Day: May 11, 2022

DUBAI, Dubai Airports is boosting Emiratis in frontline roles with first batch of graduates of its state-of-the-art emergency services training programme structured to develop a world-class Emirati firefighting team at Dubai International (DXB) trained to the highest industry and professional standards and ready to respond to any possible emergency.

Following this first batch of graduates, which included 23 trainees, Dubai Airports is actively recruiting the next cohort of Emiratis to join its world class firefighting team.

The new programme, empowers and enables nationals to succeed in the Airport Fire Services department and improve their broader professional competence in the aviation sector.

Graduates completed a 14-week intensive training programme that comprised six weeks of English language training provided in partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) followed by an intensive eight-week firefighting training programme provided through International Fire Training Centre-Serco at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport.

Dubai Airports maintains one of the largest airport fire services departments in the world across two airports. The department is fully equipped with a fleet of Aviation Rosenbauer vehicles armed with the latest aircraft firefighting technologies and safety controls, domestic vehicles, MICC (Mobile incident Command vehicle) to monitor incidents, water tankers, as well as rescue stairs vehicles at each location.

Majed Al Joker, Dubai Airports Chief Operating Officer, said, “This initiative is aligned with the UAE’s national agenda and is part of Dubai Airports’ broader commitment to support our Emiratisation goals while empowering young Emirati leaders to compete and become part of the workforce at one of world’s most important aviation hubs.”

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, ENOC Link, an ENOC Group innovative digital venture company, today announced the launch of its newest eLink station. Located at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the new eLink station is located near Gate 4 and will enable motorists from over 8,700 companies in the business community easy access and convenient fuelling services daily from 6:00 to 18:00.

ENOC’s eLink station is equipped with a 11,500 litre tank that can handle two grades of products and fuel up to four vehicles simultaneously, thereby cutting down on waiting time. The station is designed to cater to individual customers inside the free zone. The truck is also equipped with innovative digital meters and multi payment options giving customers an outstanding reliable fuelling experience.

Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said, “We are excited to launch our eLink station for our customers in Jafza. Our new innovative eLink station has been designed to offer easy and convenient access to serve motorists operating in the flagship free zone and those in its vicinity. We will continue to work towards introducing innovative digital solutions to meet customer expectations and to further strengthen UAE’s infrastructure as we plan together the next 50 years.”

Designed as a futuristic truck, the eLink station does not require assembly and can easily be deployed and relocated to different locations if needed, without any downtime. The eLink station includes vapour recovery systems to reduce emissions while loading from storage tanks. The latest eLink station offers a reliable supply of Special 95 and diesel fuels at the same price as retail fuel stations.

Over the course of 2021, ENOC opened four eLink stations in Dubai’s Town Square Centre and The Palm Jumeirah as well as in Al Reef and Hydra Village in Abu Dhabi.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Arabian Adventures, a Dubai-based leading destination management company and part of the dnata Travel Group, is launching extensive growth plans for 2022 across its entire operations.

Offering superior end-to-end destination services to its international travel trade partners, including a range of renowned desert safaris, tours and experiences, as well as cruise handling and event services, the company has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments to support its growth. The new set-up will help Arabian Adventures adapt to rapidly changing trends, drive efficiencies across its operations, and continue to deliver best-in-class services to customers.

Mohanad Malhas, General Manager, Arabian Adventures, said, “We are working towards an ambitious and successful 30th year of operation in 2022. Both leisure tourists and corporate clients across our business are looking to make the most of the UAE as a destination featuring world-class accommodation, innovative experiences, and authentic culture.”

“Alongside plans to enhance our existing operations, including private city tours and world-class events, we will be looking to grow our product range with additional bespoke products and services, unique to us and new to the market,” he added.

To cater to the increased popularity of desert experiences in 2021, the long-standing desert safari operator has recently added more than 30 new vehicles to its core product, and invested in a fleet of additional vehicles to provide private chauffeur services and tours in 2022.

Anabela Radosevic, Head of Business Development, Arabian Adventures, commented, “Our business development team’s priorities for this year include revamping the level of sales and services delivered to partners, introducing new solutions to better serve their customers, and enhancing their in-destination experiences.”

Source: Emirates News Agency