Flight cancellations: what airlines advise
With air travel over Europe crippled by the Iceland volcano eruption, passengers are eyeing the fine print to see where they stand.
April 17, 2010 10:27Iceland volcano: Middle East airlines cancel all UK services
Etihad and Emirates are among the carriers to have suspended services to European destinations due to the ash cloud.
April 17, 2010 5:28Air travel between UAE-UK remains uncertain
Volcanic eruption in Iceland closes scores of UK airports, leaving passengers on hold Friday as air traffic authorities monitor ash cloud.
April 16, 2010 9:16
Iceland volcano ash disrupts flights in Europe
VIDEO: More than 800 people have been evacuated following a volcanic eruption in Iceland, the second in four weeks.
April 15, 2010 10:36
Please come to Dubai. Please!
The tourism authority hopes that giving away freebies will lure visitors during the scorching summer months.
March 21, 2010 4:22
Ten most influential expats in the UAE
The Wall Street Journal recently compiled a Who’s Who of the most prominent business figures in the Emirates. Here’s the lowdown on the expatriates that made the list.
March 17, 2010 5:42
Emirates’ comedy of errors, or real-life drama?
The Dubai airline’s in-flight movies have been shown with the branding of the airline’s rival, Etihad. Is this a mere “technical error”, or something more?
March 2, 2010 3:57
Sporting chance
Sports sponsorship was slow to get off the ground in the Middle East, but as brands develop more vibrant and sophisticated approaches, the game is changing.
February 22, 2010 4:12Emirates signs $82 million deal with AC Milan
Five-year shirt sponsorship agreement begins in the 2010-11 season.
February 13, 2010 8:05Emirates to sign sponsorship contract with AC Milan
However, the airline has not specified the value or duration of the deal.
February 10, 2010 9:49
Cabin fever
Low cost airlines are storming into the regional market. Are they challenging the full service carriers or risking overkill? Trends magazine reports.
February 10, 2010 12:34Dubai-bound plane grounded after ‘security threat’
Emirates Airline flight from Mumbai delayed for four hours; two passengers detained.
February 7, 2010 8:17Emirates: $55bn aircraft funding “not a problem”
Airline expects “solid results” for 2009, says it has attractive options to finance purchase of planes currently on order.
February 2, 2010 10:45Etihad on target for profit in 2011
Abu Dhabi airline had pushed back profitability target by a year due to the financial crisis.
January 30, 2010 9:50Mideast airlines see 11% growth in industry’s ‘worst year’
Regional carriers buck the trend in what was a dismal year for the global airline industry.
January 27, 2010 4:50
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
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