

Europe should consider World Cup boycott to oust FIFA’s Blatter – UK

Blatter, 79, won a vote on Friday to serve a fifth term as FIFA president even as the soccer body is mired in corruption scandals.

Emirates to launch daily service to Bologna in Italy

The service is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2015 and will increase Emirates’ weekly flights serving Italy to 56.

Qatar remains 2022 World Cup host even as Swiss investigate FIFA officials

Several high-ranking soccer officials, including two vice-presidents of FIFA, were arrested by Swiss police on Wednesday.

If you want Qatar state contracts, give us flight slots, says airline CEO

Akbar Al Baker’s remarks come after the Dutch government said it will temporarily stop granting new slots at Schiphol to Gulf airlines.

Airbus sees “significant” orders at Paris Airshow in June

Airbus’ A400M will be displayed on the ground at the Paris Airshow, but will not take part in daily flying displays.

GCC, EU plan joint aviation agreement

Officials from both the regions held extensive talks recently to discuss an agreement based on liberated skies.

Qatar Airways to fly A350 to Munich

Bavarian city set to become second German destination to have double-daily A350 flights

Saudi Arabian Airlines fined $1.6m for breaking EU aviation law

The airline was fined by the Belgian government for breaching EU carbon emissions rule.

Credit Cards Bolster Citigroup In UAE, Bahrain And Poland

Citigroup has experienced growth in credit card acquisitions in the UAE of 2.5 times over the past year, it said.

Japan’s Cosmo Oil, Spanish Firm Cepsa In Talks For New Abu Dhabi Oilfield Stake

Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment (IPIC) owns all of Cepsa and is the biggest shareholder in Cosmo.

Top Egypt Medical Firm Sees London IPO 11 Times Oversubscribed

Integrated Diagnostics Holdings priced its offering of 65.2 million shares at an $4.45 per ordinary share.

EU Visa Waiver Agreement For Emiratis Takes Effect

Officials from the European Union and the UAE signed the final agreement, validating visa free travel for Emiratis to the EU region.

United Kingdom Votes In Most Unpredictable Election In Decades

Final opinion polls showed PM David Cameron’s Conservatives and Ed Miliband’s opposition Labour Party almost in a dead heat.

France, Qatar Sign $7bn Rafale Warplane, Missile Deal

The deal covers the sale of 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale fighter jets.

RBS Returns Qatar Banking licence, Country Head Departs

RBS, 79 per cent owned by the British government, is shrinking its corporate and institutional banking business in the Middle East.

Etihad To Start Second A380 to London From May 1

Two of the airline’s three daily flights to London will now be operated by the jumbo jet.

France, Qatar Seal $7.05bn Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

The deal is reportedly for 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale planes with an option for 12 more.

Serbia Seals Deal With UAE Developer For Controversial Belgrade Makeover

Developer Eagle Hills plans to spend $3 billion on building the mega mixed-used Belgrade Waterfront project.

Airbus Upbeat On Sales As A380 Marks Bitter-Sweet Anniversary

Airbus has booked no new airline orders for the jumbo jet since 2013.

Jumbo Jets Airbus A380, Boeing 747 Face A Make Or Break Year

There were zero orders placed by commercial airlines for new Boeing 747s or Airbus A380s last year.

Emirates Launches Second Daily A380 To London Gatwick

Capacity rise on key London route coincides with arrival of its 60th A380 aircraft

Qatar Expects VW CEO May Go After Falling Out – Handelsblatt

The QIA, which holds two seats on VW’s 20-member supervisory board that appoints and dismisses executives, has been looking to solve the leadership crisis at Volkswagen.

Etihad Airways Added $1bn To Europe’s Economy In 2014

The airline’s capital spending on aircraft and other aviation equipment pumped in $2.6 billion to the European economy last year while supporting 28,100 jobs.

Swiss Private Bank UBP To Boost ME Operations After Coutts Buy

The Middle East currently accounts for 12 per cent of the bank’s global operations.