Tag Archives: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Emirates Skywards and Visa Forge Exclusive Partnership to Enhance Travel Rewards

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The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai has signed an exclusive partnership with Visa to enhance its co-branded card portfolio across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). The new partnership will redefine the Emirates Skywards and Visa co-brand card experience by enhancing card benefits and Miles earning opportunities. (IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards, the renowned loyalty… Read the full press release

Emirates Partners with NBA: Official Global Airline Partner and Title Sponsor of NBA Cup

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NBA In-Season Tournament Renamed Emirates NBA Cup  Emirates Becomes First-Ever Referee Jersey Patch Partner of the NBA (IN SHORT) Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have forged a multiyear global marketing partnership, making Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup. This collaboration extends… Read the full press release

Emirates Aviation University Celebrates 33rd Graduation Ceremony with Diverse Cohort of Future Aviation Professionals

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(IN SHORT) Emirates Aviation University (EAU) recently held its 33rd graduation ceremony, where 302 students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities were awarded degrees in various aviation disciplines. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, who conferred the graduates with their… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Training Academy Celebrates Graduation of 58 Cadet Pilots Amid Global Pilot Shortage

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EFTA has graduated over 162 cadets to-date, currently has over 300 cadets enrolled (IN SHORT) Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) marked another significant milestone with the graduation of 58 cadet pilots who have completed rigorous training. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, faculty, graduates, and their families. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,… Read the full press release

flydubai Announces $190 Million MRO Facility in Dubai South by 2026

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The Dubai-based carrier signs an agreement with the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) for its first purpose-built Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility by 2026 The milestone announcement reflects the airline’s long-term commitment to further enhancing its in-house capability, which will support its growing fleet (IN SHORT) flydubai has revealed plans to construct a… Read the full press release

flydubai Orders 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for Strategic Fleet Expansion

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The Dubai-based carrier places its first wide-body order for 30 Boeing 787-9s at the Dubai Airshow, diversifying its current fleet of all-Boeing 737 aircraft This is the fourth aircraft order placed by the carrier since it was founded in 2008; building on the success of its business model (IN SHORT) Dubai-based airline flydubai has signed… Read the full press release

Emirates announces $135 million investment to build a new state-of-the-art pilot training facility in Dubai

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An advanced facility with Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for Emirates’ new Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X fleet When ready in 2024, new facility will have the potential to expand Emirates’ pilot training capacity by 54% annually Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate… Read the full press release

Emirates and Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy Join Forces to Launch Manager Training Program

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The partnership falls under Emirates Group’s innovative Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers. The innovative programme is designed to enhance the diplomatic… Read the full press release

Emirates announces the opening of ‘Emirates World’ retail store

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Latest retail store design welcomes customers with immersive store experience Keeping with airline’s ‘Fly Better’ promise, personalised service will remain at heart of experience and tailored to customer needs First pilot ‘Emirates World’ store debuts in Dubai and to be progressively rolled out across the airline’s network  Airline expects to invest AED 100 million over… Read the full press release

Emirates renews partnership with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

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Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (12 May, 2022) reaffirmed its partnership with Mauritius by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). The current agreement builds on the existing partnership between the two entities to promote tourism to Mauritius from key markets across the Emirates network…. Read the full press release

Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 50th National Day

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group today (29 November 2021) celebrated the UAE’s 50th National Day with a range of activities that reflect the country’s unique heritage and history. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, launched the celebrations with a cake-cutting… Read the full press release

flydubai recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum for its contribution to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation

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DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai was recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai for the contribution and support it has given to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation.  Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, received the award on behalf… Read the full press release

flydubai orders 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts to support its continued expansion

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Third aircraft order in airline’s 8-year history DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced a commitment to a US$27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the growth of its fleet.  This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and… Read the full press release

flydubai presents its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Dubai Airshow

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Airline is the first operator in the region to take delivery of the new aircraft type DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai marks its fifth Dubai Airshow by unveiling its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8. This is the first aircraft to be delivered from the largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft order placed in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways received His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum at its new premium lounge at Dubai International Airport

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is received at Qatar Airways’ new premium lounge Luxurious new lounge opening coincides with the official launch of Dubai International Airport’s Concourse D DUBAI, UAE, 2016-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (27 Apr 2016) Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker welcomed… Read the full press release

Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) turns five

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) celebrated its fifth anniversary yesterday having firmly established itself among the top 20 busiest international cargo hubs and a growing reputation as an efficient and convenient passenger airport. When DWC opened on 27 June 2010, Dubai Airports outlined an ambitious plan… Read the full press release

The Emirates Group appointments: Saeed Mohammed becomes CEO, Emirates Flight Catering; Yousuf Mohammad Ali appointed as SVP Procurement & Logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has announced  two  appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as Senior Vice President Procurement & Logistics for… Read the full press release

Emirates to donate AED 5 million to the Tarahamu campaign for necessary supplies for over 1 million people affected by the snowstorm Huda

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates airline has announced that it will be donating AED 5 million the Tarahamu (Show Compassion) campaign. This is in response to widespread appeals to the public and private sectors initiated by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and further endorsed by His Highness Sheikh… Read the full press release

The Emirates Group publishes its fourth annual Environmental Report

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Highlights Sustainability Efforts and Improvement in Key Efficiencies DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has published its fourth annual Environmental Report which measures and tracks the Group’s environmental performance, as well as identifies examples of best practice across the 75,000 strong workforce. Covering the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the report, audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, presents… Read the full press release

Emirates to manage TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola

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DUBAI, UAE., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and the Republic of Angola, in its capacity as the majority shareholder  of TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola, announced the signing of a Management Concession Agreement* which will see Emirates take a role in the management of TAAG. The agreement lays the foundation for both airlines to jointly… Read the full press release

flydubai announced full-year 2013 net profit of $60.7 million, increase of 47 per cent compared to 2012

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• Reports AED 222.8 million (USD 60.7 million) profit for 2013 • Total revenue for the 12 months was AED 3.7 billion (USD 1.0 billion) • Carried 6.82 million passengers in 2013 • Passenger numbers increased 38 per cent compared to 2012 Dubai, UAE, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai today announced full-year 2013 net profit… Read the full press release

Emirates inaugurates daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport to Taipei

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taipei became Emirates’ newest passenger destination when flight EK366 arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday inaugurating the airline’s daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport. “Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to… Read the full press release

Emaar Properties to develop urban centre and golf destination at the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis Dubai World Central (DWC)

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Mohamed Alabbar sign major agreement. Dubai World Central and Emaar to develop urban centre and golf destination within DWC. Premium lifestyle development is located in close proximity to the World Expo venue and Al Maktoum International Airport Planned over 13.63 million square metres… Read the full press release

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

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Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full press release

flydubai moved its flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal

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Kuwait, 2013-09-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai today celebrated moving its eight daily flight operations from the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport to the Sheikh Saad Al Abdallah General Aviation Terminal. The move to the terminal offers an enhanced customer experience for flydubai passengers flying in and out of Kuwait. flydubai’s inaugural flight, FZ057, touched down at… Read the full press release