Nile Air Grows by 32% to become Second Largest Airline in Cairo

Cairo, Egypt, August 6^th, 2017 –UK-based air travel intelligence company OAG has released the latest report on the top ten airlines in Cairo and for the first time the top two airlines are Egyptian; with Nile Air ranking second after the state-owned airline, Egypt Air. Nile Air, the biggest private airline in Egypt, operates almost 500 flights a month from Cairo with year-round scheduled services to over 20 international and domestic destinations, which are expected to grow even further in the near future.

With year on year growth of 32%, Nile Air has established themselves as an air carrier looking to go the extra mile for its passengers; recently ordering the latest in aircraft technology with the new Airbus A321neo – a first by an Egyptian airline. An aircraft that offers generous floor space, allowing for more flexibility and increasing seating, the plan was specifically modified to ensure the body of the plane, wings and undercarriage had additional structural support to accommodate to extra passenger weight. Over the last year, the airline has been focusing on the growth of international and domestic tourism in-line with government strategies; launching scheduled domestic services between Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan and further expansion plans that will focus on increased destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Talking about their success in the market, Mr. Ahmed Aly, CEO of Nile Air said “Since our first flight in March 2011, Nile Air has remained committed to the development of air travel from Cairo and Egypt as a whole. Over the last 6 years we have opened new routes to locations never served before and added flights to key regional cities where demand exceeded current offering. In order to support this growth, Nile Air has become a key local employer with a strong and dedicated team based around Egypt; from pilots to cabin crew, engineers to administration – all of whom are proud to play a pivotal role in developing Egypt’s aviation market with direct impact on the economy, tourism and employment in the country.”

The below data from OAG Schedules for July 2017 reveals the following:

Top Ten Airlines at Cairo Airport in 2017

Airline	Nationality	Flights in July 2016 (weekly)	Flights in July 2017 (weekly)	Change
EgyptAir	Egypt	838	768	-8%
Nile Air	Egypt	87	115	32%
Saudi Arabian Airlines	Saudi Arabia	103	101	-2%
Nesma Airlines	Egypt	70	29	-59%
Etihad Airways	UAE	28	28	0%
Royal Jordanian	Jordan	28	28	0%
Jazeera Airways	Kuwait	21	23	10%
Turkish Airlines	Turkey	21	21	0%
Flynas	Saudi Arabia	21	21	0%
Lufthansa	Germany	18	18	0%
All Other Airlines	-	262	215	-18%
Total	-	1,497	1,367	-9%

Named as number 2 on the ‘Top Ten Airlines in Cairo’ list, according to the OAG report, Nile Air increased its number of flights by 18%, going from 87 weekly flights to 115, ranking just lower than the national carrier, Egypt Air. Along with offering the best on time performance of any Egyptian airline and an array of international destinations, the airline offers a full-service product with a dedicated business class product and an all-inclusive product in economy class. Beyond Cairo, Nile Air operates a base at the Borg Al-Arab Airport to serve Egypt’s second largest city, Alexandria along with the Delta region and Sahel and also has plans to expand to cover all major towns in cities in the country.

النيل للطيران ثاني أكبر شركة طيران في القاهرة

- النيل للطيران تحقق نسبة نمو 32% وهي الاعلي هذا العام.

القاهرة 6 أغسطس 2017

احتلت شركة النيل للطيران المصرية الخاصة المركز الثاني كأكبر شركة طيران في القاهرة بعد تدعيم أسطولها الجوي بالمزيد من الطائرات من أحدث الطرز العالمية وآخرهم طائرة إيرباص طراز  A321، وذلك تحقيقاً لرؤية الشركة في تقديم خدمات أفضل من خلال دعم خطوطها الجوية وتقديم تغطية أوسع لأكبر عدد من المطارات الدولية الحيوية في أوروبا والشرق الأوسط.

الجدير بالذكر أن هذه الإنجازات تعد إنعكاسًا حقيقيًا لخطة الشركة ورؤيتها منذ إنشائها عام 2006 لتقديم خدمات طيران عالية الجودة، بأفضل أطقم الضيافة الجوية وتوفير أعلى الإجراءات الدولية لتحقيق أكبر قدر من السلامة والأمان وخاصة في الرحلات ذات أوقات التحليق الأطول.

