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A 14.2 per cent rise in the capacity of region’s carriers boosted load factor one percentage point to 79.7 per cent
May 2, 2013 - 08:58 GMT
Middle East carriers experienced the strongest traffic growth for any region in March at 15.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest statistics released by IATA.

February 13, 2011

Eleven awards presented to dealers by senior Jaguar Land Rover executives
09:18 GMT
(press release)

Jaguar Land Rover MENAP, manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles is celebrating another strong performance from its dealers in 2010.

During the opening of Etihad's lounge in Dublin
07:20 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has officially opened its new premium lounge at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2).

February 10, 2011

Renault-Nissan Alliance
13:51 GMT
(press release)

The Renault-Nissan Alliance had a record year with 7,276,398 units sold in 2010, a 19.6% increase over 2009 in a market that expanded by 11.8%.

Tim Clark, President of Emirates, receiving the award
10:04 GMT

Emirates was honoured by leading industry title Air Transport World on Tuesday, February 8, as the airline’s President Tim Clark received the ‘Airline of the Year’ award.

Emirates A380
07:08 GMT

Emirates will operate the first ever A380 service into Kuwait this month, in honour of the country’s National Day.

February 9, 2011

Andrew Hellyar, Skoda Auto’s Regional Brand Manager for the UAE
14:38 GMT
(press release)

Skoda Auto, a relatively unknown brand in the UAE, has embarked on a planned and committed campaign to increase its brand awareness.

February 8, 2011

Cadillac CTS-V Black Diamond
13:35 GMT
(press release)

Cadillac will offer this spring a Black Diamond Edition of the high-performance CTS-V that comes with a host of popular performance options and exclusive tri-coat paint, called “Black Diamond.”

Jassim AlQames, Head of Public Relations at Wataniya Airways
11:28 GMT
(press release)

Wataniya Airways, Kuwait’s best airline, is offering a brand new range of exciting all-inclusive fares, including Premium Economy tickets

Toyota Prius
08:26 GMT
(press release)

Toyota Prius is the first hybrid car to be tested by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) for safety achieving five stars on EURO NCAP’s safety rankings.

New Renault Safrane V6
07:59 GMT
(press release)

Gulf Advantage Automobiles GAA the official Renault dealer in Saudi Arabia, announces the arrival of the latest vehicle in its line-up – the brand new Renault Safrane 2011 to all its’ showrooms.

February 7, 2011

Gaza Graffiti
13:20 GMT
(press release)

Mahmoudia Motors has announced that it is sponsoring a photo exhibition at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts entitled ‘Gaza Graffiti'.

General Motors
11:33 GMT
(press release)

General Motors Middle East registered vehicle sales growth of 14% in the month of January, with total sales of 8,312.

February 6, 2011

Tree planting to celebrate UAE Environment Day 2011
14:23 GMT

To demonstrate the Emirates Group’s ongoing commitment to the environment, a tree planting ceremony was conducted at The Sevens cricket pitches Thursday, 3rd February 2011.

Air Arabia
13:28 GMT
(press release)

Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, announced that it has taken delivery of the third and fourth of 44 A320 aircraft it has ordered from Airbus.

Etihad Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan with Bollywood actress and Etihad Brand ambassador, Katrina Kaif during a cocktail reception held for trade partners and corporate guests at the Imperial Hotel in New Delhi
10:52 GMT
(press release)

An Etihad Airways delegation, led by Etihad Chief Executive, James Hogan, arrived in New Delhi, India, to meet with key civil aviation officials and trade partners in the nation’s capital.