Group 1 - The opening of the new Dubai-Hangzhou route marks Hangzhou as the fifth gateway city for Emirates Airlines in mainland China, following Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen [1] - The new route will operate daily, with flight EK311 departing from Hangzhou at 00:10 and arriving in Dubai at 04:55, while return flight EK310 will leave Dubai at 09:40 and reach Hangzhou at 22:00, with a flight duration of approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes [1] - The total number of weekly flights between Hangzhou and Dubai will increase from 3 to 10, enhancing trade relations between Zhejiang and the Middle East [1] Group 2 - Emirates Airlines operates over 150 destinations across 80 countries and regions, providing seamless connections to 38 European, 22 African, and 11 Middle Eastern destinations from Dubai [2] - As of July 30, the number of gateway cities connecting Dubai and mainland China will rise to five, with a total of 49 weekly passenger flights [2] - The introduction of the new route aligns with the growth of China's aviation market, with Emirates Airlines expressing confidence in its expanding network connecting Asia and other regions [2] Group 3 - The introduction of Emirates Airlines at Hangzhou Airport is a significant achievement in implementing the Zhejiang provincial government's reform initiatives, enhancing the airport's international connectivity [3] - In the first half of the year, Hangzhou Airport recorded a passenger throughput of 24.37 million, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%, with international and regional passenger numbers rising by 12.5% to 2.39 million [3] - The new airline and route are expected to accelerate Hangzhou Airport's annual passenger volume to exceed 50 million, contributing to Zhejiang's high-level opening-up [3]