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Deena Kamel

Deena Kamel

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Deena is an aviation and company news reporter, with a keen interest in gender issues. Previously she was the Gulf transport correspondent for Bloomberg Dubai. She has a masters degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. Deena is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.
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Sanad is preparing to open a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Al Ain by the end of 2028. Photo: Sanad
ExclusiveJet engine deal to create 1,000 high-tech jobs in Abu Dhabi

Mubadala-backed Sanad will more than double its workforce to as many as 2,000 employees by 2028 when its new MRO facility opens in Al Ain

AviationFebruary 24, 2025
Deena Kamel
The Thales stand at Idex 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The French defence company will open a new radar factory in the UAE this year that will serve both domestic needs and export markets. Photo: Thales
France's Thales to produce radar antennas in UAE for domestic and export sales

Thales Emarat Technologies will double its workforce to 340 employees, with 30 per cent of new hires to be Emirati

AviationFebruary 23, 2025
Deena Kamel
Ukraine's defence companies' stands at Idex in Abu Dhabi are displaying the country's 'combat-tested' products. Antonie Robertson / The National
Ukraine defence firms woo foreign buyers in hope of deals when export ban ends

The Ukrainian government imposed a ban on exporting weapons during its war with Russia

AviationFebruary 21, 2025
Deena Kamel
Idex is the Middle East’s largest defence expo, where industry leaders are displaying their latest military hardware from drones to armoured vehicles. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE signs 10 deals worth Dh10bn on Idex day three

The UAE has so far awarded contracts worth almost Dh20bn, with majority of those going to domestic companies

EconomyFebruary 19, 2025
Fareed Rahman
Visitors inspect the Airbus stand at the 17th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) in Abu Dhabi that started on February 17 and runs until February 21. EPA
Airbus sweetens A400M deal with potential work for UAE suppliers

UAE's plane-parts maker and maintenance service provider could win contracts if Air Force buys A400M military jets, Airbus says

AviationFebruary 18, 2025
Deena Kamel
Visitors at Idex 2025 in Abu Dhabi, on the first day of the event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE signs 13 deals worth Dh4bn on day one of Idex 2025

Armed Forces award contracts to nine local and four international companies, at event which has attracted 1,565 exhibitors

BusinessFebruary 17, 2025
Deena Kamel
The UAE is mapping out aerial routes that will connect key international airports and major landmarks in the country. Photo: GCAA
UAE starts mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones

Aerial corridors and regulations will be defined within the next 20 months

AviationFebruary 13, 2025
Rory Reynolds
Volar Air Mobility received an order from India's Vman Aviation Services for 20 of the RX4E aircraft in a deal worth $12 million. Photo: Volar Air Mobility
Volar Air Mobility seeks to build electric aircraft in Abu Dhabi

The RX4E four-seater electric aircraft can be used for eco-tourism, pilot training, medical evacuations, border control and surveillance

AviationFebruary 12, 2025
Deena Kamel
Chart of the week: UAE airports hit record passenger figures
UAE airports hit record passenger figures

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International airport saw a 28% increase year on year

BusinessFebruary 11, 2025
Deena Kamel
The severance of USAID funding is expected to immediately affect critical support for vulnerable groups in Jordan, including people with disabilities and millions of refugees. AFP
USAID cuts hit Jordan’s economy with immeasurable ripple effect

The kingdom, which hosts millions of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, is the US agency's third-largest recipient of aid

EconomyFebruary 08, 2025
Fareed Rahman
Terminal A at Zayed International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports posted record growth at the emirate's five hubs in 2024 , driven by Zayed International. Photo: Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi’s airports handle record 29.4 million passengers in 2024

Zayed International Airport was the main driver of growth with 28.8 million passengers, up 28.2 per cent from 2023

AviationFebruary 05, 2025
Deena Kamel
The UAE's Cepas added Dh135 billion to its non-oil trade with partner nations last year. Photo: DP World
UAE non-oil foreign trade hits record Dh3 trillion on Cepa boost

Country's trade grew 14.6 per cent last year as it focused on diversifying its economy

EconomyFebruary 05, 2025
Deena Kamel
The Riyadh skyline. Saudi Arabia’s economy grew at the fastest pace since 2022 in the fourth quarter of last year. Photo: Abaca Press.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business activity records strongest growth since 2014

New orders in January rose at the fastest pace since June 2011 amid the kingdom's economic diversification push

EconomyFebruary 04, 2025
Deena Kamel
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub by international traffic, beat its forecast of 91.9 million annual passengers last year, exceeding its pre-Covid record in 2018 of 89.1 million. Photo: DXB
Dubai airport’s passenger traffic hit record 92.3 million last year

World’s busiest international hub expects to handle more than 94 million passengers in 2025, Dubai Airports chief says

AviationJanuary 30, 2025
Deena Kamel
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington. AFP
Boeing posts annual loss of $11.8 billion for 2024

Lower commercial jet deliveries and workers' strike weighed on full-year earnings

AviationJanuary 28, 2025
Deena Kamel
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