Bloomberg Air Baltic Corp., the Latvian carrier that’s gone from near collapse to launch customer for Bombardier Inc.’s largest C Series jetliner, aims to secure a strategic investor as soon as the end of this year after attracting a global lineup of potential bidders. Lazard Ltd., which is managing the sale, has drawn up a shortlist including other airlines as …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearl, gemstones and precious metals surged to AED4.9 billion during the first four months of the year, posting an impressive growth of 25.6 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi. The trade inflowing via the country’s air, land and sea ports of entry accounted for 8.4 percent …

DUBAI / Emirates Business The UAE is benefitting more from the rebound in world trade flows and growth in global tourism than other GCC economies, according to ICAEW. In a new report, released on Tuesday, the accountancy and finance body says the UAE has a more favourable economic outlook because it is the most diversified economy in the GCC. Fuel …