What is the animal on the Emirates logo?
What is the animal on the Emirates logo? The falcon has 7 tail feathers also representing the 7 Emirates. The falcon holds with its talons a red parchment bearing the name of the federation in Kufic script. Prior to March 22, 2008, when the emblem was modified, the falcon had a red disk, which showed an Arab sailboat in its interior, surrounded by a chain.
Which country owns emirates?
Emirates is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is wholly owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Who is the Emirates girl?
Emirates airline has signed Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz as the new face of its global advertising campaign. The Vicky Cristina Barcelona Oscar-winner is to help showcase the UAE airline in a campaign being launched in June.
What do the 7 Emirates mean?
In December 1971, the UAE became a federation of six emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah, while the seventh emirate, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation in 1972. The capital city is Abu Dhabi, located in the largest and wealthiest of the seven emirates.