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Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central up sharply in Q1
Cargo volumes at Dubai World Central (DWC) have surged 382 per cent in the first three months of 2012, according to the quarterly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports on Wednesday. The airport, now only in its second full year of operation, recorded a 382.2 per cent increase in cargo volumes to 50,062 tonnes in the first quarter of the year, compared to 10,381 tonnes in the first three months of 2011.
Three women travellers held with heroin
The Dubai Police have referred three Nigerian women air passengers, who were arrested on different days for allegedly possessing drugs, to the Public Prosecution.
Pakistani woman wins Dubai Duty Free raffle draw
Following the fifth successful week of Dubai Summer Surprises, the 5th lucky winner was announced after a draw was held at Shaikh Rashid Terminal of Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle in counterfeit dollars
The Dubai Customs has foiled a bid to smuggle in Dh206,000 counterfeit banknotes, in a case of coded carbon dollar operation, at the Dubai International Airport, Terminal-1.
DP World, Dubai Airports mark success in cargo movements
DP World, UAE Region and Dubai Airports commended the successful establishment of direct and seamless cargo movements between Jebel Ali Port and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International, saying it is a great business decision that will continue to contribute to the success of Dubai.
Business jet veers off the runway at Dubai airport
Civil aviation officials in the UAE are investigating an accident in which a business jet veered off the runway at Dubai International Airport late on Monday evening, Khaleej Times has learnt. The Challenger 850 jet suffered minor damage and possibly caused damage to the runway lights, but all the crew aboard were unharmed, the operator of the aircraft confirmed on Tuesday.
Dubai to have world’s tallest hotel
Dubai, which is home to the world’s tallest building and the largest shopping mall, will open the world’s tallest hotel in mid-to-late 2012 at Shaikh Zayed Road. The height of the twin towers will be at 365 metres.
Dubai International traffic up 5.2%
Dubai International on Monday said its year-on-year passenger number for February increased by 5.2 per cent despite global and regional turbulence which is affecting travel plans of millions of people. Passenger numbers in February rose to 3.83 million from 3.64 million recorded during the same month in 2010.
