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Aviation in struggle to reach net zero targets
Gulf commercial airlines have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by switching to sustainable aviation fuels, adopting new technologies and buying carbon offsets, among other measures. But they face challenges in doing so. The aviation industry hopes measures such as these will enable it to realise two seemingly conflicting ambitions: doubling the volume […]
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Gulf’s beloved Airbus A380 makes its return to the skies
The world’s biggest passenger jet, the double-decker Airbus A380, is back in favour after high operating costs forced many airlines to curtail or cancel its use. The post-pandemic surge in international travel and a shortage of large, fuel-efficient aircraft have combined to reignite demand for the thirsty superjumbo, at least for now. And nowhere are […]
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Riyadh Air positions Saudi as major player in Gulf aviation
Gulf airlines are bracing for an escalating challenge from Saudi Arabia’s new global carrier Riyadh Air, which is scheduled for take-off in 2025. The highly hyped airline, whose launch was first revealed by the kingdom in March, is targeting 100 destinations in its first five years. This is a scale of ambition likely to reshape […]
Abu Dhabi’s terminal A gears up for 637 flights in first week
The new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) will have 637 flights departing and arriving in its first seven days of operations. As many as 28 airlines have started transitioning to terminal A, which opens today, but will be fully operational from November 15, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement. The […]
Just 12% of Mena businesses have net zero target
Businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) “lag behind” their global peers in terms of net zero targets, according to a report by the World Economic Forum and US consultancy Bain & Company. WEF evaluated the disclosure and sustainability measures of around 200 publicly listed and private companies across Mena’s nine biggest economies. […]
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- Economy
Bridging investment between the Gulf and Africa
Building investor confidence in Africa as a viable business destination is paramount
Air Arabia to bring low fares to lucrative London route
UAE low cost carrier Air Arabia will take on the highly competitive but lucrative London market when it takes delivery of Airbus aircraft able to fly longer distances, its CEO has confirmed. Air Arabia announced an order for 120 fuel-efficient aircraft comprising 73 A320neos, 27 A321neos and 20 A321 XLRs at the Dubai Air Show […]
Adnoc to expand its branded service stations across Egypt
Adnoc Distribution, a subsidiary of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, plans to open six new service stations in Egypt by the end of the year. The UAE company announced the opening of three Adnoc branded service stations on Saturday after acquiring a 50 percent stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt earlier this year. The newly opened […]
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- Tourism
Lights, camera, action: RAK seeks leading role in film tourism
The UAE is no stranger to the silver screen, whether it be Tom Cruise dangling perilously from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible blockbuster Ghost Protocol, or Vin Diesel powering his $3 million supercar from one Etihad Tower in Abu Dhabi to the next in the seventh iteration of the Fast and Furious franchise. Ras […]
Dubai 3D factory muscles in on aviation sector
A new 3D printing facility in Dubai, certified to produce airplane components, is anticipated to cut into a portion of traditional global aviation manufacturers and maintenance hubs. Paradigm 3D has invested AED20 million ($5.5 million) to establish a factory using technology from Stratasys, an American-Israeli maker of industrial 3D printers that are used by industry […]