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Dubai consolidates its position as preferred global hub for sports

Dubai consolidates its position as preferred global hub for sports

Dubai has repeatedly proven its capability of successfully hosting world-class events, including Expo 2020, the largest event ever held in the Arab world. In fact, during the six months of the Expo 2020 (October 2021-March 2022), Dubai hosted more than 30 international sports events, including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup qualifiers, cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup, and the European Tour’s ‘Race to Dubai’ finale, the DP World Tour Championship.

Etihad Airways commits to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest who books Economy Space

Etihad Airways commits to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest who books Economy Space

26 August 2022 Press Release Airline News

Following the launch of the Etihad Forest, Etihad’s initiative for biodiversity, wildlife and environmental protection through a network of mangrove and other forests being established in Abu Dhabi and around the world, Etihad Airways has committed to adopt a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, ensuring every “space” seat sold is eventually carbon neutral.

Emirates Group highlights Emirati women’s contributions to aviation and travel

Emirates Group highlights Emirati women’s contributions to aviation and travel

26 August 2022 Press Release Airline News

Emirati women in the Emirates Group represent a workforce of over 1,000 professionals in various roles across more than 30 departments. From pilots and engineers who work with the world’s biggest commercial aircraft, to IT professionals, service ambassadors, marketing and data experts, commercial services and more, these talented and passionate Emirati women are vital contributors to the Group

Encircling the Burj Khalifa high up in the sky, Dubai architects propose a massive ‘gated community’

Encircling the Burj Khalifa high up in the sky, Dubai architects propose a massive ‘gated community’

Downtown Circle is made up of five levels and would sit on five points, or pillars, embedded into the ground. The massive span of the circle itself would be composed of two main rings held together by a continuous green belt named the Skypark which vertically connects the floors with each other creating a connected three-dimensional urban green eco-system.