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Boeing Forecasts Middle East Aviation Services Market at $745 Billion

Boeing projects the Middle East will require $745 billion in aviation services through 2037 to keep pace with growing passenger and freight traffic in the region, the aviation giant said in a press release Tuesday. The projections came in a new report released on the sidelines of the International trade fair for maintenance, repair and […]

World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions Tunisia for failing to abide by rules

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced sanctions against Tunisia for failing to implement the required recommendations and the World Anti-Doping Code. As a result of non-compliance with WADA regulations, sanctions have been enforced against the country starting April 30. Thus, Tunisia’s flag will not be flown at regional, continental or world championships, as well […]

US backs two permanent Security Council seats for Africa

The United States backs a Security Council reform that would offer Africa two permanent seats, Reuters reported, adding that Washington also supports a rotating seat for small island nations. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told Reuters however that the new UN Security Council members would not have veto power, which shall remain limited […]