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Topic: Airports

Early lift-off for Dubai Airshow site

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May 22, 2013

The new venue for the Dubai Airshow will be handed over to the show's organisers within the next three months. Read Article Early lift-off for Dubai Airshow site

Etihad Airways acquires Abu Dhabi airport service firms

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May 20, 2013

Etihad Airways has acquired the three main ground handling companies of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read Article Etihad Airways acquires Abu Dhabi airport service firms

Emirates Airline hits new heights with 52% rise in profit

Emirates Airline's revenue reached a record high of Dh73.1 billion. Karim Sahib / AFP

May 10, 2013

Emirates Airline lifted profits by 52 per cent as the world's number one carrier by international traffic carried more than 39 million passengers across its fast expanding route network. Read Article Emirates Airline hits new heights with 52% rise in profit

Dubai International Airport runway upgrades to reduce flights in 2014

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May 09, 2013

The extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International will take place over 80 days next year and will see passenger flights reduced and all cargo, charter and general aviation flights diverted to Dubai World Central. Read Article Dubai International Airport runway upgrades to reduce flights in 2014

 

20 seconds to get through UAE immigration, thanks to Smart Gates

Mohammed Karzoun, Chief Operating Officer of Emaratech at the Arabian Travel Market. Antonie Robertson / The National

May 08, 2013

The unified security system in all airports will mean an end to long queues for people with Emirates ID cards, e-Gate cards and biometric passports from 32 pre-approved visa countries.  Read Article 20 seconds to get through UAE immigration, thanks to Smart Gates

 

Space-age sleeping pods unveiled at Abu Dhabi airport

Sleeping pods in Abu Dhabi airport

May 05, 2013

New space-age sleeping pods have been unveiled at Abu Dhabi International Airport that allow weary travellers to take a nap in comfort and privacy. Read Article Space-age sleeping pods unveiled at Abu Dhabi airport

 

Dubai airport passengers exceed 5 million again in March

Apr 30, 2013

Passenger traffic at Dubai's main airport exceeded 5 million people for the fourth straight month in March, jumping 20.6 per cent from a year earlier, airport authorities said on Monday. Read Article Dubai airport passengers exceed 5 million again in March

 

Failure haunts Berlin ghost airport

A fence protects the site of the terminal building under construction at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt in March of 2012. Johannes Eisele / AFP

Apr 25, 2013

Once touted as a shining example of Germany's engineering prowess, the capital's new international aviation hub has become an acute embarrassment as costly delays and design foul ups leave it still not open. Read Article Failure haunts Berlin ghost airport

 

A shameful litany of fiascos at Berlin airport

Apr 25, 2013

The fiasco of Berlin's new airport is not an isolated case in Germany. A number of other projects are being marred by cost overruns and delays, in some cases compounded by local public opposition via lawsuits and demonstrations.  Read Article A shameful litany of fiascos at Berlin airport

 

Pass the checkpoint of the future

Passengers are scanned at a security checkpoint at Logan Airport in Boston using a millimeter wave body scanner, which produces a cartoon-like outline rather than naked images of passengers produced by a similar machine using X-rays. Charles Krupa / AP Photo

Apr 19, 2013

Progressing through airport security around the world could be made far easier thanks to an industry project. Read Article Pass the checkpoint of the future

 

Gulf well placed for new world flight path, Abu Dhabi summit told

April 10, 2012 (Abu Dhabi) A panel discussion titled Common Problems - Common Solutions at the World Travel and Tourism Council in Abu Dhabi April 10, 2013. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Apr 11, 2013

Etihad chief tells 800 travel executives of 'battle of the hubs', which will be won by those who can adapt to the travel industry's great changes. Read Article Gulf well placed for new world flight path, Abu Dhabi summit told

 

India market too lucrative to ignore, says Etihad Airways chief

DUBAI - NOVEMBER 16,2009 - James Hogan , Etihad Airways Chief Executive officer gesture during announcement of 750 mmillion dollars investment package at the Dubai Airshow. ( nPaulo Vecina/the National ) *** Local Caption *** PV Airshow 5.jpg

Apr 11, 2013

India is a challenging market for airlines seeking expansion in the subcontinent says James Hogan, president and chief executive of Etihad. Read Article India market too lucrative to ignore, says Etihad Airways chief

 

Dubai airport to overtake Heathrow as world's busiest by 2015, says BA boss

April 10, 2012 (Abu Dhabi) Spectators watch a panel discussion at the World Travel and Tourism Council in Abu Dhabi April 10, 2013. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Apr 11, 2013

Heathrow will slide down the global league, believes Willie Walsh, chief executive of the International Airlines Group, holding company for two giant European carriers. Read Article Dubai airport to overtake Heathrow as world's busiest by 2015, says BA boss

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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