Riyadh-backed investments aim to restore connectivity and spur post-war economic recovery.

Syria, Saudi Arabia announce airline, $1b telecom deals

New low-cost carrier and major telecoms project back Syria’s post-war rebuilding drive

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

How China's Comac could shake up Airbus and Boeing

Comac’s C919 still lacks Western certification but orders and ambition are growing fast

Comac’s narrow-body C919 made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow.

Emirates teams up with India’s Suryakumar Yadav

Passengers can watch live T20 World Cup matches on flights worldwide

Suryakumar Yadav in Emirates First Class, featured in the airline’s new ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ad campaign.

New Sharjah – India flight launched by SpiceJet

India remains one of Sharjah’s largest markets

The new route will operate 5 flights per week, giving passengers more travel options and boosting air connectivity between the UAE and India.

Dubai International Airport world’s busiest in February

Nearly 5 million international seats keep Dubai airport at the top worldwide in February

For the first half of the year, passenger numbers rose from 71.7 million in H1 2024.

Perfumes, sweets or liquor? Airport shopping trends out

Travel retail study shows how passenger spending and top categories are evolving

ACI study shows what travellers really buy at airports.

Emirates is launching a new daily flight to Japan

New service to take off in May

Emirates to launch new daily flight to Tokyo

UAE travellers second only to China in airport spend

ACI study examines patterns at 36 airports across 21 countries

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Plane engine fire scare forces emergency landing

Smart systems, pilot response avert catastrophe as engine fire triggers emergency landing

Turkish Airlines flight diverted after right engine fire alert — all 236 onboard safe.

Europe is late on digital borders, says Emirates boss

DXB’s seamless digital border systems contrast sharply with Europe’s slow rollout delays

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark speaks about digital passports and automated border systems, saying Europe should have adopted the technology years ago.

UAE: Gen Z, Millennials now biggest airport spenders

ACI study shows youth favour luxury over alcohol, impulse buying persists

Passengers shop at Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Airport.

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