08 Jun 2010
(MENAFN) Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a law that will raise the paid-up capital of the emirate?s first low-cost carrier, flydubai, by more than double, WAM reported.
The new law amended a preceding law, which had set up flydubai with a capital of $60 million. The amendment more than doubled the capital to $136 million to be fully paid by the Government of Dubai.
Dubai?s one-year-old budget airline started commercial operations in June last year. Last week, the carrier said it carried more than 750,000 passengers during its first year of operation.
Flydubai was established by the Government of Dubai in March 2008 and began commercial flights on June 1st, 2009. The fastest growing startup budget airline currently flies to 21 destinations, 17 of which are operational, with five to follow later in the year.
20 Jul 2025
CBB approves the transfer of the retail banking operations of HSBC Bank Middle East, Bahrain Branch to BBK
02 Jul 2025
BBK launches the largest-ever Al Hayrat Prizes, offering BD 5 million to over 2,000 winners
12 May 2025
Alsharifi: “Proud of our strategic partnership with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation”
04 May 2025
BBK offers exclusive Mortgage Loans for luxury villas and apartments on Reef Island
30 Apr 2025
BBK discloses its financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2025
25 Mar 2025
BBK’s General Assembly Approves 35% Cash Dividend Distribution to Shareholders
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more