Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Thursday, 7 January 2021 Britain's third lockdown to deliver major 'blow' to UK-UAE air travel Experts say new Covid restrictions are set to 'pummel' the likes of British Airways, Emirates and... Mercedes sees Middle East sales uptick after hitting 'rock bottom' due to virus Senior Middle East exec says Mercedes finished 2020 'strong' amid renewed confidence in private... Affordability and wellness likely to drive future Gulf food sector sales Consumers are increasingly seeking value for money products, prompting many retailers to revise... How Sharjah's Capital University College boomed despite coronavirus challenges Enrolment from online upskilling learners increased by 400% during the pandemic, says co-founder Photos Gallery: Our biggest 20 stories from 2020 that weren't about coronavirus While the pandemic was the defining story of the past 12 months, there were other headlines that... Videos Back in Business: how the UAE is reforming the business landscape Does the UAE have the feelgood factor back? Recent reforms to both foreign investment laws and... Video: Gulf nations restore ties with Qatar The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt have agreed to fully restore ties with... Video: Inside the new-look Emirates A380 superjumbo New premium economy class cabin debuts on Emirates' route to London Editor's Choice How the Qatar deal is likely to impact the Gulf aviation industry Experts say UAE-based low-cost carriers will be among the big winners from the resumed relations... Dubai set to add another $86m to business stimulus package Crown Prince Hamdan Bin Mohammed announces new funds to support businesses hit by the coronavirus... Is the UAE's real estate market set to benefit from the return of Qatari investors? Industry experts also say the UAE's retail and tourism sectors are likely to see boost from Gulf... Opinion America's darkest day since 9/11 I just watched a mob take over America's Capitol, and it's no mystery who is responsible The gamechanger - what the Qatar agreement means for the region The rapprochement between Qatar and the quartet of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United... Can online retailers make 2021 another blockbuster year? Sandeep Ganediwalla says e-tailers will have to up their game in 2021 to replicate the kind of... 2021 is off to a flying start, but what does the Qatar accord mean for Gulf airlines? Joe Peskett of Aviation Business Middle East dives into what the restoration of full ties between... Featured Analysis Five things to think about before booking a flight as Covid curbs continue Following a year of (mostly) postponed travel, here are a few tips to follow ahead of your next trip For editorial queries, please contact Gavin Gibbon Chief Reporter, ArabianBusiness.com gavin.gibbon@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Amit Chopra Group Commercial Director, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3463 Mobile +971 50 950 2511 amit.chopra@itp.com Pankaj Sharma Senior Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3510 Mobile +971 52 989 2913 pankaj.sharma@itp.com Farah Kanaan Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3175 Mobile +971 55 759 0776 farah.kanaan@itp.com © 2021 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy