China’s largest carrier plans to boost Airbus, Boeing jet deliveries

BLOOMBERG China Southern Airlines Co Ltd, the country’s largest airline by fleet size, expects to take delivery of more than 200 Boeing Co and Airbus SE single-aisle jets over three years. The Guangzhou-based carrier’s aircraft delivery and disposal plan revealed an addition of 103 Boeing 737 aircraft over the period. The report also showed that 111 Airbus A320 series jets ...

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United Air launches nonstop service between US, Dubai

DUBAI / WAM United Airlines has launched a new nonstop daily service between its New York/Newark hub and Dubai International (DXB). United is the only US airline to offer non-stop flights between Dubai and the United States, flying to more destinations in the Middle East than any other US airline. The new service marks United’s return to Dubai, which the ...

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Adani stocks drop on report group seeks more time to pay loans

BLOOMBERG Adani Group stocks slumped on Tuesday as local media reports sparked renewed concerns over the ports-to-power conglomerate’s ability to repay its debt. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd fell 5.7% to close at 593.40 rupees — lower than the price GQG Partners paid to buy a stake earlier this month — after plummeting more than 9% earlier in ...

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Futures, European stocks waver with banks in focus

BLOOMBERG US futures and European stocks struggled for direction as investors awaited data for clues on monetary policy and assessed developments in the banking sector. Treasuries fell. Contracts on the S&P 500 were little changed, while those on the Nasdaq 100 dropped. European equities erased earlier gains as French lenders fell on news the country’s financial prosecutor is searching five ...

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Markets are testing banks for weakness: BOE

BLOOMBERG  Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey said global markets are testing “quite a lot” of the banking sector for any signs of trouble after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the rescue of Credit Suisse Group AG. While the UK banking system remains in a “very strong position,” Bailey said the past weeks brought “moves in ...

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UAE President, VP receive progress update on preparations to host COP28

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, were briefed on the latest preparations for hosting COP28, in the presence of members of the Higher Committee overseeing the planning. HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “Since its ...

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UAE participates in signing event of Regional Framework for Arab States

CAIRO / WAM The UAE participated in the signing ceremony of the Regional Framework Programme for the Arab Countries (2023-2028), and the launch of the Arab Plan for Prevention and Reduction of Drug Dangers to Arab Society, which was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE ambassador to the ...

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Abu Dhabi Sports Council signs pact to host IMGA Masters Games in 2026

ABU DHABI / WAM In the presence of HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Sports Council and International Masters Games Association have signed an agreement to bring the world’s largest mass participation sporting event, the IMGA Masters Games, to Abu Dhabi. To be held in the Middle East ...

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Adnoc signs deal for ammonia value chain

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc announced on Monday that it will explore opportunities to support the climate-neutral transformation of industry through the creation of a low-carbon ammonia value chain with state government and industry representatives in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia. The announcement was made following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the government of North Rhine-Westphalia, Adnoc, and ...

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