HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Emirates has announced that, as of  Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London…

Emirates Airline has repaid a bullet bond in full for value of US$ one billion (AED 3.673 bn).  The US$ one billion bullet bond was raised in 2011 to address Emirates’ working capital…

Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), the parent organization of Dubai South recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK-based University of South Wales (USW).…

Emirates Aviation University recently celebrated its 25th graduation ceremony recognising more than 250 students. Counting this year’s number of students, the university will have…

The Emirates Group has seen a mixed bag of financial results. The Group posted an AED 8.2 billion (US$ 2.2 billion) profit for the financial year ending 31 March 2016, up 50% from…

Dubai International’s new Concourse D recently gave a royal welcome to 60 international airlines with HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports. Sheikh Ahmed…

Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker recently welcomed HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation…

The on-going Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016 welcomed HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai to officially inaugurate the event. The Prince was…

In a recent development, HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman and chief executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and chairman, Dubai…

Dubai International has increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million with the opening of Concourse D.  The result of a US $1.2 billion investment to enhance service and boost…

In a recent development, Boeing signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Dubai South, outlining the company’s intention to establish its Middle East headquarters. The agreement…

The 16th edition of Airport Show is gearing up with strong participation. The event is scheduled to take place from 9-11 May 2016 in Dubai. Participation is expected from more than…

The Hotel Show and Leisure Show Dubai was recently inaugurated by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and chairman of The Emirates…

Emirates recently launched its 10th destination in the United States with start of daily nonstop passenger service. A VIP delegation were aboard the inaugural flight. “Our new daily…

Emirates has recently partnered with the Arabian Gulf League in a three-year, AED 25 million agreement. The agreement will see the airline as the official partner and airline of the…

Recent statistics state that a staggering AED120 billion investments are in place in airport developments in the UAE. These airports last year handled over 101 million passengers…

A strong speaker line-up is scheduled for the third edition of Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF). The event is slated to be held alongside the 15th edition of Airport Show. The…

The increasing number of tourist visiting the emirate has pushed airport authorities to revise their target figures. Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports recently…

The recent financial results posted by flydubai state that the airline announced a net profit of AED250 million (US$ 68 m) an increase of 12.3% compared to 2013. This was with total…

Preparations for the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF 2015) are shaping up on a strategic note. An advisory board consisting of representatives from international, government and…

Recent statistics from the UAE airspace state that growth will continue to be the trend. Looking back in time, in 1986 UAE airspace saw only 342 daily aircraft movements while in 2014…

Emirates airline recently announced its intent to donate AED five million to the Tarahamu (Show Compassion) campaign. This is in response to widespread appeals to public and private…

Emirates Executive at the on-going MEBA show welcomed HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline and Group. His Highness was received by…

Dubai is known globally for its innovative tourism offerings and its constant changing appeal. Riding on this trend, Emirates and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing…

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and chairman Dubai Airports delivered an…

The aviation industry in Dubai has seen positive growth and momentum. This was recently highlighted by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority…

Dubai Airports is supporting the global cancer awareness initiative by unveiling the world’s largest cancer awareness ribbon. This was done on the air traffic control tower at Dubai…

The ever-growing aviation industry needs a strategy map which will be outlined by the new Supreme Committee. This new Committee will be headed by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,…

Emirates has continued to improve its financial position in 2013. Releasing its results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year, the Dubai-based airline posted a 2% rise in…

The much-awaited new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) opened its doors for business. The airport witnessed an official inauguration followed by…