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$3.5bn Concourse 3 on track to open in 2012
Dubai International airport's $3.5 billion (Dh12.85bn) Concourse Three (C3), a part of the Terminal 3 complex, will be the world's first Airbus A380-dedicated facility of its size when it opens its gates at the end of 2012.
New Dubai airport to open by March in next year
Set to open on June 27 for cargo flights, Al Maktoum International, the centrepiece of the USD 33 billion Dubai World Central megaproject, is planned to be the world's largest airport when it is fully completed.
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Asscom Middle East expand facility in Dubai Airport Freezone
Asscom Middle East, located in Dubai Airport Freezone celebrated the expansion of its current facility by opening an additional new Repair Workshop. The official inauguration of the workshop was attended by Nasser Al Madani, assistant director general of Dubai Airport Freezone, Peter Wiggers, Asscom ME Managing Director and large number of guests.
DNATA sets new cargo high at DWC
The newest cargo terminal of Dubai based cargo handler dnata, FreightGate-8 at Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), has reported an increase in air cargo volumes of 700 percent for the 2011-12 financial year. In addition to large volumes of ‘standard’ air cargo shipments, dnata said it is increasingly handling unique heavy lift exports that require careful planning and specialised handling equipment.
Dubai Customs in major illegal drug bust
Dubai Customs has foiled a bid to smuggle a large amount of narcotics into the local market on a flight coming from an Asian country. They found 1.5 million tablets inside. The importing company has a general trade license and is not authorised to import medicine increased their suspicions.
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The world’s shortest Airbus A380 flight | Dubai to Doha | Emirates Airline
Emirates has launched the world’s shortest scheduled A380 service from Dubai to Doha, flying a...
UAE airlines aiming high
The UAE’s four fast growing airlines are expected to announce new aircraft orders worth a total of between $75 and $90 billion at the Dubai Airshow opening next month.
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts highlights strong expansion plans at Arabian Travel Market 2011
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts will be out in force at Arabian Travel Market 2011 (ATM) between May 2-5 - promoting its current 13 developments in the Middle East and global expansion, which is concentrated on Asia. The rapidly expanding chain has four more properties coming up in Dubai - Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Jumeirah Lake Towers
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Airports safer on top-notch technology
Even as airports in the Middle East region are gearing up for massive expansions over the next decade, security systems at these massive facilities are increasingly coming under the scanner with authorities implementing projects, which according to experts involve investments of $100 million to adopt the latest technology and systems to ensure safety of the infrastructure, aircraft and passengers alike.
Profile: Dubai World Central
Dubai marked its transition into a two-airport city last month, with the much-awaited launch of cargo operations at Al Maktoum International. A diverse range of cargo carriers have registered to operate in the airport – which is part of the multi-billion dollar Dubai World Central development – including Aban Air, ACI, Aerospace Consortium, Aviation Service Management, Coyne Airways, EuroAsian Services, Rus Aviation, Sonic Jet, SunGlobal, Skyline and United Aviation Services.
Australia-based hotel chain StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) has opened its first hotel in Dubai.
Australia-based hotel chain StayWell Hospitality Group (SWHG) has opened its first hotel in Dubai. The new Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel offers a total of 392 rooms and suites including 180 deluxe rooms and four Burj junior suites. Families taking flights to Dubai can also opt for special rooms that are connected so they do not have to be separated during their stay.
New Dubai airport set for 2027 take-off
Dubai’s major airport project, the US$34bn Al Maktoum International Airport, is likely to begin full commercial passenger services from 2027, the CEO of Dubai Airports has said. Part of the Dubai World Central (DWC) logistics complex, the new airport will replace Dubai International as the Middle East’s major aviation hub, and is scheduled to be the world’s largest airport by the time it opens.
Dubai sees 48% rise in air cargo traffic by 2015
Cargo tonnage, handled at Dubai International Airport and the new Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International (DWC), which will open later this year, will reach 3 million tonnes by the end of 2015, from 1.9 million in 2009, the company's chief executive officer Paul Griffiths told reporters.
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A flight of identity
The opening of the TERMINAL on March 14 coincided with the VIP opening night events of Art Dubai and marked the first major exhibition for the highly celebrated cultural initiative in the Gulf. Edge of Arabia, itself, is an experienced traveler, having previously visited London, Venice, Riyadh, Berlin and Istanbul. Now, in partnership with Art Dubai and under the sponsorship of Abdul Latif Jameel Initiatives International, Edge of Arabia arrived at its fifth destination — Dubai.
UAE air and passenger traffic up but with worrying cargo weakness...
Sharjah, where local LCC Air Arabia has its main hub, handles around 5000 aircraft movements per month. The remainder of airports in the country – comprising Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, as well as airports in Ras Ali Khaimah and Fujairah – handled just over 1000 movements.
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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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Dubai foils bid to smuggle 51 fake bank credit cards
Customs inspectors at Dubai International Airport foiled a bid to smuggle 51 counterfeit bank credit cards valued at AED1 million from two passengers who were coming from an undisclosed Asian country. “Smugglers attempt to use fake credit cards in the local market. This causes harm to the economy and to society,” added Ali Almaghwai.
