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Air France-CEO KLM’s has warned that European airlines forced to take longer flights to Asia to avoid Russia will struggle to compete with Chinese rivals if travel picks up following the Covid-19 shutdowns. Ben Smith stated that Chinese airlines had a “unfair edge” over European airlines that have been prohibited from Russian airspace since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine about …

In the UAE’s capital, a new interfaith complex comprising a mosque, a church, and a synagogue has opened. The facility, named Abrahamic Family Home, was opened on Thursday. The property will be accessible to the general public beginning on March 1 at 10 a.m. Residents and guests will be required to make reservations ahead to their arrival. His Highness Sheikh …

On Wednesday, February 15, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-102 in their final game before the All-Star break. Anthony Davis recorded a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 21 in his return to the floor (Thursday, February 16, Manila time). D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points and Malik Beasley added 8 …

As a result of the earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria a week ago, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates has made a plea for more assistance. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made the call when he was on a visit to Turkey on Sunday. While there, he traveled visited parts of the Kahramanmaras …

The National Football League (NFL) reported on Monday (Tuesday, February 14, Manila time), citing preliminary data, that Super Bowl LVII was seen by an average of 113 million people across traditional television and digital platforms. The National Football League (NFL) stated that this number was a six-year high for its championship game, which, in this particular year, was shown on …

On Monday, February 13, the organization that oversees the Miss World pageant revealed that the 71st iteration of the competition will take place in the United Arab Emirates during the month of May. The statement was made public through the social media accounts associated with the pageant, and it was later confirmed by the organization’s president, Julia Morley. Other information, …

Rihanna made her triumphant return to the stage on Sunday, soaring high above the Super Bowl field, dazzling the crowd with a fast-paced medley of her favorites, and announcing her second pregnancy. Rihanna launched the greatest showcase in music by performing “Bitch Better Have My Money” while standing on a platform suspended in the air while wearing a bright pink …

The price tag for protecting European consumers and businesses from skyrocketing energy bills has risen to about 800 billion euros, according to a report published on Monday, February 13. Researchers urged European nations to prioritize their expenditure to combat the energy problem. Since September 2021, European Union nations have targeted or budgeted 681 billion euros for energy crisis spending, while …

The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed participants to the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023, which will begin in Dubai on 13 February 2023 with the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” This year, the WGS brings …

Emirates is creating an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to deliver critical relief supplies, medical items, and equipment to help on-the-ground humanitarian activities and search-and-rescue operations in Turkey and Syria in the wake of recent natural disasters. In coordination with the IHC in Dubai, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will be sending the first shipments of …