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SriLankan Airlines will continue to play its vital role in stabilising the national economy by attracting international tourists through its growing operational network, its top official says. [caption id="attachment_61653" align="alignleft" width="300"] Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines[/caption] Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, said the government would find the right partner for the carrier through privatisation, but it will take some time as the global aviation sector has been recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Back into black "I am happy that SriLankan Airlines essentially broke even in the last financial year ending March 2023. This was achieved in what has been a difficult year for the Sri Lankan economy," Nuttall told DubaiNews.tv on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The airline's revenues reached $1 billion and posted an operatin...

Sharjah Airport welcomed over 3.8 million passengers in Q1 of 2023, recording a 28.01% increase over the same period in 2022, HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, revealed. Sharjah Airport is expected to witness higher footfall growth due to notable passenger services. The aircraft movement also increased by 9.02%, with 23,261 flights by the end of March, compared to 21,336 flights in the same period last year. His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority. HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “The passenger growth at Sharjah Airport is a reflection of our strategic efforts to promote travel and tourism. It further solidifies Sharjah Airport's position as a global destination. We are inching to elevate Sharjah Airport to the top five regional airports and boost its competitiveness globally.” https://twitter.com/UAE_Forsan/status/1653021454206930946 “We constantly strive to provide...

Government officials and industry leaders will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow for the 30 th edition of Arabian Travel Market to focus on sustainability & decarbonization. The global travel, tourism, and hospitality experts will explore ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ options from Monday to Thursday. The event will unveil a sustainability pledge to use environment-friendly materials, eliminate single-use plastic, and other forward-thinking initiatives. The ATM features a diverse selection of interviews and panel discussions and insights for a sustainable travel industry.” Climate change Regional policymakers will take to ATM Global Stage in the opening session to explore the sector’s role in addressing climate change. The panel will comprise Sujit Mohanty, Chief of the UNDRR Regional Office for the Arab States, and HE Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy. Dr Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director, Jordan Tourism Board, and HE Wali...