ABU DHABI, 21 May 2007 — Abu Dhabi-based Al-Yasi Group launched the Prestige Jet, a private jet aviation company, operating out of Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airports. Managing Director of Prestige Jet Faris Deeb said the new company, which will provide a VIP executive jet service, has been formed to meet the growing demand across the Middle East for among others VIP and executive business charter travel. “More and more people in the Middle East are recognizing the advantages afforded by executive charter flights, and that this mode of transport is not just the exclusive domain of high net worth individuals,” he said. “In today’s increasingly global environment, businessmen and often government leaders are demanding faster and more reliable modes of transport and many are using private charter jets to fulfill these needs. Prestige Jet has been formed to meet those growing needs.” Deeb added that the Middle East region and the UAE in particular, continue to enjoy a high level of economic growth, creating strong demand for infrequent one-off charter trips.
HUMMER H2 Firefighting Machine
DUBAI, 21 May 2007 — Dubai Civil Defense has developed a truly unique firefighting HUMMER H2 as it responds to the ever-changing emergency service needs of the growing Emirate of Dubai. A group of specialists and technical engineers at the Dubai Civil Defense have invested a considerable amount of time in research and development to customize the unique HUMMER H2 and introduce it as a firefighting vehicle.
“We are extremely excited to be introducing the first customized H2 fire fighting vehicle to the Middle East, said Brigadier Rashid Al-Matroushi, director of Dubai Civil Defense. “It will bring uncompromising power, incredible performance and unrivalled fire fighting capabilities to our fleet. It is quite surprisingly like nothing else.” The HUMMER H2 includes a high-tech communication system with operations and field staff, monitoring cameras, run on flat tires, high pressure water and foam fire fighting system, in addition to a powerful engine that was designed with a self-firefighting mechanism to ensure continuous operation under extreme conditions.
