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RTA launches new bike rental service in Dubai
The service will provide 780 bicycles and 78 stations across Dubai in the initial phase
These 6 entertainment hubs will help Saudi diversify its economy
Music, sports and social events are likely to play a key role in expanding the kingdom's wider entertainment
KlM Airlines extends ban on China flights due to coronavirus
KLM had extended its ban on flights to Beijing and Shanghai up to and including March 15 last week
TBO Holidays partners with Giift for a travel agents loyalty programme
To launch a new loyalty programme for agents outside India.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island welcomes new team members
Three hospitality experts with a combined F&B experience of almost 50 years have joined The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Low-cost flights to power Middle East aviation market
LCC's share of total seat capacity across the Middle East increased to 16.5% in 2019
Syria's Aleppo airport receives first scheduled flight in eight years
Transport Minister Ali Hammoud said authorities were waiting for approvals to resume international flights, with plans to reopen the route to Cairo next month.
Japan warns of coronavirus hit on tourism but keeps 40mln visitor target
Overall foreign visitors to Japan in January fell for the fourth month
Dubai Aerospace announces financial results for 2019
FY profit $377.5mln versus $372.9mln year ago
Qatar Airways ups holding in BA-owner IAG to 25.1% with new $600mln stake
Qatar previously held 21.4% of IAG, which also owns Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling and Ireland's Aer Lingus
Insights
Falling air freight points to renewed global economic slowdown: Kemp
Principal trade lanes are Asia-North America (roughly 20% of international air freight by tonne-kilometres), Asia-Europe (20%), Europe-North America (10%) and intra-Asia (10%).
UAE new visa to transform tourism sector
The country received about 21 million tourists in 2019, including 15 million during the first half of the year
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
Sydney decided to press ahead with its fireworks display