DUSHANBE / WAM The UAE participated in the 2nd Session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with the countries of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, that was held at the ministerial level here. Led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, the UAE delegation discussed with the President of Tajikistan Imam Ali Rahman ways of …

Abu Dhabi / Reuters Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) is expected to issue as early as this week a project bond in the region of $3 billion, in what would be the United Arab Emirates oil major’s first public debt issue, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The bond, with a maturity longer than 10 years, would …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways is testing a new hand baggage-only ‘Deal Fare’ on two key routes this winter season, for bookings between October 18 and December 18, allowing travellers to purchase lower cost seats in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required. The trial fare includes a complimentary carry-on baggage allowance of 7kg and is available on …