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Abu Dhabi's Rotana group considering franchise opportunities in Europe after UK venture
Exclusive: The hospitality group is 'actively pushing' its franchise model in Paris, Athens and Munich, CEO says
Travel and Tourism
May 04, 2023, 6:14 AM
Etihad Airways to triple passenger numbers by 2030 in 'next chapter of growth', CEO says
Airline swung to annual profit in 2022 amid strong air cargo performance
Aviation
May 04, 2023, 3:30 AM
Iraq's prolonged drought reveals historic sites flooded by Mosul dam
Exclusive photos show Yazidi primary school, cemetery and religious shrine in village that disappeared 40 years ago
MENA
March 21, 2023, 11:52 AM
US citizen held in Iraq on 'baseless' spying charges released
Security forces in Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, complied with an arrest warrant issued by the federal government in Baghdad
Iraq
December 01, 2022, 12:40 PM
Netflix's Middle East rival Starzplay expects 40% revenue rise in 2022 on anime and sports
Exclusive: Video streaming platform aims to reach profitability in the second quarter of 2024, chief executive says
Technology
August 25, 2022, 4:15 AM
Abu Dhabi International Airport Q2 passenger levels quadruple on travel resurgence
Exclusive: Airport hired 600 employees this year and will recruit 300 more to handle surge in passengers, executives say
Aviation
August 24, 2022, 9:08 AM
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi bullish on growth despite global aviation woes, CEO says
Low-cost joint venture between Air Arabia and Etihad Airways marks second anniversary since launch at height of pandemic in July 2020
Aviation
July 18, 2022, 3:45 AM
A Free Trade Agreement between the GCC and UK would build on an excellent relationship
The Gulf Co-operation Council region is the equivalent of the UK’s seventh largest export market, with total trade worth £33.1 billion
Business
June 23, 2022, 4:00 AM
First look: Th8 Palm opens on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah ahead of National Day holidays
Channeling Miami beach vibes, the boutique hotel is now open for art-inspired stays on the man-made shoreline
Hotels
November 17, 2021, 9:22 AM
Inside The Guild Dubai: new 'dining room' big enough to fit a plane inside
Tom Arnel of Eat X exclusively tells The National about his new dining room, which will open in March 2022
Food
November 11, 2021, 12:47 PM
Meet Debanjali Kamstra, the UAE's first Mrs World contestant
The Indian entrepreneur and mother-of-two says she's working on being the 'perfect representative' for the country at the global pageant
Fashion
October 17, 2021, 9:42 AM
Handing Omar Al Bashir to ICC has divided council, Sudan foreign minister says
Mariam Sadiq Al Mahdi tells 'The National' that last week's coup couldn't succeed as people are 'defending their revolution'
MENA
September 26, 2021, 12:17 PM
DAE on track for $1.1bn target of sale-and-leaseback deals in 2021, CEO says
Exclusive: Plane lessor does not expect 'any material number' of new requests by airlines to defer rent payments in 2021
Aviation
February 10, 2021, 8:21 AM
Masdar launches Dh1bn 'green' real estate investment trust
The first-ever sustainable Reit in the UAE will offer investors options to invest in properties with low carbon footprint
Property
January 15, 2020, 1:33 PM
Family of missing agent criticises Iran over prisoner swap offer
Bob Levinson has not been seen since he disappeared from the island of Kish in 2007
The Americas
October 24, 2019, 1:20 PM
Libyan oil output to have "stabilising effect" on markets, says Apicorp
The Riyadh-headquartered multilateral bank sees greater potential for upstream investment in the North African state
Energy
November 21, 2018, 11:49 AM
The hotel loyalty programmes that help you save on your travels
Perks can include free stays, complimentary breakfast, club lounge access and room upgrades
Money
June 12, 2018, 10:20 AM
Iraq could save $5.2bn in four years from flared gas reduction, says Siemens
The German firm submitted a roadmap for rehabilitation of power and associated infrastructure in Iraq
Energy
February 14, 2018, 2:15 PM
Oil prices fall on US output concerns
Brent crude futures settle 1.8% lower for the week
Energy
January 20, 2018, 5:41 AM
Vulcano Titanium: A Dh9 million hypercar to gratify your need for speed
Gautam Sharma checks out the Icona Vulcano Titanium, which can hit 350kph
Motoring
November 23, 2017, 9:47 AM
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