Company Insights Etihad Airways Aviation Etihad Airways News Opinion Aviation Regional airline rivalry is set to drive down fares The Middle East flight hubs are about to feel the squeeze March 6, 2023 Business of Sport Abu Dhabi owners reveal $361m Manchester City stadium upgrade Manchester City FC, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi United Group, this week accelerated plans to expand its stadium in the north west of England by launching a formal consultation on the $361 million project. As well as increasing the size of the North Stand by 7,700 people to create a new capacity of 60,000 at the […] March 2, 2023 Analysis Gulf airlines flying high again, but facing fresh headwinds As global air travel continues to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, the biggest airlines in the Arabian Gulf – Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad – are soaring back into clear skies. But can they maintain their rate of climb? Beyond economic and geopolitical pressures, there’s increasing competition from low-cost airlines, resurgent long-haul competitors and globally ambitious […] March 1, 2023 Sustainability Top Gulf banks help raise $787m in sustainable credits Two leading Gulf banks have helped arrange nearly $800 million in sustainability-linked loans for a leading agricultural producer based in Singapore, as local institutions prioritise green lending in their portfolios. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank by assets, and National Bank of Kuwait, the country’s biggest financial institution, acted as lead arrangers, […] February 24, 2023 Analysis Energy Masdar could look East for investment opportunities Masdar may look to capitalise on investments in the East as it continues to increase its global footprint. Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy giant has committed more than $30 billion in projects in over 40 countries, powering in excess of 14gw of clean energy. It has also indicated plans to grow that by 10gw by the […] February 16, 2023 Analysis Tourism Resurgence in Chinese travellers is boon for Gulf tourist traps Gulf markets closed lower on Wednesday over concerns that China’s 2022 economic growth slowed sharply to 3 percent, its second-worst performance since 1976, and its population fell for the first time since 1961. However, the recent easing of travel restrictions by Chinese authorities is expected to result in an influx of tourists from the country […] January 20, 2023 Analysis Lattes and logistics drive growth in UAE-Canada trade Tim Hortons coffee shops are the most visible symbol of the trade relationship between the UAE and Canada. The chain has just opened its 250th café in the Gulf – in City Centre Mirdif, Dubai – halfway to its target of 500 outlets in the region. “This milestone is representative of the UAE’s position as […] January 18, 2023 Energy UAE-UK Business Council unveils blueprint for energy transition The UAE and UK must step up co-operation on clean energy if they are to meet their decarbonisation targets, the UAE-UK Business Council has said. The council’s energy transition white paper, published on January 17, said there was “an untapped commercial opportunity to be exploited from closer collaboration between both countries in terms of developing […] January 17, 2023 Analysis Tourism Gulf in sustainable tourism push as legislation looms When the first tourists arrive to experience the Red Sea Global sustainable tourism destination in Saudi Arabia later this year, they will touch down at an airport run entirely by renewable energy and designed to include shaded areas and natural ventilation that minimises reliance on air conditioning. They will continue their journey to a resort […] January 12, 2023 Analysis Business of Sport Ronaldo will be first of many Saudi superstar signings Cristiano Ronaldo was officially revealed as an Al Nassr player on Tuesday night amid a cacophony of noise and a sea of yellow and blue. And as fans inside the 25,000-seater Mrsool Park chanted his name, Ben Gordon, a sports diplomacy expert at Dentons Global Advisors, said that Saudis should get set for more superstar […] January 4, 2023 Posts navigation Previous 1 … 14 15 16 … 18 Next
Opinion Aviation Regional airline rivalry is set to drive down fares The Middle East flight hubs are about to feel the squeeze March 6, 2023
Business of Sport Abu Dhabi owners reveal $361m Manchester City stadium upgrade Manchester City FC, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi United Group, this week accelerated plans to expand its stadium in the north west of England by launching a formal consultation on the $361 million project. As well as increasing the size of the North Stand by 7,700 people to create a new capacity of 60,000 at the […] March 2, 2023
Analysis Gulf airlines flying high again, but facing fresh headwinds As global air travel continues to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, the biggest airlines in the Arabian Gulf – Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad – are soaring back into clear skies. But can they maintain their rate of climb? Beyond economic and geopolitical pressures, there’s increasing competition from low-cost airlines, resurgent long-haul competitors and globally ambitious […] March 1, 2023
Sustainability Top Gulf banks help raise $787m in sustainable credits Two leading Gulf banks have helped arrange nearly $800 million in sustainability-linked loans for a leading agricultural producer based in Singapore, as local institutions prioritise green lending in their portfolios. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank by assets, and National Bank of Kuwait, the country’s biggest financial institution, acted as lead arrangers, […] February 24, 2023
Analysis Energy Masdar could look East for investment opportunities Masdar may look to capitalise on investments in the East as it continues to increase its global footprint. Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy giant has committed more than $30 billion in projects in over 40 countries, powering in excess of 14gw of clean energy. It has also indicated plans to grow that by 10gw by the […] February 16, 2023
Analysis Tourism Resurgence in Chinese travellers is boon for Gulf tourist traps Gulf markets closed lower on Wednesday over concerns that China’s 2022 economic growth slowed sharply to 3 percent, its second-worst performance since 1976, and its population fell for the first time since 1961. However, the recent easing of travel restrictions by Chinese authorities is expected to result in an influx of tourists from the country […] January 20, 2023
Analysis Lattes and logistics drive growth in UAE-Canada trade Tim Hortons coffee shops are the most visible symbol of the trade relationship between the UAE and Canada. The chain has just opened its 250th café in the Gulf – in City Centre Mirdif, Dubai – halfway to its target of 500 outlets in the region. “This milestone is representative of the UAE’s position as […] January 18, 2023
Energy UAE-UK Business Council unveils blueprint for energy transition The UAE and UK must step up co-operation on clean energy if they are to meet their decarbonisation targets, the UAE-UK Business Council has said. The council’s energy transition white paper, published on January 17, said there was “an untapped commercial opportunity to be exploited from closer collaboration between both countries in terms of developing […] January 17, 2023
Analysis Tourism Gulf in sustainable tourism push as legislation looms When the first tourists arrive to experience the Red Sea Global sustainable tourism destination in Saudi Arabia later this year, they will touch down at an airport run entirely by renewable energy and designed to include shaded areas and natural ventilation that minimises reliance on air conditioning. They will continue their journey to a resort […] January 12, 2023
Analysis Business of Sport Ronaldo will be first of many Saudi superstar signings Cristiano Ronaldo was officially revealed as an Al Nassr player on Tuesday night amid a cacophony of noise and a sea of yellow and blue. And as fans inside the 25,000-seater Mrsool Park chanted his name, Ben Gordon, a sports diplomacy expert at Dentons Global Advisors, said that Saudis should get set for more superstar […] January 4, 2023
