Air France-KLM to launch new Paris to Riyadh flights in 2025 as it increases Saudi network
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Etihad Airways doubles daily flights to Paris
The expansion will see the return of the A380 aircraft to the Paris route, followed by the addition of a three-class 787-9 Dreamliner
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Olympics 2024: US tops medal tally list, followed by China
The gold medal race between the US and China came down to the final event of the Paris Olympics on Sunday
Olympics
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announces retirement after Paris Olympics disqualification
Before announcing her retirement, Phogat appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on her disqualification decision and requested a joint silver medal
France
Paris deserves gold – for the worst opening ceremony in Olympic history
Drag queens, a man dressed like a Smurf, and a missing hot air ballon. What went right?
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Etihad announces A380 flights to Paris
Etihad will launch flights from Abu Dhabi to Paris on double-decker A380 plane
France
Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors after 6-day closure due to employee strike
It followed the tower operator reaching an agreement with unions promising to allocate an “ambitious 380 million euro (about $412 million) investment by 2031” for renovation work
France
Paris’ iconic landmark Eiffel Tower closed as staff go on strike
The stoppage is the second strike at the Eiffel Tower within two months
Abu Dhabi Airports
Etihad and Air France-KLM sign frequent flyer and route deals
Etihad and Air France-KLM enhance 11-year partnership with new routes and frequent flyer options
bilateral cooperation
UAE President to make working visit to France
The President is scheduled to hold a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron
Dubai
Sharjah to host largest skateboarding event in the Middle East
The Park 2022 World Championships and Street 2022 World Championships will be held between January 29 and February 12
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Saudi-backed air taxi firm eyes take-off at Paris Olympics in 2024
Saudi-backed air taxi firm Volocopter part of pre-Olympics launch event
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi targets key cities as it seeks to attract more overseas firms
Abu Dhabi Investment Office holds meetings in London, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, New York and San Francisco
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain’s Gulf Air ramps up Paris flights after green list ruling
National carrier to fly to French capital on daily basis after authorities add Bahrain to its green list of destinations
Financial Services
UAE firm picks Paris to sign biggest ever real estate deal
Gulf Islamic Investments will pay $301m for Altais Towers in its first acquisition in the French capital
Amsterdam
MidEast investors target Europe, US real estate in $8.9bn drive
Savills report says Middle East investment in global real estate is growing faster than any other region
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$1.8m jewels recovered after fake UAE princess heist
Jewels stolen from a Paris jeweller by a woman pretending to be a UAE princess has been recovered at a hotel room