Budget paves way for fast-tracking Omani rail program
Public transport in Oman has been earmarked for a major funding boost under the 2013 budget, and a planned national...
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Old Doha airport to be in service till year-end
When the New Doha International Airport opens on April 1 this year it will operate simultaneously with the existing airport...
Beirut International Airport passengers reach 5.96 million in 2012
Rafic Hariri International Airport (RHIA) activity registered a 5.5% yo-y growth in the total number of passengers reaching 5.96M during...
GCC unifies traffic monitoring system
The general traffic administration is currently coordinating with a team for a unified traffic application in GCC countries, its director...
Inter-GCC rail to cost $16 billion
Gulf oil producers are expected to pump nearly $16 billion into an ambitious project to construct a rail way linking...
MEA buys 10 Airbus carriers for $1 billion
European planemaker Airbus said Middle East Airlines-Air Liban, the flag carrier of Lebanon, signed a firm order for 10 A320neo-family...
GCC will fund Oman's $15.6 billion rail project
Oman's ambitious National Railway System will be implemented with funding support pledged by fellow members of the Gulf Co-operation Council...
The renaissance of Saudi aviation
With the entry of new airlines, a tough competition is expected in Saudi Arabian domestic and international flight operations. Qatar...
Qatar's NDIA to open in April 2013
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced that the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) is on track to be...
Saudi Arabia to invest $97.3 billion in railways by 2040
Rail transportation is playing an increasing role in the Saudi transportation sector. The government has launched a number of initiatives...
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