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Al Etihad
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates arrives in Shenzhen, marking its fourth gateway in China
2 July 2025 13:38 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, celebrating the airline's fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. Emirates' inaugural flight, EK328, touched down at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 1, receiving a warm welcome from distinguished guests and media partners on who flew on the inaugural flight from Dubai received special gifts and certificates to commemorate the a press release, Emirates on Wednesday announced that it now offers 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen – providing passengers and businesses with enhanced connectivity and travel options in and out of the Chinese by a four-class Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates' flight EK328 departs from Dubai at 1005hrs, arriving in Shenzhen at 2200hrs. The return flight EK329 departs Shenzhen at 2355hrs, landing in Dubai at 0340hrs the next to and from Shenzhen are conveniently timed to enable seamless connectivity to key destinations across Europe, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam - leveraging Emirates' extensive global network via its Dubai hub. Passengers can also seamlessly connect to Emirates' points in Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Saudi Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline, said: 'We are excited to launch our new daily service to Shenzhen – one of China's most dynamic and innovative cities. This milestone reflects Emirates' ongoing commitment to strengthening our presence in the Chinese mainland and supporting the country's trade and tourism objectives." He added, "It is also aligned with the strengthening of China-UAE relations, and a strategic move to seamlessly connect the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor - an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub that aims to attract global innovation resources, through our flights."Kazim explained, "We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Shenzhen Airport Group and our local partners for their support in making this launch possible. We look forward to connecting more travellers and businesses between Shenzhen and Dubai and across our growing network.'Passengers flying to Shenzhen will enjoy an elevated experience onboard one of Emirates' enhanced Boeing 777s, offering 8 private suites in First Class, 40 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 260 spacious seats in Economy Class. Shenzhen has become the first city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates' retrofitted aircraft with upgraded cabin interiors and the award-winning Premium Economy. The new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 layout will further offer aisle access to every passenger. Enhanced Cargo, Passenger Operations Emirates has been serving China since 2004 and plays a significant role in facilitating seamless connectivity to over 50 countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, covering one-third of the 150 countries and regions participating in the initiative. Expansion of the airline's operations will further boost inbound visitor volumes to the Greater Bay Area from GCC countries and Africa, while also supporting industries such as smart manufacturing, e-commerce, and biopharmaceuticals, through a 72-hour global supply chain wide-body Boeing 777-300ER, serving on the Dubai-Shenzhen route, offers 16 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Allowing it to further help amplify the 'Aerial Silk Road' by integrating Shenzhen's advanced manufacturing sector with Emirates' global cargo network. Airline's world-class cold chain capabilities will ensure the global accessibility and seamless transportation of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals. Strengthening UAE-China Ties The UAE is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching $95 billion in 2023. Aviation plays a key role in the rapid growth of trade exchanges between the two nations. Emirates' expansion into the Chinese mainland comes at an opportune time as the UAE and China's comprehensive strategic partnership deepens further, boosting cooperation in various sectors such as trade, technology, logistics and from the GCC including the UAE can now visit China visa-free for up to 30 days, allowing Emirates' customers to enjoy hassle-free planning for their business and leisure trips to the Chinese mainland. Emirates remains committed to facilitating convenient and seamless international connectivity in and out of the Chinese mainland, in line with its growth strategy for East Asia.
