Saudi sovereign wealth fund completes 15 per cent stake in Heathrow Airport
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Virgin Atlantic announces London to Saudi flights
Virgin Atlantic will fly between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and London, England from 2025
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Saudi Arabia and Ardian strike deals to buy 38% stake in Heathrow Airport
Saudi wealth fund to take a 15 per cent share in London’s Heathrow Airport
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Eid dates announced; UAE rain forecast; Major Dubai Mall expansion; Cheapest areas to rent; GCC unified visa update – 10 things you missed this week
Eid holidays announced, UAE weather forecast, Dubai Mall expansion, budget real estate guide and more of the week’s top stories
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Emirates boss Tim Clark slams Heathrow as a ‘Second World War’ airport with ‘a dismal experience’
Clark singled out the experience for passengers in Terminal 3, which is used by Emirates
Aviation
Emirates begins London flight operations with sustainable aviation fuel
This is the first time Emirates will use SAF on flights operating out of Heathrow, and represents the largest volume of SAF purchased by the airline to date
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British Airways resumes Abu Dhabi to London flights after 4 years
British Airways will start flying from London to Abu Dhabi after a four-year break
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport named ‘most luxurious’ in the world, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport takes 3rd place
Dubai and Doha both feature in list of the world’s most luxurious airports
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s PIF to buy 10% stake in Heathrow Airport
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will take a stake in London’s Heathrow Airport
Bahrain
Bahrain flight diverted due to technical issue
Gulf Air flight to from London to Bahrain redirected over “technical issue”
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Etihad Airbus A380: Return of giant plane with 3-room suite and luxury lobby lounge
Etihad Airways is bringing back its giant Airbus A380 for Abu Dhabi to London flights
Heathrow Airport
UK visa: UAE residents can now receive British visa in just 15 days
Following an earlier processing time of over 7 weeks, residents are relieved as the UK visa process time is slashed
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UK airport strikes: Heathrow, Gatwick ‘no major disruptions’
Heathrow, which is also Britain’s busiest airport, reported “minimal queuing” at its arrivals area