Canadian airline WestJet announced it had cancelled 150 flights on Saturday— possibly affecting 20,000 travellers "with limited re-accommodation options available" — just hours after the airline's mechanics said they would strike.
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OFID approves US$605 million in new development financing
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) approved $605 million in fresh financing on Wednesday to grow its portfolio and activities.
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Colombian Business Council
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UAE participates in SelectUSA Investment Summit
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Etihad Cargo expands its freighter network to Madrid
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HSBC launches global wealth trading platform in UAE
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Lunate launches Chimera J.P. Morgan Global Sukuk ETF
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flydubai launches flights to two destinations in Pakistan
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UAE enjoys growing and developing economic relations with Czech Republic: Minister of Economy
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China Development Bank extends US $28 billion in support of green projects
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