Tourism Breaking News
02-07-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Emirates launches new daily service to Shenzhen
Post Views: 55 Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, marking the airline's fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. Passengers who flew on the inaugural flight from Dubai received special gifts and certificates to commemorate the occasion. Emirates now offers 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen – providing passengers and businesses with enhanced connectivity and travel options in and out of Chinese mainland. Operated by a four-class Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates' flight EK328 departs from Dubai at 1005hrs, arriving in Shenzhen at 2200hrs. The return flight EK329 departs Shenzhen at 2355hrs, landing in Dubai at 0340hrs the next day.* Flights to and from Shenzhen are conveniently timed to enable seamless connectivity to key destinations across Europe, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam – leveraging Emirates' extensive global network via its Dubai hub. Passengers can also seamlessly connect to Emirates' points in Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline, said: 'We are excited to launch our new daily service to Shenzhen – one of China's most dynamic and innovative cities. This milestone reflects Emirates' ongoing commitment to strengthening our presence in the Chinese mainland and supporting the country's trade and tourism objectives. It is also aligned with the strengthening of China-UAE relations, and a strategic move to seamlessly connect the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor – an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub that aims to attract global innovation resources, through our flights. We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Shenzhen Airport Group and our local partners for their support in making this launch possible. We look forward to connecting more travellers and businesses between Shenzhen and Dubai and across our growing network.' Passengers flying to Shenzhen will enjoy an elevated experience onboard one of Emirates' enhanced Boeing 777s, offering 8 private suites in First Class, 40 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy and 260 spacious seats in Economy Class. Shenzhen has become the first city in Chinese mainland to receive Emirates' retrofitted aircraft with upgraded cabin interiors and the award-winning Premium Economy. The new Business Class cabin in a 1-2-1 layout will further offer aisle access to every passenger. Enhanced cargo and passenger operations Emirates has been serving China since 2004 and plays a significant role in facilitating seamless connectivity to over 50 countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, covering one-third of the 150 countries and regions participating in the initiative. Expansion of the airline's operations will further boost inbound visitor volumes to the Greater Bay Area from GCC countries and Africa, while also supporting industries such as smart manufacturing, e-commerce, and biopharmaceuticals, through a 72-hour global supply chain system. Emirates' wide-body Boeing 777-300ER, served on the Dubai-Shenzhen route, offers 16 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Allowing it to further help amplify the 'Aerial Silk Road' by integrating Shenzhen's advanced manufacturing sector with Emirates' global cargo network. Airline's world-class cold chain capabilities will ensure the global accessibility and seamless transportation of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals. Strengthening UAE-China ties The UAE is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching US$95 billion in 2023. Aviation plays a key role in the rapid growth of trade exchanges between the two nations. Emirates' expansion into the Chinese mainland comes at an opportune time as the UAE and China's comprehensive strategic partnership deepens further, boosting cooperation in various sectors such as trade, technology, logistics and investment. Travellers from the GCC including the UAE can now visit China visa-free for up to 30 days, allowing Emirates' customers to enjoy hassle-free planning for their business and leisure trips to the Chinese mainland. Emirates remains committed to facilitating convenient and seamless international connectivity in and out of the Chinese mainland, in line with its growth strategy for East Asia. Emirates inaugural flight, EK328, touched down at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on 1 July, receiving a warm welcome from distinguished guests and media partners on arrival. *All times are local.
Time Out Dubai
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates launches new daily flight to Shenzen
Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Shenzhen in China. Taking off on Wednesday July 1, the first flight from Dubai International Airport to Bao'an International Airport marked the first daily service between the two cities. Emirates now offers 42 weekly flights to four key cities in the Chinese mainland – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. If you like this: Emirates issues important travel advice ahead of busy period The new daily service departs from DXB at 10.05am every morning, before arriving in Shenzen at 10pm local time. The return flight will take off from Shenzen at 11.55pm, landing in Dubai at 3.40am the following day. Using one of the retrofitted Boeing 777s, the route will offer eight private suites in first class, 40 business class seats and 24 in premium economy. The first Chinese city to be served with the retrofitted interior, there will also be 260 economy class seats on board. There is now a daily route to Shenzen (Credit: Supplied) Speaking about the new route, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline, said: 'We are excited to launch our new daily service to Shenzhen – one of China's most dynamic and innovative cities. This milestone reflects Emirates' ongoing commitment to strengthening our presence in the Chinese mainland and supporting the country's trade and tourism objectives. 'It is also aligned with the strengthening of China-UAE relations, and a strategic move to seamlessly connect the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor – an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub that aims to attract global innovation resources, through our flights. 'We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Shenzhen Airport Group and our local partners for their support in making this launch possible. We look forward to connecting more travellers and businesses between Shenzhen and Dubai and across our growing network.' In other Dubai news How hot it's going to get in Dubai today – and top places to stay chill Heat and humidity revealed Planning your next trip? A guide to every UAE long weekend in 2025 The key dates to know 13 top-tier Dubai attractions remaining open for summer 2025 There's still lots to enjoy during the warmer months
