• Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive. All photos: Etihad
    Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive. All photos: Etihad
  • The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.
    The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.
  • Over six weeks, starting on October 11, Etihad will hold recruitment days in 10 cities across the UAE, the Middle East and Europe.
    Over six weeks, starting on October 11, Etihad will hold recruitment days in 10 cities across the UAE, the Middle East and Europe.
  • An Etihad cabin crew member. As the appetite for travel recovers, demand for new staff in the aviation sector is on the rise.
    An Etihad cabin crew member. As the appetite for travel recovers, demand for new staff in the aviation sector is on the rise.
  • An Etihad cabin crew member serves customers in first class. The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.
    An Etihad cabin crew member serves customers in first class. The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.
  • Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive.
    Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive.
  • Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive.
    Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive.
  • The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.
    The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.

Etihad Airways to hire 1,000 cabin crew as it expands operations


Shweta Jain
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Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 cabin crew in a major recruitment drive.

The Abu Dhabi airline is scaling up operations on the back of a recovery in travel demand.

Over around six weeks, starting on October 11, Etihad will hold recruitment days in 10 cities across the UAE, Middle East and Europe. They are in countries including Egypt, Lebanon, Russia, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, the airline said on Monday.

“Etihad is in a position to be able to start hiring cabin crew again. In each of these cities, we will be looking for candidates who have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. We are looking for individuals who will help grow our business,” said Captain Jihad Matta, head of crew performance and support at Etihad Airways.

The coronavirus pandemic brought the global aviation industry to a grinding halt last year, with airlines laying off staff and grounding planes. But as economies reopen globally and countries ease pandemic-induced travel restrictions, with accelerated vaccination programmes, travel demand is slowly recovering.

  • Airlines are looking to hire specialist expertise, such as pilots for Boeing 777 or Airbus A380. Photo: Unsplash
    Airlines are looking to hire specialist expertise, such as pilots for Boeing 777 or Airbus A380. Photo: Unsplash
  • Cabin crew who can serve in specific type of airline fleet will be in demand, recruiters say. Photo: Unsplash
    Cabin crew who can serve in specific type of airline fleet will be in demand, recruiters say. Photo: Unsplash
  • UAE employers in the aviation industry are currently looking to hire aircraft maintenance engineers, aviation maintenance officers and quality assurance engineers, according to Bayt.com. Getty Images
    UAE employers in the aviation industry are currently looking to hire aircraft maintenance engineers, aviation maintenance officers and quality assurance engineers, according to Bayt.com. Getty Images
  • Experienced catering professionals are also in demand in the UAE aviation industry. Getty Images
    Experienced catering professionals are also in demand in the UAE aviation industry. Getty Images
  • The most popular roles to be filled in the UAE aviation sector include air traffic controllers. Getty Images
    The most popular roles to be filled in the UAE aviation sector include air traffic controllers. Getty Images
  • Airline service agents are also in demand following the rebound in travel appetite. Getty Images
    Airline service agents are also in demand following the rebound in travel appetite. Getty Images

As the appetite for travel recovers, demand for new staff in the aviation sector is on the rise, with airlines advertising jobs for flight attendants, pilots and guest service agents, according to experts in the UAE's recruitment industry.

Last month, Dubai-based Emirates said it would hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport service staff over six months as it gradually restores its operations in line with the easing of travel restrictions across the world.

Etihad Airways said it would also allow employees who were laid off because of the pandemic to reapply.

“The last 18 months have been incredibly difficult. However, there is much to be positive about as travel restrictions ease and we ramp up operations to meet growing demand. A critical part of this is rebuilding our cabin crew team,” Mr Matta said.

The chosen candidates will undergo a comprehensive training programme in Abu Dhabi, which includes all aspects of cabin safety and service delivery, Etihad said.

Etihad operates 64 aircraft, including five freighters. The backbone of the Etihad fleet is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, of which it has 39 Boeing 787-9s and 787-10s.

Since the beginning of the year, the Abu Dhabi airline has also launched or resumed operations to 10 destinations, including services to Tel Aviv in April.

By November, Etihad will fly to 70 destinations across 47 countries, it said last week.

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Election pledges on migration

CDU: "Now is the time to control the German borders and enforce strict border rejections" 

SPD: "Border closures and blanket rejections at internal borders contradict the spirit of a common area of freedom" 

TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm

Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Price: from Dh155,000

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The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Pupils in Abu Dhabi are learning the importance of being active, eating well and leading a healthy lifestyle now and throughout adulthood, thanks to a newly launched programme 'Healthy Lifestyle'.

