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Air Arabia posts 20% rise in Q1 profit
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has reported a net profit of Dhs59m for the first three months of this year as it launched four new destinations and increased the frequency of flights to three cities from its primary hub in Sharjah.
Egypt looks to revive its tourism sector
Egypt is making a push to reassure travellers that it is a safe destination as part of an effort to return its tourism sector to pre-Arab Spring levels.
Emaar launches new hotel brand aimed at younger travellers
Dubai-based Emaar Properties, the developer of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, has announced plans to launch a new hotel brand aimed at young business and leisure travellers.
Etihad's latest moves likely to pay dividends, analysts say
Over a span of a few days last week Etihad Airways added new chapters to its aggressive expansion strategy by announcing that it had purchased a minority stake in India's Jet Airways and signed a codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
Four Seasons to open its first hotel in Dubai in Q4 2014
The luxury hotel chain announced today that its first hotel in the UAE will open in Dubai in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Emirates set to launch first trans-Atlantic flight from Europe
Dubai-based Emirates Airline said it has received approval from the Italian Civil Aviation Authority to launch direct flights between Milan and New York.
Etihad records strongest ever first quarter results
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that its first quarter passenger and cargo results were the highest in its history.
Emirates Airline alliance with Qantas gets final approval
Australia's competition watchdog has given final approval to an alliance between Qantas and Emirates, giving the Dubai-based carrier greater access to the Australian market.
Dubai Airport passenger traffic continues to soar
Dubai International Airport is on pace for another record year as the hub enjoyed double digit growth in February.
Profit forecast for Middle East carriers revised upward for 2013
The growing role of the region's airlines in providing connectivity to developing markets is reflected in strong traffic growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Starwood to open 50 hotels across the MEA region in next five years
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to open 50 new hotels in the Middle East and Africa over the next five years, bringing its total in the region to more than 130.
Paramount launches $1bn towers project in Dubai
Paramount, the company that has made such films as 'The Godfather' and 'Titanic", has announced that it is teaming up with Damac Properties to launch a hotel and serviced apartment project in the downtown area of Dubai.
Middle East carriers top global passenger growth
Middle East airlines posted the strongest growth rates for January with a 14.3% increase in demand, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Dubai hotel occupancy hits nearly 90% in January
The Dubai Shopping Festival helped boost hotel occupancy in the emirate as well as in neighbouring Abu Dhabi, according to TRI Hospitality Consulting.
Gulf carriers aim for bigger slice of Africa market
GCC airlines are expanding their networks in the continent as they look to capitalise on Africa's growing economy and strategically important location.
