Europe

Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 returns to Paris

Together, the A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will offer nearly 5,000 seats weekly, significantly boosting connectivity between the two capitals

Ras Al Khaimah, U.K. Government strengthen partnerships across key trade, investment sectors

The partnership aims to enhance industrial cooperation and facilitate two-way trade between Ras Al Khaimah and the U.K.

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

Etihad Airways expands North America network with daily flights to Toronto, Boston

Airline now flies 42 times a week to North America: twice daily to New York JFK, and daily to Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and Washington DC

Emirates optimizes commercial portfolios to position for global growth

Emirates recently announced new appointments in its commercial team for key markets in the Middle East and Africa

Etihad Airways enhances European connectivity: Daily services to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen start in 2025

The Düsseldorf route will experience a significant boost as it transitions from its current schedule to daily service

Lagarde signals shift in ECB strategy with third rate cut in 2024

This marks the first consecutive rate reduction in 13 years

Gold prices set new record high at $2,713.76 as safe-haven demand surges, UAE rates up

As tensions in the Middle East escalated, less than three weeks remained to vote for the next U.S. president

Sheikh Maktoum seeks stronger ties across key sectors at GCC-European Union Summit

In 2023, the EU became the second-largest trading partner of the GCC region, with total trade reaching €170 billion

Global gold rates near all-time high, UAE prices up ahead of U.S. economic data

The U.S. retail sales and industrial production data for September, as well as weekly jobless claims data, are all due later today

Masdar, Iberdrola complete wind turbine installation at Germany’s Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm

By 2026, Iberdrola's Baltic Hub will have a total capacity of more than 1.1 GW and trigger investments of around €3.7 billion

AWS and e& sign $1 billion agreement to enhance cloud solutions, support AI for digital transformation

The focus will be on cloud services like storage, computing, networking, cybersecurity, and AI/ML advancements

Dubai’s dnata secures multi-year catering deal with T’way Air in Rome to supply 80,000 meals annually

T’way Air will operate three weekly flights connecting the Italian capital with South Korea 

Italy’s Raccortubi S.p.A invests $6.8 million in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone

This investment highlights Hamriyah Free Zone's effort to attract diverse foreign investments 

Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding, U.K. Candy Capital announce JV partnership in ultra-luxury real estate

The joint venture will deliver upscale residential, commercial, and hospitality projects

Dubai International Chamber holds 180 business meetings in Belgrade to promote Dubai-Serbia ties

Non-oil trade between Dubai and Serbia reached $63.68 million in 2023

dnata, beOnd partner to support growth of premium air travel from the UAE

beOnd currently operates two routes connecting Al Maktoum - Dubai World Central with Male (MLE) and Zurich (ZRH)

Double-digit growth for air cargo continues: IATA

Overall demand, measured by CTKs, increased by 11.4 percent in August 2023, with international operations up 12.4 percent 

UAE’s DMCC, CV VC collaborate to enhance regional Web3 ecosystem growth

Both organizations will enhance their ecosystems through collaboration, including workshops, resource sharing, and joint events 

Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi ‘stopover’ initiative sees 242 percent surge in travelers

The initiative's relaunch has surpassed expectations and significantly boosted the emirate's tourism industry

Emirates makes touchdown to Lagos, Nigeria

The daily service is strategically scheduled to optimize connections to key locations, enhancing business and leisure travel to and from Nigeria

Oil prices jump as Middle East concerns escalate, OPEC+ prepares for market review

Brent futures climbed by $1, or 1.36 percent, reaching $74.56 per barrel