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New solar-powered aircraft launchedSolar Impulse 2, a new single-seater solar aircraft designed to take up the challenge of the first round-the-world solar flight without any fuel in 2015, was launched today by its creators Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg. More… |
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ME investors turn to Swiss wealth managersMore and more Middle East investors are turning to Switzerland for wealth management services, said a financial expert. Crucial factors such as banking secrecy, diverse investment products and services have contributed to Switzerl More… |
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UBS raises dividends after return to profitUBS raised its dividend and increased bonuses for bankers by nearly a third yesterday after the Swiss bank returned to a fourth-quarter profit, reaping benefits of a revamp of its investment banking business. The turnaround follow More… |
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Interlaken to host IH&RA congress in MarchPreparations for the 51st annual congress of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association IH&RA from 10 to 12 March 2014, which will be held in Interlaken Switzerland, are in full swing. About 300 hospitality industry le More… |
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Vitol may shift Swiss HQ over steep taxOil trader Vitol could move its headquarters from Geneva if Switzerland increased taxes on big commodity traders, and others would do the same, said the company's managing director. "We could - and we wouldn't be the More… |
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Swiss extend freeze on Arab Spring assetsSwitzerland will block assets held by the toppled former presidents of Tunisia and Egypt for a further three years to give the two countries more time to investigate the origins of the money, the Swiss government said. Around 700 More… |
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Etihad launches regional operation in EuropeEtihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, today announced a ‘step-change in global aviation,’ with the launch of its first branded regional operation, after taking a 33.3 per cent stake in Swiss carrier Darwin Airline. More… |
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UAE smelters set for Swiss eventDubai Aluminium (Dubal) and Emirates Aluminium (Emal) will showcase their product portfolios in a joint exhibition stand at a major conference to be held in Switzerland next week. The 28th International Aluminium Conference, organ More… |
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Vodafone Qatar adds 3 countries to postpaid passportTelecom operator Vodafone Qatar has added three new countries - France, US and Switzerland - to its Vodafone Passport service. Postpaid customers will enjoy a standard roaming rate of QR0.75 (20 cents) per minute/SMS/MB when More… |
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Star FM to take part in Swiss radio festivalStar FM, an Abu Dhabi-based radio channel, is set to participate in the International Radio Festival to be held in Switzerland from September 4 to 8. The station will broadcast its daily morning programme ‘Sabaho’ live More… |
