Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Tuesday, 19 November 2019 Pilotless planes? 'It will come,' says Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says public acceptance may be the biggest step to making it a reality Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch first flights by Q2 2020 Low-cost airline to be based from Abu Dhabi International Airport Formula One will not rule out additional Middle East races, says Chase Carey Formula One Group CEO Chase Carey said the organisation is carefully evaluating future opportunities Keynote speakers: Rizwan Sajan, Omar Jackson and Nayla Al Khaja to headline Startup Forum Arabian Business Startup Forum will take place on Sunday, November 24 at the Waldorf Astoria The... Steve Madden looks to Middle East for growth US shoemaking giant to open 20 stores in Saudi Arabia UAE's Strata is capable of building a full aircraft, says CEO Strata CEO Ismail Abdulla said it could begin manufacturing small aircraft if a strong business... Cathay Pacific has 'no immediate plans' for Middle East expansion Hong Kong-based airline says it believes demand will grow for flights to Bahrain as Saudi Arabia... Banks to reopen in Lebanon amid high security President of the bank employees union, George al-Hajj, said police will be posted outside banks SBI slashes interest rate on NRI deposits Some of the private sector banks, however, offer higher interest rates on dollar deposits by NRIs... Thunder storms to hit UAE from Wednesday National Centre of Meteorology has warned wind speeds could hit 70km/h Saudi oil attacks highlight risk to kingdom's water supply New water tanks at major cities will see six-fold increase in storage capacity by 2022 Salmon farming thriving in Dubai's desert Fish Farm, the UAE's only fish farm, hopes to meet at least 50 percent of the country's needs... Dubai retail giant renews deal to sponsor metro stations Roads and Transport Authority and Majid Al-Futtaim renew partnership for the naming rights of... Photos In pictures: Dubai's Emaar reveals $6.8bn The Valley community The Valley is Dubai's premier town designed for those seeking to reconnect with authentic... Everything you need to know about the UAE's cloud seeding initiatives The strategy is part of the government's bid to address the water needs of the UAE's growing... In pictures: Take a sneak peek inside the Emirates Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion Here are some of the experiences in store for visitors to the Emirates Expo 2020 Pavilion,... Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan: a life in pictures May Allah rest the soul of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan in peace, and grant us patience and... Videos AB Investigates: The Middle East's drug problem The unique geographic location very close to the Golden Crescent or Drug Belt, an extreme... Video: Top announcements at the Dubai Airshow 2019 Last year, the Dubai Airshow saw about 80,000 trade visitors from around the world, 1,200... Video: What's the best stock investing strategy? After a decade in which growth stocks were the place to be, value has outperformed since September. Editor's Choice The sky's the limit: The impact of drones on mainstream, commercial sectors In the second episode of the Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series, in association with... Gender debate: Why is only 14% of funding going to female-owned start-ups? The Arabian Business Startup Forum will take place on November 24 at the Waldorf Astoria The Palm... Revealed: finalists for the Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2019 The lavish gala dinner on Sunday, November 24 will recognise the country's best performing start... Opinion How aviation is helping Irish and UAE economies soar Sector in Ireland sustains 42,000 jobs through 250 leading companies and provides an economic... Featured Analysis High flier: Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury From environmentalists, trade wars and the A380 to flying cars, pilotless planes and Boeing's 737... Dirty work: JustClean's Athbi Al Enezi If you thought the glamorous world of restaurants, hotels or even supercars is where the money is... World class: Fouad Mashal, the man behind Abu Dhabi's Al Qana project Fouad Mashal has travelled all over the globe to ensure his billion dirham Al Qana entertainment... For editorial queries, please contact Neil Halligan Editor, ArabianBusiness.com neil.halligan@itp.com Shane Mc Ginley Editorial Director, Arabian Business Shane.McGinley@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Joe Chidiac Group Commercial Director, Arabian Business, CEO Middle East, Esquire, Rake and Revolution Direct +971 4 444 3121 Mobile +971 55 459 2700 joe.chidiac@itp.com ©2019 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy