Emirates partners with NBA for youth basketball clinic in Paris

Adel Ahmad Al Redha Deputy President & Chief Operations Officer
Adel Ahmad Al Redha Deputy President & Chief Operations Officer - Emirates Airline
0Comments

Emirates has partnered with the NBA to host a youth basketball clinic in Paris, focusing on social and professional integration for young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods through sports. Participants had the chance to engage with Jr. NBA coaches, partake in friendly games, and capture memorable photos.

The airline, as the Official Airline Partner and Title Partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, aims to connect fans with basketball via community initiatives and unique experiences. This partnership underscores Emirates’ dedication to uniting people through sports.

In addition, Emirates welcomed NBA Legend Tony Parker at its newly opened Travel Store in Paris earlier this week. Guests had the opportunity to meet Parker and receive signed merchandise.

The NBA Paris Games 2025 presented by Tissot were held from January 23 to 25. Basketball enthusiasts experienced an engaging atmosphere at the NBA House in Carreau du Temple, featuring live entertainment, photo opportunities, merchandise giveaways, and a playground area for fan-player interactions. Attendees also participated in the ‘Around the World Challenge’ at the Emirates booth for a chance to win an authentic Emirates Wilson ball.

Emirates has been serving France for over three decades. The airline operates 21 weekly flights to Paris, including three daily A380 flights; a daily A380 service to Nice; and a daily flight to Lyon using Boeing 777 aircraft (upgraded to a daily A350 service starting June 2025).

For more information, visit emirates.com.



Related

Raj Subramaniam President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director  FedEx Corporation

FedEx opens expanded transshipment center at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan

FedEx has opened an expanded transshipment center at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The facility doubles previous capacity with advanced automation and sustainability features aimed at supporting key industries including semiconductors.

Frederick W. Smith FedEx Corporation Founder and Executive Chairman

FedEx expands Taiwan transshipment center to boost Asia Pacific logistics network

FedEx has opened an expanded transshipment center at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The facility doubles capacity to support growing demand from technology sectors across Asia Pacific. Company leaders say this investment strengthens supply chains amid rising global trade.

Frederick W. Smith FedEx Corporation Founder and Executive Chairman

FedEx expands Taiwan transshipment center to strengthen Asia-Pacific supply chain capabilities

FedEx has expanded its transshipment center at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan. The upgrade aims to boost supply chain capacity across Asia-Pacific amid rising demand from technology sectors. Company officials say this investment will help businesses access global markets more efficiently.

Trending

Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance - barely two weeks after it first disclosed it - amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market following the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Airbus delivered fewer aircraft over the first two months - a total of 54 - than the 65 achieved in the same period last year. The airframer handed over 35 aircraft in February comprising 25 A320neo-family jets and eight A220s, plus two A350s. It has forecast deliveries of 870 commercial ...
Elevate Jet Adds App For Booking Aircraft Like Rideshares
The Federal Aviation Administration late Monday announced the next stage of its Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), which will begin early air taxi operations spanning 26 states this year.
Airspace restrictions in the Middle East amid the Iran war have dealt another blow to Indian airlines, which count the region as ​a crucial corridor for flights to Europe and the U.S. since Pakistan banned Indian carriers from its airspace last year.
Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers look for route avoiding Middle East
Many TSA agents, who are not getting paid due to the partial government shutdown, have stopped working. That means long waits at airport security.
Flights departing the capital of Oman landed in 20 new destinations compared to a week earlier, with a dozen continuing on to other cities in Europe.
What do you think will be the biggest challenge or concern for the business aviation industry and/or your segment of the industry in 2026?
While some flights have restarted, Middle Eastern airlines have said they won't operate normal schedules before the end of this week at the earliest.

The Weekly Newsletter

Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Sky Industry News.