Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will restart using Russian airspace several months after Moscow’s war in Ukraine upended the aviation industry and global flight paths, becoming among earliest of major airlines to do so. Hong Kong’s main airline will fly from New York to the Asian financial hub using the so-called Polar Route from November 1, the company said in an ...

Jonathan Bernstein The Democratic presidential nomination cycle is somewhat unusual for a party with a first-term incumbent president. The Republican 2024 cycle? There has never been anything remotely like it. Of course this is all about former President Donald Trump, whose unannounced campaign has been going strong since the day he left the White House.  Trump is doing all the ...

Jonathan Levin The latest bear-market rally in US stocks has brought investors off the sidelines and provided a welcome reprieve from three quarters of gloom. But traders now need to ask themselves whether the risks continue to justify the potential returns. The S&P 500 Index has rallied 7.9% since October 12, helped by hardy corporate earnings, stabilizing US Treasury yields ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM  Masdar has pledged to strengthen its support for Saudi Arabia’s clean energy objectives by opening a new dedicated office in the Kingdom. Masdar will also participate with partners in the upcoming Round 4 tender announced by the Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) for wind and solar projects with a combined capacity of 3.3 gigawatts (GW). The ...

Dubai / WAM Amanat Holdings has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Human Development Company (HDC), a provider of special education and care (SEC) services in Saudi Arabia covering educational, medical, and rehabilitation services, for an initial consideration of SAR220.3 million (AED215.3 million) and a contingent consideration of up to SAR47.1 million payable subject to future earnings growth. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM  Borouge Plc on Friday announced its financial results for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30, with the company maintaining positive year-to-date performance driven by strong sales volumes. Borouge reported a 13.5% increase in revenue to AED18.84 billion ($5.13 billion) for the nine months to September 30, versus the same period in the prior year. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM  The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has showcased the success and impact of the UAE nuclear energy sector at the 5th annual IAEA International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century, which is taking place in Washington DC, United States. The conference brings together ministers, policymakers, senior officials and experts to engage in high-level ...

Dubai / Gulf Time Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on November 1 to visitors who want a glimpse into the spectacular world of private luxury flying on Emirates. Emirates Executive was introduced in 2013, complete with luxury interiors, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance announced amendments to some provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be effective from January 1, 2023. The amendments were made are in line with international best practice in light of the GCC Unified VAT Agreement. They are based on past experiences, ...

Dubai / WAM In conjunction with Cyber Security Month, which is observed in October every year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has added a new channel to raise awareness among its employees about the importance of information security to enhance their skills in facing cyber challenges and threats. In addition to internal bulletins, emails and participation in training courses, ...