Transport and Tourism
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Abu Dhabi ranks among world's 100 busiest meetings destinations
Abu Dhabi has been named among the top 100 busiest global meetings destinations in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) 2012 global city rankings for the first time, jumping from 234th place with eight meetings in 2011,...
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Over-charged Nol cards to receive refund
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said Nol card users who have been over-charged because of a system error are soon to receive a refund of their balance through its network of 3,400 parking metres located throughout the city, Khaleej...
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Beirut hotels occupancy saw 10% drop in Q1
According to a report by Ernst & Young, occupancy at hotels in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, dropped 10% in the first quarter of 2013, as room yields dropped 35%, The Daily Star has reported. The average occupancy rate at hotels in Beirut was 56%...
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IATA to set up regional office in Abu Dhabi
The UAE cabinet has approved an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to open a regional office in Abu Dhabi to support its activities in the Gulf region, Arab News has reported. The approval formally establishes IATA's...
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Daily Updates
Salalah Port posts 29% jump in Q1 net income
Salalah Port Services Co has said net profit for the first three months of this year jumped 29% year-on-year to OR2.07m, Oman Daily Observer has...
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Press Releases
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Qantas and Emirates welcome New Zealand...
Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the New Zealand Minister for Transport's decision to approve...
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DPG reports strong investor interest at Arabian...
Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, reported strong interest from investors...
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JetBlue and Emirates to expand partnership...
JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline, and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier...
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Analysis
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...
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Special Reports
Middle East Corporate Travel
AMEinfo.com examines the challenges that hotels and airlines have faced and the trends that have emerged in the wake of the downturn. We also look at the growth prospects for the sector, which are looking more positive as the region’s economy improves and companies lift their travel restrictions.
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Emirates Airlines 25th Anniversary
As Dubai’s flagship carrier celebrates its Silver Anniversary, AMEinfo.com takes a look at some of the Middle East’s biggest airline’s key milestones, from its arrival on the global stage, to the landing of its first A380 and the opening of its dedicated terminal building.
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Arabian Travel Market
The key annual event for the regional travel and tourism industry, with a special focus on the brands and groups building the Middle East hospitality sector. The microsite features news and analysis from the event as well as interviews with the key industry spokespeople behind the sector’s success.
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Business Travel Show
With businesses increasingly looking to cut back on travel budgets, the Business Travel Show examines the latest trends in the sector and how corporate travel operators, carriers and tourism boards are realigning their strategies.
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Dubai International Boat Show
Navigating the commercial, leisure and marine industry in the Middle East via an in-depth look at the major brands in operating in the region, announcements from across the industry, and some luxury lifestyle videos of some of the grandest yachts on display at the event.
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Dubai International Motor Show
The UAE’s top event for motoring enthusiasts showcases the best of commercially available cars, as well as concept models and unveiling upcoming products lines from all the major automotive manufacturers. AMEinfo’s video previews give you an early look at the top luxury cars to hit the region’s roads.
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Dubai Airshow
The biennial Dubai Airshow is the showcase for developments in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing sectors – aviation. With regional giants including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways announcing refit and fleet contracts, and participation from major industry players such as Boeing, Airbus and Embraer, the show provides the industry’s most anticipated regional event.
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Transport and tourism are among the fastest growing sectors in the Middle East and are key drivers of the region’s economy. Follow our coverage as we track the emergence of the region’s aviation sector, which now includes some of the largest carriers in the world, and bring you the latest news on the billions of dollars worth of hotel and transport projects that are taking shape across the Middle East. Get the latest news, interviews, analysis, audio and video covering key announcements, industry trends and top-level insights.
