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82 Bangladeshis fail Dubai visa test

Group of migrant workers refused entry to emirate after failing to produce original visa copies.

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TNT open storage facility near Dubai airport

TNT recently held a launch ceremony to unveil its new operational facility near Dubai International Airport.

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Woman caught with 2kg cocaine in stomach

Swoop by custom officers at Dubai International Airport nets drugs haul.

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Heroin capsules found in passenger's stomach

Inspectors at Dubai International Airport detain Asian man after drug smuggling attempt.

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32% say Gulf airports 'are best in the world'

Arabian Business poll reveals a love-hate relationship with the region's airports.

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Dubai arrests three for fake iris-scan smuggling

Two men and a women held after Dubai airport officials move in on international gang.

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Terminal chaos

The long anticipated move to Terminal 5 was meant to be the start of a new era for British Airways.

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Western airlines need state support

Flying on American Airlines, as I did twice last week, has much in common with travelling on a cattle truck.

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Top Middle East airports

Governments are investing billions of dollars to modernise the region's hubs.

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Switched on

Paul Hickox, ARINC's senior regional director for the Middle East and Africa, tells Aviation Business about establishing the software and IT technology developer in this region.

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Dubai airport passenger traffic climbs 15%

Just over 9mn people pass through airport in first quarter, cargo handling rises 10%.

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Top gun

Taking on the ‘biggest job' in aviation is no easy task. But Paul Griffiths has adapted to his role as Dubai Airports' CEO following a brief confidence lull.

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Dnata prepares for demand at Terminal 2

Dnata has geared its operations at Terminal 2 in Dubai International Airport to cope with the increase in capacity following the completion of an extension.

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Onwards and upwards

Emirates Airline's Ghaith Al Ghaith dicussses the Dubai-based carrier's ambitious plans for 2008.

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Outdoor projects delayed as result of atypical downpour

Work on outdoor projects came to a standstill in the UAE last month after torrential rains drenched the region for a non-stop four days.

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Dubai hub continues steady growth during 2007

Dubai Cargo Village has revealed it handled a total of 1.66 million tonnes of freight in 2007.

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Investing in incentives

The problem: How do you take 280 of a major international banking firm's top clients to the desert without letting them get their hands dirty?

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The Presidential Suite, Kempinski Dubai, UAE

The exquisite Presidential Suite at Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has been unveiled following months of anticipation.

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Airport to function normally

Dubai Civil Aviation says airport will be open, RTA advises those heading to airport to take Emirates Road.

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Tourism fuels Dubai air traffic boom

Emirate could see traffic of 40mn passengers in 2008 as it reports sixth year of growth above 15%.

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Is biometrics a secure solution?

Biometric is the new buzz word floating around the security industry. But just how reliable is it?

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A rough landing for the ad industry

Poet and critic Samuel Johnson is most quoted of English writers after Shakespeare, and I'm going to add to his tally.

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Terminal velocity

The mass development of airfreight hubs in the Middle East has created a lucrative market for Siemens Airports, its airport logistics president says.

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Trouble in the skies

Too much, too soon? Regional airline carriers are losing vast amounts of money as they forgo profits for new planes.

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Air France slams Dubai airport taxes

Airline director criticises Dubai International Airport bosses for charging foreign airlines too much in taxes.

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Luxury offering takes to Dubai skies

Exclusive British business class only airline Silverjet will begin flying between Dubai and London daily.

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Flying high

Oman Air's management is focused on an ambitious expansion plan to increase the carrier's standing in the Middle East.

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Concourse Three job due in November

The construction contract for Concourse Three at Dubai International Airport is due to be awarded in November, according to a source close to the project.

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Getting bigger and better

In my experience, it's the little things you notice when you first arrive in a new country. Subtle differences such as clothing, or the cars people drive, the language or the local climate.

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IHG expecting Express expansion

InterContinental Hotels Gro-up (IHG) has debuted its Express by Holiday Inn brand in the Middle East with a flagship property opened in Dubai Internet City last month.

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du looks to meet new customers

UAE telco operator ties up with greeting service.

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Excess baggage

Getting to grips with new hand luggage restrictions is essential for people flying from the UAE.

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No regrets

Overseeing Dnata is a demanding role for Tom Lewis. But the man behind the airport ground handling services business has few complaints about taking on the job.

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Dubai government plans big aviation spend

Dubai government has confirmed plans to invest US$82 billion in the emirate's aviation industry during the next eight years.

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Airport MEP contract Dubai’s largest

Tenders have been submitted for a contract at the Dubai International Airport expansion that is expected to become the largest single MEP installation contract in Dubai.

