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Etihad Airways to launch $1 billion IPO this week

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier plans to offer 20% of its business by selling 2.7 billion new shares, with proceeds directed toward funding its expansion...

UAE sets aviation record with over 1 million flights in 2024

Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai, landing on December 22, marked the historic milestone, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The UAE achieved an...

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...

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.

Over 30% of Indian travellers choose to visit Middle East destinations: Report

India one of top three fastest-growing outbound tourism markets - driven by the growing middle class.

Boeing eyes Riyadh for Middle East hub amid Saudi mandate

In a strategic maneuver to comply with Saudi Arabia's new regulatory directives, the US aerospace giant, Boeing, has formally applied for a license to establish its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh.

Gulf Air resumes flights to four destinations for the summer season

The destinations include Nice, Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria and Bodrum.

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: Spectator numbers halved, security operation amped up

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin revealed plans for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, set to captivate a massive audience along the iconic River Seine.

Gulf Air announces a new destination to AlUla in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Air to operate direct flights to AlUla biweekly, starting February 3rd, 2024, unlocking access to its cultural wonders and breathtaking landscapes.

Bunker fuel demand soars as ships steer clear of Red Sea threats

In a strategic response to escalating tensions in the Red Sea, a growing fleet of ships is altering their courses, steering clear of potential attacks and opting for longer routes around Africa.

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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.

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.

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.

Real estate sector in GCC experiencing ‘profound transformation’: Expert

The real estate sector in the GCC region is...
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