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Libya declares halt to all military operations - Politics & Economics - ArabianBusiness.com

Muammar Gaddafi's government said it was declaring a unilateral ceasefire in its offensive to crush Libya's revolt, as Western warplanes prepared to attack his forces. But government troops pounded the rebel-held western city of Misrata on Friday, killing at least 25 people including children, a doctor there told Reuters. Residents said there was no sign of a ceasefire. And in the rebel-controlled east, the government declaration was dismissed as a ruse or a sign Gaddafi was desperate.

Bahraini carrier cancels services to Iran | Aviation | AMEinfo.com

Bahrain's Gulf Air has announced the cancellation of flights to Iran and Iraq amid the civil unrest that has led to a state of emergency being declared in the country, The National has reported. Flights to Iran have been suspended until Monday while services to Iraq have been closed until Friday, the airline said. The rest of its services are operating as normal, it said.

Oman Air moves from being a regional to an international airline | Aviation | AMEinfo.com

Philippe Georgiou, Chief Officer, Commercial Affairs, Oman Air talks about how the airline has evolved from a regional to an international carrier serving niche destinations. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the need to explore strategic alliances and consolidations to sustain profitability and how they see Oman Air providing a luxury in-flight experience.

Kuwait's Wataniya Airways ceases operations, blames costs - ArabianBusiness.com

Kuwait's Wataniya Airways said on Wednesday it was stopping its operations due to its financial situation and regional unrest. "Given the current financial situation of the company ... as well as the difficult political and security situation in the region, the board has decided to cease all Wataniya Airways operations," a company statement said.

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