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Emirates now flies non-stop to seven cities in the US.

Emirates launches daily service to Washington, DC

Emirates has announced that it has launched non-stop daily service from Dubai to Washington Dulles International Airport. It is the seventh gateway for Emirates in the US, and the twelfth new route to join the airline's international network in 2012.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 12 - 2012 at 22:07
The hotel will become the third InterContinental in the UAE.

IHG to open new hotel in Dubai Marina

IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 09 - 2012 at 14:22
Qantas will move its hub for European flights from Singapore to Dubai.

Emirates, Qantas announce major partnership deal

Following months of negotiations, Emirates and Qantas have signed an extensive partnership agreement that will see the struggling Australian carrier move its hub for European flights from Singapore to Dubai.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 06 - 2012 at 10:43
Passenger traffic at the airport in July was 6% higher than the same period last year.

Dubai airport traffic tops five million for first time

Dubai International Airport achieved a new milestone in July as passenger traffic at the airport exceeded five million for the first time in its history.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 05 - 2012 at 14:35
Abu Dhabi hotels saw an 11% rise in visitors in the first seven months of this year.

Abu Dhabi 'on track' to welcome 2.3 million visitors in 2012

With new figures showing that 1.37 million visitors stayed in Abu Dhabi's hotels in the first seven months of this year, an increase of 11% over the same period in 2011, tourism officials in the emirate say it is on pace to meet its annual target.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 03 - 2012 at 16:37
Middle East carriers enjoyed 11.2% passenger traffic growth in July.

Middle East carriers strongest performers in July, says IATA

Middle East carriers experienced the strongest passenger traffic growth in July and were the only... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, August 30 - 2012 at 15:36
The GCC healthcare market is on track to grow 11.4% annually to $44bn until 2015

Middle East inbound medical tourism grows

Medical tourism in the Middle East continues to grow over rising healthcare costs and increased waiting times, particularly in the US and Europe.
Middle East: Wednesday, August 08 - 2012 at 10:32
The Muslim tourist market is set to grow 4.8% through 2020

Muslim tourists spending more, outpacing global growth rate

The Muslim tourist market is set to grow 4.8% through 2020, compared to a global average of 3.8%, according to a recent study.
Middle East: Tuesday, August 07 - 2012 at 12:34
Good mobile data coverage and WiFi are becoming a must for holidaymakers in Mena

Middle East holidaymakers swayed by online access

Good mobile data coverage and WiFi are becoming a must for holidaymakers in the region, with many selecting resorts based on the quality and availability of internet connectivity, according to a new survey on holidaymakers by technology firm Brocade.
Middle East: Monday, July 23 - 2012 at 09:19
Emirates will be sending 42 A380 flights to the UK each week beginning February 1st.

All Emirates flights to Heathrow to be served by A380s next year

Emirates airline has announced that its five daily flights to London Heathrow will all be served by A380s by 1st February next year.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 05 - 2012 at 17:03
Etihad's total network has grown to 308 destinations.

Etihad posts record passenger numbers in Q2

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has reported that it achieved record passenger numbers and a 31% jump in revenues in the second-quarter, putting it on pace to deliver full-year profitability.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 04 - 2012 at 14:15
Qatar Airways is eyeing Saudi Arabia's domestic market.

Qatar Airways keen to launch airline in Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has expressed an interest in operating an airline registered to fly in Saudi Arabia's domestic market.
Qatar: Tuesday, July 03 - 2012 at 12:48
The QE 2 is to refitted as a hotel, ending years of uncertainty about the fate of the histori cruise liner.

Queen Elizabeth 2 to become floating hotel in Dubai

After three years sitting idle in Dubai's Port Rashid, the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise liner is to be converted into a 300-room luxury hotel.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 03 - 2012 at 11:08
Emirates is adding a total of 73 additional flights to and from KSA during Ramadan.

Emirates to boost service to Saudi Arabia during Ramadan

Emirates airline has announced that it will add 73 additional flights to and from Saudi Arabia during Ramadan to help cope with high demand during the holy month.
Saudi Arabia: Wednesday, June 27 - 2012 at 11:44
The new hotel will be the first Four Seasons to open in Dubai.

Four Seasons to open new resort in Dubai

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a new resort on Dubai's Jumeirah Beach in mid-2014.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, June 20 - 2012 at 13:54