وقد حققت شركة النيل للطيران طفرة ونمو قياسي بالإضافة إلي زيادة في حجم رحلاتها، وقد ذكرت تقارير (OAG) ان الشركة استطاعت تحقيق نمو بنسبة 32% وهو الأعلى لهذا العام بين جميع شركات الطيران العربية حيث تنامى معدل تشغيل الشركة من نحو 87 رحلة اسبوعية في يوليو 2016 الى 115 رحلة أسبوعية في يوليو 2017، وبذلك تحتل مصر للطيران والنيل للطيران المصريتين المراكز الأولى في مطار القاهرة وهو إنجاز يدعم صورة الطيران المصري على مستوى الشرق الأوسط خاصة والمستوى العالمي عامة بل يؤكد أيضًا على قدرة الطيران الوطني على التنافس وريادة سوق الطيران الإقليمي و الذي يتيح فرص أكبر لازدهار الإستثمار وتوفير عمالة مباشرة للبلد.

ويأتي هذا الإنجاز كتتويج حقيقي للشركة التي استطاعت وفي وقت قياسي تغطية 22 محطة وصول محلية ودولية وتشغيل ما يزيد عن 500 رحلة شهريًا.

تقارير (OAG) لشهر يوليو 2017 توضح الأرقام التالية:

أكبر عشر شركات طيران في مطار القاهرة في عام 2017

شركة الطيران	الجنسية	عدد الرحلات يوليو2016 (اسبوعيا)	عدد الرحلات يوليو2017 (اسبوعيا)	التغير
مصر للطيران	مصر	838	768	-8%
النيل للطيران	مصر	87	115	32%
الخطوط السعودية	السعودية	103	101	-2%
نسمة للطيران	مصر	70	29	-59%
طيران الإتحاد	الإمارات	28	28	0%
الملكية الأردنية	الأردن	28	28	0%
الجزيرة للطيران	الكويت	21	23	10%
التركية للطيران	تركيا	21	21	0%
فلاى ناس	السعودية	21	21	0%
لوفتهانزا	ألمانيا	18	18	0%
جميع شركات الطيران الأخرى	-	262	215	-18%
الإجمالي	-	1497	1367	-9%

و قد صرح المهندس/ أحمد علي -الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة النيل للطيران  بأنه"منذ الرحلة الأولى للشركة في مارس 2011، ظلت النيل للطيران ملتزمة بتطوير السفر جوًا من القاهرة خاصة ومصر بصفة عامة، وعلى مدار هذه السنوات الست قمنا بفتح خطوطًا جديدة لأماكن لم يتم التحليق منها من قبل وأضاف أن الرحلات الجوية إلى المدن الإقليمية الرئيسية يتجاوز فيها الطلب عن المعروض حالياً". كما أضاف "انه من أجل دعم هذا النمو، أصبحت النيل للطيران من أهم شركات الطيران المحلية الرئيسية الجاذبة للعمالة ولديها فريق عمل قوي ومتخصص بكل أنحاء مصر من الطيارين،وطاقم الطائرة،والمهندسين والإدارة، ونفخر دائما بما نقدمه باعتباره محور رئيسي في تطوير سوق الطيران في مصر ذو التأثير المباشر على الاقتصاد والسياحة والعمالة في البلاد."

كما استطرد أن شركة النيل للطيران تحرص دائماً على دعم جهود الدولة الناجحة في تنشيط السياحة المصرية حيث أصبحت الشركة سفيرًا عن الدولة المصرية، كما تعكس كفاءة وقواعد النظام والأمان فيه ما تصدره مصر عن نفسها في مختلف المحافل الدولية، ونؤكد علي التزامها بدورنا كشركة مصرية في تعزيز السياحة المصرية الدولية و المحلية، وتتجلى جهود الشركة الكبيرة من خلال إطلاقها رحلات  على مستوى عالِ من الرفاهية داخليًا إلى شرم الشيخ والغردقة والأقصر وأسوان.

تأسست شركة النيل للطيران عام 2006 ومقرها القاهرة حيث تشغل طائراتها بشكل رئيسي من مطار القاهرة هذا إلى جانب مطار برج العرب، تقدم النيل للطيران رحلات داخلية في مصر كما تنظم رحلات دولية للخليج والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا وآسيا وجنوب أوروبا.

