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Saudi Air Connectivity Program introduces direct flights from Stuttgart to Jeddah

This initiative aims to boost capacity for travelers from Europe and the United States to Saudi Arabia

Saudi PIF inks $3 billion deal with Italian export credit agency

The parties will share expertise and consider SACE's $3 billion support for PIF-led projects

Emirates, Malta Tourism Authority partner to bolster inbound tourism

Emirates has been serving Malta since 2003 and currently operates a daily flight using a Boeing 777-300ER

China, Canada strike back at Trump’s tariffs: Is Mexico next?

If the tariffs stay in place, Mexico plans to announce countermeasures, including retaliatory tariffs, on Sunday

China Eastern Airlines to launch direct flights between Shanghai, Abu Dhabi starting April

Flights are planned to operate every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Asia accounts for 62.7 percent of multinational companies attracted by Dubai International Chamber in 2024

This emphasizes Dubai’s escalating reputation as a pivotal investment hub for international corporations

Dubai’s Salik posts $626.2 million in revenue for 2024, 8.7 percent YoY increase

Revenue-generating trips reached 498.1 million for the year, up by 8 percent YoY

Trade wars deepen as China and Canada retaliate after Trump’s tariffs come into effect

China responded immediately, announcing additional tariffs of 10-15 percent on certain U.S. imports from March 10

RTA, Dubai Holding ink $1.63 billion deal to enhance access to key developments across Dubai

As part of the agreement, bridges and roads will be developed to improve access points for five key Dubai Holding developments

Emirates launches new services to China, Vietnam, Cambodia

Emirates now extends its presence to four Chinese gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou

ADIO signs strategic partnership with Italy’s CDP to boost investment, trade

Italy is a key trade partner of the UAE, with annual trade over AED30 billion

Flynas, Bank AlJazira ink $132 million aircraft financing deal for 3 new Airbus A320 NEOs

More than 100 aircraft expected to be added in flynas fleet over the next five years

Qasr Al Hokm Station opens, transforming Riyadh Metro with innovative design and accessibility

The station connects administrative buildings, palaces, markets, and attractions in the Qasr Al Hokm area

Saudi Arabia opens first phase of Sports Boulevard project with five key destinations

Total completed length of the project now stands at 83 km, with overall progress reaching 40 percent

How the UAE-Oman railway project will reshape regional freight transport

Connecting the UAE and Oman by railways opens new markets for businesses in both countries

The future of mobility: Innovations reshaping transport in UAE

UAE plans 10 percent electric vehicle adoption and aims for 25 percent autonomous public transport operations in Dubai by 2030

Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport launches 70 e-gates to facilitate faster passenger processing

New e-gates system leverages modern technologies and AI to facilitate faster and more secure passenger processing

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports grow 17.3 percent to $21.88 billion in Q4 2024

Driven by the surge in non-oil exports, Saudi Arabia recorded a trade surplus of SAR44.89 billion

Dubai Taxi Company, Dubai Airports sign five-year strategic partnership to meet demand of growing influx of tourists

Trips from Dubai Airports may exceed 8 million by 2029, generating AED2.5 billion revenue

Abu Dhabi’s Presight to implement nationwide AI-powered smart city project in Albania

The AI-powered nation-building project will enhance Albania’s sustainability and digital transformation agenda

Dubai’s new AI-powered traffic signal control system to launch in H1 2026, says RTA

System supports future technologies and initiatives including the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems "C-ITS/V2X"

flydubai reports record-high profit before tax of $674 million in 2024

flydubai carried 15.4 million passengers in 2024, up 11 percent compared to 2023

UAE joins Kuwait in celebrating 64th National Day as bilateral trade reaches $13.6 billion

The UAE imports 22 percent of Kuwait's non-oil exports, ranking third after China and U.S.

Abu Dhabi Airports completes Sir Bani Yas Airport rehabilitation project

Abu Dhabi Airports fully reconstructed the runway, taxiways and apron pavements to ensure safety and operational efficiency