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Airbus appoints Eid Al Qahtani to lead new regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia

Since the 1970s, Airbus has continuously expanded its footprint in Saudi Arabia, contributing significantly to the nation's aviation and aerospace sectors. Today, the company...

Boeing takes a heavy hit with $6.2 billion loss in Q3 amid strike and defense woes

Boeing reported a staggering quarterly loss of $6.2 billion, as a near six-week labor strike and costly setbacks in its defense and space division took a toll on the aviation giant.

Hafeet Rail secures key financing at Abu Dhabi’s Global Rail expo

The event has drawn over 1,000 attendees from around the globe, including 50 international delegations and 300 exhibitors representing more than 100 countries to...

Airlines reroute flights over Saudi and Egypt as Middle East tensions escalate

On October 1, British Airways, Emirates, Deutsche Lufthansa, and other major airlines began diverting flights away from Iraqi airspace after Israel's military reported that...

Grounded again: Boeing’s 777X hits another turbulence

Boeing has once again found itself in the eye of the storm, as the aerospace giant suspended flight tests for its highly anticipated 777X aircraft due to a malfunction in a critical component.

Trail of train

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine regional connectivity and bolster economic ties, Oman Rail and Etihad Rail have joined forces under the banner of "Hafeet...

Beauty beckons

The Sultanate's concerted efforts to boost tourism are enriching the economy and preserving its rich heritage and captivating culture. Tourism plays a pivotal role in...

Dubai’s Emirates airline posts record full-year profit

The airline carried 51.9 million passengers in the year to March 31, with seat capacity up 21.4%.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait railway project may reduce travel time by 2028: Report

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are on track to connect seamlessly with a high-speed railway system by 2028.

Great Barrier grief: Australia’s iconic reef faces seventh mass bleaching event

Australia's renowned Great Barrier Reef is again under siege as it grapples with the throes of a "mass bleaching event," marking the seventh occurrence since 1998.

UAE airports welcome 134 million passengers in 2023, eyes set on 140 million in 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again showcased its dominance in the global skies.

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National Life and General Insurance Company: Delivering value beyond insurance to customers

Oman’s largest insurer NLGIC is on course to become a regional multi-line, multi-country giant delivering value beyond insurance to the customers.

Economic growth in GCC to more than halve in 2023: World Bank report

However, the GCC growth will still outperform the wider Middle East and North Africa region, forecast to grow by 3% in 2023, down from 5.8% growth in 2022.

KitchenomiKs aims to transform on-demand food economy in Oman

KitchenomiKs cooks up dainty on-demand delicacies, tossing in emerging technologies, yummy multi-brand choices and seamless delivery.

AI central to UAE’s economic diversification, says COP28 President-Designate

AI will contribute to the UAE’s net zero strategic initiative by 2050 and help unlock advances in climate progress, says H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.

Mrunal Khimji: ‘We owe it to the environment and future generations’

Meet the self-taught fashion designer who creates pieces that can be carried forward by generations. And be confident to repeat your clothes.
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