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Gulf Air in new Dubai airport flights accord
Gulf Air has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the first full-service network carrier to fly into Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC).
Dubai Government Excellence Program to hold award ceremony on 13th April
Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ceremony to honour the winners of the Dubai Government Excellence Program will be held in Dubai on 13th this month.
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Flydubai lands in Chittagong, Bangladesh
lydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, made its first entry into the Bangladeshi market last night when flight FZ587 touched down at 2020hrs in Chittagong.
Help for labourers fleeing Libya
Nearly 1,000 Indians, 400 Vietnamese and 200 Sri Lankans fleeing Libya have travelled through Dubai International Airport in the past week, with more expected in the coming days. Three chartered flights have already helped evacuate Indians from Libya and to Dubai. "More flights will be put in place if necessary," said Sanjay Verma, the Indian consul in Dubai.
Middle East airlines planning for growth, better operating efficiencies
Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will require an estimated 2,340 airplanes worth $390bn by 2029, with demand being driven by the rapid growth of air travel in the region. Boeing also estimates that Middle Eastern air travel will grow by an average of 7.1% per year over the next 20 years, outpacing the region's projected economic growth rate of 4% over the same period.
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Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei arrives to Dubai to participate at the Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011
Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei, former Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrived yesterday at Dubai International Airport to participate in Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011.
Holidaymakers switching to the safety of the UAE
The political unrest that has spread across many countries in the region is having an impact on tourism in safe destinations such as the UAE, according to the Rotana chief executive, Selim El Zyr. Mr El Zyr said that when the protests began in Egypt hotel occupancy rates in the UAE, Qatar and Turkey began to rise significantly.
Dubai Airshow 2011: Emirates eyes new global routes
Emirates' resources includes a large and growing fleet of giant Airbus A380 aircraft, as well as Boeing 777 and Airbus A330/340 planes. However, its strongest competitive advantage is perhaps the location in Dubai, which is set to emerge as the world's largest aviation hub with direct links to an ever-growing number of destinations.
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"Dubai was Right" says flydubai CEO
On the eve of Arabian Travel Market, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, has paid tribute to those who continued to develop the tourism infrastructure in Dubai during the worst of the global economic crisis. Many people doubted Dubai for continuing to spend money on the development of hotels and associated tourism infrastructure at a time when people were cutting back on their travel spend
International airport in Dubai open to passengers
Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai is now open to passenger traffic and could increase options for those taking flights to Dubai. Potentially the world's largest airport was initially opened to cargo traffic last year but is now accepting helicopter and passenger aircraft with less than 60 passengers, according to operator Dubai Airports.
Old Arabia exists
Would you believe a giant new theme park, Dubailand, covering over 270sq km — twice the size of all of the currently existing Disneyland/DisneyWorld resorts put together? Would you believe a new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali — with six runways and an annual capacity of 160 million passengers
Dubai airport cargo unit in upgrade
Once complete, it will handle about 60 per cent of cargo transferred between Dubai International and Dubai World Central, Dubai's second airport. The new facility will be erected on the former site of the Airport Expo building which was partially demolished earlier this year to make way for it and a new baggage processing facility.
Jafza launches Strategic Forums to support industry growth and enhance sector specific capacities
As part of its commitment to strengthen strategic communication with its clientele in various sectors Jafza held a Customer Strategic Forum for the Logistics industry that identified and addressed market trends and sector-specific issues by instigating dialogue on how Jafza and the companies could work together to maintain growth dynamism.
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Man, 60, stalked airport for unattended bags, court hears
An elderly man stalked travellers at Dubai International Airport and stole their luggage, the Dubai Court of Misdemeanours heard this morning. The defendant, SM, a 60-year-old Egyptian visitor, was spotted by airport police in November and December coming to the airport and roaming around with no apparent purpose, records said.
Dubai Duty Free expects revenue to double
Dubai Duty Free, the world's largest airport retailer, expects annual revenue to double to $2.56 billion within six years, on the back of growing passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport. The next big jump in space will take place with the opening of Al Maktoum International Airport's passenger terminal that has been delayed up to the end of next year. Its first phase will add 3,000 square metres of space.
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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...
3D-printed interiors for Etihad
Siemens, Strata Manufacturing and Etihad Airways will work together to develop the first 3D-printed parts for aircraft interiors in the Middle East and North Africa.
The partnership aims to revolutionise the aerospace industry, leveraging 3D...
Etihad CEO Hogan to Go as It Battles Losses at European Partners
Etihad Airways announced the exit of long-time chief executive officer James Hogan and will review the web of holdings he created in other airlines as the Persian Gulf company struggles with mounting losses from investments in Air...
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Emirates to launch A380 service to Rome
Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, announced today that Rome will be the next destination for its flagship A380 aircraft. The daily A380 service will start on December 1, 2011.
