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First Qatari vehicles cross border into Saudi after Gulf detente

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced a U.S.-backed deal to end a bitter dispute with Qatar that saw Riyadh, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt imposed an embargo on Doha over allegations that it supports terrorism and is cosying up to foe Iran.

UAE to reopen borders to Qatar from Saturday

The UAE "will work to reopen all land, sea and air borders to incoming and outgoing" traffic from Qatar, said Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, under-secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, quoted by the official WAM news agency.

Etihad Airways Group CEO starts 2021 with a shot in the arm

Tony Douglas received his first dose of the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine on January 4.

AI to connect Hyderabad to Chicago from January 21

“Air India, the national carrier will be starting its direct, non-stop flight between Hyderabad and Chicago effective January 15, 2021,” Hyderabad airport said in a statement.

If all goes well for Kalrock-Jalan consortium, Jet Airways could resume operations by summer next year

The resolution proceedings went on for more than a year before Jet found a new investor in the Jalan-Kalrock consortium. Jet stopped operating in April last year starved of cash and burdened by debt and dues.

Israel's El Al Airlines, UAE's Etihad explore joint codeshares

Israel and the UAE agreed in September to establish diplomatic relations, breaking a longstanding taboo, and paving the way for economic cooperation.

Etihad flags more cabin crew job cuts, to keep Airbus A380s grounded

In the internal email, cabin crew were told those affected would be notified within 24 hours, without saying how many would lose their jobs. The warning was sent out two days after a similar notice was sent out to pilots at the Abu Dhabi state carrier.

Abu Dhabi's Etihad to make face masks for staff, health professionals

State-owned Etihad will make and distribute 1.3 million masks over the next three months to flight attendants, other staff and medical professionals, it said in a statement. The masks were three-layered and provide 98% filtration, it said.

Murari Lal Jalan and Kalrock Capital file revival plan for Jet Airways in NCLT

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has to approve the plan submitted by a consortium of UAE-based investor Murari Lal Jalan and London’s asset management firm Kalrock Capital before they become the new owners of India’s oldest surviving private airline.

Etihad starts marketing dollar transition sukuk at around mid-2%: Document

The airline gave initial price guidance in the mid-2% area for the sukuk, according to the document from one of the banks arranging the deal, which is expected to close on Wednesday.

Etihad Airways to operate special flights from six Indian cities to Abu Dhabi between July 12-26

India suspended all scheduled international passenger flights on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many Indian nationals who have valid residence permits of the UAE and are currently in India have been complaining on social media for the last few weeks about the lack of flights between the two countries.

Etihad Airways launches travel voucher offering 50% cash bonus

In a press release, Etihad said passengers can purchase the travel voucher, any time between June 10 and June 24, and they will get 50 per cent extra cash value in the voucher, which can be used for travel during the two-period starting August 1.