Saturday, November 14, 2026

Finance

US could approve Boeing 737 MAX before mid-year: source

The plane has been grounded since March following two deadly crashes NEW YORK: US air safety regulators could clear the Boeing 737 MAX to return to service before mid-year, a person close to the process said Friday. Boeing shares rallied following...

Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park phase 3 operational in April

It has a capacity of 300MW of energy using photovoltaic technology across the solar farms 1 of 8 The 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will be operational in April, the Dubai Electricity and Water...

In Hong Kong, eating out becomes politicised

An app informs users whether an outlet is rated yellow or blue, based on affiliations Hong Kong (Bloomberg): In deciding where to dine out in Hong Kong these days, many local residents are turning to a Yelp-like mobile app: Not...

Lebanon’s pound gets a respite for now

It is vital for new government’s chances to ensure level stays around 2,000 to dollar Beirut: The sharp slide of the Lebanese pound seems to have been arrested for now after a grouping of currency exchange houses set it at...

Delta fined $50,000 for discriminating against Muslim passengers

Department of Transportation said it found Delta "engaged in discriminatory conduct" Washington: Delta Air Lines was Friday fined $50,000 (Dh183,650) by the US Department of Transportation to settle allegations it discriminated against three Muslim passengers who were ordered off their planes. In...

After Months of Calm, Volatility Finally Resurfaces in Stocks

The S&P 500 fell almost 1 percent, its biggest drop in nearly four months On a day rife with reasons for optimism, stock investors absorbed their sharpest blow since October as creeping nervousness around a virus outbreak finally provoked some...

Accounting for each dime does pay off

Airline passengers have been big winners of US disclosure regulations, study finds New York: Have you ever shopped online for something (say, a hotel room) and selected an option with an excellent price only to learn, at the time of...

Fed seen holding rates steady and halting bill purchases by June

Forecast predicted no move in the federal funds rate until at least 2022 Federal Reserve policy makers will keep interest rates on hold this year and next, and will wind up their efforts to boost excess bank reserves by June,...

It took 50 Years for climate change to top the Davos agenda

Calls for action didn’t come primarily from young activists like Greta Thunberg It took five decades for global elites to put climate change at the center of the World Economic Forum, the annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, that’s meant to...

IMF: World economy to improve in 2020, but India responsible for ‘downward revisions’

Global growth will accelerate to 3.3% from 2.9%, marking the first pickup in 3 years The International Monetary Fund predicted the world economy will strengthen in 2020, albeit at a slightly slower...

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Fujairah Road Collisions Kill 14, Injure 30 on Sheikh Khalifa Road

A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.

U.S. Nationwide Flight Halt Ordered After Air Traffic Communication Glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration halted all departures across the United States on Friday because of a system‑wide communication problem affecting air‑traffic control towers. The move comes as the agency seeks billions in funding to upgrade the nation’s air‑traffic infrastructure.

Joy Ibrahim stresses authentic storytelling at Sharjah Book Fair

Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.

Malayalam Sessions at Sharjah Book Fair with Tanveer, Shihab

Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.