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Saudi carriers face risks if domestic market opens up
Plans by Saudi Arabia to open up its domestic aviation market to foreign companies could wreak havoc on Saudi carriers as they will face competition on domestic routes for the first time.
Viceroy plans to double its hotel portfolio by 2016
Luxury hotel chain Viceroy Hotel Group, which is 50% owned by UAE investment firm Mubadala, plans to open a new hotel in the Maldives in April as part of a plan to double its portfolio of hotels worldwide by 2016.
Dubai World Central eyes 2013 launch date for passenger terminal
The head of Dubai Airports said today that the passenger terminal at Dubai World Central airport could start commercial operations next year.
Hawker Beechcraft bullish on business jet market in the Middle East
Hawker Beechcraft said it enjoyed "strong sales' in the Middle East in 2011 due to a rise in purchases by governments in the region seeking special-mission aircraft.
Airbus seeks to allay concerns about A380 safety
Cracks found on the wings of the A380, of which Emirates is by far the largest customer, have raised concerns about the superjumbo, but Airbus says it has determined the cause of the problem and pronounced the aircraft safe to fly.
Etihad buys 40% stake in Air Seychelles
Etihad Airways has said it will pay $20m to buy a 40% stake in Air Seychelles as part of a recent push to expand its network globally through acquisitions.
Dubai airport passenger traffic soars to 51m in 2011
Passenger figures at Dubai International airport hit a new record last year as traffic at the airport rose 8% thanks to strong growth in regional traffic.
Gulf airlines in push to tap Libyan and Iraqi markets
Gulf carriers are rapidly expanding their services in Libya and Iraq as concerns about security subside and demand for business travel grows amidst efforts by these countries to rebuild their economies.
Premier Inn looks to fill gap for budget hotels in Middle East
Premier Inn, the UK's largest budget hotel chain, plans to open 80 hotels in the Middle East by 2020 to take advantage of what it sees as a huge gap for affordably priced accommodation in the region.
Will other Gulf carriers follow Etihad's lead to trim orders for the A350-1000?
Etihad Airways' decision to become the first carrier to cut its backlog of Airbus A350-1000 jetliners has raised questions about whether other Gulf airlines may follow suit.
Nakheel launches cruise around Palm Jumeirah
Property developer Nakheel has launched a new cruise service that will provide tours of its projects off the coast of Dubai, beginning with the Palm Jumeirah.
Etihad carries record number of passengers in 2011
Etihad Airways has announced that it carried a record number of passengers and cargo in 2011 despite difficult economic conditions and high oil prices.
Emirates off to a flying start in 2012
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been very active so far this year with the launch of new routes to South America and Europe and new A380 service to Kuala Lumpur in Asia.
Movenpick Deira upbeat on prospects for 2012
One year after opening its doors in Dubai the Movenpick Deira hotel says its first twelve months were a success thanks in part to the knock-on effect of the Arab Spring. AMEInfo.com asked the hotel's general manager, Michael Nugent, for his outlook on the hotel's prospects for this year and for the Dubai market as a whole.
Rezidor eyes expansion in Middle East
The Rezidor Hotel Group aims to open ten hotels in the Middle East over the next five years and boost the profitability of its existing hotels in the region by putting greater emphasis on revenue generation.
