Keeep posted to the latest developments around flights in the GCC as the regional situation develops The post Live updates: Air India Express to begin operating 43 GCC flights on 7 March appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The Al Ghuwaifat–Al Faya link is strategically significant, strengthening cross-border connectivity between the UAE and Saudi Arabia and facilitating movement to and from key ports The post Etihad Rail operates passenger trial on Saudi-UAE route appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Positioned as a modern alternative to long-distance driving, the network has been designed to reflect how residents live and work today The post Etihad Rail passenger service: What’s on offer for UAE travellers appeared first on Gulf Business.
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New campaign targets logistics, manufacturing and heavy industry leaders across the UAE Highlights reliability, scale and cost advantages of rail freight for long-haul and bulk cargo Positions rail as a proven, operational solution ready to support the UAE’s next phase of industrial growth Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 February 2026: Etihad Rail has today launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. The campaign comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth, placing increased pressure on road
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year. The airline closed the year on a high note, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% compared with the same month in 2024. Passenger load factor for the month reached 87.6%, maintaining consistently high utilisati
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The UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system, connecting 11 cities and regions across the country Stations across the network will be rolled out in phases throughout 2026, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Al Sila’, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezaira’a, Al Faya and Al Dhaid Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 January 2026: Etihad Rail today announced details of the UAE’s full passenger railway network, marking a major milestone that reflects its strong commitment to advancing the nation’s transport and infrastructure ecosystem. The passenger rail network will connect 11 cities and regions through strateg
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Milestone underscores Etihad’s expanding footprint across Africa Abu Dhabi, UAE: Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network. Since launching the route in 2005, Etihad has carried almost two million passengers between the UAE and South Africa, helping strengthen cultural, business, and tourism links between the two nations. In 2025 alone, Etihad carried more than 100,000 guests
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline’s traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. Through the first eleven months of 2025, Etihad has flown 20.2 million passengers, a 20% increase on the same period in 2024, while sustaining an 88% average passenger load factor across the period. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina, supporting continued passenger g
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The UAE National Orchestra performed the music for the official Eid Al Etihad ceremony at Zayed National Museum. As part of its first public performance, the UAE National Orchestra performed the national anthem, “Ishy Bilady”. The performance took place in the presence of His Highness the UAE President and several UAE rulers, marking a significant cultural moment for the UAE National Orchestra. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 04 December 2025: The UAE National Orchestra (UAENO) performed at the Eid Al Etihad official ceremony at Zayed National Museum, presenting specially arranged music for the national celebration and performing the UAE
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Younis Haji AlKhoori: Eid Al Etihad is a moment of pride, celebrating the journey of a nation that has secured its place among the world’s most advanced countries His Excellency Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, stressed that the 54th Eid Al Etihad is a moment that fills every Emirati with pride, a testament to how far the nation has come thanks to its forward-looking vision, strong institutions, and wise leadership that placed people at the heart of development. He noted that the UAE has built a resilient, diversified economy driven by knowledge and innovation, an economy that adapts to global shifts and
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