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Gulf Air to show live Premier League football
Gulf Air will be the first carrier to offer a new in-flight cable channel that will enable passengers to watch live coverage of sporting events such as Premier League football and the Olympics. According to a press statement by media company IMG, the Bahrain-based carrier is now offering a new premium 24-hour sports channel – SPORT 24 – that has been launched via a partnership between IMG and Panasonic.
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.
Boeing presents Current Market Outlook at the 2011 Dubai Air Show
Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will need an estimated 2,520 airplanes worth $450bn by 2030. The forecast comes as the region’s carriers continue to surpass global air traffic and capacity growth rates. Boeing estimates that the Middle East’s fleet of passenger airplanes will grow from a current fleet of 1,040 airplanes to a projected 2,710 airplanes, an increase of 160%.
Dubai World Central appoints Regus to manage its new business centre
Dubai World Central (DWC), the region’s first aerotropolis, announced today that it has appointed Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces, to manage an upcoming dedicated Business Centre located at DWC headquarters.
Flydubai launches new car rental service
Flydubai, Dubai’s low cost airline, is launching its new car rental service allowing passengers to book a vehicle and then drive away for less anywhere in the world. The service, available exclusive online through Flydubai.com, finds the best rates from more than 650 car rental companies across 35,000 cities and airports in 185 countries.
HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorses $7.8bn expansion
Dubai Airports announced that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai, has endorsed its $7.8bn (Dhs28.8bn) airport and airspace expansion programme which will boost capacity at Dubai International from 60 million to 90 million passengers per year by 2018.
Dubai tenders for expansion of Terminal 2
The Dubai Aviation City Corp has invited contractors to bid for phase three of the Dubai International Airport expansion project.
Dubai Chamber report highlights opportunities in logistics sector
Dubai is being presented with a number of opportunities globally that will enable it to solidify its position as a leading international logistics hub, the latest analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows.
