Deena Kamel

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Deena is an aviation and company news reporter, with a keen interest in gender issues. Previously she was the Gulf transport correspondent for Bloomberg Dubai. She has a masters degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. Deena is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.

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Tourists taking photos with the Abu Dhabi skyline in the background. Passenger traffic at the country's airports rose by more than 14 per cent in the first half of this year. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

International visitor spending in UAE to exceed $52bn this year, WTTC says

Emirates projected to be 10th biggest recipient of inbound tourism spending globally

September 06, 2024, 2:14 PM

There are 86 A350-1000 aircraft in service around the world. Reuters

European safety regulator orders Airbus A350-1000 engine checks

Inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines are precautionary measure after Cathay Pacific incident, agency says

September 06, 2024, 8:53 AM

Barathan Pasupathi, chief executive of Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways, took the role in late March. Photo: Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways would consider 'right' base outside Kuwait

Low-cost airline is focusing on developing new direct routes from Kuwait to capitalise on strong demand, new CEO says

September 06, 2024, 3:56 AM

Etihad Airways operates five of the Airbus A350-1000s and is the only airline in the UAE that has this aircraft type in active service. Reuters

Etihad Airways checking A350 jets for engine issues

GCAA is 'closely monitoring' the situation and sees 'no need for significant regulatory action'

September 05, 2024, 11:23 AM

Business activity in the UAE’s non-oil private economy sector also continued growth momentum in August 2024. Victor Besa / The National

UAE’s non-oil private sector rebounds in August

Businesses remain confident output growth will be sustained over the coming year, economist says

September 04, 2024, 6:00 AM

An Airbus A350 aircraft operated by Cathay Pacific Airways on the tarmac at Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Cathay Pacific has canceled several A350 flights for fleet-wide precautionary checks. Bloomberg

Qatar Airways says 'no impact' from Airbus A350 Rolls Royce engine issue

Cathay Pacific grounded its A350 fleet for 'precautionary' inspections after in-flight failure of an engine part

September 03, 2024, 2:48 PM

Willie Walsh, director general of Iata, said there is an urgent call for manufacturers and suppliers to resolve their supply chain issues. Photo: Iata

New Boeing boss holds first meeting with FAA chief

Iata head issues plea to plane makers and suppliers as air travel demand soars

August 31, 2024, 2:33 PM

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 16. AFP

Global stocks edge higher to hit fourth consecutive month of gains on US economic data

The S&P 500 rose 1 per cent on Friday to finish August with a gain of 2.3 per cent

August 31, 2024, 8:59 AM

Adnoc petrol station in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE petrol and diesel prices to fall in September

Motorists in the Emirates will pay less at the pump next month

August 31, 2024, 7:47 AM

Iraqi Transport Minister Razzaq Al Saadawi, left, with his Turkish counterpart Abdulkadir Uraloglu in Istanbul. Iraqi News Agency

Work on 'Development Road' project to start mid-2025, Iraq says

Baghdad will host the next summit on the new trade route that seeks to connect the Arabian Gulf to Europe through Iraq and Turkey

August 30, 2024, 10:15 AM

The port city of Cartagena in Colombia is filled with colour, music, street food, restaurants, shops and an impressive art scene. Getty Images

On the heels of Gabo in Colombia's Cartagena

Having shed its dark past, this coastal destination is a tropical fusion of Caribbean charm, mystifying Amazon jungle and the place to follow the tale of the country's literary legend

August 29, 2024, 10:45 AM