Leading companies in Dubai collaborate on Gig Economy Sandbox initiative to develop emerging sector
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Africa
Emirates boosts Africa network with new flights to Uganda, Ethiopia and South Africa
Emirates to fly 161 flights per week from Dubai to destinations in Africa
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Emirates suspends flights to Iraq, Lebanon, resumes service to Tehran
Dubai-based Emirates continues to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments
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Dubai real estate supply; Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; $100m startup boost; Best Arab universities; Saudi expat job skill tests – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate supply, ‘World’s Best Airline’, $100m startup boost, Saudi expat job skills and more of the top news stories this week
Aviation
Dubai aviation sector activities to add $53.4bn to GDP and contribute to 816,000 jobs by 2030
Ambitious aviation targets are expected to see massive growth in the sector in Dubai with major airport and airline expansions
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Dubai’s Emirates expands fleet with five Boeing 777 freighters
In addition to new freighter purchases, Emirates is continuing its strategy of converting ten Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters, further boosting capacity
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Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; Qatar Airways and Etihad in Top 10
Middle East carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad ranked as best in world by Telegraph Travel
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Dubai’s Emirates invests $48mn in A350 Training Equipment
Emirates has also introduced an industry-first Pilot Support System (PSS), developed in-house.
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Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, cancels flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Emirates has banned pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, also suspends flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
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Emirates Skywards, HSBC launch new UAE credit cards
The new credit cards will be available from November 1, 2024
Airline
Emirates enjoys solid Reputation Scores across several markets
Measured on six main pillars, the Dubai airline tops in global, regional and UK trends; Singapore Airlines edges it to second in Asia
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Emirates cancels some flights due to ‘regional unrest’
Flights to and from Iraq, Iran, Jordan are cancelled
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates launches refurbished Boeing 777 service to Riyadh
The aircraft features a new Business Class cabin and the carrier’s Premium Economy seats
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates announces commercial team reshuffle in Middle East and Africa
Emirates said this move aims to bolster its market position and support long-term strategic plans
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Dubai’s Emirates announces fourth daily flight to Johannesburg from March 2025
The new service, operated on a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, will increase Emirates’ capacity by 708 seats daily
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Dubai’s Emirates announces opening of massive new $5.3mn lounge at London Stansted Airport
The 900-square-metre space can accommodate up to 125 guests, including First and Business Class customers and Emirates Skywards members
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Dubai’s Emirates announces introduction of refurbished Boeing 777s for US routes
The upgraded aircraft will feature Emirates’ latest Business Class seats and its Premium Economy product