SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Rome Fiumicino Airport. Commencing on 1st July 2026, the new route will further strengthen the airline’s growing European network and enhance direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy. The addition of Rome marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s steady European expansion and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta, the international on-demand food delivery platform backed by global technology leader Meituan, to facilitate data sharing, knowledge exchange, and technical cooperation to enhance the food delivery, transportation and logistics sectors in the emirate. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of ADDED, witnessed …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced today that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined company will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers in 79 countries. Narrowbody aircraft will represent …