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Morocco seeks tourism investment ahead of World Cup 2030
North African country is wooing investors from the Gulf and elsewhere to develop hotels, theme parks, beach resorts and exhibition centres
Beirut's hotels fill up as people flee southern Lebanon fighting
Tourism set to be hit hard with number of arrivals expected to plummet in the fourth quarter of 2024
Dubai airport raises annual forecast to 93 million passengers in 2024
The world's busiest international hub is also in the design review stage of its new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, CEO says
Crisis-hit Boeing remains in race for Riyadh Air's narrow-body order
Saudi start-up will announce its single-aisle jet order before end of 2024, its chief commercial officer tells The National
Etihad Airways to invest $7 billion by 2030, CEO says
Abu Dhabi airline plans to use part of the funds to retrofit its older Boeing 777 wide-body planes, Antonoaldo Neves tells Global Aerospace Summit
Lebanon's economy may shrink by up to 25% in 2024 as war escalates
Economists predict major downturn early next year if Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues at current pace
UAE businesswomen say new board decision 'shouldn't need to be law'
Ministry of Economy's latest directive on female boardroom participation seen as strategic move to drive success and profitability in the corporate world
UAE and Japan to start talks on trade deal to strengthen economic ties
The Cepa will help the countries explore opportunities to 'support sustainable economic growth', President Sheikh Mohamed says
Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights
Budget airline to base some of its new A321 XLR aircraft in Abu Dhabi to tap into new markets within eight-hour flight range
Wizz Air plans to expand all-you-can fly subscription package
Low-cost airline aims to offer about 60,000 passes as part of membership scheme
Emirates to add new China routes next year
UAE-China Business Forum hears of new opportunities in sectors from renewables to health care
ExclusiveTravelex targets Saudi airports amid kingdom's $800bn tourism push
UK-based foreign exchange company is seeking to extend its reach in the Middle East, where Dubai International Airport is its biggest revenue generator, CEO says
International visitor spending in UAE to exceed $52bn this year, WTTC says
Emirates projected to be 10th biggest recipient of inbound tourism spending globally
European safety regulator orders Airbus A350-1000 engine checks
Inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines are precautionary measure after Cathay Pacific incident, agency says
ExclusiveJazeera Airways would consider 'right' base outside Kuwait
Low-cost airline is focusing on developing new direct routes from Kuwait to capitalise on strong demand, new CEO says
