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Oct 2022
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Etihad Aviation Group ownership transfer...

The National
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Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world. On today's episode, the Abu Dhabi government transfers ownership of the Etihad Aviation Group, the parent of Etihad Airways, to holding company ADQ in a move aimed at transforming the emirate into a global aviation hub.   Jordan calls for dis ... Show More
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