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Etihad names new CEO as airline confirms Tony Douglas exit

Etihad Aviation Group named Antonoaldo Neves its new CEO today after confirming the departure of Tony Douglas, who is understood to be taking the helm at a new airline in Saudi Arabia.  Neves was announced as group CEO while Douglas will serve during his transition period as an advisor to the board of ADQ Aviation […]

There is a proposal for Abu Dhabi Aviation to combine Etihad Engineering with other service companies

Abu Dhabi eyes aviation services giant to boost its manufacturing

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, announced plans on Monday to create a global aviation champion as part of the emirate’s push to grow its manufacturing sector. The company has submitted an offer to Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) to combine its 100 percent share of Etihad Engineering and Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and […]

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Sydney-based StayWell looks to add up to 15 Mideast hotels

StayWell Holdings, one of the largest hotel management groups in Asia Pacific, is looking to add up to 15 new properties in the Middle East, with its luxury brand targeting debuts in Dubai and Riyadh. Simon Wan, president and director of StayWell Holdings, told AGBI that the expansion plan comes on the back of advances […]

UAE reforms seen as magnet for further US investment

A series of new economic and social reforms, known as the Projects of the 50, will make the UAE an even more attractive environment for American businesses. According to Danny E Sebright, president of the US-UAE Business Council, the UAE is already widely recognised by American businesses for these strengths. “Another important strength of the […]

On demand jet provider Vista expects logistics challenges during the World Cup

Private jets face backlog during World Cup

Qatar authorities are putting restrictions in place to manage the expected surge in demand for landing slots from private jets flying to Doha for the World Cup. Operators have warned that wealthy football fans will need to be flexible with their plans, especially around the later stages of the tournament which takes place from November […]

Aldar Properties acquires security services provider for $34m

Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties has acquired Spark Security Services, a UAE-based security services provider, for AED 125 million ($34.03 million). The all-cash transaction strengthens the UAE developer’s property and integrated facilities management platform, WAM, the UAE state news agency, reported. These security services will add significant value to Aldar’s AED 23 billion ($6.3 billion) portfolio […]

Abu Dhabi punches its way into global boxing reckoning

Having won the battle to become the international home of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), Abu Dhabi is now looking to rival Las Vegas and Saudi Arabia as a destination to host the world’s top boxing matches. UFC, the multi-billion dollar mixed martial arts organisation, signed a deal with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and […]

Gulf serves up locally farmed salmon – and better food security

From the old man who dredged up a djinn to the boy who netted an emerald, fishermen populate the folk stories of the Arab world. But the dhow fleets of the Gulf no longer provide a lifeline for local economies. By contrast, aquaculture – the farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants – has begun […]

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Emirates calls on Airbus to make planes even bigger than A380

Airbus, the world’s largest passenger aircraft manufacturer, needs to build bigger planes to create a more sustainable aviation sector, its top customer, Emirates Airline, has said. The Airbus A380 is the largest ever commercial passenger plane, capable of seating 853 people on two decks, together with perks such as bars and shower spas. “When you […]

Etihad CEO Tony Douglas

Etihad CEO issues call to make aviation industry net zero

There is no “single bullet” to solve the climate crisis and airlines must work together to create a sustainable aviation sector, the CEO of Etihad Airways has told AGBI. Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “This is about industry – from the giants to the start-ups – governments, regulators and academics […]