TAMER HOSNY TO BE THE FIRST ARAB TO GET HIS HAND & FOOT IMPRINT AT THE CHINESE THEATER IN HOLLYWOOD AND PREMIERE HIS MOVIE "TESBAH ALA KHEIR" (GOODNIGHT) IN THE U.S. ORGANIZED BY ENIGMA MAGAZINE

Enigma Magazine, the international Arab magazine distributed around the Middle East, is organizing a historic event at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood where for the first time ever, an Arab star will receive the great honour of having their hand and foot prints at Hollywood's iconic Chinese theater.  Tomorrow at 6pm on August 9th, 2017 the superstar Tamer Hosny, one of the most popular singers and actors in the Middle East, will become the first Arab star to be honored with a historic Hand and Foot Imprint Ceremony  in this  unprecedented event. The imprint will honor Hosny’s great achievements throughout his career. Hosny’s fans will be able to visit the Chinese Theater and see his imprint there for generations to come. 

This great honor will be followed by an exclusive performance by Hosny and the U.S. premiere of his latest movie "Tesbah Ala Kheir" (Goodnight). Later this year the movie will premiere in France and London. This historic event will give pride to all Egyptians and Arabs and will permanently honor the Arabic film and music industry. Only a select number of Hollywood stars have received this honor and by getting his Hand & Foot Imprint at the Chinese Theater, Hosny will join Hollywood legends including Michael Jackson, Al Pacino, Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and other great actors who became members of this exclusive club. 

    

​Hand & Foot Imprint at the Chinese Theater

About Tamer Hosny: 

Superstar Tamer Hosny is one of the most popular singers and actors in the Middle East, often dubbed the Justin Timberlake of the Arab region. He is an idol to millions of his fans. Tamer began his singing career in 2002 and has dominated the music charts in the Arab region for the past 15 years, winning numerous awards along the way, including the prestigious Big Apple Music Award and the Best African Artist at the Africa  Music Awards.  He is a multi-talented star and is one of the few artists in the Middle East who writes and composes most of his songs. His concerts draw huge crowds attracting close to half a million adoring fans to each concert. Tamer has also gained international recognition through his multiple collaborations with international singers including Akon, Shaggy, and Snoop Dog.  He also participated with Quincey Jones, Shakira and others in the first Arab International Operette, “Bokra”or  (Tomorrow) in 2011. Tamer is also a very successful and popular actor, and is the No.1 box office draw in the Arab Box Office. In 2011, Tamer Hosny’s YouTube channel was created to gather millions of users; with over 100 million viewers in only two years - making it the most viewed YouTube channel in the Middle East. In his TV series, Adam, his target was to unite Muslims and Christians in society; the series achieved the highest viewer rate of any Arab series. In 2016, Tamer entered Guinness book of records for the biggest charity campaign in the world for  organizing the biggest blood donation campaign with his fans around the world. In the same year, Tamer became a member of the jury in “The Voice Kids” in Middle East. He has starred in numerous films, most recently  "Tesbah Ala Kheir"  (Good Night); a hit comedy that has received popular acclaim and which will be screened for the first time in the US on August 9 at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

Tamer Hosny

About the Ceremony: 

Hosny welcomes the media and fans from all over the world to take part at this event Chinese Theater where he will make history. After the ceremony , Tamer will sing a few songs then premierehis new movie with English subtitles :"Tesbah Ala Kheir" (Goodnight) . This special event is organized by Enigma Magazine, a leading glossy lifestyle magazine for the Middle East, based in Egypt and known for hosting high profile glamorous events in Cairo, London, Dubai, Los Angeles and New York. 

When Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre opened in 1927 it was the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history. The theatre rises 90-feet high and has two gigantic coral red columns topped by wrought iron masks that hold its beautiful bronze roof. The Chinese Theatre is the most sought-after theatre in Hollywood for big movie premieres. Thousands of people have filled Hollywood Boulevard to catch a glimpse of their favorite movie stars attending these events. Rich in movie tradition, with its cement hand and footprints of movie icons in the forecourt, the Chinese Theatre immortalizes the brightest stars. More than four million visitors from all over the world visit the Chinese Theatre every year, making it an iconic international venue. The Chinese Theatre was declared a historic- cultural landmark in 1968, and has recently undergone an extensive restoration that has preserved its authenticity and enhanced its beauty.

  

                                                                            Chinese Theater                                                                                          

About Enigma Magazine:

Launched 17 years ago, Enigma Magazine is the Arab world’s leading English-language lifestyle publication, providing a vibrant mix of high profile interviews, high-end fashion, inspiring travel features and coverage of the best events in the Middle East and beyond. Available in print and online, Enigma provides exclusive insights into the region’s leading and most glamorous figures. Business moguls, media personalities, society leaders and international celebrities have all graced its glossy pages, accompanied by thought-provoking articles and outstanding photography. Distributed across the Arab world, Enigma has become the definitive source for modern Arab men and women.

