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Shipper MSC to Introduce Emergency Fuel Surcharge

A drone image shows an aerial view of MSC Ela registered in Panama (IMO 9282259) leaving Antwerp harbor, near Hansweert, the Netherlands, 04 March 2026. (EPA)
A drone image shows an aerial view of MSC Ela registered in Panama (IMO 9282259) leaving Antwerp harbor, near Hansweert, the Netherlands, 04 March 2026. (EPA)
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Shipper MSC to Introduce Emergency Fuel Surcharge

A drone image shows an aerial view of MSC Ela registered in Panama (IMO 9282259) leaving Antwerp harbor, near Hansweert, the Netherlands, 04 March 2026. (EPA)
A drone image shows an aerial view of MSC Ela registered in Panama (IMO 9282259) leaving Antwerp harbor, near Hansweert, the Netherlands, 04 March 2026. (EPA)

Shipping ‌company MSC said on Saturday it would implement an emergency fuel surcharge to all cargo from the Mediterranean (including West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Greece and Türkiye) and Black Sea to the Indian ‌sub-continent, Red ‌Sea and ‌East ⁠Africa, effective March 16.

It said ⁠the surcharge would be $30 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Red Sea ⁠for dry containers, ‌and $50 ‌per TEU for refrigerated containers.

Dry containers ‌from the Mediterranean ‌and Black Sea to East Africa will be charged $60 per TEU, while refrigerated containers will ‌be charged $90 per TEU, the world's largest carrier ⁠of ⁠ocean container cargo said.

MSC will also impose a surcharge of $40 per TEU from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Indian sub-continent for dry containers, and $60 per TEU for refrigerated containers.

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HSBC's 1st Female CFO Pam Kaur to Step Down in 2027

FILE PHOTO: HSBC logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: HSBC logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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HSBC's 1st Female CFO Pam Kaur to Step Down in 2027

FILE PHOTO: HSBC logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: HSBC logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

HSBC Chief Financial Officer, Pam Kaur, plans to step down in 2027, the latest high-profile executive departure at the Asia-focused lender.

Kaur will not stand for re-election as a director at the lender's 2027 annual general meeting, the bank said on Thursday, according to Reuters.

HSBC said its board has started to look for a successor, and will consider "both internal and external candidates".

Her planned exit puts leadership stability back under scrutiny. In December, HSBC unexpectedly named interim chair Brendan Nelson to the permanent role after a ⁠drawn-out, seven-month search.

Kaur's official ⁠retirement date as Group CFO would be confirmed in due course but would be no later than the company's 2027 AGM, which is usually in May, according to the bank.

Pam Kaur was the bank's first female finance chief in its over 160-year ⁠history.

Since her appointment in October 2024, Kaur has been widely regarded as the top aide to HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery as he leads a global overhaul.

The restructuring splits the bank's footprint into East and West regional divisions, driven by market exits and deep cost cuts to streamline operations.

After stepping down from the full-time role of Group CFO and executive director, Kaur will take on an advisory role to support Group ⁠CEO ⁠Georges Elhedery on ongoing strategic projects, the bank said.

Last month, HSBC's global chief executive for the insurance business Edward Moncreiffe left the bank after two decades at the banking group.

Recent high-profile exits include former head of banking for Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe, who resigned in April, and its cash equities trading heads, James Grafton and Steve Jobber, who left in February.

The bank's former US banking chief Lisa McGeough departed last September.

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Abu Dhabi Flights to Red Sea International Airport Launch October 4

Red Sea International Airport currently connects to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha, and Milan through approximately 20 domestic and international flights each week - SPA
Red Sea International Airport currently connects to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha, and Milan through approximately 20 domestic and international flights each week - SPA
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Abu Dhabi Flights to Red Sea International Airport Launch October 4

Red Sea International Airport currently connects to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha, and Milan through approximately 20 domestic and international flights each week - SPA
Red Sea International Airport currently connects to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha, and Milan through approximately 20 domestic and international flights each week - SPA

Red Sea Global has announced the launch of scheduled flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Red Sea International Airport from October 4. The inaugural flight will depart from Zayed International Airport on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a weekly service every Sunday.

From October 25, the frequency will increase to twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, SPA reported.

Red Sea Global Group CEO John Pagano said: "Our partnership with Etihad Airways marks an important step in improving accessibility by connecting the destination to one of the world’s leading airline networks. As we continue to expand our portfolio of resorts and experiences, stronger international air connectivity enables us to welcome more visitors from key markets worldwide."

The General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Air Connectivity Program, and daa International, the operator of Red Sea International Airport, played pivotal roles in launching the flights.

The Red Sea is an extensive luxury tourism destination offering experiences across islands, coastlines, and desert landscapes. It currently has 11 resorts in operation, including Six Senses Southern Dunes, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea. A further six resorts are set to open in the coming months.

Red Sea International Airport currently connects to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha, and Milan through approximately 20 domestic and international flights each week.

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Alswaha Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s AI Partnerships, Expands Computing Infrastructure

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha's meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem. SPA
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha's meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem. SPA
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Alswaha Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s AI Partnerships, Expands Computing Infrastructure

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha's meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem. SPA
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha's meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem. SPA

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with leaders of major global technology and investment companies during the second day of his visit to Silicon Valley.

The meetings focused on strengthening Saudi Arabia’s partnerships in artificial intelligence (AI), expanding computing capabilities and infrastructure, accelerating the development of advanced applications and robotics, and attracting high-value investments.

Alswaha met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and senior company executives to discuss expanding cooperation in advanced AI models, leveraging the computing capabilities and infrastructure being developed by HUMAIN to support the large-scale deployment of AI models, and accelerating the development of advanced national applications in priority sectors.

In the field of AI infrastructure, Alswaha met with Dell Technologies Chairman and CEO Michael Dell to discuss accelerating enterprise adoption of AI solutions, integrating Dell AI Factory solutions with HUMAIN’s computing capabilities to support the deployment of enterprise AI at scale, and advancing knowledge transfer and national capability development to support the transformation of key sectors in the Kingdom.

He also met with Cognition AI Co-Founder and CEO Scott Wu and senior company executives to discuss expanding the use of autonomous software engineering solutions, improving developer productivity, enabling the deployment of Devin and software agents through HUMAIN’s computing capabilities, and accelerating national capabilities in building and operating AI applications.

Alswaha also met with Solidigm Senior Vice President and Head of Global Operations Kyle Fukuda to discuss using advanced storage solutions in the computing infrastructure and data centers being developed by HUMAIN, improving data access efficiency and computing resource utilization, and supporting the expansion of AI applications in the Kingdom.

In the investment sector, Alswaha met with Social Capital Founder and CEO Chamath Palihapitiya to discuss attracting the firm’s investments into the infrastructure and computing capabilities being developed by the Kingdom, expanding investment in advanced technologies, and connecting global capital with high-value opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

These meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem encompassing advanced models, computing capabilities, data centers, infrastructure, applications, robotics, and investment, further strengthening the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s digital economy and reinforcing its position as a global hub for technology, innovation, and AI.