From Saudia completing its first flight to Red Sea International Airport to Emirates announcing new jobs, to City Walk Dubai announcing a massive expansion plan, Arabian Business covered some of the biggest stories on Thursday.
Plus, we at Arabian Business held the Arab Woman Awards 2023 on Thursday to honour some of the most powerful women in the region. Here are the winners.
That said, here are five trending stories you may have missed:
Saudia completes first flight to Red Sea International Airport
Saudia has announced the commencement of flights between Red Sea International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The maiden flight, SV1571, departed from Riyadh at 10.50am on Thursday, September 21, covering the distance in just two hours.
This flight route is scheduled to be two flights from Riyadh and the same from the Red Sea International Airport on Thursday and Saturday.
Emirates jobs: Airline woos A380 pilots with tax-free salaries and benefits packages
Emirates has announced a major recruitment drive as it looks to hire experienced pilots for its A380 service.
The airline is now inviting applications from seasoned commanders to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its fleet of Airbus A380s.
Emirates has launched the recruitment drive globally and is seeking pilots with experience with the Airbus planes.
Dubai’s City Walk announces massive expansion with 65 store debuts in 2023
Dubai’s City Walk, a design-inspired lifestyle destination managed by Merex Investment, has announced a massive expansion plan, which will see the opening of 65 new stores expected to open by the end of 2023.
This expansion will bring City Walk’s occupancy rate to 98 percent, solidifying its reputation as a vibrant mixed-use hub with over 250 stores.
Dubai announces high-speed electric scooter race
Dubai has announced the UAE’s first high-speed electric scooter race.
The Federation for Micromobility and Sport and the Dubai Sports Council announced the creation of the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup, the pre-eminent showcase for e-scooter racing and micromobility potential.
As a culmination of the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup will take place on December 16 and will unite the world’s best riders to race on the fastest electric scooter around the streets of Dubai.
Dubai looks to develop ties with cricket governing bodies
Dubai looks to boost ties with cricket governing bodies and enhance the sport in the UAE.
Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of Dubai Sports Council (DSC), highlighted the prestigious status of Dubai in hosting various international championships, besides hosting the headquarters of international sports federations and organisations, thanks to the availability of all factors of success and attraction to sports championships and entities.
He also affirmed the importance of cricket and its distinctive status among the other various international sports events, which take place in the emirate annually and attract prominent groups of world stars, participants and fans from all over the world.
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