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Boeing, Airbus and the great Emirates conjuring trick
A few years ago Christopher Nolan, whose current film Inception is turning into one of this summer’s blockbusters, directed a thriller about two rival magicians. Set in London at the beginning of the 20th century, The Prestige tells the story of how two magicians obsessed with creating the very best stage illusion engage in fiercely competitive one-upmanship. It all ends tragically.
Sanctions squeeze Dubai's Iran trade
Dubai's new $10.9 billion Maktoum International Airport - part of Dubai World Central's so-called “aerotropolis” complex - could cushion the impact of losing Iranian trade, Butter said. “India, Saudi Arabia and Iraq are all substantial other destinations, and with the development of Maktoum International Airport, Dubai can develop other alternatives further afield,” he said.
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American may face Dubai jail in handcuff theft case
A U.S. citizen is facing a potential jail term of up to seven years if a Dubai court finds him guilty of stealing police handcuffs his lawyer said he insists he found in a parking lot and kept as a souvenir. Adam Foster, 30, was arrested in February when customs officers spotted the handcuffs in his baggage at Dubai airport as he was leaving. He was accused of stealing the cuffs from a police officer.
Air traffic jumps 11.3% in June, sign of travel revival
Local flights between UAE airports were in the fifth position with 3,098 movements. Fujairah International Airport witnessed 334 movements, while Al Ain Airport and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport had 218 and 102 air traffic movements respectively. The recently opened Al Maktoum International Airport witnessed four movements as cargo operations slowly ramp up.
Emirates launches Manchester A380 services
Emirates has taken over Singapore Airlines as the world’s largest operator of the A380, with a total of 12 superjumbos in its fleet, and the carrier’s Executive Vice Chairman Emirates Airline & Group Maurice Flannagan said it has received enquiries from “over 20 airports across the world, asking whether Emirates would fly the A380 to their airports”.
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First flight to take off from Al Maktoum Airport in June
First cargo flight out of the new $33 billion project, Al Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali will take off on June 25, top executives said.
Expo 2020 will spur unprecedented airport investments boom in UAE
Investments in airports expansion in the Arabian Gulf's aviation heartland is due for a biggest push with the selection of Dubai as the host city for Expo 2020- the third biggest event after Olympics and FIFA World Cup- thereby offering vast growth opportunities for the global aviation industry as the city-state accelerates its drive to enhance the airports capacity and facilities.
KAIA to source materials at Airport Show
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) will aim to source state-of-the-art technology and construction materials at the upcoming Airport Show 2011 in Dubai. The announcement comes on the back of KAIA’s estimated spending of $11.3 billion towards its expansion that will extend the current size of the airport by 687,000m2 and include two new terminals for international and domestic passengers.
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Businessman cleared of forging exit and entry stamps
A 43-year-old businessman was acquitted of forging Dubai airport entry and exit stamps this morning at the Dubai Criminal Court of First Instance.
UAE, the most connected country in the region: Report
The United Arab Emirates is the most connected country in the Middle East and North Africa as it is ranked 12th out of 140 countries worldwide, jumping six places since 2013, according to the third edition of the Global Connectedness Index, GCI, report by DHL
Dubai Spring Carnival starts today
Ahmed Abdul Karim, Director, Department of Public Parks and Horticulture, said: "The public parks in Dubai are not purely commercial entities and the Dubai Government has invested several billion dirhams to develop these parks in accordance with the long-term vision of the leaders. It is our core strategy to attract more people to public parks."
Oetker Collection pursues expansion in Middle East
Luxury European hotel operator the Oetker Collection has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hotels into the Middle East and North Africa. The Germany-based company said it will open its first hotel in the region in Morocco in March 2012, and begin construction on a property in Abu Dhabi in four months.
International SOS Bases Operations Out of the UAE to Transport Hundreds of Evacuees home
Dubai's International airport and other UAE transit hubs served as safe passage for hundreds of evacuees from the Middle East says, a recent report released by the international medical, travel and security assistance company International SOS. To date in Tunisia, Bahrain, Egypt and Libya, International SOS conducted nearly 3,000 evacuations to help over 450 global clients get their travellers and expatriates home safely and securely.
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Dubai Air Show to draw 55,000 spectators
The 2011 show will almost certainly be the last at Dubai airport. It is getting too big for the site and is to move to Al-Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali. The size of Chicago’s O’Hare and London Heathrow put together, making it the world’s fourth largest in area, the new airport opened for cargo flights last year.
Emirates repays US$500 million bond in full
Emirates airline announced today that it has repaid a US $500 million bond in full on its maturity date 24 March, 2011. The bond, listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, was originally issued in 2004 with a seven year term.
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Dubai Airports to save 20% on annual energy bill with Siemens solution
Dubai Airports will use Siemens’ data analytics and smart building technology to guarantee annual energy savings of almost 20 percent per year at Dubai Airports’ facilities, by implementing energy efficiency measures at Terminal 1,...
Dubai Airports rolls out the region’s first cloud-based Flight Information Display Solution at DXB...
Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs has achieved another first in the region by rolling out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution along with System on Chip (SoC) display technology...
DWC passenger terminal completion delayed to 2018
The completion date for new passenger terminal at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) has been pushed back to 2018.
Dubai Airports, the owner and operator of DWC and Dubai International Airport (DXB), said in...
Dubai Airports discusses 2017-2025 plan with its strategic partners
Strategic partners are on top of Dubai Airports priorities regarding its strategic plan 2017-2025 to achieve their aspirations of making Dubai International Airport an international model in service and satisfying customers in compliance with...
From Emirates SkyCargo With Love | Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777-F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day.
The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft...
Passenger traffic at DWC surges 84.5% in 2016
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Tuesday.
Dubai's second international hub welcomed a...
Emirates slashes fares on routes to US, rekindling Open Skies tension
Emirates is cutting fares on US routes in a move likely to stoke fresh tensions with American rivals.
It comes just two days after Emirates announced it would start a new daily service from Dubai...
UAE needs to ‘open’ military airspace for commercial use, says expert
The UAE will have to open up more military airspace for civilian aircraft to help ease air traffic congestion and allow airports meet their targets, according to an aviation expert.
On Tuesday, Dubai Airports said...
Dubai Int’l growth seen slowing to 2025 due to capacity limits
Dubai International Airport, the hub for Emirates airline, expects passenger growth to slow over the next eight years due to capacity limitations, the operator's chief executive said on Tuesday.
The world's busiest international airport registered...
Nakheel to open new Avani hotel in Dubai
Dubai master developer Nakheel and Thailand’s Minor Hotels have signed a management agreement for a new 372-room hotel to be constructed at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai.
Under the agreement, signed by Nakheel chairman Ali...
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6 million passengers used Dubai Airport Terminal 2 in 2012
According to Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai(GDRFA), the percentage of visitors to the country through Dubai International Airport Building 2 rose in 2012, reaching 6,170,448 million passengers compared to 2011, when the number of passengers travelling through the same building was 5,400.164 million passengers in and out.
