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US flight delays, cancellations are getting worse ahead of July 4th travel

BLOOMBERG US airlines continued to grapple with flight disruptions heading into the busy weekend ahead of Independence Day, keeping the industry on edge even as the recent volatility driven by bad weather and air-traffic control limits showed signs of subsiding. United Airlines Holdings cancelled 8% of its flights as of mid-afternoon on June 30 and delayed 21%, according to data ...

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Nike shows sales strength; profit falls short of estimates

BLOOMBERG Nike Inc fell the most in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the athletic-gear maker’s outlook for the full year failed to win over Wall Street. Full-year revenue for fiscal 2024 should grow in the mid-single digits, led by its direct-to-consumer business, Chief Financial Officer Matthew Friend told analysts during a conference call. Analysts project growth of close to ...

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United may slash Newark flights as it seeks more gates to stem delays

BLOOMBERG United Airlines Holdings Inc will have to change, and possibly reduce, its flight schedule at Newark Liberty International Airport while work is under way to expand the number of gates for the carrier, Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said in a letter to employees. The letter follows days of extensive flight disruptions as airlines across the US dealt with ...

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Singapore Airlines drops most in one year

BLOOMBERG Singapore Airlines Ltd slumped the most in more than a year after a block of shares amounting to nearly 3% of the float traded on June 30. Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte had earlier offered to sell the same number of shares, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg. The carrier closed down 4.7% at ...

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JetBlue joins United in shifting blame to FAA for flight delays

BLOOMBERG JetBlue Airways Corp is raising questions about US air traffic control actions, joining United Airlines Holdings Inc in blaming federal regulators for worsening congestion on a heavy travel week ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Government officials dismissed the carriers’ complaints as baseless, saying weather has led to elevated flight cancellations and delays that left thousands of customers stranded ...

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AUS introduces new Master of Arts in International Studies

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced a new Master of Arts in International Studies now being offered through the university’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Scheduled to commence in the upcoming fall semester, the newly launched programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in international affairs. Graduates ...

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Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed chairs UAE Media Council meeting

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has given directives for a comprehensive strategy to further enhance the media sector and support the growth of creative industries nationwide. The strategy will also enable the media sector to keep pace with rapid developments, increase its competitiveness and contribution to ...

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ADCDA-Rabdan Academy pact to boost crisis management

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Civil Defence  Authority (ADCDA) and Rabdan Academy have signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing the overall security, safety, and management of emergencies, crises, and disasters in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to foster joint programmes and research endeavours to enhance the training of national experts in emergency, crisis and disaster management. ...

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UAE leaders wish Madagascar President on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

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UAE athletes secure 73 medals at World Games Berlin 2023

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has won 73 medals at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, with 18 gold medals, 22 silver medals, and 33 bronze medals. The UAE participated at the Games with the largest delegation from the Middle East and North Africa region, comprising 167 individuals, including 72 athletes of determination with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ...

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