Analysis - Transport and Tourism
Emirates launches all-A380 service to Heathrow; daily flights to Phuket
Emirates Airline has announced that it is further expanding its network with the launch of an all-A380 service to London Heathrow and new daily service to Phuket, Thailand.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi move in opposite direction in hotel performance
Hotels in Dubai continued to thrive during the month of October while hotels in Abu Dhabi saw further decline in performance, according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting.
Boeing forecasts strong Middle East demand for new aircraft
US-based planemaker Boeing has forecast that the Middle East will require 2,370 new airplanes,... Read full article »
Dubai's new mega projects likely to face many hurdles
Analysts say the string of high-profile projects announced in Dubai in recent weeks reflects the... Read full article »
Qatar Airways' Dreamliner service to London to begin December 13
Qatar Airways has announced that its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial flights will begin on December 13 with service from Doha to London Heathrow.
Dubai to build $2.7bn entertainment complex with five theme parks
Dubai has unveiled plans to build a massive entertainment complex in Jebel Ali that will boast... Read full article »
Passenger traffic at UAE airports may reach 80 million in 2012
With each of the UAE's three largest airports achieving double digit growth, total passenger traffic in the country may hit 80 million this year for first time, according to a new report by CAPA-Centre for Aviation.
Dubai's cruise industry faces choppy economic seas
Although the UAE has removed a key obstacle to the growth of Dubai's cruise tourism industry, the sector still faces a host of challenges due largely to global and regional economic woes.
Qatar Airways leads search for alternative jet fuels
Qatar Airways has emerged as a leader in the study and development of cleaner-burning jet fuel... Read full article »
Emirates' half-year profit jumps 104% as passenger traffic rises
Dubai-based Emirates Airline said it posted a net profit of $464m for the first six months of its current fiscal year ending September 30, a rise of 104% compared to the same period a year ago.
