Jamaica is seeking to become the Caribbean's gateway to the Gulf through stronger air links with Gulf carriers like Emirates.

The entities involved

• Jamaica →

  island state in the Caribbean Sea

  • Jamaica participated in the UN General Assembly vote, affecting the ongoing debate regarding the US embargo on Cuba.03:15
  • A Category 5 hurricane caused significant damage in Jamaica, specifically impacting the education sector.02:48
• Caribbean →

  region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea

  • Andy Burnham is pushing for the UK to negotiate a reparations deal and demanding accountability for transatlantic slavery.02:38
  • Excelerate Energy is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with plans for a new LNG Hub in the Bahamas.00:43
• Emirates →

  flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates

  • An MoU has been signed between Emirates and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to increase visitor arrivals and leverage the Emirates network.Wed 11:02
  • Emirates uses Dubai's command center for shipment monitoring.Wed 09:40

Related events

• New flights have been established connecting Denver International Airport to destinations in the Caribbean, establishing a new air gateway.Jun 26
• A company based in Kentucky deploys units to Jamaica.Oct 19
• Lehigh Valley International Airport is seeking new nonstop service to Caribbean islands and Canada, connecting to major hubs.Sat 02:38
• Jamaica, led by Holness, addressed the Caribbean Investment Forum in Miami to outline the nation's growth strategy.Sep 16
• Private aviation services are supporting travel between Fort Lauderdale and the Caribbean.Oct 23