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AD Ports Group’s Noatum Logistics opens first robot-assisted cold chain warehouse in Lisbon
The new Noatum Logistics facility will leverage strong customer demand and Lisbon’s multimodal connectivity
Al Ain
Dubai to slash journey times on major road with new bridge
RTA to build new bridge in Nad Al Sheba to cut Dubai journey times for thousands of motorists a day
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces record $2.15bn profit
Qatar Airways Group reports $500m increase in profit for the 24-25 fiscal year
dedicated bus lane
Dubai plans 6 new bus lanes as RTA reveals 11,000 daily trips and reveals 188m passengers last year
Dubai is further developing its bus service as it looks to expand network and number of dedicated transport lanes
Auction
RTA to auction premium Dubai number plates
Dubai’s RTA will sell off premium three, four and five-digit number plates
robot taxi
WeRide announces fully driverless Abu Dhabi robotaxi trials
WeRide to trial robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi without human safety driver
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Etihad boosts US network with flights to Charlotte from 2026
Etihad Airways to launch direct flights to Charlotte, North Carolina
Bolt
Donald Trump’s $2tn Gulf tour; Dubai Golden visa for nurses; Etihad Rail announces UAE launch – 10 things you missed this week
Donald Trump visits Saudi, Qatar and UAE, Dubai offers golden visa for nurses, Etihad Rail launch plan and more top stories this week
Aviation
Etihad Airways confirms order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft
Etihad to expand fleet with new Boeing 787 and 777X planes
Aviation
India’s IndiGo launches direct flights to Fujairah from Mumbai
The new service marks IndiGo’s 41st international destination
Amsterdam
dnata to open dedicated animal handling center at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The new 2,380 sqm animal centre by dnata in Amsterdam, featuring biosecure stables for over 70 horses, meets the growing demand for high-quality animal transport
Driving
Dubai simplifies driving licence services with digital transformation
Dubai streamlines driver licence services with updated applications, replacements, renewals and more
Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail to launch passenger service in 2026
Etihad Rail announces launch plan for UAE passenger train service
Aviation
GE Aerospace, Qatar Airways strike record engine deal during Trump visit
GE Aerospace secures massive engine deal with Qatar Airways, supplying GE9X and GEnx units to power 777-9 and 787 aircraft
Boeing
Qatar Airways to become Middle East’s largest 787 operator with Boeing mega-deal
Qatar Airways’ record-breaking deal includes 787 Dreamliners and 777-9s, marking Boeing’s largest widebody order
Dubai International Airport
Emirates unveils luxury First Class upgrades, designer amenities and revamped DXB lounge
With bespoke service touches, amenities, and a fully refreshed ground experience in Dubai, the carrier is doubling down on its First Class offering