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Emirates unveils a new Crew Zone at its headquarters in Dubai

News Desk 2 27/03/2025 0

For the carrier’s cabin crew Emirates has inaugurated a Crew Zone facility at its headquarters in Dubai, now open to its cabin crew. The space offers services and amenities to support the professional and personal well-being of Emirates’ crew members. The Crew Zone is a 24/7 accessible

Aviation Health

Emirates partners with Parsys Telemedicine

News Desk 2 18/03/2025 0

To enhance in-flight medical support Dubai-based carrier Emirates has partnered with Parsys Telemedicine, a company based in Vincennes, France, to roll out next-generation equipment to provide the airline’s passengers with high-quality, rapid medical care while in flight. The ‘telemedicine station’ features advanced tools such as high-definition video conferencing, remote

Aviation Travel

Emirates extends refurbished Boeing 777 service to Seoul

News Desk 2 08/03/2025 0

And also London Stansted Emirates is set to expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, with new routes to Seoul, South Korea, beginning on April 14, 2025, and to London Stansted in the UK starting May 7, 2025. This expansion comes as the Dubai-based airline continues to roll out its […]

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Ajman Tourism to showcase Emirate’s iconic attractions and experiences at ITB Berlin 2025

News Desk 1 02/03/2025 0

Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is set to showcase the Emirate’s best-in-class tourist, cultural and hospitality offerings at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest trade shows convening leading players in the international tourism sector, which will take place from 4 to 6 March in Berlin, Germany. This participation underscores ADTD’s commitment to

Education

Emirates launches ‘Aircrafted Kids’ initiative

News Desk 2 28/02/2025 0

To support education in Africa Emirates has distributed over 1,300 handmade children’s backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft interiors. The initiative, known as ‘Aircrafted Kids by Emirates,’ aims to support education and foster meaningful connections within the communities the Dubai-based airline serves. The distribution commenced in Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Travel

Emirates’ refurbished lounge opens at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

News Desk 2 03/02/2025 0

Able to accommodate 250 passengers Emirates has opened its newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1) at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The $5 million refurbishment has transformed the lounge into a facility that sets a new benchmark for premium travel, providing Emirates passengers with an enhanced ground experience. Spanning 1,454

Aviation Travel

Emirates set to relaunch daily flights to Beirut and Baghdad

News Desk 2 24/01/2025 0

From February 1, 2025 Emirates has announced that it will resume daily flights to Beirut, Lebanon, and Baghdad, Iraq, starting February 1, 2025. The airline’s return to both destinations is part of its ongoing expansion of services across the Middle East. Emirates will initially operate its daily flights to Beirut’s Rafic Al Hariri International Airport […]

Bahrain Kuwait Travel

Emirates A350 to fly to Kuwait and Bahrain from January 8 onwards

News Desk 2 06/01/2025 0

With daily flights schedule Dubai-based Emirates is advancing the deployment of its Airbus A350 aircraft from Dubai to Kuwait and Bahrain, with services set to begin on January 8, 2024. These will be the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, showcasing the A350’s premium features and cutting-edge design. Emirates […]

Aviation Entertainment

Emirates’ A350-900 aircraft gets Thales’ Avant Up ICE system

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2025 0

With 4K QLED HDR displays On January 3, 2025, a milestone in aviation history was reached as Emirates’ first A350-900 took off from Dubai, heading to Edinburgh, Scotland. The occasion was momentous because of the aircraft’s design and the cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system it was equipped with: the Avant Up, developed by Thales. Emirates’ partnership

Lifestyle Travel

Emirates opens Karachi experiential travel store

News Desk 2 22/12/2024 0

Including self-service kiosks Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has launched its first-ever experiential travel store in Karachi, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone as its first such concept in West Asia. Situated in the Sky Tower within Karachi Towers on Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue, Clifton, the 183-square-metre store offers an innovative blend of technology-driven

Travel

Emirates urges passengers to plan for travel via Dubai airport

News Desk 2 11/12/2024 0

As the festive season begins Emirates has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, urging them to plan their airport arrangements well this festive season as passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are expected to rise sharply compared to last year. In 2024, the Dubai-based carrier expects daily departures from DXB to reach as […]

UAE

UAE poised to celebrate its 53rd National Day

News Desk 2 01/12/2024 0

With a 4-day public holiday The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to celebrate its 53rd National Day in 2024, a significant occasion marking the union of the seven emirates that form the nation. This year’s festivities will occur on December 2, 2024, reflecting the day the UAE was founded in 1971. The National Day, […]

Aviation

Emirates receives its first A350-900 from Airbus

Arnold Pinto 28/11/2024 0

As the carrier targets 400 global cities Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France, with 64 more on order. The carrier unveiled the new aircraft in Dubai on November 27, 2024. The A350 is the first new widebody aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. It will […]

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Emirates signs on as Global Partner and Exclusive Airline Partner of SailGP for next five seasons

News Desk 1 14/11/2024 0

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is proud to announce a five-season global sponsorship with SailGP which will see it become the exclusive Global Airline Partner of the annual sail racing championship – a first for the league. Emirates will continue as Title Partner of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, taking place in Mina […]

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Emirates to back DP World Tour, extending partnership until 2031

News Desk 1 13/11/2024 0

Emirates and the DP World Tour have signed an agreement for the airline to extend its status as the Official Airline and Marketing Partner of the leading professional golf Tour until the end of 2031. The airline currently supports an international roster of DP World Tour tournaments that cut across continents and culminate in the […]

Aviation Business

Emirates Group posts $2.8bn profit in H1 2024

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2024 0

Revenue grows 5% YoY Dubai-based Emirates Group has reported its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of $2.8 billion for the first six months of 2024-25. This marks a new record for the Group, surpassing the previous year’s performance in the same period. However, the UAE’s new corporate income tax, introduced in […]

Aviation Travel

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s set for Zurich and Riyadh

News Desk 2 17/08/2024 0

Aircraft have upgraded cabin configurations Emirates is deploying its retrofitted Boeing 777 passenger aircraft from its Dubai hub to Zurich and Riyadh starting October 1, 2024. The move is part of the airline’s initiative to enhance passenger experience with upgraded cabin configurations. The newly retrofitted Boeing 777s will feature Premium Economy and freshly

Transport

Dubai sees surge in public transport use in H1 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024 0

Metro, taxis, and public buses prove popular Approximately 361 million riders utilised various modes of public transport in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the first half of 2024, representing a 6% increase from the 340.5 million riders in the first half of 2023. Dubai’s public transit modes include the metro, tram, public buses, […]

Aviation

Emirates deploys a refurbished Boeing 777

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2024 0

Dubai carrier is updating its passenger aircraft fleet Emirates has rolled out its newly refurbished Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. The aircraft, which has undergone a complete cabin overhaul, made its inaugural flight as a refurbished aircraft from Dubai to Geneva on August 7, 2024. Emirates’ in-house engineering team executed the extensive 37-day refurbishment of

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Titan Watches Makes History: Now Open Across All 7 Emirates

News Desk 1 07/08/2024

In a groundbreaking move that solidifies its status as a dominant retail force in the United Arab Emirates, Titan Watches has successfully expanded its presence across all seven Emirates, marking a significant milestone for the renowned brand. The latest feather in its cap comes with the inauguration of a new exclusive Titan kiosk nestled within […]