http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/transporten-usCopyright 2012 Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:32:00 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/transporthttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214033204/Travelers_through_Riyadh_airport_rise_to_1527mThe number of passengers who traveled through King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh during 2011 rose by 10.2 percent to 15.27 million compared to the previous year when the figure was 13.87 million.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:48:53 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120214033204Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214033945/Smart_control_of_Hormuz_Strait_is_Irans_strategy_toward_threats_IRGC_chiefThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander says that Iran has adopted the strategy of "smart control of the Strait of Hormuz" in the face of oil sanctions and threats. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:44:53 GMTTehran Times ZAWYA20120214033945Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214033943/Iranian_Navy_can_conduct_intl_missions_commanderThe commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, has said that Iranian naval fleet is capable of carrying out missions in every point in open seas, including the Atlantic Ocean.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:37:25 GMTTehran Times ZAWYA20120214033943Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120214040103/Oman_Sohar_Bulk_Terminal_to_launch_operations_soonAn Omani-Indian consortium will spend around $45 million in the development of superstructure and storage yard facilities linked to the operation of a new Bulk Minerals Terminal at the Port of Sohar.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:31:46 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20120214040103Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213031543/Etihad_tour_of_India_brilliantAbu Dhabi is gearing up to attract a growing number of Indian visitors, with the number of tourists leaving the Asian country's shores reckoned to reach 20.5 million by 2015.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:48:12 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120213031543Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213032254/Kenya_Airways_eyes_GulfKenya Airways plans to make further inroads in the Middle East by increasing frequencies to Dubai and other Gulf sectors this year, its top official said.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:46:10 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120213032254Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120213042855/Big_toll_of_Abu_Dhabi_taxi_finesThe emirate's traffic police released statistics yesterday showing cabbies committed 44,507 offences last year - with speeding and jumping red lights among the most common.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:30:52 GMT7Days ZAWYA20120213042855Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_12022012_130217/Boeing_banks_on_singleaisle_jetsWhile twin-aisle, or widebody aircraft dominated order books for Airbus and Boeing in 2011, this year will be all about single aisle ? narrowbody ? planes in the Middle East as well as globally, according to a senior Boeing executive.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:35:09 GMTGulf News GN_12022012_130217Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212094325/Etihads_96hour_visa_sees_brilliant_response_from_IndiaAbu Dhabi is gearing up to attract a growing number of Indian visitors, with the number of tourists leaving the Asian country's shores reckoned to reach 20.5 million by 2015.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:44:57 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120212094325Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212094232/Mashreq_lends_80_million_to_Gulf_AirMashreq Bahrain and Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air have announced the signing of a financial facility of $80 million for the airline.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:44:15 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120212094232Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212041152/First_oil_exports_floating_port_to_be_opened_tomorrow_in_IraqThe Iraqi Ministry of Oil will open on Sunday the first oil exportation floating port through the Arab Gulf with a capacity of 900,000 b/d, according to a ministry spokesman.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:45:16 GMTAswat Aliraq ZAWYA20120212041152Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212042551/Saudi_Airlines_Cargo_boosts_charter_activitySaudi Airlines Cargo has announced it is continuing to increase its activity in the global charter market, marking the company's definitive return to this sector.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:41:57 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120212042551Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_11022012_120210/New_road_eases_traffic_problems_in_DubaiDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the new western parallel road connecting Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) to Al Barsha, Emirates Hills and The Meadows.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:13:45 GMTGulf News GN_11022012_120210Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211083139/Increased_access_to_Jumeirah_Lakes_Towers_welcomed_by_JLT_communityThe Dubai Multi Commodities Centre ("DMCC"), the licensing authority for the Jumeirah Lakes Towers ("JLT") Free Zone, announced that the RTA has opened the new Western Parallel Road, running on the south side of the community and connecting JLT to Al Barsha, Emirates Hills and The Meadows.