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Emirates Launches Limited Edition Upcycled Luggage

The “Aircrafted by Emirates” bags, suitcases, and accessories are made from retrofitted airline interiors.

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2 years ago

November 13, 2023

Nour Nasir

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In August 2022, Emirates began to retrofit the interior cabins of all 120 of its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The ongoing multi-billion-dollar project is the largest of its kind and expected to take 2 years to complete.

Now, to show off its commitment to the environment and showcase its spirit of innovation, Emirates has revealed a unique capsule collection of luggage, bags, and accessories made from upcycled materials from retrofitted airliners.

The limited-edition range features suitcases, backpacks, handbags, cardholders, toiletry bags, belts, and shoes. All the items are handmade by four of the fourteen Emirates tailors working in the company’s dedicated cabin workshop. The items will be displayed at the Dubai Airshow in DWC from 13-17 November and are also available to order. All proceeds from their sale will be donated to Children in Need via the Emirates Airline Foundation.

Many materials have been repurposed for the new collection, including aluminum from headrests, leather from A380 onboard lounges, and even fur from a captain’s seat. The environmental credentials of the retrofit project are impressive: From the 16 aircraft retrofitted so far, over 14,000kg of materials have been recovered. When completed, Emirates aims to have collected 270 kg of leather and 627kg of seat fabric from each airliner.

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Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President for Engineering, Ahmed Safa, said: “At Emirates, we are committed to constantly evolving our sustainability efforts and looking at every aspect of our products and supply chain. We knew these materials could be given a second life because they were originally of very high quality. We challenged our team to be as creative and innovative as possible, and here we are, with our own accessories workshop in Emirates Engineering Center”.

Each piece from the collection will be handmade to order, so customers can also request personalized laser engravings. Fashion-conscious Emirates fans can register their interest soon, but the special items will be available in strictly limited quantities.

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Stake Powers Instant Payouts With Checkout.com Pay To Card

The new feature lets investors in the UAE, KSA, and UK receive real estate returns in minutes — cutting withdrawal times to under 10 minutes.

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2 days ago

June 19, 2025

Nour Nasir

stake powers instant payouts with checkout.com pay to card

Stake, a leading digital real estate investment platform, has unveiled Pay to Card, a next-generation withdrawal feature built on Checkout.com’s global payment infrastructure. The integration enables investors to have dividends and returns credited directly to their bank cards — often within minutes — dramatically reducing the traditional multi-day payout process.

After a successful pilot in May involving over 200 users, some investors reported receiving their funds in under 10 minutes. Ricardo Brizido, CPTO and Co-Founder of Stake, emphasized the importance of speed and reliability: “With Pay to Card, we’re eliminating unnecessary delays and putting returns in our investors’ hands almost instantly. This feature was built to directly solve one of the most common pain points in real estate investing, and it’s already driving strong results”.

The feature launch coincides with rapid growth in real-time finance across the Middle East. Checkout.com’s “State of Digital Commerce in MENA 2025” report highlights a 388% year-on-year surge in Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) in the UAE, reflecting strong demand for immediate payout solutions. The same study recorded a 176% increase in total processing volume from 2023 to 2024 and noted that daily online transactions have jumped 320% since 2020.

Since its 2021 debut, Stake has facilitated over AED 1 billion in property transactions, advancing its mission to democratize real estate investment in high-growth markets. By integrating Pay to Card, Stake reinforces its commitment to customer-centric innovation and operational transparency.

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Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager for MENA at Checkout.com, praised the collaboration: “Stake has always led with customer-first financial experiences. Together, we’re meeting the expectations of a region that is no longer just digital-first, but real-time-first. Pay to Card exemplifies how modern payment infrastructure can directly solve investor pain points”.

Pay to Card is now available to all Stake users in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. By slashing withdrawal times from days to minutes, Stake and Checkout.com are setting a new standard for seamless, on-demand real estate investing.