Hi Dubai
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Secures $300 Million Loan from Bank of China
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has secured a $300 million unsecured term loan from the Bank of China, strengthening its liquidity position and reinforcing ties with one of the world's largest financial institutions. The 3-year loan agreement was signed with Bank of China's Dubai Branch, London Branch, and Hong Kong Limited. DAE confirmed that the funds will be used for general corporate purposes and to support future financing needs as the aviation giant continues to expand its global operations. 'This transaction with BOC provides us with additional liquidity to support our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of our airline customers while maintaining a modern and efficient fleet,' said Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE. 'We are pleased to deepen our relationship with Bank of China and look forward to continuing our collaboration.' The deal also marks a significant step in strengthening economic ties between China and the UAE. Pan Xinyuan, General Manager of Bank of China (Dubai) Branch, noted the importance of the partnership, highlighting the bank's ability to offer tailored financing solutions in the aviation sector. 'Bank of China values its growing relationship with DAE and is pleased to support this strategic financing,' Pan said. 'We will continue to contribute to deepening China-UAE relations and support the development of UAE enterprises.' DAE, one of the largest aircraft leasing companies in the world, manages a fleet of over 500 aircraft and serves more than 120 airline customers across 60 countries. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hainan Free Trade Port-UAE Promotion Conference Held in Dubai
HAIKOU, China, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC): On May 19, the 2025 China Hainan Free Trade Port-UAE Promotion Conference was successfully held in Dubai. Over 250 government and free trade zone participants from the UAE and Hainan, along with business leaders and media representatives, attended the event. The focus was on trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, encompassing cooperation in sectors such as new energy, finance, biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, and agarwood, injecting strong momentum into the establishment of the Hainan FTP as an innovative hub for China-UAE economic and trade relations. In his opening address, Feng Fei, Secretary of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee highlighted the province's firm commitment to creating a free trade port with a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment and "zero tariffs, low tax rates, and a simplified tax system" at its core. He further emphasized that Hainan would focus on promoting in-depth cooperation with the UAE in the digital economy and green energy. Chinese Ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming pointed out that the open policies of the Hainan FTP are highly consistent with the UAE's "50-Year Development Plan," and the cooperation between the two sides will set a new benchmark for China-Middle East economic and trade cooperation. Abdulla Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of Foreign Trade and Industry at the UAE Ministry of Economy, said that the UAE will actively link in with the Hainan FTP's financial liberalization and cross-border trade facilitation policies and jointly explore innovative cooperation models in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Dr. Ali M. Al-Khouri, Secretary-General of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE and Chairman of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, Marwan Al Marri, Regional Director of Asia from Dubai Chambers, and Omar Al Muhairi, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at DP World Group, expressed their confidence in the cooperation prospects between the UAE and the Hainan FTP. At the event, the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development provided a systematic breakdown of the advantageous policies and development opportunities of the Hainan FTP. Meanwhile, Hainan Provincial Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau and the Danzhou Municipal Government conducted thematic presentations on financial opening pilot initiatives, cross-border capital flows, and new investment opportunities in the Danzhou-Yangpu Economic Circle, respectively. In a bid to promote bilateral cooperation, representatives from Mingyang Group, Qilu Pharmaceutical, Mellser International Medical Center, and the Hainan Agarwood Industry Association shared information about Hainan's distinctive industries, specialty products, and plans to expand into the Middle Eastern market. During the meeting, Hainan signed four strategic cooperation agreements with enterprises from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, covering new energy, logistics parks, automobile trade, and headquarters base construction. A business negotiation session was arranged after the meeting, during which representatives of more than 100 Chinese and Arab companies met and laid the groundwork for future cooperation. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hainan International Media Center (HIMC) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
