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Barakat commissions new plant at DI
Dubai Industrial City’s close proximity to the Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Sea Port, the two gateways through which we import and export fruits and vegetables, was a decisive factor to build our new plant in DI.
Asscom Middle East expand facility in Dubai Airport Freezone
Asscom Middle East, located in Dubai Airport Freezone celebrated the expansion of its current facility by opening an additional new Repair Workshop. The official inauguration of the workshop was attended by Nasser Al Madani, assistant director general of Dubai Airport Freezone, Peter Wiggers, Asscom ME Managing Director and large number of guests.
Flydubai launches service to its 50th destination
Low-cost airline flydubai has announced that it has started flights to its 50th destination in less than three years since launching operations in 2009. The carrier reached the half century mark when its inaugural flight to Bishek in the Kyrgyz Republic landed at Bishkek International Airport this morning.
Dubai World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011
The Dubai World Central airport handled 89,729 tonnes of air freight during its first full calendar year of operations last year, Dubai Airports said in a statement on Monday. The airport body owns and manages operations and development of the two Dubai airports – Dubai International and DWC.
Dubai Airports will sustain passengers, CEO says
Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports, talks about passenger traffic and the outlook for the travel industry. Dubai Airports handled a record 51 million passengers last year. He speaks from Dubai with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television
UAE air traffic hits new heights despite turmoil
Air traffic movement in the UAE recorded a 7.6 per cent jump in 2011 over the previous year despite global challenges. The country’s airports reported steady increases in traffic during the year, according to data released by the Shaikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre.
The amazing growth of the Emirate of Dubai
Concourse 3, Dubai International’s dedicated A380 facility, is set to open in 2012, when Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International will also start passenger services. Designed for the future, Al Maktoum International Airport proposes to handle all next-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A380 super-jumbo.
Power outage at Dubai Airport Terminal 1
Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 1 went partially dark and several flights delayed following a power outage on Saturday evening. All flights departing from gates A B C and D at Terminal 1 were moved to gates E and F. There were long queues of passengers assembled at the two gates that were functional.
