Emirates NBD has retained its position as the UAE’s most-considered banking brand, while also leading customer recommendations, according to the 2026 UAE Bank Rankings released by YouGov.
Emirates has introduced what it says is the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat.
A tangible sense of confidence and optimism ran through Arabian Travel Market 2026, which concluded in Dubai on Thursday with major announcements and deals.
Emirates has signed an MoU with the Medical Tourism Association to expand its presence in medical, wellness and longevity travel. Announced at ATM 2026, the partnership will leverage Dubai’s healthcare hub status and Emirates’ global network to target international healthcare travellers.
Emirates signed more than 30 agreements spanning tourism boards across 16 countries, and organisations at the centre of new customer segments and communities, a the Arabian Travel Market 2026, which closed in Dubai on Thursday.
Emirates is installing Starlink satellite internet across its fleet at a rate of 14 aircraft per month, with 53 aircraft now connected. The airline plans to extend the service to 232 aircraft, according to Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim.
Emirates has signed and renewed agreements with tourism boards, travel platforms, cruise operators, business councils, sports tourism specialists and financial partners, expanding collaborations across key markets including Mozambique, Kenya, China, Spain, Finland and Vietnam to drive tourism, connectivity and customer engagement.
Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global destination for higher education, international students and lifelong learning.
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering members the chance to earn double Skywards Miles on eligible flights across both airlines’ global networks.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase visitor arrivals to the emirate from selected markets across Emirates’ network.
