Dubai, UAE -- Emirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, topped up its order of Boeing 777X planes on Monday despite years of delays, delivering a vote of confidence to the US manufacturer at the Dubai Airshow. The order of 65 777-9s, valued at $38 billion including engines, came despite last...
ICJ orders Israel to ensure humanitarian aid in Gaza
The International Court of Justice said in its order that Israel should "take all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay... the unhindered provision... of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance" in Gaza. This included food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
American Airlines orders 260 jets
It is part of the airlines' effort to 'modernize' its fleet.
French President says change in existing world order would weaken West, Europe
PARIS, FRANCE - Attempts to change the existing world order threaten to weaken the West and especially Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron said at the annual conference of his country’s ambassadors here. “The situation on the international arena is becoming more complicated, which is fraught with the risk of the...
Oman issues order to regulate consumer cooperatives
MUSCAT, OMAN - Oman Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion on Sunday issued an order to regulate the activities of consumer cooperatives. The order aims at promoting Omani products, establishing new supply chains, supporting national industries, developing governorates and providing new investment opportunities. The regulation consummates the "National Product...Xiamen Airlines to buy aircraft
The airline plans to buy 40 A320neo aircraft from Airbus.
Palestinian Authority raid sparks West Bank clashes
A rare operation by the Palestinian Authority security forces to arrest a Hamas member sparked clashes in the West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, killing one. A statement from the security forces confirmed the death of Firas Yaish and said they were "waiting for a medical report," on the...Etihad orders 7 A350F freighters
The freighters will upgrade Etihad's freight capacity.Taliban order women to wear all-covering burqa in public
The Taliban on Saturday imposed one of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to wear the all-covering burqa in public. The militants took back control of the country in August last year, promising a softer rule than their last stint in power between 1996 and...
UK court orders Assange’s extradition to US for trial
A UK court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The decision now rests with interior minister Priti Patel, although Assange can still appeal.
Jazeera airways to buy 28 Airbus aircraft for $3.4bn
Jazeera Airways of Kuwait has placed an order for 28 Airbus aircraft worth $3.4 billion, according to media reports.
Airbus cancels Qatar Airways plane order as feud deepens
The order was worth $6 billion at catalogue prices, though airlines are usually charged less for large purchases.
UAE orders release of prisoners to mark National Day on Dec. 2
The President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 870 prisoners on Sunday.
Dubai court directs Nissan to pay $354m to Al Dahana in damages
A court in Dubai has directed Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Nissan Middle East to pay $354 million as compensation to Al Dahana FZCO in the case filed by the latter back in 2019.
Apple ordered to loosen app payment system
Epic had launched the case to break Apple's grip on App Store.
