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Dubai World Central handled nearly 90m tonnes of freight in 2011.

Dubai World Central eyes 2013 launch date for passenger terminal

“Operational trails for DWC’s passenger terminal are set to start during the second quarter of this year and we could see commercial passenger operations commence in 2013,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports. Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International as well as Dubai World Central.

Showcases progress achieved to date and presents plans to position Dubai as logistics and aviation hub.

Dubai World Central launches 40 and beyond campaign at Dubai Airshow 2011

Dubai World Central (DWC), the region’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has presented on Sunday, November 13, 2011 the progress achieved since the last Dubai Airshow and showcased ongoing development being undertaken to establish a business platform for aviation and logistics companies.

Oetker Group has opened Palais Namaskar in Morocco

Oetker Collection pursues expansion in Middle East

Luxury European hotel operator the Oetker Collection has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hotels into the Middle East and North Africa. The Germany-based company said it will open its first hotel in the region in Morocco in March 2012, and begin construction on a property in Abu Dhabi in four months.

More international airlines inaugurate Iraq routes

More international airlines inaugurate Iraq routes

Emirates Airline has announced that it is launching services to Baghdad, joining a growing list of carriers that are gradually adding more flights to Iraq as the country’s economic and security situation improves.

Emirates Airline launches ‘Summer Smiles’ campaign

Emirates Airline launches ‘Summer Smiles’ campaign

Dubai will be more affordable than ever this summer with the Emirates Airline global ‘Summer Smiles’ campaign. Running until 30th September, the promotion coincides with Dubai’s ‘Global Kids Go Free in Dubai’ campaign and Dubai Summer Surprises, when Dubai stores have summer sales.

Dubai Airport Freezone contributes Dhs52bn to total trade volume in Dubai

Dubai Airport Freezone contributes Dhs52bn to total trade volume in Dubai

Dubai Airport Freezone recorded a significant contribution of Dhs52bn to the total volume of Dubai trade in 2010. This represents 5.8% of the total volume, according to study released by the Dubai Airport Freezone.

Dubai World Trade Centre to host 14 trade shows in May

Dubai World Trade Centre to host 14 trade shows in May

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host 14 trade shows in May, along with several related conferences, covering a wide array of industries from travel and tourism to hospitality and consumer products.

Emirates’ Airbus A380 arrives in Shanghai

Emirates’ Airbus A380 arrives in Shanghai

Shanghai welcomed its first scheduled Airbus A380 service on Wednesday afternoon, when Emirates flight EK302 from Dubai arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Shanghai has became the third destination in China for Emirates’ A380, following on from the launch of services to Beijing and Hong Kong in 2010.