Emirates moves to an all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleetEmirates has retired the last Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft in its fleet from active service, making it the first and only airline to operate a fleet of all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft for its passenger flights. Emirates r More… |
Caterpillar CEO to step down next yearCaterpillar, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, said its chief executive and chairman Doug Oberhelman will be stepping down from his post on March 31 after putting more than 41 years of service in the company. More… |
Messi retires from international footballLionel Messi has said he is to retire from international soccer after Argentina were beaten 4-2 by Chile on penalties in the final of the Copa America on Sunday, the fourth time he has lost a final with the national side. "It More… |
Kuwait Airways retires 1,350 nationalsLoss-making Kuwait Airways has let go of 1,350 Kuwaiti nationals during the last two years, part of a plan to cut costs and return to profit by 2019, the chief executive of the state-owned carrier told Reuters on Thursday. The air More… |
Alba’s chief operations officer to retire in MarchAluminium Bahrain (Alba) said its chief operations officer (COO) Isa Al Ansari, will be retiring at the end of March after 32 years with the company. Al Ansari joined Alba in 1983 as an apprentice and served in More… |
Tyler to retire as Iata director general, chiefThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) said its director general and chief executive officer (CEO) Tony Tyler will retire in June next year after serving five years in the position. Andrés Co More… |
Investcorp chairman, CEO to retire next JuneInvestcorp, a leader in alternative investment, said on Thursday that its executive chairman and chief executive Nemir Kirdar would retire on June 30, 2015 after more than 30 years leading the alternative investment firm. Mohammed More… |
Retired Gulf Air staff in benefits rowFormer Gulf Air staff claim they are being denied benefits they were promised on retirement. Campaigners claim as many as 400 people have been affected, including an ex-senior manager who served the company for More… |
Health insurance must for retired expats in DubaiExpatriates who wish to continue living in Dubai after retirement will be required to take out health insurance, said a report. The policy will be required for issuing a residence visa to such an expatriate, sa More… |
Ithmaar chief honouredDar Al Maal Al Islami (DMI) Trust, Ithmaar Bank's largest shareholder, hosted a reception for members of the group's senior management at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa to honour Mohammed Bucheerei, who retired last month. More… |