News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. Emirates was also hailed for its customer-centric approach, optimising the utilisation of its fleet to generate revenue, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: In recognition of its support of the Al Jalila Foundation, Dubai Duty Free was recognised by the Foundation’s “Bassmat (fingerprint in Arabic) Rashid Bin Saeed”Campaign in a ceremony held at Al Jalila Headquarters in Dubai Healthcare City. Dedicated to the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, renowned for his humanitarian achievements, “Bassmat Rashid Bin Saeed” …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, won the inaugural “Pride of Aviation” award at the Aviation Business Awards 2020, held in Dubai on Tuesday 15 December. The award was presented to Etihad Engineering for demonstrating outstanding steadfastness in the face of an unprecedented industry crisis …

marhaba and Plaza Premium Group have formed a strategic partnership to enhance their offering of airport lounges and meet and greet services around the world. The partnership will see the two companies expand market presence by consolidating service distribution and customer engagement through integrated cross-selling capabilities. The partnership will initially cover major airports in strategic markets across Asia, the Middle …

DUBAI: Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced attractive fares to select destinations from Dubai. As more destinations continue to rejoin the flydubai network, the carrier is opening a world of opportunities for its passengers to explore. The end of the year can mean reuniting with friends and loved ones. With fares starting from as little as AED 995 available for booking until 28 December …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) today held its first ever graduation ceremony for 25 pilot cadets who have completed its rigorous training programme. The Emirates Flight Training Academy graduation ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates senior management, as well as Dubai …

Etisalat announced it has joined the AWS Direct Connect Service Delivery Programme to offer fast, private, and secure connectivity for accessing AWS cloud services. This enables Etisalat’s customers to accelerate adoption of AWS cloud solutions by using high performance and secure direct connectivity, providing customers with more choice in line with Etisalat’s multi-cloud strategy. As an AWS Consulting Partner, Etisalat will support …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following the launch of the Etihad Greenliner Program at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, and the arrival of the flagship Greenliner in January 2020, Etihad Airways today officially inaugurated the latest aircraft in its journey towards sustainability, with the pioneering 2020 ecoDemonstrator entering commercial service following a series of industry-leading test flights across the United States. The …

News Desk DUBAI: In what has become an annual shopping spree, Dubai Duty Freewill offer a special 25% discount on a wide range of products over three days starting from the 18th of December until the 20th to mark its 37th anniversary celebration. The 25% discount offer will be available for all departing, transiting and arriving passengers at Dubai International …

Ajman Free Zone has announced the 73 per cent completion of its ongoing Eco-Friendly Zone project a few months after its Chairman, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, formally launched the large-scale initiative.  The construction of the green zone, which will comprise new sustainable warehouses as its core feature, is going full speed ahead alongside Ajman Free Zone’s heightened …