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:28:30 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120211083139Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211035214/GCC_airports_expansion_woos_investorsThe massive airports expansion programs underway in the GCC countries have been attracting international aviation companies to the region as the airport operators look for technology and services to handle future growth volumes.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:36:36 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120211035214Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20120210000121.4/Sanctions_start_to_affect_Irans_oil_shipping_ahead_of_embargoThough a full European embargo on Iran's crude oil won't be in force until mid-year, a ban on new insurance and shipping on Iranian oil is throwing spanners in the trade as shippers join some oil majors in stopping their dealings with Tehran. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:22:16 GMTZawya Dow Jones News ZW20120210000121.4Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212125353/BMI_Morocco_Infrastructure_Report__Dec11The Moroccan construction industry is estimated to have experienced real growth of around 7.4% in 2011, with the sector recovering from the period of relatively subdued growth seen in 2009 and 2010. Underpinned by a healthy pipeline of infrastructure projects, multilateral financing and a robust economic growth outlook, we expect the sector to continue on this strong growth trajectory over the medium to long-term. We have pencilled in real growth of around 6.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) for Morocco?s construction industry in 2012 and we expect real industry growth to average between 5% and 6% per annum between 2012 and 2016. 2012=6.5%Infrastructure developments include:- Morocco?s expenditure on infrastructure will help underpin average real GDP growth of 3.9% per year in the period 2011-2016, according to BMI?s forecasts. The government stepped up its spending on basic infrastructure to MAD400bn (US$47.26bn) for 2008-2012, up from just MAD80bn (US$9.45bn) for the previous period. Roads, ports, airports and transmission grids have been among the assets to benefit from the stronger spending, providing a windfall for established firms.- In November 2011, the World Bank agreed to provide US$297mn in financial assistance to Morocco for the development of one of the world's largest solar power plants. The loan will support the first phase of the solar power plant, which is due to have a capacity of 500MW. The Ouarzazate concentrated solar power plant is part of the country's solar power programme, worth US$9bn, and holds significant importance for Morocco. Of the total loan amount, US$200mn will be provided through its fund that lends to middle-income countries, while the remaining US$97mn will be granted under the World Bank Clean Technology Fund.- In May 2011, Moroccan state power company Office National de l'Electricité (ONE) invited wind turbine companies to submit expressions of interest in building and operating a 150MW wind farm 300km north-east of Rabat. MoroccoFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_100212125353Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212124456/BMI_Libya_Infrastructure_Report_Dec112011 was a momentous year for Libya. A 10-month civil war sparked by the Arab Spring in February saw Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi?s regime toppled and the leader himself later killed in October. The National Transitional Council (NTC) is currently in power, and acting Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib has appointed a transitional cabinet to lead the country to elections which are planned for August 2012.Priorities beforehand will include uniting the various militia factions, securing stability and ending violence, restoring access to basic utilities and resuming oil exports in order to secure much-needed revenues. In amongst this agenda is the issue of reconstruction, which is estimated to cost between US$200bn and US$480bn over ten years. This is creating huge potential opportunities for construction companies, many of whom are competing to get a head start and curry favour with the new Libyan leaders.Reconstruction priorities will include public and social infrastructure that provide crucial services, such as healthcare, education, electricity and water supply. Repairing transport infrastructure will also be crucial to getting the economy back on track, especially those which serve oil exports. Over the long-term, an overhaul of Libya?s infrastructure sector will be required. The country?s infrastructure was already in a bad state prior to the civil war, following years of underinvestment and international sanctions. Work to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and expand its scope is therefore necessary. However, currently the government has no structure in place through which to procure projects; therefore, institutions and regulations will need to be established. This is a longer term vision and will only come to fruition following elections and some semblance political stability.Despite the longer term nature of reconstruction in Libya, companies have been eager to court the NTC in order to secure new contracts and protect existing projects halted onFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_100212124456Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212093237/CICR_EGYPT__INVESTORS_GUIDE_09Feb12In the market?s eye, it has been a fine start to 2012. The EGX 30 is up 26.5% year-to-date (Ytd) while the EGX 100 has gained 15.1% YoY, well-ahead of regional peers and one of the best performing benchmarks globally.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMTCI Capital Research pdf_100212093237Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210084621/Losses_force_Royal_Jordanian_to_clip_wings Royal Jordanian (RJ) announced this week that its board of directors decided to suspend operations to five destinations on its route network.