November 2023

In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to attend. VATICAN CITY, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according to a programme released by the Vatican on Thursday. It will be the first time in …

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Emirates Group reports record half-year net profit of US$2.7 billion

The Emirates Group has announced its best-ever six-month financial result. It reported a 2023-24 half-year net profit of US$2.7 billion, a 138 per cent increase over the US$ 1.2 billion it reported in the corresponding period last year. Group revenue stood at US$ 18.3 billion for the first six months of 2023-24, also up 20 …

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