Aviation Middle East airspace shut after Israel strikes Iran Airlines steered clear of much of the Middle East on Friday after Israeli attacks on Iranian sites forced carriers to cancel or divert thousands of flights in the latest upheaval to travel in the region. Proliferating conflict zones around the world are becoming an increasing burden on airline operations and profitability and more of a safety concern. Detours add to […] June 13, 2025
Transport Tesla enters Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup US multinational automotive company Tesla has reportedly officially entered the Moroccan market, in a bid to take advantage of surging business demand ahead of its co-hosting of the Fifa 2030 World Cup. The new company, named Tesla Morocco, was established on May 27 by two Dutch business entities, one called Tesla International (which serves as a […] June 13, 2025
Aviation Etihad passengers up 17% as fleet and route networks grow Passenger numbers on Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways rose 17 percent year on year in the first five months of 2025 as the Emirati carrier increased its fleet and route network. The total number of Etihad passengers carried from January to May reached 8.4 million, according to a statement. The average passenger load factor increased to […] June 13, 2025
Transport Passengers face delays as Etihad Rail tender extended Passengers awaiting the UAE’s high-speed rail link between Abu Dhabi and Dubai may face delays after the submission deadline for key construction tenders was pushed back. Etihad Rail, the state-owned developer behind the project, originally set an early May deadline for bids covering civil works and station design for the passenger line. That date has […] June 12, 2025
Opinion Aviation Syria’s fragile flightpath: Can aviation rebuild after a lost decade? If confidence continues to build, daily services to European cities are entirely possible June 11, 2025
Logistics DHL to invest $500m in the Middle East US logistics company DHL is planning to increase its presence in the Middle East, targeting the rapidly growing markets of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It intends to invest more than €500 million ($572 million) in the region as part of its 2030 strategy plan. The expansion spans all four of DHL’s divisions – Express, […] June 11, 2025
