Dubai is advancing as a next-generation financial hub, with DIFC driving competitiveness and outperforming traditional centres
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Aviation
Qatar Airways completely exits Cathay Pacific after selling its 9.57% stake
Cathay buying back the 643.08 million shares for nearly $897mn; Qatar Airways CEO calls it a “disciplined portfolio strategy”
abu dhabi airport
Etihad launches 4 new routes to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai and Hong Kong in record year
Etihad Airways expands network with new routes to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong, strengthening Abu Dhabi as aviation hub
Aviation
Cargo plane from Dubai kills two as it skids into the sea in Hong Kong
The Boeing 747-481 cargo aircraft was wet leased from, and operated by, Turkish carrier Act Airlines
Emirates
Emirates cancels some flights over Super Typhoon concerns
Emirates has cancelled flights between Dubai and Hong Kong due to Super Typhoon Ragasa
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong exchanges sign MoU to explore cross-listing
Will also look at cross-border financing, mechanisms to facilitate investment, and collaborate on ETFs and ESG-related products
AI
LEAP 2025: Saudi tech event ends with $15bn of deals signed and major announcement for 2026
Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2025 concludes with massive deals and confirmation of events in Riyadh and Hong Kong in 2026
GCC
GCC investors eye Hong Kong deals as bloc’s GDP passes $2.1tn
GCC members are looking to Hong Kong for future investment opportunities says Jasem Albudaiwi
Airline
Cathay Pacific launches direct flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh
The new flight services will enable connecting more customers from the Middle East to Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and beyond, the airline said
financial centre
Hong Kong beats Singapore to be Asia’s top financial centre: Survey
Globally, Hong Kong ranked third behind New York and London, with Singapore and San Francisco rounding off the top five
Dubai
Bank of Singapore looks to double revenue from Middle East in 3 years
UAE, and in particular Dubai, have become key destinations for global millionaires post-COVID, says bank’s top official
Aviation
Cathay Pacific announces new Hong Kong to Riyadh direct flights
The flights will operate three times a week using Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Hong Kong
Funding support for strategic enterprises to set up in Hong Kong
OASES serves as a one-stop window to assist enterprises throughout the whole set-up process from planning, setting up, launching, to further expansion
Dubai
Dubai’s Emirates announces new daily flight to Hong Kong
Emirates’ latest move is in response to surging demand for travel between Dubai and Hong Kong
Dubai
Emirates cancels some Dubai flights due to ‘severe weather’
Emirates airline cancels selected flights into and out of Dubai International Airport
Hong Kong
OASES: A new office launched in Hong Kong that’s set to revolutionise the business landscape
Hong Kong’s Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) is pioneering an innovative approach to attract global businesses to set up in Hong Kong. With their dedicated Dubai team, they assist companies and talents across the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, while also simplifying strategic enterprise setup in Hong Kong
bilateral economic relations
Sharjah, Hong Kong signs strategic investment partnership pact to expanding bilateral business ties
The agreement was signed at the sixth Sharjah Investment Forum
