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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 17 NOVEMBER 2019 21 COMMERCIAL ALL-NEW CLIO will win you over from the moment you set eyes on it, with its modern and dynamic style, enhanced by its new metallic Valen- cia Orange tint. With its customisable options, new wheel rims and top-of-the-range sporty R.S. Line version, the iconic small car has a wide range to cater to all tastes. On the inside, every detail counts. All-New CLIO has undergone a revo- lution and features high-quality mate- rials and finishes. With its new driver-focused smart cockpit and enveloping seats, enjoy a driving experience that will inspire your senses. And to really enhance your well-be- ing, choose from a selection of inte- rior customisation and ambient light- ing packs. The interior is exactly the way you want it to be! One of the largest touch screens in its class with a connected navigation system, including search for Google Places points of interest, and more. With Renault EASY CONNECT, All-New CLIO delivers an extremely straightforward connected experi- ence! Just as at ease in towns as out on the open road, the iconic small car keeps you safe with its automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection sys- tem. All-New CLIO features the latest Renault EASY DRIVE technology to make driving and parking easier, in- cluding a 360° camera and the Easy Park Assist system. Express your personality Interior • Revolutionaryinteriorstylingfeaturingcu andapremiumfinish • 9.3-inchtouchscreeninfotainmentsystemand10-inchTFT instrumentclusteravailable • Moreinteriorspaceandluggagecapacity,yetmorecompact exteriordimensions • Bootcapacityof391-litresisthelargestinclass • Innovativedriverassistancetechnologyfi • Upgradedmaterialsusedthroughouttheinteriortogivetrue premiumfeel • ChoiceoftwoColourTouchinteriorpersonalisationupgrades • MULTI-SENSEdrivermodesandambientlightingavailable • BOSEpremiumhi-fiwithinnovativesubwooferdesignthat maintainsbootcapacity RenaultClio:Ataglance Contents RenaultClio:Ataglance p.3 Interior p.4 Exterior p.6 Manufacturing p.18 ClioHistory p.24 Emirates Group announces half- year performance for 2019-20 THE Emirates Group an- nounced its half-year results for its 2019-20 financial year. Group revenue was AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) for the first six months of 2019-20, down 2% from AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) during the same period last year. This slight revenue decline was mainly due to planned ca- pacity reductions during the 45-day Southern Runway clo- sure at Dubai International airport (DXB), and unfavour- able currency movements in Europe, Australia, South Af- rica, India, and Pakistan. Profitability was up 8% com- pared to the same period last year, with the Group report- ing a 2019-20 half-year net profit of AED 1.2 billion (US$ 320 million). The profit improvement was primarily due to the decline in fuel prices of 9% compared to the same period last year, however the gain from lower fuel costs were partially offset by negative currency move- ments. The Group's cash position on 30th September 2019 stood at AED 23.0 billion (US$ 6.3 billion), compared to AED 22.2 billion (US$ 6.0 billion) as at 31st March 2019. The Emirates Group's em- ployee base remained un- changed compared to 31 March 2019, at an overall av- erage staff count of 105,315. This is in line with the com- pany's planned capacity and business activities, and also reflects the various internal programmes to improve ef- ficiency through the imple- mentation of new technology and workflows. Emirates airline During the first six months of 2019-20, Emirates received three Airbus A380s, with 3 more new aircraft scheduled to be delivered before the end of the 2019-20 financial year. It also retired six older air- craft from its fleet with a fur- ther two to be returned by 31 March 2020. The airline's long-standing strategy to in- vest in the most advanced wide-body aircraft enables it to improve overall efficiency, minimise its emissions foot- print, and provide high qual- ity customer experiences. Emirates continues to offer ever better connections for its customers across the globe with just one stop in Dubai. In the first six months of its financial year, Emirates add- ed two new passenger routes: Dubai-Bangkok-Phnom Penh, and Dubai-Porto (Portugal). As of 30 September, Emir- ates' global network spanned 158 destinations in 84 coun- tries. Its fleet stood at 267 air- craft including freighters. Emirates carried 29.6 mil- lion passengers between 1 April and 30 September 2019, down 2% from the same pe- riod last year, however, pas- senger yield increased by 1% period-on-period. The volume of cargo uplift- ed at 1.2 million tonnes has decreased by 8% while yield declined by 3%. This reflects the tough business environ- ment for air freight in the context of global trade ten- sions and unrest in some key cargo markets. In the first half of the 2019- 20 financial year, Emirates net profit was AED 862 million (US$ 235 million), up 282%, compared to last year. Emirates revenue, includ- ing other operating income, of AED 47.3 billion (US$ 12.9 billion) was down 3% com- pared with the AED 48.9 bil- lion (US$ 13.3 billion) record- ed during the same period last year.