Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft with Premium Economy on Beirut flights from January and Beijing from February
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Doha’s Hamad International Airport partners with Beijing Daxing to boost Qatar–China links
Hamad International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport sign a Sister Airport MoU to strengthen Qatar–China aviation, trade, and cultural ties
Abu Dhabi
Dubai tops growth among world’s wealthiest cities as millionaire population soars
With over 72,000 resident millionaires today, Dubai’s rise testifies to its pro-business policies and welcoming stance towards capital, factors that will propel it up future rankings, an expert says
Aviation
Saudi Arabia announces new Riyadh to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzen flights with China Southern Airlines
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation announces new China Southern Airlines
Beijing
Qatar Airways and Xiamen Airlines announce codeshare deal
Qatar and China boost air connectivity with airline codeshare deal
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways bets big on China with second MoU within weeks
New partnership with SF Airlines provides Etihad Cargo with greater connectivity to 25 domestic destinations using its mega hub in Hubei
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad to operate regular Beijing flights after 2-year halt
Regular weekly service to Beijing will start on July 6
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways to resume direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing
The airline will operate a weekly flight on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Beijing
Oil prices decline as Russia-Ukraine negotiations progress, Beijing overture sends Chinese tech stocks tumbling
The UAE’s largest airlines, Emirates, had previously stated that its’ partner airlines – flydubai and S7 ‑ have suspended certain flights to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus due to the closure of airspace over these areas
Beijing
Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan opens Beijing office as it seeks global expansion
Dar Al Arkan says new office will allow for joint ventures with leading Chinese real estate developers
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi targets key cities as it seeks to attract more overseas firms
Abu Dhabi Investment Office holds meetings in London, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, New York and San Francisco
Architecture
In pictures: Zaha Hadid Architects’ newly opened Leeza Soho tower in Beijing
The 45-storey tower also boasts the world’s largest atrium, located in the new Fengtai business district – a growing financial and transport hub between the city centre and the recently opened Beijing Daxing International Airport to the south.
Aviation
Gallery: A look inside Beijing’s glitzy airport designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
Beijing Daxing International Airport will operate at full capacity in 2040, with eight runways and the potential to receive 100 million passengers per year.
Beijing
China’s rise unstoppable in face of protests, trade war, says President Xi
President Xi’s rallying cry came before an hours-long pageant showcasing China’s industrial and scientific achievements
Beijing
China celebrates 70 years as Hong Kong unrest looms large
President Xi Jinping delivered a speech invoking the ‘Chinese dream’ of national rejuvenation
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
Top level Abu Dhabi delegation chases more Chinese tourists
Delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has visited three major cities in China
Abu Dhabi TV
Noon planning driverless deliveries through Chinese partnership, says Alabbar
Emaar is developing a business and tourism complex in Beijing Daxing International Airport, set to be the largest airport in the world