As part of the Healthy Lifestyle programme, specially trained coaches from City Football Schools, along with Healthpoint physicians have visited schools throughout Abu Dhabi to give fun and interactive lessons on working out regularly, making the right food choices, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated, just like their favourite footballers.

Organised by Manchester City FC and Healthpoint, Manchester City FC’s regional healthcare partner and part of Mubadala’s healthcare network, the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ programme will visit 15 schools, meeting around 1,000 youngsters over the next five months.

Designed to give pupils all the information they need to improve their diet and fitness habits at home, at school and as they grow up, coaches from City Football Schools will work alongside teachers to lead the youngsters through a series of fun, creative and educational classes as well as activities, including playing football and other games.

Dr Mai Ahmed Al Jaber, head of public health at Healthpoint, said: “The programme has different aspects - diet, exercise, sleep and mental well-being. By having a focus on each of those and delivering information in a way that children can absorb easily it can help to address childhood obesity."

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

The distance learning plan

Spring break will be from March 8 - 19

Public school pupils will undergo distance learning from March 22 - April 2. School hours will be 8.30am to 1.30pm

Staff will be trained in distance learning programmes from March 15 - 19

Teaching hours will be 8am to 2pm during distance learning

Pupils will return to school for normal lessons from April 5

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- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut

- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.

- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.

- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.

 

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Engine: 1.5-litre turbo

Power: 181hp

Torque: 230Nm

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Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8

Transmission: seven-speed automatic

Power: 592bhp

Torque: 620Nm

Price: Dh980,000

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History's medical milestones

1799 - First small pox vaccine administered

1846 - First public demonstration of anaesthesia in surgery

1861 - Louis Pasteur published his germ theory which proved that bacteria caused diseases

1895 - Discovery of x-rays

1923 - Heart valve surgery performed successfully for first time

1928 - Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

1953 - Structure of DNA discovered

1952 - First organ transplant - a kidney - takes place 

1954 - Clinical trials of birth control pill

1979 - MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, scanned used to diagnose illness and injury.

1998 - The first adult live-donor liver transplant is carried out

What is graphene?

Graphene is extracted from graphite and is made up of pure carbon.

It is 200 times more resistant than steel and five times lighter than aluminum.

It conducts electricity better than any other material at room temperature.

It is thought that graphene could boost the useful life of batteries by 10 per cent.

Graphene can also detect cancer cells in the early stages of the disease.

The material was first discovered when Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were 'playing' with graphite at the University of Manchester in 2004.

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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

Racecard

6.30pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah Group Two (PA) US$55,000 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.05pm: Meydan Trophy (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,900m

7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,200m

8.15pm: Balanchine Group Two (TB) $250,000 (T) 1,800m

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,000m

9.25pm: Firebreak Stakes Group Three (TB) $200,000 (D) 1,600m

10pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 2,410m

The National selections: 6.30pm: RM Lam Tara, 7.05pm: Al Mukhtar Star, 7.40pm: Bochart, 8.15pm: Magic Lily, 8.50pm: Roulston Scar, 9.25pm: Quip, 10pm: Jalmoud

Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War by Thomas J. Brennan and Finbarr O’Reilly

Dolittle

Director: Stephen Gaghan

Stars: Robert Downey Jr, Michael Sheen

One-and-a-half out of five stars

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Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) v Bayern Munich (GER) 

Sporting Lisbon (POR) v Manchester City (ENG) 

Benfica (POR) v Ajax (NED) 

Chelsea (ENG) v Lille (FRA) 

Atletico Madrid (ESP) v Manchester United (ENG) 

Villarreal (ESP) v Juventus (ITA) 

Inter Milan (ITA) v Liverpool (ENG) 

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid (ESP)  

Essentials

The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday (UAE kick-off times)

Borussia Dortmund v Paderborn (11.30pm)

Saturday 

Bayer Leverkusen v SC Freiburg (6.30pm)

Werder Bremen v Schalke (6.30pm)

Union Berlin v Borussia Monchengladbach (6.30pm)

Eintracht Frankfurt v Wolfsburg (6.30pm)

Fortuna Dusseldof v  Bayern Munich (6.30pm)

RB Leipzig v Cologne (9.30pm)

Sunday

Augsburg v Hertha Berlin (6.30pm)

Hoffenheim v Mainz (9pm)

 

 

 

 

 

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

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UK-EU trade at a glance

EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years

Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products

Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries

Smoother border management with use of e-gates

Cutting red tape on import and export of food

The years Ramadan fell in May

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Updated: October 04, 2021, 11:38 AM