The United Arab Emirates has aspirations that are literally out of this world when it comes to its space industry. In fact, as Steve Nichols reports, it has its eyes firmly fixed on Earth’s nearest neighbour – Mars.
Travel is expected to peak for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors passing through Terminal 3 ahead of the spring holiday.
Emirates has announce a successful execution of a US$600 million sukuk (Islamic finance issuance). The issuance received a good response from both local and international investors.
Qatar Airways and Iberia have extended their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.
Airspace, safety and security are key issues for the Middle East and North Africa. The United Nations body for civil aviation, ICAO, has its regional headquarters in Cairo, where Alan Peaford met regional vice president, Mohamed Rahma.
The first session of the Kuwait Investment Forum 2018 (KIF 2018), on ‘Investing for the Future Kuwait’ presented a bold statement in global geopolitics from Kuwait through the ambitious Northern Gulf Gateway, an integrated flagship project for realising the Kuwait National Vision 2035 that will open doors for investment opportunities for US, European, Chinese and Asian investors.
CTT Systems, that provides aircraft humidity control systems, has announced a Cair VIP Inflight Humidification order from AMAC for one Boeing BBJ 747-8 and one Airbus ACJ320neo VIP aircraft.
Interflight has expanded into the Middle East with a Falcon 2000 under sales and marketing agreement. Newly refurbished in 2017, both interior and exterior, the Falcon 2000 will be available from Europe and Middle East.
Emirates received three Regional Passenger Choice Awards for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, Best Inflight Wi-Fi in the Middle East, and the Best Overall Experience in the Middle East at the 2018 APEX Passenger Choice Awards ceremony held during APEX Asia in Shanghai, China.
EgyptAir Holding Company’s tourist arm – Karnak – is working hard to put the country firmly back on the visitor map. Gamal ElGazzar, VP tourism, explains the steps it needs to take.
RJ celebrated on Mother’s Day 100 Jordanian mothers in cooperation with Haya Cultural Center. This gesture comes in appreciation of the great role they play in serving their families and the local communities.
Following the success of Tamweel Aviation Finance (TAF), Novus Aviation Capital, a Dubai-based aircraft leasing and financing company, has announced the launch of its second junior debt fund dedicated to the financing of Airbus aircraft.
NCB Capital (DIFC), a subsidiary of NCB Capital Company, a Middle East investment firm, has announced the end of the offering period and the launch of NCB Capital Aviation Fund I with USD 200 million of commitments raised through a private placement.
Etihad Airways, Miral and Aldar – have joined hands to explore and introduce a range of getaway packages to bring visitors from the GCC to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
Emirates Airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation from a jury comprised of executives and experts from different sectors within the aviation industry.
Mohamed Moneir had been retired for five years and was growing citrus fruit on his farm when he was given the chance to cultivate something rather different than oranges and mandarins… an airline.
