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Deena Kamel

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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Inbound travellers to the UAE are expected to spend $62.2 billion when they visit the country this year. Victor Besa / The National
UAE expected to host 27.6 million visitors this year

Overseas tourists set to spend $62.2bn in the country in 2025, up from $59.2bn last year

AviationSeptember 29, 2025
Joby Aviation has also linked up with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority in air taxi test flights. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ras Al Khaimah signs initial pact to get its first air taxi by 2027

Deal has been signed with Joby Aviation and UK-based Skyports

AviationSeptember 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia is tackling the problem of a growing population and traffic congestion with a focus on introducing flying taxis. Photo: Front End
Saudi Arabia in deal to start air taxi services in kingdom from November

Agreement with China's EHang will see vehicles used for both passenger transport and logistics

AviationSeptember 23, 2025
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed launch a national campaign aimed at making the UAE a global hub of entrepreneurship. Photo: Wam
UAE launches campaign to become 'start-up capital of the world'

Government wants to see 800,000 new companies set up and thrive in next half decade

EconomySeptember 21, 2025
Pieter Elbers, chief executive officer of IndiGo. The discount carrier has doubled its order of Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft. Bloomberg
IndiGo keeping a 'close eye' on Saudi Arabia market amid rapid international expansion

Indian budget airline considers introducing its premium product 'Stretch' on Abu Dhabi flights, CEO says

AviationSeptember 21, 2025
STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY Point of sale cash register payment purchase of goods. Money stock. AED, Dirham. Antonie Robertson/The National
How Fed cuts will shape Gulf spending, from credit cards to corporate debt

Property, construction, retail, automotive, tourism and hospitality may benefit from lower interest rates, analysts say

EconomySeptember 18, 2025
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - January 14, 2025: (R-L) HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HE Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand and HE Todd McClay, Minister of Trade of New Zealand, stand for a photograph after the signing of the UAE - New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), prior to the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
UAE and New Zealand's Cepa deal comes into effect in boost to trade ties

Agreement to take bilateral trade to more than $5 billion by 2032 with more investment opportunities

EconomyAugust 27, 2025
The US government will buy a 9.9 per cent stake for an investment of $8.9 billion in Intel common stock, the company said. Reuters
US to take 10% equity stake in chipmaker Intel

Deal aims to revive company and boost domestic chip manufacturing

TechnologyAugust 23, 2025
Spinneys plans to open 10 stores in Kuwait, as part of the joint venture. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Spinneys to enter Kuwait through joint venture with Alshaya Group

Expansion marks supermarket chain's entry into fourth Gulf market after UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia

MarketsAugust 22, 2025
VistaJet is the first international private jet operator to enter Saudi Arabia's local market. Photo: VistaJet
Dubai private jet operator VistaJet approved for Saudi domestic flights

Move comes after kingdom lifted restrictions for domestic on-demand charter operations

AviationAugust 20, 2025
DP World said its revenue increased 20.4 per cent year-on-year to $11.2 billion in the first six months of 2025. Photo: DP World
DP World doubles first-half profit despite geopolitical tension and Red Sea disruption

Global ports operator 'optimistic' on outlook for global trade and logistics

EconomyAugust 14, 2025
The market went into 'watch-and-wait mode' over Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's engagement over Ukraine, says one analyst. AFP
Oil prices slide 5% amid US tariffs and Russia ceasefire deadline

Trump-Putin meeting in coming days raises expectations of diplomatic end to Ukraine war

BusinessAugust 08, 2025
Passengers boarding at Damascus International Airport. The Airbus deal is aimed at enhancing the fleet and increasing the competitiveness of Syria's national carrier. Reuters
Syria secures funds for Airbus jets amid Damascus airport expansion plans

Governments signs $250m financing deal to buy up to 10 A320s for Syrian Airlines

AviationAugust 07, 2025
A Saudi woman works at a coffee shop in Tabuk, 1,500km from Riyadh. Employment in July rose to historically steep levels in the Arab world's biggest economy. Reuters
Surge in hiring in Saudi Arabia, despite slower regional non-oil business growth

Wages and buying prices continued to rise in July, prompting Saudi companies to raise selling prices

EconomyAugust 05, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 41 per cent. AFP Ask ChatGPT
Middle East businesses expected to face higher costs after new Trump tariffs

The latest measures by the US make small reductions to April's announcement but keep rates high for many of the region's economies

EconomyAugust 01, 2025
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