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Titans of law are worthy of a Nobel, too

  Now that this year’s Nobel Prizes have all been awarded, we can play the annual game of wondering what other fields should be included. Why should the great scientists, writers, peacemakers and economists have all the fun? (And get all the money?) Every year there’s a new suggestion: Why not visual art? Why not athletics? This time around, the ...

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Qatar Airways bags ‘Mideast Airline of the Year’ award

  DUBAI / Emirates Business International business travellers have once again chosen Qatar Airways as the Middle East Airline of the Year applauding the airline’s global network, modern aircraft, and luxurious Business Class service for providing them with an exceptional travel experience. The accolade, presented at the 10th annual Aviation Business Awards held in Dubai, encapsulates passengers’ pleasure in flying ...

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Boeing China veteran to take top sales job

  Bloomberg Boeing Co.’s chief airplane salesman, John Wojick, will retire from the post in early 2017 after four years of globetrotting and head-to-head competitions with Airbus Group SE for multibillion-dollar jetliner orders. He’ll be replaced by senior vice president Ihssane Mounir, who leads the planemaker’s sales team in northeastern Asia, Boeing commercial airplane chief Ray Conner said in an ...

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