When is the next UAE holiday, how Dubai became the ‘world’s airport’, weather forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis, Schengen-style visas around the world and more top news stories this week
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Aviation
Emirates has gone from a dream to a $37bn a year airline and Dubai is the world’s airport: Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai’s aviation dream has become a reality with Emirates growing to a $37bn a year transport giant said Sheikh Mohammed
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Eid dates announced; UAE rain forecast; Major Dubai Mall expansion; Cheapest areas to rent; GCC unified visa update – 10 things you missed this week
Eid holidays announced, UAE weather forecast, Dubai Mall expansion, budget real estate guide and more of the week’s top stories
Aviation
Emirates boss Tim Clark slams Heathrow as a ‘Second World War’ airport with ‘a dismal experience’
Clark singled out the experience for passengers in Terminal 3, which is used by Emirates
Dubai Airport
Dubai’s Emirates had ‘toughest week’ as UAE rain cancels 400 flights, left passengers stranded and saw ‘unacceptable’ delays at airport: Sir Tim Clark
Dubai rains led to major disruption at airport, ‘unacceptable’ delays and confusion says Emirates President Sir Tim Clark
Aviation
Boeing in ‘last chance saloon’ over quality concerns, says Emirates boss: Report
Dubai’s Emirates is one of Boeing’s biggest customers
Aviation
India blocks Emirates-United codeshare agreement
The two airlines announced a codeshare deal in September 2022, under which the US carrier could sell seats on Emirates flights
Airlines
Dubai’s Emirates reveals $2bn refurbished A380 as airline pushes new Premium Economy class
The airline announced the first of 120 aircraft retrofitted to enter service after extensive refurbishment on its interiors
Emirates
Emirates lands perfect IATA safety score
Emirates handed perfect score for safety standards in IATA test
Airbus A380
Emirates launches ‘personalised’ hospitality strategy and region’s first full premium economy class
Dubai-based carrier also announced new hospitality strategy with support from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
Aviation
Emirates chief sees Ukraine, fuel prices as obstacles to aviation recovery
Emirates president Tim Clark says potential conflict in Ukraine would have ‘very disruptive effects’
Dammam
How Emirates aims to help Saudi Arabia to build on tourism momentum
Saudi Tourism Authority and Emirates ink agreement to boost inbound tourism into Saudi Arabia
5G
Emirates to resume full operations to the US after 5G-forced suspension
Airline president Sir Tim Clark calls for long-term solution after issue of possible interference between 5G antennas and aircraft systems
A380
Emirates takes delivery of 123rd and final A380
Emirates says that the delivery signals its optimism for industry recovery and the return of travel demand
Dubai International Airport
How you will soon be able to buy a piece of the first Emirates A380
Emirates inks deal with Falcon Aircraft Recycling to recycle the first retired A380 aircraft
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Emirates, Qantas agree to extend partnership until 2028
Emirates president Tim Clark says deal reflects commitment to Australian market
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How the new Emirates TV ad aims to hit the heights
Advertisement features an Emirates cabin crew member in full uniform standing tall on the tip of the Burj Khalifa by Emaar at 828 metres