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Emirates-Qantas alliance wins New Zealand nodThe partnership of Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, and Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has won the approval of the New Zealand Minister for Transport. The alliance will provide New Zealand customers with s More… |
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Kuwait group launches Islamic trade finance fundKuwait-based Asiya Investments has launched an Islamic trade finance fund with $20 million in seed capital, aiming to cater to small Asian manufacturers. Asiya, whose largest shareholder is sovereign wealth fund Kuwait Investment More… |
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40,000 apply for ‘Best Jobs in the World’More than 40,000 people from around the globe have applied for Australia's six "Best Jobs in the World", leaving Australian tourism officials with the mammoth task of paring the list down to 18 finalists. The six-mon More… |
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Fare by weight 'fairest' for Samoan AirA Samoan airline that says it is the world's first carrier to charge passengers by their weight rather than per seat defends the plan as the fairest way to fly, in some cases actually ending up cheaper than conventional tickets. More… |
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Emirates-Qantas alliance wins conditional approvalAustralia's competition regulator granted conditional final approval on Wednesday to a five-year alliance between struggling national flag carrier Qantas Airways and Dubai's Emirates Airline, just days before the first More… |
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Australian travel agents bowled over by Abu DhabiMore than 100 of Australia’s top travel agents were hosted by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) during their fact finding mission to Abu Dhabi as the emirate aims to boost its tourism market share from the South More… |
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Abu Dhabi to host 100 Australian travel agentsOne hundred Australian travel agents will tour Abu Dhabi next month as part of a mega familiarisation trip hosted by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). The trip is organi More… |
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Top Australian dairy opens Dubai officeMurray Goulburn (MG) Co-operative Company, Australia’s leading dairy company, has opened its Middle East office in Dubai. Gary Helou, managing director of MG, said a presence in Dubai, in addition to existing offices in Toky More… |
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DWC in key services deal with Australia firmDubai World Central (DWC) recently partnered with Australia-based Aircraft Support Industries (ASI) to jointly provide clients with built-to-suit and related services in aircraft hangar and maintenance facilities at DWC’s Aviation District More… |
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Australia top meat supplier to Gulf in 2012Australia has retained its position as the largest lamb supplier to the Gulf with a record 55,000 tonnes delivered in 2012, said a top official ahead of an upcoming cuisine festival in Abu Dhabi. “We are dedicating the next More… |
