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Articles tagged “middle east”

Airlines

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Agree to Open Airspace, Borders as Feud Nears End

The promised deal would benefit Qatar as it prepares to host the World Cup in 2022. Iran will lose, though. Qatar had rerouted some planes over Iran and paid that country for the use of its airspace.

Aziz El Yaakoubi and Steve Holland, Reuters | 3 years ago

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Agree to Open Airspace, Borders as Feud Nears End

Tourism

Dubai to Let Foreign Tourists Enter From July 7

All positive news is welcome these days.

Samar Hassan, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Dubai Chain to Be Rare Middle Eastern Hotelier Expanding to U.S.: Sign of Things to Come?

Expanding in a pandemic is a bold move unto itself. But Dubai-based Leva Hotels' plans to operate hotels in the U.S. are doubly courageous — and its success or failure will be closely watched back in the Middle East.

Korey Matthews, Skift | 4 years ago

Dubai Chain to Be Rare Middle Eastern Hotelier Expanding to U.S.: Sign of Things to Come?

Tourism

Dubai Pushes the Restart Button With Transit Flights Allowed From Wednesday

The reopening of this critical gateway airport will be welcome news for those airlines pinning hopes on an initial Asian and Australian tourism revival.

Nayera Abdallah and Samar Hassan, Reuters | 4 years ago

Dubai Pushes the Restart Button With Transit Flights Allowed From Wednesday

Airlines

Middle East and African Nations Need to Do More to Protect Airlines: IATA

The world's aviation body is calling for more clarity on what African and Middle Eastern states are going to do to help distressed airlines survive the crisis.

Alexander Cornwell and Omar Mohammed, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Air Arabia CEO: Crisis Won’t Delay Joint Venture Launch With Etihad

Predicting any type of air travel demand is a tough call, yet alone budget travel for this particular region. Committing to the original June launch date for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is optimistic.

Alexander Cornwell, Reuters | 4 years ago

Air Arabia CEO: Crisis Won’t Delay Joint Venture Launch With Etihad

Airlines

Qatar Airways Ups Stake in British Airways Owner With $600 Million Investment

Remember non-European Union nationals cannot own more than 49.9 percent of a European airline. So what's Qatar Airways' big plan for International Airlines Group?

Alexander Cornwell and Paul Sandle, Reuters | 4 years ago

Qatar Airways Ups Stake in British Airways Owner With $600 Million Investment

Tourism

Palestinian Art Center Shines Light to Revive West Bank Tourism

Tucked away in the lively city of Jenin in the West Bank, the Jenin Creative Cultural Center prides itself on offering the perfect blend of local art and culture to welcome visitors. But, being at the heart of the never-ending Middle East peace process, the center has faced difficulties in changing perceptions to attract tourists in a region rife with unrest.

Reem Abdellatif, Skift | 4 years ago

Palestinian Art Center Shines Light to Revive West Bank Tourism

Airlines

Wizz Air Looks to Middle East for Further Expansion

Wizz Air's announcement of a move into Abu Dhabi was certainly eye-catching, but we maybe shouldn't expect anything similar elsewhere. Rather, the airline seems to be happy just moving into those markets like Armenia, Georgia, and Israel that had previously been underserved.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Wizz Air Looks to Middle East for Further Expansion

Tourism

Middle Easterners Among the World’s Highest Spenders When They Take a Trip

Middle Eastern travelers spend a lot of money on outbound trips. It’s time the travel industry started paying attention to this region.

Meghan Carty, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Middle Easterners Among the World’s Highest Spenders When They Take a Trip