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Airlines resist wider EU carbon levy
Europe’s largest airline groups have warned Brussels that extending carbon charges to long-haul international flights would lift fares, raise cargo costs and deepen a dispute over how aviation should pay for its climate impact.Chief executives from major carriers including Air France-KLM, IAG, Lufthansa, Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and AirBaltic have urged
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McGettigan’s owner buys Bla Bla Dubai
Vision Hospitality, operator of the McGettigan’s pub brand, has agreed to acquire the Dubai-based leisure venue Bla Bla Dubai as part of a strategy to deepen its footprint in the UAE’s competitive food and beverage and entertainment sector.The deal, whose
Mlak Finance Exits Egypt With EGP 400 Million Sale
Mlak Finance has completed the sale of its subsidiary in Egypt to Al Baraka Bank Egypt for EGP 400 million, marking its full exit from the Egyptian market. This strategic divestment aligns with the company's broader objectives of streamlining operations
Emirates expands China reach through Loong Air tie-up
Emirates has signed an interline agreement with China’s Loong Air, widening its access to 22 additional destinations across the mainland and strengthening its competitive position in one of the world’s most strategically important aviation markets.The arrangement, effective immediately, enables Emirates
