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Global Air Travel Demand Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
The International Air Transport Association has reported that global air passenger traffic in 2024 exceeded pre-pandemic figures, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry's recovery. Total passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers , increased by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing 2019 levels by 3.8%. Capacity, assessed in
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Mubadala Secures Stake in UCB Pharma’s Chinese Assets
Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi, has finalized a significant investment in UCB Pharma's assets in China. This strategic move underscores Mubadala's growing commitment to the global healthcare sector and its expanding presence in the Chinese
du’s Q2 2025 Results Reflect Strong Financial Growth
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC, known as du, has reported significant financial growth for the second quarter of 2025, continuing a trend of robust performance established in the previous quarter. The company recorded an 8.6% year-over-year increase in revenues, signalling
Lavrov Criticizes France for Detention of Telegram Founder
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized France for detaining Telegram founder Pavel Durov, claiming that the move was an attempt to gain access to the messaging app’s encryption codes. Lavrov’s remarks, which were made during a press briefing, have intensified
