Saudi Arabia, UAE and Turkey have taken delivery of the largest number of business jets in the region. That’s according to Private Jet Charter, an independent jet charter broker, who have released their results for the first half of 2015. Orders by the three countries accounted for over 70% of the overall fleet. Figures from their latest report also reveal that the Middle East’s fleet of business jets could grow from the current 395 to almost 750 by 2023, and to over 1,400 by 2033.
UAE President meets German business leaders during state visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with German business leaders and company executives during his state visit to Germany.
UAE President attends Germany-UAE Business Forum
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the Germany-UAE Business Forum in Munich, as part of his state visit to Germany.
Al Maktoum International Airport to open second runway in 2027
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) will open a second runway in 2027, marking a "new milestone", confirmed Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths, adding that it will eventually have five runways once fully completed with capacity for up to 260 million passengers a year.
UAE to strengthen position in BRICS at upcoming summit
The UAE aims to expand its economic and trade partnerships at the upcoming 18th BRICS summit as a full member since 2024.
UAE retailers trial dirham-pegged Stablecoin payments
Shoppers at two major retail outlets in the UAE can now pay using dirham-pegged stablecoin as part of a pilot.
