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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
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.
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.
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
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’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.
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.
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.



