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Abu Dhabi is expected to welcome 6.2 million international hotel guests by the end of the year. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi adds 37,000 tourism jobs as visitor numbers surge

Tourism's contribution to the emirate's economy set to surge to $14.9 billion in 2024 amid economic diversification push

Heathrow to get £2.3bn upgrade after Saudi Arabia's PIF takes stake

US aviation administrator to step down as agency deals with Boeing crisis

Syria will be an 'opportunity' for airlines once it stabilises, aviation agency says

Abu Dhabi joins Heathrow 'millionaire club' with record passengers

Middle East airlines make $23 profit per passenger in 2024

Airline industry's $1.7bn in blocked funds 'threaten connectivity'

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Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

Christmas food to know, from mince pies and stollen to kul-kuls

Sunny Savani, an associate director with real estate company Savills, saves 50 per cent of his monthly income. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh40,000 to Dh50,000 in real estate’

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

ExclusiveWe must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy met Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Reform UK / PA

CommentNigel Farage finds Elon Musk's ear but London execs are wary

Dubai's Burj Al Arab was the first hotel in the world to be dubbed 'seven star'. Although the criteria doesn't officially exist in the Gulf, experts argue that it should. Photo: EPA

Hotel star rating system needs shake-up, say hospitality experts

Carlos Ghosn held a press conference on Monday marking five years since he fled financial misconduct charges in Japan and took refuge in Lebanon. AFP

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Abu Dhabi has cut more than 360 million single-use plastic bags since a ban came into effect in 2022

Consumers cut plastic bag use by 95 per cent under Abu Dhabi environment initiative

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

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This year's Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association Show will host 145 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors from 95 countries. Photo: Mebaa

UAE's private air travel industry to end 2024 on a high note amid influx of millionaires

Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association Show will take place on December 10-12, showcasing the sector's growth in the region

Aircraft shortage worries 'overdone' as slowing global economy curbs jet demand

The Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL can carry up to five passengers, including its pilot.

Archer Aviation signs agreement for flying taxi operations in Abu Dhabi

Tax plan making UK airports 'uninvestable', bosses say

A US federal judge on Thursday rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the Justice Department. AFP

US judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max crashes

Major US airlines accused of treating customers as 'piggy banks'

Aramco, TotalEnergies and SIRC to explore SAF plant in Saudi Arabia

'Expansionist' Emirates has 'wings clipped' by Boeing 777X jet delays

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350: From 'cinematic' screens to faster Wi-Fi

Emirates' took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in Toulouse, France, on Monday. Emirates

Emirates' first A350 to fly to Edinburgh starting January 3

The aircraft will be rolled out on routes to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombo, Lyon, Muscat and Bologna

Aviation industry calls on governments to recognise airlines as economic powerhouses

Emirates airline takes delivery of first Airbus A350

Eurowings considering new routes in the Middle East

Sustainable aviation fuel 'makes no sense', AirAsia chief says

US space tourism company to pick Gulf launch site for commercial flights

Dubai Airports chief on how flying taxis will share the skies with A380s

Dubai International (DXB) has raised the bar on its contribution to Dubai’s economy by welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year. Photo: Dubai Airports

Dubai airport's Q4 passenger traffic forecast to grow 3.5%

World's busiest international airport expected to end the year with 91.9 million passengers, the highest in its 64 years

Beirut airport and port 'keep our country breathing', aviation chief says

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after JetBlue merger fails

Etihad to end codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia

Etihad plans $1bn retrofit of Boeing jets as profits soar

Boeing’s aircraft deliveries dropped to four-year low in October amid mounting losses

Royal Jordanian may seek state help if Gaza war runs 'deep into 2025'

Etihad Airways' total revenue rose 21 per cent year-on-year to Dh18.4 billion in the first nine months of 2024. Photo: Etihad Airways

Etihad plans $1bn retrofit of Boeing jets as profits soar

Abu Dhabi airline posts 66% increase in nine-month profit on higher passenger and cargo revenue

Boeing’s aircraft deliveries dropped to four-year low in October amid mounting losses

Royal Jordanian may seek state help if Gaza war runs 'deep into 2025'

Rolls-Royce grounds its electric flying taxi operations

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