INTERVIEW: Adel Al Ali
Adel Al Ali, CEO of the region’s first low-cost airline, Air Arabia, talks expansion plans and dealing with increasing competition.
June 27, 2012 11:15
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Q1 Revenue Rises 28 Pct
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi's flagship carrier, said quarterly revenues rose 28 percent on the back of increased passenger numbers and the expansion of its global network.
April 3, 2012 4:18
Casino’s Qatar Geant Partner mulls finance options
Al Meera Consumer Goods Co , which recently struck a deal to franchise French retailer Casino's Geant hypermarkets in the parts of the Gulf, will explore financing options to fund its expansion plans.
February 21, 2012 4:49Dubai’s airport freezone to expand
Leasable area to almost double in size at a cost of AED 1.3 billion.
June 1, 2010 3:50Al Faisaliah Hotel Marks 10th Anniversary with New South Wing Opening
$50 million investment in renowned Riyadh hotel brings unmatched luxury hospitality to the region.
May 4, 2010 12:36
Calling new numbers
Mobile operator du has entered into an agreement with global operator Vodafone to share technologies and develop products.
October 29, 2009 10:50
Ringing it in
Telecom operators in the UAE have weathered the crisis well, and now seem set for further growth.
October 19, 2009 1:34AirAsia will open Abu Dhabi route in November
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia announced it will launch flights to the UAE capital on...
August 19, 2009 1:03
Destination Africa, Part II
One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part II.
April 30, 2009 7:15
Destination Africa, Part I
One benefit of the global recession is that it may encourage GCC multinationals to become major investors south of the Sahara, Part I.
April 29, 2009 4:19
Flying in which direction?
Reports suggest that the global airline industry will have trouble financing fleet expansions. Will the regional sector also be affected?
April 28, 2009 11:04
In dial need, Part II
The telecom industry may have weathered the financial storm better than most, but regional players may need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive, Part II.
April 20, 2009 7:16
In dial need, Part I
The telecom industry may have weathered the financial storm better than most, but regional players may need to reinvent themselves to stay competitive, Part I.
April 19, 2009 7:35
Gulf Bank’s kaleidoscopic future
Even as Kuwait’s Gulf Bank struggles to recover from its losses and gets a $1.4 billion bailout, its head promises expansion and high growth rates in the coming months.
December 3, 2008 11:31
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26