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Emirates strengthens Australian commitment
Ashes-winning captain Ricky Ponting is all set to lead his Emirates-sponsored Australian Cricket squad in defence of the ICC Cricket World Cup in four weeks' time. The players that will join Ponting in their bid for a third successive World Cup victory were announced by Cricket Australia in Adelaide on Tuesday.
Emirates – bringing rugby to the world
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, today became a sponsor of one of the world’s biggest sporting events in an agreement making it Official Airline of Rugby World Cup 2007 in France.
Europeans vote for Emirates
It is barely six weeks into the new year, and Emirates is busy scooping major awards across continents, recently adding European metal to its mantel. British travel agents have voted Emirates into the top spot for its services to the Middle East and Far East.
Emirates to launch flights to Houston
Emirates, one of the world’s most successful and fastest-growing international airlines, is set to launch services to Houston, Texas - its second destination in the United States, starting 3rd December 2007.
Emirates Skywards hosts 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Skywards, the award winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines recently hosted its 5th annual golf tournament at the Montgomerie Dubai Golf Club offering members the chance to participate in the Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am.
Emirates steps up frequency to Sudan
Dubai-based carrier, Emirates, has bolstered its African footprint by introducing daily flights to Sudan. Earlier this month, the world’s fastest growing inter-continental airline accelerated its presence in Khartoum by introducing an additional flight every Sunday, bringing its six-times-a-week service to a daily operation.
Emirates Airline rings in the new year with top award
Business and luxury leisure travellers gave Emirates top honours in the annual Global Traveller's GT Tested Awards for 2006, naming the world’s fastest growing international airline “Best Airline for First Class” for the second year in a row.
Flying made fun for children who take off on Emirates
Emirates has a surprise for children traveling on board their long haul flights. From the beginning of January, they will find a brand new bumper bag of goodies to make flying fun, in addition to the airline’s extensive inflight entertainment package.
Emirates mesmerises at Magic Millions Carnival
Emirates flagged off its global sports sponsorship events for the year in style on Emirates Ladies Day at the Magic Millions Carnival, being held at the Gold Coast Turf Club in Queensland, Australia.
Emirates to launch non-stop flights to Newcastle
Emirates Airline have announced it will launch a new non-stop daily service between Dubai and Newcastle in the United Kingdom, starting 1st September 2007. This will bring the number of UK destinations served by Emirates to six, and will also be Newcastle’s first-ever scheduled long-haul flight.
Emirates offers great deals for Dubai Desert Classic
Emirates, as the Official Airline and Co-Sponsor, is promoting the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic and Dubai by offering excellent value for money packages for visitors from around the world.
Emirates announces 2007 Middle East expansion plan
Ahead of the start of the New Year, Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has unveiled plans to further expand its Middle East network.
New Year, new name for DNATA Cargo Dubai terminals
Dnata Cargo will open the door to a new era in 2007 with FreightGate – a fresh generic identity for its growing portfolio of cargo terminals at Dubai International Airport and elsewhere in the emirate’s expanding business sectors.
DNATA gears up for corporate and government travel expansion
Dnata Agencies has geared up to meet Dubai’s booming demand for corporate and government travel by consolidating both these services under a new division, Dnata Corporate Travel, headed by experienced travel industry specialist Abdulla Tawakul.
Emirates launches economy double Skywards Miles offer
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has launched a generous double miles offer exclusively for UK members of its Skywards frequent flyer programme. Members can earn twice the normal amount of Skywards Miles when travelling from the UK to a wide range of long-haul destinations.