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Dubai is Mideast's best airport at ACI Awards
Dubai International Airport has won accolades at the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards for 2010, claiming the Best Airport Award (Middle East), as well as the Best Improvement Award (ME). Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, said: "I am very happy with Dubai International's performance
Dubai Airport Freezone contributes Dhs52bn to total trade volume in Dubai
Dubai Airport Freezone recorded a significant contribution of Dhs52bn to the total volume of Dubai trade in 2010. This represents 5.8% of the total volume, according to study released by the Dubai Airport Freezone.
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Mohammed visits Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the third edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature on Thursday where he met with writers and literary figures taking part in the event.
Raytheon installs ATM System at new Al Maktoum Airport
Raytheon has completed delivery and installation of its latest generation AutoTrac III (AT3) air traffic management system at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, which is scheduled to open in 2012.
Video: Emirates catches A380 Cricket World Cup fever
With just two weeks to go until the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, has unveiled the first of its aircraft that will feature the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Logo.
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Economy will overcome challenges: Mohammed
Asked about the secret behind the Emirates Group's $15billion (Dh55bn) business deals following the events of 9/11 as well as the recent $11.5bn A380 Airbus purchase during the global financial crisis, Sheikh Mohammed said that opportunities arise out of crises.
Smartworld uses APC to power new datacentres
Service provider Smartworld has completed the installation of two Tier-3 rated datacentres in Dubai World Central with the help of power and cooling specialist APC by Schneider Electric. Smartworld is involved with a number of major upcoming technology projects in Dubai and specialises in the aviation sector, with a business unit devoted to airport systems.
The Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai launches new Representative Office in Australia & New Zealand at AIME
“Dubai, apart from being a unique stopover destination has become a must see for Australian and New Zealand travellers as well as a holiday destination in its own right. Emirates looks forward to continuing this in the future with the addition of seven more flights from Sydney next October bringing the total to 70 flights per week ,” added Brown.
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Dubai International traffic up 5.2%
Dubai International on Monday said its year-on-year passenger number for February increased by 5.2 per cent despite global and regional turbulence which is affecting travel plans of millions of people. Passenger numbers in February rose to 3.83 million from 3.64 million recorded during the same month in 2010.
Cargo volumes dip 11pc at Dubai World Central
Aircraft movements rose 46 per cent at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) while fluctuations in charter traffic have seen freight volumes dip 11.3 per cent in the first nine months of 2013.
Mohammed visits Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the third edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature on Thursday where he met with writers and literary figures taking part in the event.
Budapest Airport welcomes Wizz Air's new route to Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International...
Budapest Airport is proud to be one of the first airports to welcome direct scheduled air services to the world's newest international airport - Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport - when low cost carrier Wizz Air launches services to Dubai's new airport on 28 October.
Dubai Govt’s Direct Debt 105.47 Billion Dirhams at End July
The debt includes funds borrowed by the Dubai government to finance the expansion of Dubai International Airport, the first phase of the construction of Al Maktoum International Airport, other infrastructure projects in Dubai, borrowings by Investment Corp. of Dubai, and related party debt from the Abu Dhabi government and the Central Bank of the U.A.E. for the Dubai Financial Support Fund and the restructuring of the Dubai World Group, according to the prospectus.
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Emirates airline partners with WestJet
After years of having its expansion plans shunned by Ottawa, Emirates airline said Thursday it would forge a new partnership with WestJet Airlines Ltd. to help expand its reach across Canada.
Dubai Airport Freezone sales surge 23 per cent
The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority said it registered a 23 per cent increase in sales in 2010 over the previous year. Out of the 102 new companies registered in 2010, 28 per cent are from Europe, 27 per cent from the Middle East, 21 per cent from Asia and the rest from the US, Japan and other countries.
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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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British Airways Lounge refresh at Dubai International Airport now complete
As a part of British Airways' investment of over £5 billion for customers, the airline's Lounge refresh in Dubai International Airport 's Terminal 1 is now complete. The refurbishment allows premium customers and eligible Executive Club members to relax in even more comfort before their flight. The refreshed Lounge has a modern yet comfortable feel which is complemented by ambient lighting, providing customers with a great environment to catch up on work or relax before their flight
