Arabian Construction Company Group has appointed Eric Savage as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Savage will lead ACC’s technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, cyber security, IT infrastructure, data initiatives and digital innovation across the business.
EDGE, a leading UAE-based technology and defence group, said it has signed an agreement with top European group 4iG S&D to set up a new joint venture in Hungary focused on non-lethal defence technologies through EDGE entity Condor Non-Lethal Technologies.
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its international portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, strengthening the reach of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Cvent’s 2026 European rankings name London, Barcelona, and Madrid as top meeting destinations, with Meliá Avenida América in Madrid ranking first among hotels, followed by Hilton London Metropole, highlighting strong city-level event demand.
Global sales of electric cars weakened during the first quarter with the top markets of China and US leading the sales decline. In 43 key markets analysed by the consulting firm PwC, the number of electric cars sold was 1% lower than in the same period in 2025, at just under 2.7 million.
UAE travellers are favouring international travel for Eid Al-Adha, with Indian Ocean and European destinations leading demand. The Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France, and Mauritius are among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel.
As part of its participation in IMEX Frankfurt 2026, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture & Media signed a strategic partnership agreement with DERTOUR Group, during an official visit to the Group’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
Europe is increasing reliance on US LNG, projected to supply two-thirds of imports in 2026, potentially becoming the EU’s main and costliest gas source amid shifting global supply, according to Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