 

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers provide breakthrough insight on how coral reefs may cope with climate change

Research reveals unique adaptations help Arabian Gulf corals survive sea temperatures of 36 degrees or higher

Abu Dhabi,  August 10, 2017: Research undertaken by scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will help provide new insight into how coral reefs around the world will be able to cope with climate change.

Rising sea temperatures are a primary cause of global coral reef bleaching, when water is too warm, corals expel the algae living in their tissues, causing the coral to turn white (known as coral bleaching). Major coral bleaching events have occurred around the world, including significant events in Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, and experts expect to see continued damage in the coming years. 

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers may have found new insight into this global challenge, using corals found in the Arabian Gulf. A team of researchers examined the genetics of a widespread coral to understand how corals survive extreme sea temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or higher in the Arabian Gulf, making them more heat tolerant than any other corals on the planet.

The study, which was published in the scientific journal PLOS One, sought answers to whether these corals have genetically adapted to these extreme conditions or have physiologically acclimated to the heat. To this end, the genetic structure of the coral Platygyra daedalea and its symbiotic algae in the Arabian Gulf and the nearby Gulf of Oman were investigated.

“By looking at both corals and algae, we can get a better idea of whether one or both are involved in Gulf coral thermal tolerance,” said Edward Smith, postdoctoral associate researcher at NYU Abu Dhabi.

DNA analysis was performed on corals collected from reefs in the Arabian Gulf near Abu Dhabi and from sites in the slightly cooler Gulf of Oman around Fujairah and Muscat. This analysis found some key differences, revealing that the Arabian Gulf corals and their algae are genetically distinct from their counterparts in Gulf of Oman.

According to Smith, limited gene flow exchange between regions indicates that Arabian Gulf corals have adapted to cope with their extreme conditions. “This is interesting because the results suggest that both the coral and their algae together contribute to the superior thermal tolerance traits of Arabian Gulf corals,” Smith said.

“Genetically adapted populations of corals and their symbionts in the Arabian Gulf are an important scientific resource”, he added. “This study will help us understand the mechanisms involved in coral thermal adaptation, and provide new insight into whether corals elsewhere in the world will be able to cope with climate change.”

Regional adaptation has also lead the researchers to conclude that reefs threatened by climate change in the Gulf of Oman or Indian Ocean are unlikely to acquire the so-called “super genes” of Arabian Gulf corals.

Reefs in the Arabian Gulf are the most diverse ecosystems in the region and support major economic industries such as fisheries. “Unfortunately, the conditions that have made Arabian Gulf corals among the hardiest known to science, also makes them vulnerable: they are living in very stressful conditions, and any further stress can push them over the edge”, said John Burt, NYUAD associate professor of biology. 

“In the past three decades we’ve witnessed widespread degradation of reefs around the region, with sedimentation from coastal development and nearshore reclamation being the prime culprits,” he explained. “If we are to conserve these scientifically and economically important natural assets, management efforts to limit human stressors are critical.”

Link to the paper: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0180169

Emirates Intellectual Property Association appoints CommuniGate Middle East to manage its media relations

August 10, 2017 - The Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA), an organization dedicated to spreading public awareness of intellectual property rights in the UAE, has appointed CommuniGate Middle East, a leading marketing and public relations company, to handle its public relations (PR) strategy and media activities.

Established to raise the level of awareness and knowledge of all Emiratis and UAE residents concerning intellectual property laws, EIPA organizes workshops and related initiatives to combat piracy and the distribution of counterfeit goods in the country, as well as highlight the negative economic impact brought on by these illegal activities. The association and Dhahi Khalfan Intellectual Property Center, which falls under its umbrella, hold together periodic training workshops on intellectual property, its sections and ways and the reasons of protecting it, as part of EIPA’s mission on highlighting the importance of preserving the rights of creators and human thinkers.

The association exerts extensive efforts to protect trademarks, patents, and copyrights. Moreover, it aims to build an environment that upholds intellectual property rights as means to promoting economic growth. EIPA seeks to showcase the UAE's relentless efforts to protect these rights.  

“The collaboration between EIPA and CommuniGate Middle East aims to make the general public more aware of EIPA’s mission and objectives through various media channels,” said Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Quality and Excellence, Dubai Police and the Head of Board of Directors, EIPA. “Moreover, we are aiming to increase awareness of EIPA’s role in protecting intellectual property--combatting piracy and the further proliferation of counterfeit goods in the country, as well as highlighting the negative economic impact brought on by these illegal activities.”

