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Kuwait and the Maldives will now be served by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is launching two new routes from Abu Dhabi to the Maldives, as well as its fifth key destination in the Gulf, Kuwait. Wizz Air will begin operating four flights a week from Abu Dhabi to Male, the Maldives' main…
Etihad Airways named Environmental Airline of the Year 2022
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been named Airline Ratings' Environmental Airline of the Year 2022. Etihad's industry-leading strategy for enhancing aviation sustainability is recognized in this ranking. The UAE has…
Shrouoq unveils Khorfakkan adventure project near spectacular Soueifa mountain
A new adventure project is being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in Khorfakkan, overlooking the serene Luluyah Beach and adjacent to the breathtaking Soueifa Mountain. The project will be completed in the…
Two-year anniversary of Air Arabia Abu Dhabi celebrated
As the capital's first low-cost carrier, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi celebrated its second successful year of operations on the 14th of July, 2022, having flown more than 800,000 passengers on some 7,600 flights. Over the past two years, the…
Air traffic recovers in May due to international travel – IATA
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air travel recovery accelerated heading into the busy summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. Compared to May 2021, the total traffic in May 2022 was up 83 percent,…
Flight schedules confirmed by Emirates for busy summer
Over the peak travel season, Emirates will operate as scheduled, including at its 39 European points with its London Stansted route resuming on the 1st of August. Emirates has coordinated with its ground handling partners at 129 airports…
Omicron infection spike and crowding could delay Royal Jordanian flights
There may be delays in flights due to crowding and shortages of cadres at airports, as well as a surge in Omicron variant cases, according to Royal Jordanian (RJ). RJ apologized to passengers on Sunday for any delays that may occur, adding…
Jordan tourism revenue is expected to reach JOD 2.9 billion by 2022
By the end of 2022, Jordan's tourism revenue could reach JOD 2.9 billion, with almost JOD1.5 billion in the first half. Nayef Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, represented Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince. He…
Micro, small and mid-sized enterprises are supported by Emirates
As part of the United Nations' Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day and in recognition of the critical role that these enterprises play in post-pandemic recovery, Emirates is empowering MSMEs to pursue growth opportunities…
An airborne hotel that never lands could carry 5,000 guests
Several people have been left stunned by a video showing an AI-piloted plane that would never land. Sky Cruise, designed by Hashem Al-Ghaili, is a flying hotel powered by 20 nuclear engines that can transport 5,000 passengers. Al-Ghaili…