For the 10th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2020 Aviation Business Awards.
The company also received praise for a ‘green turnaround’ which it completed in partnership with flydubai.
"We’re honoured to receive this prestigious award at the end of a challenging year," Tim Walker, dnata’s Vice-President for Commercial and Business Development said while receiving the award in Dubai.
"This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our highly-trained team who have been working hard to deliver the promises our customers make every day, under all circumstances. We stay focussed on safety, innovation and the consistent training and development of our staff to provide the best possible services to our airline partners and their passengers,” he added.
Besides its ground handling and cargo services, dnata provides a comprehensive range of airport lounge, meet and greet and baggage delivery services. It works to ensure swift, smooth and safe journey for passengers through Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
Most recently, dnata has been focussed on enhancing its pharma handling capabilities. The company adopts best practices to ensure that every pharma and vaccine shipment is handled in compliance with the highest international standards.
OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices jumped - and then retreated - following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.
The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its status as a leading force and key player in the digital nomad economy, rising to second place globally as a top destination for digital nomads in 2025.
A walkout by French air traffic controllers to protest against staff shortages and ageing equipment forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights on Thursday, just as the summer season gets under way.
Abu Dhabi’s economy continues to show strong momentum in 2025, with new data from the Statistics Centre–Abu Dhabi revealing a GDP of AED 291 billion in the first quarter, up 3.4 per cent year-on-year.
Dubai has launched a programme for first-time home buyers, aiming to make homeownership more accessible and affordable by facilitating priority access to new launches, preferential pricing and tailored mortgage solutions.
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