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May 24, 2012 - 12:30 GMT
Gulf countries are channelling billions of dollars into airport expansions, betting on a sharp rise in passenger traffic and competing to strengthen their positions as regional hubs for global travel.
May 24, 2012
11:18 GMT
An Etihad Airways Airbus A330-200 has become the first aircraft in the region to perform the environment friendly RNP-AR Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
May 23, 2012
05:54 GMT
Emirates celebrated the opening of its dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Gold members of Skywards.
May 22, 2012
05:40 GMT
(press release)
Residents and holiday makers on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, were treated to a spectacular ultra low fly-past by an Etihad Airways aircraft today, Monday 21 May.
May 21, 2012
09:25 GMT
Chefs from Al Bustan Rotana Dubai have once again proven their culinary expertise as they gathered awards at the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2012 held in Singapore recently.
08:13 GMT
(press release)
Ford Shelby GT500 has been officially certified by the SAE the Society of Automobile Engineers as the most powerful series production V8 in the world with peak output of 662 horsepower and 631 lb.-ft. of torque.
07:39 GMT
(press release)
National Arab Motors, Kia Jordan was recently awarded the ‘Platinum Dealer’ classification by Kia Motors Corporation for the second time.
06:07 GMT
Al Tayer Motors has notched up an impressive 57% increase in overall vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011.
May 20, 2012
13:39 GMT
Airports captured the bulk of transportation contracts awarded in the first five months of 2012 with $2 billion worth of projects throughout the GCC.
Alfardan Premier Motors Co. achieves second position in the prestigious JLR dealer of the year award
12:31 GMT
(press release)
Luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover recognised its Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan dealers for the successes achieved in the fiscal year 2011-2012 during a gala awards ceremony held in Beirut, Lebanon.
08:20 GMT
(press release)
Toyota Motor Corporation’s Middle East and North Africa Representative Office announced the cumulative sales of its Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle project series.
07:20 GMT
(press release)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company have signed an agreement with the National Aviation Services Group to further develop its best in class services to customers travelling through the capital’s airport.
06:14 GMT
(press release)
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi paid tribute to the spirit of the classic Italian road rally at a special event held on Thursday to launch its brand new family ride Viaggio in Italia.
05:37 GMT
(press release)
Etihad Airways will gain better access to Kabul following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Safi Airways, the leading international airline of Afghanistan.
May 17, 2012
13:21 GMT
(press release)
DHL has extended its special offer for an additional two months until June 2012, allowing students and their families up to 70% discount on various express services.
12:37 GMT
The major airports in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi will have a combined annual capacity of 190 million passengers in 2015.
11:23 GMT
Iraq's national carrier is planning to re-emerge as a major regional airline, with the first of 40 Boeing aircraft set to be delivered next year.
10:49 GMT
Lebanon’s transport unions reconfirmed Wednesday a strike scheduled for May 24, reiterating demands for price ceilings on gasoline and diesel.
06:02 GMT
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Luisa Pastrello as its General Manager for Australia and New Zealand.
May 16, 2012
12:28 GMT
Etihad Airways will be host airline of the International Air Transport Association World Passenger Symposium 2012, to be held in Abu Dhabi in October.
12:03 GMT
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched a tender process to build a new metro system in the capital of Riyadh in an effort to ease congestion on the city's gridlocked roads.
08:43 GMT
(press release)
Lexus announced the UAE-wide launch of a new motor finance package designed to provide a range of individually tailored finance packages, making owning a Lexus easier than ever before.
07:07 GMT
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes.
05:36 GMT
(press release)
Emirates Airline, one of the fastest growing airlines and most profitable in the world, is hosting two Cabin Crew Recruitment Days on the 9th of June in Alexandria and the 25th June in Cairo.
May 15, 2012
08:04 GMT
(press release)
Escape the summer heat or plan ahead for your vacation next Fall in Switzerland or any parts of Europe with SWISS from Dubai.
May 14, 2012
11:37 GMT
Etihad Airways has led the cheers of celebration for Manchester City as the club was crowned Barclays Premier League champions with victory over Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
08:48 GMT
(press release)
Volkswagen Jordan represented by Nuqul Automotive has signed an agreement with Dallars rental agency, entailing the provision of VW Jetta cars to Dallars’ fleet in Jordan.
08:00 GMT
(press release)
Safi Airways IOSA Registration is a matter of pride for the owners and management of the airline.
May 10, 2012
11:48 GMT
Excitement is building at Etihad Airways as two of the airline’s sporting partners Manchester City Football Club and Harlequins Rugby Club.
08:45 GMT
The days of keeping your car engines running while you go for a quick chore are over.
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