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Murray & Roberts tipped to win airport contract

The South African construction giant is tipped to win a $1bn contract for the expansion of Dubai Airport.

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Dubai airport world's tenth biggest

Passenger increase of 18% has pushed Dubai International into the world's top ten by international traffic.

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A different perspective

Helicopter travel affords its passengers a 3-D view of the world's most awesome tourist sights and offers travel agents good commission-earning opportunities.

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Danes planning Mideast expansion

A Danish manufacturer is planning to open a $5 million production plant in the Middle East.

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Changes in the air

What new security restrictions at Dubai International Airport - like at other GCC airports - will mean to you.

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$12.3bn set for Dubai airports

Expansions of the two hubs in the emirate are part of a $20bn budget for the UAE’s airports.

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Restrictions to cause delays at DXB

Passenger processing expected to drop 25% when regulations on liquids comes into force.

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Dubai airport to enforce liquids ban on 17 June

Passengers confused as airports in different emirates introduce new hand baggage rules.

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Flexible function space from Four Seasons

New Four Seasons Golf Club is already a popular venue choice.

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Game over?

Writing a cheque that bounces can have serious repercussions in the UAE. Diana Milne reports on what happens to those who get caught.

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Usual suspects

The emergence of biometrics in the UAE is making it increasingly difficult for people to evade airport security.

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Main Event

With the Airport Show 2007 fast approaching, Aviation Business looks at some of the exhibitors and this year's main attractions.

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DXB passenger numbers soar to 8m

Dubai's airport - the region's busiest - has already handled 8m passengers this year.

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Dubai airport’s balancing act

‘Total chaos’ and lack of clear information after the Biman Airlines accident raises questions about airport’s efficiency.

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Top ten Middle East airports

The robust growth of the Middle East aviation industry has increased pressure to develop the region's airport infrastructure. As governments continue to spend billions of dollars in airport modernisation programmes, Aviation Business profiles ten of the Middle East's leading facilities.

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Cavotec growth in airport supplier sector

Cavotec experienced record growth during 2006, with annual turnover reaching US$27 million, compared to $16.3 million during the previous year.

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Police investigate leaked air footage

Dubai CID has launched an investigation into illegally leaked security camera footage showing Monday's air accident.

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Emergency response

Dubai authorities should be congratulated for their reaction to Monday's airplane accident.

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'Total chaos': passenger verdicts on DXB closure

Stranded passengers give their view on today's closure of Dubai airport.

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Dubai airport reopens after accident

Dubai airport says it is "fully operational" again after a Bangladesh Airlines plane overshot the runway.

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Preparing for take-off

With the installation of MEP services now underway on three terminals at Dubai International Airport, Alison Luke takes a trip landside to find out what it takes to prepare for the future of air travel.

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Major revamp at Dubai Department of Civil Aviation

The Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DDCA) has begun the process of revamping its organisational structure.

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Low cost, high skies

Cheap no-frills air travel is taking off in the GCC, says Gemma Greenwood.

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Purple design to be expected

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is expected to award the consultancy contract for the proposed Purple Line of the Dubai Metro within the next two months

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Systech makes mark with top staff reshuffle

Five directors are poached from other firms as consultancy looks to specialise

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Top ten cargo hubs: Middle East and India

Air cargo hubs in the Middle East and India are shaking up their acts in order to capitalise on the region’s growing airfreight industry.

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Boodai eyes US$300m flotation

It Is just over a year since the launch of Al Jazeera Airways, the low cost carrier based out of Kuwait.

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JIFF helps meet “airport’s growing demand”

The Joint Industry Fuel Farm (JIFF), a consortium comprising of fuel firms Air BP, Chevron, Emojet, ENOC and Shell Aviation has completed a US$30 million expansion project.

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Thermo wins airport expansion contract

Thermo has won the contract package AX272F for MEP works on the extension to Dubai International Airport

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Dubai expands fuel facilities

The Joint Industry Fuel Farm (JIFF), a consortium made up of Air BP, Chevron, Emojet, ENOC and Shell Aviation, has completed a US$ 30 million fuel storage expansion at Dubai International Airport.

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Alcatel to check in VoIP solution at Dubai Airport

Alcatel is to supply an IP telecoms solution for the new third terminal at Dubai International Airport.

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Air fuel depot opens in Dubai

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Low cost, high success

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Dubai International Airport goes wireless

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Cisco lands deal at Dubai Airport

Network services will be deployed across all three terminals

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