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Gulf Business
4 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
YouGov names Emirates as ‘Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025'
Image: Emirates Most Recommended Global Brands 2025 rankings, becoming the only airline to feature in the global top 10 list. The airline scored 88.4 per cent in recommendation rates, based on over one million customer surveys conducted across 28 markets between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. The rankings, powered by YouGov BrandIndex, measure the percentage of a brand's customers who would recommend it to others. Emirates outperformed all other brands globally, reinforcing the reach and resonance of its 'Fly Better' brand promise. 'This recognition underscores the deep connection and loyalty we've built with passengers all over the world,' said Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline. 'We will continue to evolve our already exceptional experience and set new benchmarks in travel.' Emirates: Key highlights this year This year, Emirates expanded its network, introduced the A350 to 10 destinations, launched nine reimagined retail stores, and became the world's first Autism Certified Airline. By year-end, Emirates plans to serve over 70 cities with next-generation cabin interiors across its Boeing 777, A380, and A350 fleet, and offer more than two million Premium Economy seats. The airline previously topped YouGov's UAE Recommend 2024 rankings and was named the most satisfying airline among US travellers in YouGov's US airlines report. YouGov, a global analytics firm, bases its rankings on aggregated and weighted scores that reflect actual brand perception and loyalty across diverse demographics. Read:
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates named 2025's top global brand by YouGov
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has been named YouGov's Most Recommended Global Brand for 2025, a testament to its 'Fly Better' promise. The airline achieved an outstanding score of 88.4%, with a significant lead on the next closest brand. The rankings are based on insights from YouGov BrandIndex, which uses over a million customer surveys in 28 markets to track brand performance daily between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Emirates has always prioritised customer satisfaction, providing memorable journeys at every touchpoint. In the first half of 2025, Emirates expanded its global network with route launches to three new destinations, reimagined travel retail stores in Asia, Africa, and Europe, introduced its newest aircraft type, the A350, to 10 destinations, and became the world's first Autism Certified Airline. By December 2025, Emirates will serve over 70 cities with aircraft equipped with the latest interiors on Boeing 777s, A380s, and A350s, representing almost 50% of its network. By December 2025, the airline will offer over 2 million Premium Economy seats, allowing more travellers to enjoy Emirates' latest generation premium onboard experience. Emirates has been recognized by YouGov before, as the most recommended brand in the UAE in the Recommend 2024 rankings with a score of 92.6. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, said, 'This recognition underscores the deep connection and loyalty we've built with passengers all over the world, who trust us not only to get them to their destination, but to do so with care, reliability, and excellence. We will continue to evolve our already exceptional experience and set new benchmarks in travel to ensure Emirates is always a brand that our customers are proud to recommend.' Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Business
10-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Bahrain becomes first Emirates destination exclusively served by Airbus A350
Image: Emirates The deployment marks a milestone in the airline's fleet modernisation strategy and is part of its 'Fly Better' promise to elevate the passenger experience. Emirates' A350 offers a three-class configuration, including 32 lie-flat Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 Premium Economy seats arranged 2-3-2, and 259 Economy seats in a 3-3-3 layout. The aircraft features enhanced cabin comfort, including higher ceilings, wider aisles, quieter environments, and next-generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity. The exclusive use of the A350 on the Bahrain route underscores Emirates' commitment to the market and its investment in premium service for the kingdom. Emirates A350 operations Emirates currently operates the A350 across several short- and medium-haul destinations, including Amman, Kuwait, Edinburgh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Colombo, and Tunis. The airline aims to expand A350 operations to 17 cities worldwide by the end of 2025. Read:
Express Tribune
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Alcaraz puts French Open title on line against scorching Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will renew their rivalry in the French Open final, three weeks after facing off for the Rome title. Photo: AFP/File Listen to article Carlos Alcaraz bids to defend his French Open title against Jannik Sinner as the two stars of a new generation face off in a Grand Slam final for the first time on Sunday. The 22-year-old Alcaraz and Sinner, 23, have together scooped up the last five majors to usher in a new era in men's tennis after two decades defined by the dominance of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz hopes to become the third man this century to retain the Coupe des Mousquetaires after Gustavo Kuerten and Nadal. World No.1 🏆 World No.2 It doesn't get much bigger than THIS. — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2025 Sinner is chasing his third successive Grand Slam triumph -- and fourth overall -- after winning last year's US Open and retaining his Australian Open crown in January. The world number one has lost just seven matches since the start of 2024 but four of those defeats have come against Alcaraz, including a five-set reverse in last year's Roland Garros semi-finals. Alcaraz holds a 7-4 head-to-head edge over Sinner, winning the Italian Open final in Rome three weeks ago as the latter made his return to competition after a three-month doping ban. The Spaniard warned after that final that Sinner would be an even greater threat in Paris with more matches under his belt, and so it has proved with the Italian yet to drop a set at the French Open. Flawless Run to the Final 🔝 Sinner takes down Djokovic and reaches the #RolandGarros final without dropping a single set. Alcaraz awaits! 