April 10, 2024
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4min
Airline to lay out a table of traditional Sri Lankan festive fare for premium passengers from 13 to 14 April Colombo, 9 April: Traditional Sri Lankan culinary treats that evoke the essence of festive occasions on the island will greet Emirates’ premium passengers visiting the airline’s lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 13 […]

April 2, 2024
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6min
Furthering Dubai’s commitment to accessible travel and in time for World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April; Emirates has achieved a Certified Autism Center™ Designation for all of its Dubai Check In facilities – Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store in DIFC, Emirates Cruise Check In – Port Rashid, Emirates Cruise Check In – Dubai […]

April 2, 2024
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4min
At the 2024 Dubai World Cup held at the Meydan Racecourse on March 30, Emirates and AC Milan unveiled a bespoke art installation by regionally renowned artist Kareemgraphy, to celebrate the intersection of sports, culture and art.     Uniquely created for the event by calligraffiti artist and designer artist Abdul Kareem, known as Kareemgraphy, […]

April 1, 2024
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7min
In the landscape of modern mobility, a quiet revolution is underway, reshaping how we navigate our lives and interact with our environment. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), a category encompassing electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and other alternative options, are emerging as the vanguard of sustainable living. These automobiles herald a future where […]

March 27, 2024
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11min
Nissan to strengthen product portfolio, advance electrification, introduce new ways of developing and manufacturing, and harness partnerships to achieve Ambition 2030 vision Nissan targets additional 1-million-unit sales compared to fiscal year 2023 and operating profit margin of more than 6% by end of fiscal year 2026 30 new models to be launched by fiscal year […]

March 26, 2024
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On March 25th, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.     BYD reached the production of 1 millionth NEV in May 2021 and rapidly multiplied this figure threefold within 18 months, then surpassed 5 million units in merely 9 additional months. In just 7 months from this mark, BYD accelerated to the 7 million milestone, showcasing a robust end-to-end supply chain and the effect of scale. In 2023, […]

March 22, 2024
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6min
Dubai, UAE, 22 Mar 2024: This week Emirates was crowned the global winner of the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ in Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, announced online. Emirates scooped the top award for inflight entertainment from an extensive finalist list of global airlines, due to its whopping 6,500 channels of high quality and acclaimed content, […]

March 21, 2024
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FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s low-cost airline, is pleased to announce the launch of direct flights connecting Colombo and Dhaka, Bangladesh in April 2024. This move represents a significant milestone in regional aviation, addressing the growing demand for affordable travel options between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.     In light of Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding economy, attracting considerable […]

March 20, 2024
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The Emirates Group celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with a bestselling author, by launching a new initiative, and highlighting its unwavering commitment to and steady investments in women and gender equality at the workplace.     The Group launched its very own Gender Balance Council to represent all its women employees, create a knowledge sharing platform, and advance […]


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