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:00 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20120210084621Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210064815/Piracy_at_sea_cost_world_7b_in_2011The steep cost of maritime piracy is adding to the woes of the world economy weighed down by the Eurozone crisis, according to a new report. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:24:34 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120210064815Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_09022012_100202/UAE_Apply_for_UK_visa_early_diplomat_saysDubai The British Ambassador to the UAE has assured residents here that entry into the United Kingdom to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games will not be too much of a hassle.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:01:08 GMTGulf News GN_09022012_100202Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_09022012_100240/Etihad_will_launch_roadshow_to_finance_new_fleetEtihad Airways, which has just become profitable in its eighth year of operations, will soon launch a roadshow to raise funds to finance new aircraft purchases, James Hogan, President and Chief Executive, said.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:52:03 GMTGulf News GN_09022012_100240Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_09022012_100261/Etihad_Airways_turns_profitable_after_eight_yearsAfter eight years since it was founded, Etihad Airways earned its first profit in 2011 with a net $14 million (Dh51.4 million) for the full year. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:31:53 GMTGulf News GN_09022012_100261Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209120040/Khalaf_Al_Habtoor_meets_with_Serge_Dassault_in_ParisOn a recent trip to Paris, Khalaf Al Habtoor, the Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, met with Serge Dassault, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Dassault Group.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:14 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209120040Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209094218/Big_Boys_Toys_entrusted_to_GAC_DubaiAs the world's top manufacturers of luxury lifestyle products line up to showcase their gadgets and racing machines in Dubai, GAC has been gearing up to the task of delivering them to the region's leisure and entertainment capital.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:29 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209094218Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209082416/Over_a_quarter_million_viewers_interact_with_RTA_on_YouTubeThe 'e 4 all' magazine issued by the Dubai e-Government described the media interaction of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) on social networking pages as both progressive and wonderful. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:59:21 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209082416Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120209T072754ZHRT44/Etihad_Airways_in_black_in_2011_firstever_net_profit Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways on Thursday posted a net profit of $14 million for 2011, exceeding its goal of breaking even for the first time ever, a statement said.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:54:03 GMTAFP ANA20120209T072754ZHRT44Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209042942/Consumers_in_Saudi_Arabia_have_predilection_for_Japanese_midsize_carsSales of new vehicles in Saudi Arabia have shown steady growth since the slump precipitated by the 2009 financial crisis. BMI estimates that 2011 will have seen a 7.0 percent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in sales, to a total of 688,883 units. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:31 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120209042942Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209045018/Road_Transport_projects_operational__in_IranSome 1,781 transportation and road construction projects built at a cost of 25 trillion rials ($2.5 billion), became operational during the Ten-day Dawn celebrations (Feb. 1-11) to mark the anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution, said roads and urban development minister on Wednesday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:27 GMTIran Daily ZAWYA20120209045018Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209065940/HSBC_completes_the_first_government_Sukuk_in_Saudi_ArabiaHSBC announced that it has completed the first ever government guaranteed Sukuk in Saudi Arabia for Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation ("GACA"). Raising SAR 15 billion (US$4 billion) for GACA, the Sukuk achieved a profit rate of 2.5%.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:34:20 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209065940Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209040716/Emirates_allays_A380_safety_fearsEmirates airline, the world's fastest growing carrier and the biggest customer for Airbus A380, said on Wednesday that the aircraft remain fully airworthy and pose no risk to flight safety as European air safety regulators ordered inspections of the entire fleet of the superjumbo jets for tiny cracks in a wing component. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:24:26 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120209040716Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209040506/Iran_peaceseeking_naval_patrols_in_intl_waters_to_continue_SayyariPeace-seeking naval patrol of Iranian naval ships would continue in international waters, Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Rear Admiral Emir Habibollah Sayyari said on Wednesday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:23:49 GMTIRNA ZAWYA20120209040506Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209032253/Underpass_at_Falak_Square_to_ease_traffic_in_Jeddah The mayor of Jeddah, Hani Abu Ras, signed a contract with a Chinese company on Wednesday, to build an underpass at Falak Square where King Fahd Road intersects with Sari Street.