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UAE GDP projected to rise 5 percent according to World Bank

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The international financial community maintains a highly positive outlook on the economic trajectory of the United Arab Emirates. Recent macroeconomic assessments published by the World Bank Group indicate that the sovereign state will experience robust expansion over the next two...
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Anak Krakatau ash hits nearly 3,000 flights in Indonesia

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Indonesia reopened Jakarta’s main airport and several regional airports Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel. More than 340,000 travelers faced delays, cancellations or diversions during the disruption. Nearly 3,000 flights across Indonesia felt the impact. Authorities...
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Etihad adds free medical cover for Abu Dhabi visitors

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Etihad Airways and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi have launched complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi. The cover applies to eligible guests travelling on Etihad operated flights from July through December...
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Dnata invests A$32 million in Western Sydney cargo hub

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SYDNEY: Dnata said on April 22 it will invest about A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal at Western Sydney International Airport, becoming one of the early freight operators at Sydney’s new 24-hour gateway before full passenger services begin. The...
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flydubai adds daily Dubai Bangkok flights from July

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DUBAI: flydubai said on Monday it will begin daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok on July 1, adding the Thai capital to its current network and expanding its presence in Thailand to two destinations alongside Krabi. The service will operate from Terminal...
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Etihad expands Africa network with six new routes

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ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways said on Friday it will launch six African destinations from Abu Dhabi, adding service to Asmara, Accra, Lagos, Harare, Kinshasa and Lubumbashi in one of its largest announced expansions on the continent in recent years. The new routes...
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UAE expands aircraft maintenance and repair as MRO hub

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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its role as a regional and global center for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, supported by a large aviation market and expanding fleets operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia. Industry research cited...
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UAE expands aircraft maintenance and repair as MRO hub

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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its role as a regional and global center for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, supported by a large aviation market and expanding fleets operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia. Industry research cited...
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Air Arabia to start daily Sharjah Rome flights July 1

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SHARJAH: Air Arabia said it will expand its European network with a new daily, non-stop route between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, with flights scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. The carrier said the service will provide direct connections...
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Etihad flies 2.2 million passengers in January 2026

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ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, the Abu Dhabi based airline said in its monthly traffic update, reporting a 29% increase from 1.7 million passengers in January 2025. The carrier also reported a passenger load factor of...