ABU DHABI WELCOMES THE LARGEST AQUARIUM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

WITH INNOVATIONS INCLUDING video mapping technology and signage guides on your personal device, the National Aquarium is expected to quickly take its place among the worlds best aquariums. It is already regarded as the largest aquarium in the Middle East. Iconic species include the world-famous super snake, believed to be the longest reptile on display in the world, along with a large school of Hammerhead sharks and many other hero creatures. e facility includes over 60 exhibits across 10 zones and it is expected to take an average of two hours to complete the journey. thenationalaquarium.ae

EMIRATES HAS SIGNED a Memorandum of Understanding with aircra engine supplier GE Aviation to conduct a test ight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel by the end of 2022. e airline plans to operate a B777-300ER ight powered by GE90 engines using SAF. e test ight aims to show how wide-body commercial aircra using jet fuel made from alternative sources can lower lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to petroleum-based fuels with no operational issues. At the moment, the sustainable aviation fuel approved for use is a blend of petroleum-based Jet A or Jet A-1 fuel and a SAF component with a maximum blend limit of 50 per cent. emirates.com