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Fewer drivers killed on Dubai roads last year

Fewer drivers killed on Dubai roads last year

Transportation
Number of motorists killed in car crashes fell for the first time in eight years - RTA.

  1. 9,518 more caught speeding after limit is reduced
  2. 80% of people support driving age limit increase

Kuwait to allocate Iran port to boost trade
Transportation
Kuwaiti PM says special port for Iran imports will be earmarked in the country.

Qatar committed to cleaner aviation fuels
Transportation
Civil Aviation Authority chairman says country is leading projects to cut carbon emissions.

Abu Dhabi Int’l Airport records 7% growth in Oct
Transportation
F1 traffic drive 18% rise in aircraft movement at Abu Dhabi and Al Bateen airports.

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Steve Jobs, the ultimate challenge awaits you
It's what many in Tokyo think, but few will say: Japan Airlines needs a Carlos Ghosn, says William Pesek.

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IATA's days of doom
Why the monthly updates from the International Air Transport Association is a surefire way to dampen your mood.

 Sarah Cowell

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Plain sailing

The former CEO of DIFC Authority Nasser Alshaali reveals why he’s swapped the trading floor for the factory floor.

Behind the label

Jazeera Airways CEO Stefan Pichler plans to move the airline away from its low-cost model.


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Construction & Industry

  1. Abyaar and Lacroix to build Dubai residential tower

Culture & Society

  1. First UAE arthouse cinema opens in Dubai Mall

Education

  1. Tougher checks proposed for foreign teachers

Energy

  1. ENOC will not increase Dragon Oil bid

Healthcare

  1. 'Worrying' diabetes tests raise doubt on UAE's health

Islamic Finance

  1. Tamweel records 95% fall in Q3 profit

Media & Marketing

  1. Dubai developers see negative press reports decline

Personal Finance

  1. Credit bureaus combine to form regional group

Politics & Economics

  1. Gulf nations to see solid growth in 2010

Real Estate

  1. Dubai developers see negative press reports decline

Retail

  1. Sunseeker ME announces regional expansion plans

Sport

  1. Lee Westwood wins Race to Dubai

Technology

  1. Zain boss named CFO of the Year at Dubai awards

Transportation

  1. Fewer drivers killed on Dubai roads last year

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Gulf Air unveils strategy to save $2.65bn over five years

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Flying in the face of adversity

The downturn has clipped the wings of the Middle East region's once soaring aerospace sector.

Rising above it

Vistajet founder Thomas Flohr believes his private jet business model can thrive in an age of austerity.


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