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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.

March 27, 2012

New dnata uniform
11:55 GMT

dnata has today unveiled a new, high quality uniform which has been created for more than 17,500 staff worldwide.

BA flying start group
10:18 GMT

A team of 60 British Airways employees from the GCC and beyond took part in a trek through Wadi Wurrayah, Fujairah to raise awareness of British Airways’ Flying Start initiative and to clean up the area.

Land Rover at Dubai World Cup 2012
06:37 GMT
(press release)

Uncompromised luxury reflected in the fleet of 40 Range Rovers as they made their way to Meydan Racecourse last week in preparation for the Dubai World Cup 2012, the world's richest horse race.

March 26, 2012

Etihad Airways
11:08 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways and Abercrombie & Kent have forged a new strategic partnership to offer guests luxury travel experiences in 50 destinations around the world.

Air Arabia
09:45 GMT
(press release)

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) today announced the launch of additional daily flight to Dammam in Saudi Arabia.

Toyota Forklift
08:26 GMT
(press release)

Al-Futtaim Motors received the President Award from Toyota Material Handling International, for the exceptional sales and aftersales performance the company recorded in 2011.

March 25, 2012

Vincent Kompany, Manchester City captain, and Chris Robshaw, Harlequins and England captain
12:23 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, has brought the two “table-topping” club captains together to share thoughts and ideas as they head towards the climax of the 2011/12 season.

FWAD Meeting Room
10:53 GMT
(press release)

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi team, ahead of its participation at the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

March 21, 2012

Mr Carsten Schaeffer, Lufthansa newly appointed VP for Southeast Europe, ME and Africa
09:52 GMT
(press release)

As of April 1, 2012, Lufthansa German Airlines appoints Mr. Carsten Schaeffer as the airline’s new Vice President for Sales and Services for Southeast Europe, Africa and Middle East, based out of Dubai, UAE.

Stefan Mecha, Managing Director Volkswagen Middle East and Thierry Seys, General Manager of the Volkswagen Brand at Al Nabooda Automobiles
08:08 GMT
(press release)

Volkswagen Middle East, in cooperation with Al Nabooda Automobiles, has announced the dates for the Dubai leg of its cross-country GCC roadshow.

Etihad Airways Country Manager for Greece, Dimitrios Karagkioules receiving the award from Loakeim Tsimpidis, Senior Specialist Press Office, Athens International Airport and Loannis Metsovitis, Director Aviation Unit, Athens International Airport
07:33 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways, has won the award for ‘Fastest Growing Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2012 Athens International Airport (AIA) Airline Marketing Workshop.

Etihad Airways
05:41 GMT
(press release)

Etihad Airways is one of the first airlines in the world to roll out aircraft type training courses using tablet technology.

March 20, 2012

Swiss International Airlines
08:37 GMT
(press release)

Feast on world-famous chocolates, watch the iconic Jet d’Eau or walk into the world of watches at the Patek Philippe Museum when you fly SWISS to Geneva, Switzerland from Dubai, UAE this summer.

The Amarok from Volkswagen
07:03 GMT

Entering the lucrative medium-sized pickup market, Volkswagen launched its latest offering, the Amarok via Samaco, its exclusive dealer in Saudi Arabia.

Boeing 777-300ER
06:48 GMT

Emirates has strengthened its commitment to Pakistan by announcing the addition of a fifth daily flight to and from the city of Karachi.