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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 3, 2011

Basra inaugural ceremony
07:24 GMT

Emirates has marked its 110th international destination today with its inaugural flight to Basra, the airline's first service into Iraq.

February 2, 2011

Mohamed El Noman, Country Manager for Sudan
12:07 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways has appointed Mohamed El Noman as the airline’s new Country Manager for Sudan.

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
08:43 GMT

The Porsche Boxster model line has a new luxurious top model in addition to the sporty Boxster Spyder: The Boxster S Black Edition limited to 987 cars.

Ford Mustang
08:11 GMT
(press release)

The 2011 Ford Mustang has been awarded Gulf News' WHEELS Magazine Car of the year 2010 in the Sports Coupe category, as well as EVO Middle East Magazine's 2010 Muscle Car of the Year.

February 1, 2011

Skoda
14:30 GMT
(press release)

The UAE’s distributor of Skoda Auto, Ali & Sons Motors Division, is optimistic that if recent worldwide sales growth is anything to go by, the Middle East market could well see a spike in sales.

Emirates Airline
12:28 GMT

Emirates is strengthening its operations in Northern Europe by adding more flights to Austria and Germany on the back of new route announcements into Switzerland and Denmark.

Nissan Motor Co.’s President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, receiving the Trophy
12:01 GMT
(press release)

The trophy recognizing the revolutionary Nissan LEAF as Europe’s Car of The Year 2011 was handed over to Nissan Motor Co.’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn in a special ceremony held today in Paris.

Porsche, the Panamera 4S Exclusive
10:58 GMT
(press release)

At the opening of the Qatar Motor Show, Bernhard Maier, lifted the cover of a very special Porsche model for the Middle East region, the Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition.

Travelport ticketing manager
10:03 GMT

Travelport has developed a customised ticket management tool that gives Galileo-connected travel agents in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) the ability to efficiently refund and re-issue tickets.

Stunning Lexus IS F
08:25 GMT
(press release)

Al-Futtaim Motors, has started 2011 on a positive note with news that the high performance Lexus IS F has received three important industry awards in less than three months since its initial launch.

Latest product launches drive Chevrolet sales up 9.2% in The Middle East
08:12 GMT
(press release)

Chevrolet confirmed its standing as one of the leading automotive brands in the Middle East and fastest growing in the world by posting an impressive sales performance in 2010.

Royal Jordanian Airlines
07:57 GMT
(press release)

Goodrich Corporation has signed a nacelle services agreement with Royal Jordanian Airlines.

Seawings
07:27 GMT

Seawings now offers its guests the chance to enjoy a sumptuous lunch or dinner at one of the luxurious restaurants at the five star Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

January 31, 2011

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group with the Najm Chairman’s Awards winners.
14:21 GMT

A total of 15 Emirates Group employees were recognized for their commitment to excellence today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, the Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group.

New Jaguar XF Black Pack
12:18 GMT
(press release)

Mahmoudia Motors, one of the leading automotive groups for premium car brands in Jordan, has officially unveiled the highly successful Jaguar XF sports saloon with a dramatic new appearance.