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Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024 0

‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA

Events Tech

MWC Barcelona 2025 unveils 6 conference themes

Arnold Pinto 27/10/2024 0

Encompassing innovative perspectives Organisers of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event – have unveiled the six conference themes of the upcoming edition, grouped under the overarching theme ‘Converge. Connect. Create.’ The key themes encompass ‘Inside 5G’, ‘Connect X’, ‘AI+’, ‘Enterprise

Health

16 Gaza residents arrive in Spain for urgent medical care

Dan Ngiam 26/07/2024 0

The group includes 15 children In a humanitarian effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, 16 individuals from Gaza, including 15 children, arrived in Madrid on July 25, 2024, for critical medical treatment in Spain. This initiative comes amidst ongoing challenges for accessing specialised healthcare in Gaza due to the ongoing […]

Aviation Logistics

Silk Way Airlines airlifts 2 Beluga whales from Ukraine to Spain

News Desk 2 19/07/2024 0

Involving complex logistics mission Silk Way Airlines has successfully transported two Beluga whales from Ukraine to their new sanctuary in Spain. This challenging mission, executed under adverse conditions such as the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, underscores the Baku, Azerbaijan-headquartered airline’s commitment to animal welfare and proficiency in

NEWS DESK

Amsaan Accessible Tours adds new travel spots for deaf travellers in Spain and Greece

News Desk 2 24/06/2024

Amsaan Accessible Tours (AAT) is a pioneering company in inclusive tourism for Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, with offices in both the UAE and the UK. They specialise in providing tailored tours for Deaf individuals from around the globe. With approximately 1.5 billion people globally living with partial or complete hearing loss, the company’s core mission […]

Lifestyle Travel

The Best Time To Visit Spain – And It Is Not Summer

News Desk 2 16/06/2024 0

Instead, Consider Spring And Autumn When contemplating a journey to Spain, visions of sun-drenched beaches and bustling cities often dominate our imaginations, particularly during the scorching summer months. However, seasoned travellers and experts like Christian Wolf, CEO of CW Ibiza, are revealing the hidden treasures of visiting Spain during its less-celebrated

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Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Spain Launches Telehealth and Remote Patient Management Program

News Desk 2 03/06/2024

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today announced that Germans Trias i Pujol, a pioneering hospital serving more than 800,000 people in north Barcelona, Spain, is launching a breakthrough telehealth and remote patient management initiative using Masimo technology. The SESHAT project is focused on using advanced wearable technologies and wireless connectivity to allow remote

Events Food & Beverage

Valencia Serves Up World Paella Day Cup 2024

Arnold Pinto 21/05/2024 0

Contest Entries Close On May 31, 2024 As Valencia basks in its prestigious 2024 European Green Capital title, the Spanish province is gearing up for a culinary extravaganza – the World Paella Day Cup 2024. This renowned event, now in its fourth consecutive year in Valencia, will climax on September 20, 2024. It will draw […]

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Casa Árabe in Spain Wins ‘Cultural Personality of the Year’ for 18th Edition of Sheikh Zayed Book Award

News Desk 2 25/04/2024

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has named Casa Árabe in Spain as winner of the Cultural Personality of the […]

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GRAND HYATT BARCELONA OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS

News Desk 1 04/04/2024

Hyatt today announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, the first urban Grand Hyatt hotel in Spain, located in one of the most visited cities in the world. Marking the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel operating in Europe, this expansion also reflects Hyatt’s accelerated brand growth in Spain. Hyatt offers the fourth-largest hospitality portfolio in Spain […]

Markets

Spanish Ceramic Tile Industry Confronts Challenges With Innovation

Arnold Pinto 27/03/2024 0

Sector Targets Resilience Amidst Adversity The Spanish ceramic tile industry faced significant challenges in 2023. This was underscored by a contraction in international demand influenced by increasingly assertive global competitors, unprecedented geopolitics, high energy costs, costly decarbonisation initiatives, inflation, and persistently high interest rates. However,

Interviews Travel

Valencia tourism sector emerges stronger post-pandemic

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

The Spanish city is European Green Capital 2024 The tourism sector in Valencia –  Spain’s third-largest city – has recovered remarkably from the pandemic, with international tourist traffic exceeding pre-pandemic figures. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News 247’ in Valencia, on the sidelines of the 40th edition of CEVISAMA—the leading international

Business Defence & Security UAE

UAE’s EDGE Group enters pact with Spain’s Indra

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2024 0

JV to produce next-gen radar systems in the UAE The Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a leading global technology and consulting company. The agreement, signed in Madrid by Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Managing Director & CEO, and Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO […]

Business Interviews

Tile by tile the beautiful story gets told

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

Indian manufacturer floors the competition Two globally renowned tile brands – Restile and The Tile Story – under Bell Granito Ceramica Limited (BGCL) exhibited at CEVISAMA – the leading international trade event for the ceramic, bathroom equipment, and natural stone sectors – held at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, from February 26 to March 1, […]

NEWS DESK

Telefónica Renews Collaboration Agreement with Vertiv to Reduce Energy Consumption

News Desk 1 12/02/2024

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced it is extending its collaboration agreement with Telefónica, a leading telecommunications company, to improve energy efficiency. Under the agreement, Telefónica expects to save around 45 GWh per annum within three years, equivalent to the energy consumption of about

Defence & Security

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in deal worth $1.87 billion

News Desk 1 28/12/2023 0

Aircraft will be supplied in two configurations The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in a deal amounting to $1.87 billion (€1.695 billion). The contract includes training systems (Full Flight Simulator and Mission System Simulator) and an initial

Aviation Tech

Airbus test-flies A400M firefighter prototype kit

News Desk 1 08/12/2023 0

Prototype kit drops 20,000 litres of retardant in one go Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight test campaign of an A400M roll-on/roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high-concentration lines over 400 metres long. Over two weeks, an A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft conducted a ground and

Travel Sustainability

Sustainable tourism observatories meet to transform the sector

News Desk 1 29/11/2023 0

INSTO members assess tourism impact in 11 areas In the lead-up to COP28 being held in Dubai, UAE, from November 30-December 12, 2023, members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) met at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) headquarters in Madrid, Spain, to exchange insights on the importance of governance, participatory approaches and

NEWS DESK

FORMULA E DRIVERS AND ROOKIES ASSEMBLE FOR MILESTONE SEASON 10 TESTING IN SPAIN

News Desk 1 23/10/2023

Formula E and the FIA confirmed the full driver line-up for Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship which begins with pre-season testing in Valencia this week. For the first time, rookie drivers will also test on the track alongside their elite teammates. Formula E’s 22 drivers from 11 teams will return […]

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem visits King Felipe VI of Spain in Cordoba

News Desk 2 21/06/2023

In line with the FIA AGA Meeting and the 2023 FIA Conference – gathering more than 410 delegates, from 171 clubs coming from 123 countries – held in Cordoba this week, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem paid a visit to King Felipe VI of Spain. The President praised Spain for its vibrant Motorsport and active […]