Al-Maktoum

The government of Dubai, which the Al-Maktoum ruling family leads, owns the airline.

Emirates Ready To Jettison Airbus? 2006

Sheikh Ahmed Al-Maktoum, 53, whose Emirates airline sponsors Arsenal Football Club, claimed his relationship with Nivin El-Gamal, 35, was just "casual" despite them having a son together.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Richard Alleyne 2011

Sheikh Hamdan Al-Maktoum, through bloodstock agents Peter and Ross Doyle, has purchased half-a-dozen yearlings to be trained by Hannon, who can also look forward to increased patronage from Sheikh Fahad al Thani, the man behind the Qipco sponsorship and who has a major stake in Strong Suit.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Telegraph Staff 2011

Dubai's main carrier, Emirates, has also confirmed that it is unlikely to transfer to Al-Maktoum within the next decade - and possibly not until 2022 at the earliest - because the current hub will be able to support its operation for several years to come.

HEADLINES 2010

Postponement of the opening from last year led the city-state's new low-cost carrier FlyDubai - which had planned to use Al-Maktoum - to begin services from Dubai International airport instead.

HEADLINES 2010

That's not enough to cope with expected growth in trade and tourism, says Andrew Walsh, vice-president for cargo and logistics at Dubai World Central, which is building Al-Maktoum.

BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

Al-Maktoum International airport is part of the vast $32 billion Dubai World Central business project.

HEADLINES 2010

That's not enough to cope with expected growth in trade and tourism, says Andrew Walsh, vice-president for cargo and logistics at Dubai World Central, which is building Al-Maktoum.

BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

U. A.E, receives an Award from his Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rahid Al-Maktoum for most potential business growth.

AME Info Latest News 2009

Griffiths said the lack of space at Dubai International, which would remain in use once Al-Maktoum International opens, means that the new airport is still necessary.

The Daily Star > News Feed 2009