WTO to Hold Special Meeting End-Nov to Weigh Chief's Reappointment

A logo is pictured outside the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
A logo is pictured outside the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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WTO to Hold Special Meeting End-Nov to Weigh Chief's Reappointment

A logo is pictured outside the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
A logo is pictured outside the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

The World Trade Organization plans a special meeting of its top decision-making body later this month where a decision could be made on the reappointment its Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a document showed on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, a WTO document sent by the General Council chair said the meeting would take on Nov. 28-29 and that the second day "could then provide an opportunity for Members to take a decision on the appointment of the next Director-General".

Okonjo-Iweala is the sole candidate for the job but some have observed that the WTO's months-long reappointment process could allow for US President-elect Donald Trump's team to oppose her candidacy.



Emirates First 'Airbus A350' Enters Commercial Service

Photo by WAM
Photo by WAM
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Emirates First 'Airbus A350' Enters Commercial Service

Photo by WAM
Photo by WAM

Emirates marked a significant milestone on Friday as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.

The aircraft, featuring Emirates' latest cabin products, is the first of 65 A350s joining the airline's fleet over the coming years, WAM reported.

Emirates has configured its A350 to provide three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 Economy Class seats.

In the coming months, Emirates will operate its Airbus A350 to eight more global destinations: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kuwait, Bahrain, Colombo, Lyon, Muscat, and Bologna.