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Emirates Airlines was awarded the highly coveted ‘World’s Best Airline’ award, presented by Skytrax at the 2013 World Airline Awards yesterday.

March 9, 2011

Geert Boven, Senior Vice President Americas, Etihad
09:01 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways has appointed Geert Boven as Senior Vice President Americas. He will be based in New York and responsible for all Etihad’s current operations in the US, Canada and South America.

March 8, 2011

Emirates cabin crew
11:50 GMT

To support the Seychelles tourism industry and to provide passengers with more flexible travel options Emirates Airline has announced a 100% increase in frequency between Dubai and the Seychelles.

Hisayuki Inoue, Managing Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation presents the awards to Omar Al-Futtaim, Vice Chairman, Al-Futtaim Group
11:05 GMT
(press release)

Al-Futtaim Motors added some prestigious silverware to its trophy cabinet when Toyota Motor presented the Al-Futtaim Group with three significant awards for their sales and after sales performance.

Dr. Matthias Hammer, Biosphere Expeditions Founder and Executive Director
09:03 GMT
(press release)

Land Rover has for the sixth consecutive year supported Biosphere Expeditions to continue its commitment to conservation in the Middle East.

The Emirates Airline Globe
08:34 GMT

The number of Emirates' cabin crew has, for the first time, risen to over 12,000 as the airline positions itself for continuing steady growth.

Kevin Knight, the airline’s Chief Strategy and Planning Officer
08:13 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Kevin Knight as the airline’s Chief Strategy and Planning Officer.

March 7, 2011

Handshakes during the signing
11:57 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways and the Engine Alliance have signed agreements for the purchase of the GP7200 engines to power its fleet of 10 Airbus A380 aircraft.

Nissan Tiida's key handed to lucky winner on February 23rd
11:12 GMT
(press release)

Bustami & Saheb Trading Co., the authorized Nissan dealership in Jordan, and in partnership with Fitness First, held a drawing on February 23rd to win a Nissan Tiida.

Chevrolet sales soar by 44% during the month of February
08:46 GMT
(press release)

General Motors Middle East registered year-over-year sales growth of 21% in the month of February.

Etihad Airways
07:10 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to increase its frequency to Bangalore following the success of its services to Karnataka’s capital city.

March 6, 2011

UAE Union Railway
12:44 GMT
(press release)

Union Railway, issued to pre-qualified companies at the end of last month, tenders for the rolling stock of the railway in the Western Region.

Etihad closes 30th commercial partnership
10:53 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan.

The main cause of oral and facial trauma in the UAE is road traffic accidents
09:53 GMT

Contrary to many parts of the world where the incidence of injury from road traffic accidents has decreased, statistics show that UAE road traffic accidents are still the main cause of facial trauma.

March 3, 2011

Firestone TZ700 tyre
12:48 GMT
(press release)

A tyre that provides drivers with fine ride comfort and good performance in all weather conditions and achieves a long wear life.

Qutiaba Zahde, Etihad Country Manager in Iran
07:59 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr Qutiaba Zahde to the position of Country Manager in Iran.