United Arab Emirates

Emirates throws Airbus A380 a lifeline

Paris - Emiratesvoice

Emirates Airlines said Thursday it has struck a $16 billion deal to buy 36 Airbus A380 superjumbos just days after the European manufacturer said it would have to halt production without new orders. The company said it had placed firm orders for 20 of the double-decker aircraft with options for a further 16. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2020.EmiratesRead more

European stocks mostly advance on bright global outlook

London - Emiratesvoice

Most of Europe's stock markets ran into profit-taking Thursday as the continent's main currencies posted fresh gains against the dollar, weighing on export-heavy stocks, and Wall Street stalled in early New York trading. The underlying mood remained confident, however, traders said, buoyed by bullish Chinese data, strong corporate earnings and New York's record close the previous day amid optimism overRead more

Emirates announces $16 bn deal

Dubai - Emiratesvoice

Emirates announced $16 bn deal for 36 A380s for $16 bn

Dubai - Emiratesvoice

Emirates Airlines said Thursday it has struck a $16 billion deal to buy 36 Airbus A380 superjumbos just days after the European manufactuer said it would have to halt production without new orders. The company said it had placed firm orders for 20 of the double-decker aircraft with options for a further 16. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2020.Read more

Tunisia suspends Emirates flights after security measures

Tunis - Emiratesvoice

Tunisia said Sunday it has suspended Emirates Airlines flights after a public outcry over security measures in the United Arab Emirates targeting women from the North African country. The transport ministry said it had "decided to suspend" Emirates flights to Tunis "until the airline is able to find the appropriate solution to operate its flights in accordance with international lawRead more

Emirates orders 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for $15.1 bn

Dubai - AFP

Emirates Airlines on Sunday agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners for $15.1 billion, its chief Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum said. Emirates is already the world's largest client for Boeing's 777, with 165 jets and another 164 on firm orderRead more

Emirates orders 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for $15.1 bn

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Dubai Municipality signs partnership agreement

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Dubai Municipality has recently signed a partnership agreement with Emirates Airlines on offers and privileges for Municipality employees. Under the agreement, Emirates will offer discounts on the prices of tickets for municipality employees and their families. Marwan bin Bayat Al Falasi, Director of Human Resources Department, Dubai Municipality, and Mausouma Al Mohsen, Director of Sales, Emirates Airlines, signed the agreement,Read more

Emirates becomes official partner of 2018 Ryder Cup

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Emirates Airlines has announced that it is to become an Official Partner of the 2018 Ryder Cup as part of a four-year renewal of the airline’s existing European Tour Agreement which will run until 2021. The 48th edition of The Ryder Cup, scheduled to be held at Le Golf National in France in September, 2018, will host 24 of theRead more

Cruise tourism gains popularity

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Dubai welcomed over 625,000 cruise tourists via a total of 157 ship calls this cruise season, reflecting an increase of 15 per cent and 18 per cent respectively when compared to the 2015-16 season. This marked the end of a successful season for Dubai Cruise Tourism, which saw Thomson Cruises, the first UK-based cruise line home porting in the region,Read more