From Dubai, UAE since 1985
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Emirates is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates based in Dubai. The airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is wholly owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai. It is the largest airline in the Middle East, operating over 3,300 flights per week from its hub at Dubai International Airport, to more than 144 cities in 78 countries across six continents. Cargo activities are undertaken by the Emirates Group's Emirates SkyCargo division. As of 2013, Emirates SkyCargo is the third largest cargo airline in terms of the total freight tonne-kilometres flown behind FedEx and UPS and the largest in terms of international freight tonne-kilometres flown.