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:37:08 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120209032253Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209032527/Adac_Etihad_suspend_ticket_auctionAbu Dhabi airport authorities suspended a novel online ticket auction just a few days after it was introduced because of bidders' malpractices that pushed up the price of one ticket by more than 11 times.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:34:57 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120209032527Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08022012_090244/Abu_Dhabi_airport_launches_website_for_mobile_devicesPassengers using Abu Dhabi International Airport can now access flight and airport information through a new website for mobile phones and tablets, whose launch was announced by the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) yesterday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:23:20 GMTGulf News GN_08022012_090244Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08022012_090233/Bahrain_delays_issue_of_visas_due_to_high_numbersBahrain?s Information Affairs Authority yesterday said the unusually high number of requests from the international media to be in Bahrain at the same time is behind the decision to delay their visits to the kingdom. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:20:12 GMTGulf News GN_08022012_090233Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08022012_090207/Emirates_websites_now_enable_alterations_of_bookings_onlineEmirates yesterday said it now offers passengers the option to change their bookings online. Until now Emirates? customers could only make changes to their bookings through an Emirates agent or a travel agent.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:59 GMTGulf News GN_08022012_090207Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208113646/flydubai_touches_down_in_50th_destination_in_less_than_three_yearsflydubai, Dubai's pioneering low-cost airline, has cemented its position as the world's fastest growing start-up airline ever with the start of flights to its 50th destination in less than three years.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:10 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208113646Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120208T112115ZHOL41/EU_mulls_Syria_flight_ban_plans_for_possible_evacuationsThe European Union is making contigency plans in case it needs to evacuate EU citizens from Syria and is mulling a ban on flights into and out of the country, senior officials said Wednesday.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:55 GMTAFP ANA20120208T112115ZHOL41Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_080212112142/NCB_Business_Optimism_Index__Saudi_Arabia_Q1_2012_08Feb12This is a PDF report. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMTNational Commercial Bank pdf_080212112142Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208102606/SAMEL_signs_MoU_with_Bahrain_Logistics_ZoneSAMEL, a joint venture between Schmidt Heilbronn and Agility, a global specialist for bulk business, announced today that the company has selected Bahrain as its base to hub out its logistics operations in the Gulf region.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:39 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208102606Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208045926/IranPakistan_cooperation_in_aviation_sector_stressedHead of Iran's Aviation Industries Organization has said that there is enormous scope of Iran-Pakistan cooperation in aviation sector and both countries can benefit from each other's experiences. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15:27 GMTIRNA ZAWYA20120208045926Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208030604/Emirates_to_raise_Dh19bn_SpokespersonEmirates airline will raise Dh1.9 billion ($517 million) to fund three aircraft to be delivered this year.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:32 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120208030604Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208031220/4700_arrive_as_Umrah_season_begins_in_Saudi_ArabiaMore than 4,700 pilgrims on 19 flights arrived at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on the fist day of the 2012 Umrah season at the Haj terminal on Tuesday.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:13:03 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208031220Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208031335/Emirates_slashes_ticket_prices_by_up_to_30_per_centDubai's Emirates airline has announced a three-day sale offering customers discounts of up to 30 per cent to select destinations across its network.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:55:42 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120208031335Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208033418/Demand_for_aviation_personnel_in_Mideast_Challenge_and_opportunityAstounding progress has been made on the vision to transform the Middle East into a global crossroads a diversified economic and transportation hub, with cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha forming a nexus for the flying world. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:40:21 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208033418Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_07022012_080241/Etihad_airberlin_hike_EuropeAsia_flightsEtihad Airways and airberlin, Europe?s sixth biggest carrier, announced a significant increase in services to and from Abu Dhabi, Germany and Thailand.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:12:00 GMTGulf News GN_07022012_080241Open