Etihad upbeat on earnings outlook
Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways is upbeat on its future earnings after posting its first full-year profit in 2011, its chief commercial officer told Reuters on Wednesday.
March 8, 2012 3:56
All systems go: Dubai focuses on stronger aviation business
With the Middle East’s aviation industry fast becoming the world’s strongest and Dubai’s need for more revenue generation, the emirate is banking on its aviation industry as a solid net.
March 6, 2012 12:55
Emirates Airline to raise $517M Islamic loan
Dubai's Emirates airline has hired three local banks to arrange a 1.9-billion dirhams ($517.3 million) Islamic loan facility to finance three aircraft, the chief executive of one of the banks confirmed on Tuesday.
February 7, 2012 3:12
SpanAir ceases operations, cites financial woes
Loss-making Spanish airline Spanair ceased operations on Friday night, grounding all its airplanes after its owner, citing the country's economic crisis, said it would not sink any more money into the company.
January 28, 2012 12:57
Over 90% of passwords vulnerable to hacking
Passwords in the Middle East - even ones deemed to be "strong" - are actually susceptible to infiltration.
May 23, 2013 8:51
'Renewable energy absolutely necessary' - Saudi
Oil saving win-win drives Saudi solar power boom...
May 23, 2013 4:56
Real cost of sending your child to a Dubai school
Ambareen Musa, founder of Souqalmal.com, reminds parents of the hidden and additional costs of education.
May 23, 2013 1:19
Gold iPad at Burj Al Arab
Device to be a “virtual concierge” for luxury hotel's guests.
May 22, 2013 12:04
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24