Emirates Airline has postponed the launch of its new non-stop service between Dubai and Panama. The flight was due to begin on March 31, but has now been pushed back to later this year or early next year. The Dubai-based carrier is citing operational factors for the delay. At 17 hours and 35 minutes, the route to Panama City is claimed to be the longest direct flight in the world.
Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel
Oil prices surged over $119 a barrel, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, on Monday as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding US-Israeli war with Iran.
HSBC CEO says confidence in GCC remains despite regional developments
HSBC on Monday expressed confidence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members' economic prospects as the region and the wider Middle East brace for the economic shock from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Silal, National Agricultural Centre partner to boost UAE food security
Silal, an Abu Dhabi agri-food and technology company, has announced the expansion of its operations in Ras Al Khaimah in collaboration with the National Agricultural Centre.
No decision yet on G7 releasing oil stocks, France's Lescure says
G7 countries have not made a decision yet on the potential release of emergency oil stocks in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Monday.
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