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  • Oman opens airspace, joining Saudi corridor for Israeli carriers

    In July, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that Riyadh would allow unfettered Israeli overflights. But implementation had been on hold pending the agreement of Oman, as the Saudi corridor extends over its territory for easterly routes.

  • Saudi Arabia Votes in Favor of UNGA Resolution Calling for Russia to Withdraw from Ukraine

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has voted today in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and calls for the withdrawal of its forces. Last October, the Kingdom voted for the United Nations General Assembly resolution against the annexation of four Ukrainian regions, and before that in March, Saudi Arabia voted in support of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution that supported international law, the UN charter, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, including Ukraine.

  • Arab states support UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    A UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was adopted on Thursday, with an overwhelming majority of member states voting to call for the Kremlin to withdraw its troops immediately. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine, 141 UN members voted in favor of the resolution, which calls for an immediate end to Moscow’s hostilities. Seven countries opposed the resolution, with 32 others abstaining, including China, India, Pakistan and Ethiopia.

  • UAE-Oman travel time cut to 47 minutes in new railway agreement

    UAE to Oman train travel is a step closer after rail operators and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala today penned a deal to help develop the $3bn transport network. Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, signed an agreement with Mubadala Investment Company to support the development of the 303km railway network, which connects Oman and the UAE.

  • Dubai Bling: Netflix launches investigation into salary leak scandal

    Netflix has launched an investigation after the salaries of the Dubai Bling cast members were published last week by Arabian Business. Sources say the company, which is currently filming season 2 of the reality TV show, is “determined to find the mole” who leaked the information.

  • One year into the Ukraine war, US fails to get Middle East allies to take sides

    “It has been clear since the start of the Russian invasion a year ago that America’s regional partners in the Middle East… were not going to take sides or get involved in the great power competition and strategic rivalry that has taken on a harder edge since 2022,” said Kristian Ulrichsen, a political scientist at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston, Texas.

  • BAE Systems forecasts more growth on Ukraine conflict boost

    BAE Systems (BAES.L), Britain's biggest defence company, said earnings would rise again this year after jumping last year, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to drive military spend higher. Demand for weapons, ammunition and military equipment has soared as Britain, the United States and other allies support Ukraine and look to shore up their own stocks due to the Ukraine conflict, which will mark its first anniversary on Friday. "We expect continued momentum in the medium to long term as governments replenish stocks, recapitalise equipment and support allies," BAE Chief Executive Charles Woodburn said in an interview.

  • Oman opens airspace, joining Saudi in Israeli airline corridor

    Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday said the Gulf Arab state's airspace will be open for all civilian carriers, a move that would enable Israeli airlines to utilise a Saudi-Oman corridor to cut flight times to Asia. Saudi Arabia, which like Oman does not have formal ties with Israel, last summer said it would open its airspace to all air carriers, but Israeli officials had said the corridor could not be implemented until Oman consented.

  • Saudi Cup: Taiba draws post 2, Country Grammer 10

    Country Grammer was runner-up in this race last year to Emblem Road and won the Dubai World Cup (G1) next out. He will be ridden by Frankie Dettori, who also rode the 6-year-old to a 4 1/2-length win in the Dec. 26 San Antonio (G2).

  • A Sudden Rush to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream

    United Airlines and other companies have started a $100 million fund to invest in jet fuel that produces fewer greenhouse gases.