Latvia’s airBaltic to begin flights between Riga and Dubai from September

Latvia’s airBaltic to begin flights between Riga and Dubai from September

DUBAI: Latvian airline airBaltic announced plans to begin flights between Riga and Dubai from September 2021 in preparation for the forthcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. Latvia's national airline will offer four flights a week using an Airbus A220-300. Return flights range from €399 ($471) for economy to €1, 369 for business seats. "Dubai for years has been one of the most significant unserved destinations from Riga," said Martin Gauss, chief executive officer of airBaltic. "Now, with the Expo 2020 starting in October, we will offer a direct connection from Riga, which will be appreciated by many passengers across the Baltic region and Scandinavia." The UAE imported $49. 79 million of goods from Latvia in 2019, the lowest level since 2014, according to Trading Economics, citing the latest data from the United Nations COMTRADE database. The trade was led by $24. 87 million in electrical and electronic equipment, followed $9. 28 million of wood products. Neither Emirates nor Etihad currently offer direct flights between Riga and the UAE. DUBAI: Saudi property developer Dar Al Arkan reported a sharp drop in profits last year as sales fell. Net income plunged 94 percent to SR18. 8 million ($5 million) as overall revenues dropped 44