Meanwhile, Mirna Sleem, Managing Director, CommuniGate Middle East, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with EIPA to help support their mission and objective in educating the community on how to combat piracy and avoid the distribution of counterfeit goods in the country to strengthen the culture of intellectual property, in addition to highlighting EIPA’s initiatives to protect trademarks, patents, and copyrights for residents and citizens of the UAE.”

EIPA and CommuniGate Middle East will collaborate to roll out innovative and effective communications initiatives to raise awareness throughout the country in support of EIPA’s goal of promoting innovation and the country’s shift to knowledge-driven economy.

CommuniGate Middle East will manage EIPA’s regional and international media campaigns, awareness-raising initiatives, and other PR activities. Furthermore, CommuniGate will shed light on the association’s continuous efforts to protect intellectual property and its partnership with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other relevant institutions.

جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية" تتعاقد مع شركة "كوميونيغيت الشرق الأوسط" لتتولى إدارة علاقاتها الإعلامية

أغسطس 10، 2017 ــ تعاقدت جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية"، المختصة بنشر الوعي الفردي والمجتمعي بحقوق الملكية الفكرية، مع شركة "كوميونيغيت الشرق الأوسط" الرائدة في مجال العلاقات العامة، لتتولى الأخيرة تغطية جميع أنشطتها الإعلامية ونشر الوعي برسالتها وأهدافها من خلال الوسائل الإعلامية المختلفة.

وتهدف جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية" إلى توعية أصحاب الحقوق في دولة الإمارات بقوانين الملكية الفكرية. وتنظم الجمعية مع مركز ضاحي خلفان للملكية الفكرية، الذي يندرج تحت مظلّتها، ورش عمل تدريبية دورية تتناول مفهوم الملكية الفكرية وتقسيماتها وسبل حمايتها وأسباب تعزيز حمايتها، إيمانا منها بأهمية المحافظة على حقوق المبدعين وأصحاب الفكر البشري، فضلا عن التوعية بأهمية مكافحة البضائع المقلدة، وأضرارها على الاقتصاد الوطني.

 وتبذل الجمعية جهودا حثيثة في مجال حماية العلامات التجارية وبراءات الاختراع وحقوق المؤلفين، فضلاً عن ترسيخ ثقافة الملكية الفكرية في المجتمع لتعزيز النمو الاقتصادي وإبراز جهود دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الدؤوبة في حماية المنتجين وأصحاب الحقوق.

وقال سعادة اللواء الدكتور عبدالقدوس عبدالرزاق العبيدلي، القائد المساعد لشؤون الجودة والتميز بشرطة دبي، ورئيس مجلس إدارة جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية": "يهدف هذا التعاون المثمر بين جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية" وشركة "كوميونيغيت" إلى تعزيز معرفة الجمهور بأهداف الجمعية ورسالتها السامية من خلال وسائل الإعلام المختلفة وزيادة الوعي بأهمية دور الجمعية في حماية الملكية الفكرية وأصحاب الحقوق ومحاربة الغش التجاري لضمان ثقة المستثمرين في دولة الإمارات".

ومن جهتها، قالت ميرنا سليم، المديرة الإدارية لشركة "كوميونيغيت الشرق الأوسط": "يسرنا التعاون مع جمعية الإمارات للملكية الفكرية لتحقيق رسالتها المرجوة وتعريف كافة شرائح المجتمع بأهدافها ورؤيتها في محاربة البضائع المغشوشة بهدف إثراء ثقافة الملكية الفكرية، فضلاً عن نشر أساليب الجمعية في حماية العلامات التجارية وبراءات الاختراع وحقوق النشر سواءً من المقيمين أو المواطنين أو أصحاب الأعمال".

وستتعاون جمعية "الإمارات للملكية الفكرية" مع شركة "كوميونيغيت الشرق الأوسط" في نشر مبادرات فعالة ومبتكرة في مجال حماية الملكية الفكرية في دولة الإمارات، من خلال دعم رسالة الجمعية الرامية إلى تعزيز الابتكار والاقتصاد المعرفي.

 وستتولى شركة "كوميونيغيت الشرق الأوسط" إدارة الحملات الإعلامية والمبادرات التوعوية والأخبار الصحفية المتعلقة بمشاريع الجمعية وأنشطتها، فضلاً عن التعريف بجهودها الحثيثة في حماية الملكية الفكرية، وشراكاتها مع الجهات الحكومية ومؤسسات المجتمع المدني، وغيرها من المؤسسات المعنية.