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Middle East carriers to face challenges addressing pilot shortage
With demand for pilots growing at a faster rate than local pilots can be trained, Middle East carriers are likely to find it increasingly difficult to hire enough pilots to meet their needs.
A380 wing-crack fix to take toll on Emirates
This week Airbus acknowledged that carriers such as Emirates who fly the A380 will need to ground their planes for up to eight weeks when the wings undergo permanent repair work.
Etihad Airways goes on buying spree
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier's purchase of a 3.96% stake in Virgin Australia represents the airline's fourth acquisition in six months.
Etihad to fly to South America
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that it will become the latest Gulf carrier to launch flights to South America.
Cruise tourists to get multiple entry UAE visa
A multiple entry UAE visa for cruise passengers, which has been under discussion for almost three years, is expected to be in place by September, a senior official has announced.
UAE's first Waldorf Astoria to open in 2013
The first Waldorf Astoria in the UAE will open in the first quarter of 2013 in Ras Al Khaimah, the project's developer has announced.
Gulf carriers lead air services push to Iraq
Qatar Airways has become the latest Gulf carrier to add or expand service to Iraq as demand for travel rises to the war-torn country as it rebuilds its infrastructure.
Dubai International Airport targets 90m passengers by 2018
Dubai's advanced infrastructure and high-level of connectivity should help the emirate edge the competition as it steps up its bid to become the world's largest international air hub by 2018, according to the president of Emirates airline Tim Clark.
Cruise sector boosts Dubai tourism
With the cruise sector continuing to play a larger role in Dubai's tourism industry, the emirate recently welcomed the second largest cruise ship ever to come to the UAE.
Emirates sees profits fall 72% as high fuel costs hit bottom line
Despite a number of challenges, Dubai-based Emirates Airlines still managed to post a $409m profit in 2011, marking its 24th consecutive year in the black.
Qatar's preparations for World Cup 2022 gather steam
Qatar's efforts to bolster its hotel and transportation infrastructure in preparation for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022 have gained pace in recent weeks as several new hotels were opened and new details emerged about the opening of the country's new airport.
Starwood to open 40 hotels in Mena in next 5 years
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to open 40 new hotels in the Middle East and North Africa region over the next five years. With an existing portfolio of nearly 70 hotels in the region, the new pipeline represents an increase of nearly 60%.
Etihad further slashes orders for A350-1000s
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has cancelled another seven Airbus A350-1000 aircraft worth about $2.2bn at current list prices, according to new figures released by Airbus.
Gulf carriers in push to tap US market
Gulf airlines are increasingly looking to tap the lucrative US market as they continue to add more long-haul aircraft to their fleets.
Hotel operators target Saudi Arabia for growth
A growing number of hotel operators are looking to capture a larger slice of the hospitality market in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom steps up its efforts to attract more domestic and religious tourists.