🎾🔥 Watch the best moments of this epic clash—highlights presented by @Emirates ✈️#RolandGarros #FlyBetter #Emirates — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2025 "He's the best tennis player right now," said Alcaraz. "I mean, he's destroying every opponent." Alcaraz is battle-tested having won just two of his six matches in straight sets but had a shorter outing in the semi-finals than perhaps anticipated after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire. Second seed Alcaraz has little doubt that Sunday's showpiece -- the first Grand Slam men's final between two players born in the 2000s -- will be one to remember. "It's going to be a really great Sunday for fans of tennis," said Alcaraz, who knows he will need to be at his best to deny Sinner a maiden French Open trophy. "I love that battle. But most of the time is just about suffering, because (he pushes) you to the limit." 'It doesn't get any bigger' Sinner is 18-1 this year and has picked up where he left off in Melbourne after a doping controversy which forced him off the courts for the Sunshine Swing in the US and the start of the clay-court season. He twice tested positive for traces of the banned anabolic steroid clostebol in March last year, a contamination doping authorities accepted was accidental. Sinner has always maintained the product entered his system unintentionally through a massage from his physiotherapist, who had used a spray containing it to treat a cut. He has looked in prime form in Paris, extending his winning streak in majors to 20 matches to reach a first Roland Garros final. King Carlos is ready to defend his crown 👑 Alcaraz takes down Musetti to book his spot in the #RolandGarros final! 🔥 — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2025 Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to win the French Open in 1976. Sinner dashed Djokovic's hopes of a record-setting 25th Grand Slam on Friday with a fourth straight win over the 38-year-old Serbian, who admitted the loss may have been his final French Open match. With the last remaining member of the old guard out of the picture, the stage is set for Alcaraz and Sinner to embark on the biggest clash so far in their already gripping rivalry. Both are unbeaten in Grand Slam finals, but that will change come Sunday. "The stage, it doesn't get any bigger now. Grand Slam finals against Carlos, it's a special moment for me and for him, too," said Sinner. "The tension you feel before the match and during the match is a little bit different in a way, because we are both very young, we are both different, but talented." Comparisons have already been made between the sport's new rivalry and those shared by the big three of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer, but Sinner said it was too early for such talk. "It takes time to compare us with the big three," said Sinner. "I believe that tennis or every sport needs rivalries, no? This could be potentially one of these, but there are amazing players coming up."
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First Post
07-06-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Novak Djokovic drops major hint on future after semi-final exit from French Open: 'This could have been the last...
Novak Djokovic dropped a cryptic statement after bowing out of the ongoing French Open with a semi-final defeat at the hands of world No 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday, which extended his wait for a 25th Grand Slam triumph. read more Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd at Court Philippe-Chatrier after bowing out of the French Open with a semi-final defeat against Jannik Sinner. AP Novak Djokovic dropped a major hint on his future after bowing out of the ongoing French Open with a semi-final defeat at the hands of Jannik Sinner on Friday. Sinner handed 38-year-old Djokovic a straight-sets defeat (6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3)) in the second men's singles semi-final on Friday to setup a showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who progressed into the final after his opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired with an injury in the fourth set. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The defeat extends Djokovic's quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam triumph, with the Serbian superstar having not won a Major since the 2023 US Open. A maiden Olympic gold medal at Roland Garros during last year's Paris Olympics has been Djokovic's biggest achievement during this period. Flawless Run to the Final 🔝 Sinner takes down Djokovic and reaches the #RolandGarros final without dropping a single set. Alcaraz awaits! 🎾🔥 Watch the best moments of this epic clash—highlights presented by @Emirates ✈️#RolandGarros #FlyBetter #Emirates — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2025 Djokovic remained hopeful of achieving the historic feat, which would make him the most successful player of all time, at the Wimbledon that takes place next month or on the faster hard-court at the Australian Open. He did however, drop a line that is sure to get the tennis world buzzing about his future in the sport. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'This could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end,' three-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic said after his defeat. 'But if this was the farewell match of Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd. 'Not the happiest because of the loss, but, you know, I tried to show my gratitude to the crowd, because they were terrific,' he added. 'Don't think I have ever received this much support in this stadium' Djokovic had earlier attended an emotional farewell ceremony for 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal on the opening evening of the event, where fellow legends Roger Federer and Andy Murray were also present. The Serb was the only member of the group still playing professionally, with Nadal having made the final appearance of his storied career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November last year. Djokovic also thanked the city of Paris for the support he received during his semi-final meeting with Sinner, remarking that he had never received as much support from the French Open crowd in the past. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I don't think I have ever received this much support in this stadium in my career in big matches against the best players in the world. So very, very honoured to experience that,' Djokovic added. Djokovic sets sights on Wimbledon after French Open heartbreak As for the elusive 25th Grand Slam, Djokovic is hopeful of ending a wait that has spanned nearly two years next month at the Wimbledon, where he is a seven-time champion. And if that doesn't work out, he might experience better luck on the hard-court that is used for the Australian Open, where he has won nearly half (10) of his career Grand Slam titles. 'Obviously Wimbledon is next, which is my childhood favourite tournament. I'm going to do everything possible to get myself ready,' he said. 'I guess my best chances (of winning) maybe are Wimbledon, you know, to win another Slam, or faster hard court, maybe Australia or something like that.'
