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Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

London-based Virgin Atlantic will launch a second frequency to Dubai following the first delivery of its long awaited Dreamliner aircraft, the carrier’s CCO said Thursday

UAE signs open skies agreement with Albania

UAE signs open skies agreement with Albania

The UAE has signed an open skies deal with Albania, making the south-east European country the latest in a growing list of destinations accessible from the Gulf state. The agreement marks the latest effort by UAE airlines to expand their operations in the lucrative European market.

NO GUCCI: Elisabetta Gucci plans to open an 87-suite hotel in Dubai by the end of the year. (Getty Images)

Elisabetta Gucci stopped over Dubai hotel name plan

Gucci, the luxury-goods company owned by PPR SA, said it won an injunction preventing unauthorised use of the Elisabetta Gucci name, thwarting plans by the great-granddaughter of the founder to open a chain of hotels under her moniker. Elisabetta Gucci plans to open an 87-suite hotel in Dubai by the end of the year, Ziller said last month. Branded as EG Hotels and Resorts by Elisabetta Gucci, the property would showcase furniture designed by her and built by Formitalia Srl, Ziller said.

AIRPORT PLANS: Sheikh Ahmed has said that Al Maktoum Airport has passed with flying colours its final tests.

Al Maktoum Airport passes final test – Sheikh Ahmed

The first flight to land at the new Al Maktoum Airport is a big step in Dubai’s aim to become the world’s “pre-eminent aviation centre”, a top official said on Monday.

Standing strong

Standing strong

Although RSA Logistics celebrated the success of its first anniversary at Dubai Logistics City early this year, the company is focused on the future rather than the past, explains marketing director Kirit Mehta.

Dubai hotels see 15% occupancy rebound in Feb

Dubai hotels see 15% occupancy rebound in Feb

Dubai’s hotels posted a double digit occupancy rate increase in February, the first the emirate has seen since the start of the impact of the global downturn on its tourism sector.

PROJECT WORK: Infrastructure construction work in the UAE is predicted to grow by 3.3 percent in 2010. (Getty Images)

UAE’s infrastructure growth seen at 3.3% in 2010

This growth will be fuelled by and large Abu Dhabi, and to a lesser extent transport infrastructure projects in Dubai such as the Green Line metro project, the Al-Maktoum International Airport and the expansion of Dubai Airport,” the report said.

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Smartworld brings business benefits of H3C networks to enterprise customers in the Middle East

A next-generation ICT services provider, Smartworld is equipped with highly experienced teams of professionals that design, deploy and manage integrated infrastructure services across the region. Smartworld is based in Dubai World Central delivering advanced, standards-based network infrastructure solutions to enterprise customers in all industry sectors.