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Emirates boost Dublin service

By Mark Elliott On Jan 13, 2014

TD Guest Writer

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Tim Clark, President Emirates airline and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD during a commemorative cake cutting to celebrate the airline’s second anniversary in Ireland and the visit of the Irish Trade delegation

Emirates Airlines celebrated its second anniversary to Dublin with Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD who joined Emirates’ president, Tim Clark in Dubai. The meeting also witnessed the announcement for an increased service to Dublin by the airline.

Since its inaugural flight from Dublin on 9 January 2012, the airline has connected over 442,000 passengers on its daily Dublin to Dubai route. Subsequently, as per statistics from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) visitor numbers from Ireland to Dubai increased by 14% in 2013 as compared with 2012.

Tim Clark, president Emirates airline and An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, met this morning at Emirates Group Headquarters to discuss future business opportunities between Irish companies and Emirates. Also on the agenda was the opening of prospects to Irish companies looking to expand their reach into economically vibrant markets.

The Irish Government Trade Mission to Gulf States also witnessed participation from Irish Ambassador to UAE, Patrick Hennessy and minister for jobs, enterprise and innovations, Richard Bruton TD. The trade delegation consisted of specialised aviation suppliers who attended a workshop hosted by Emirates to discuss future business opportunities.

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