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MENA Clubs Back Ben Sulayem for FIA Presidency as F1 Election Approaches
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MENA Clubs Back Ben Sulayem for FIA Presidency as F1 Election Approaches

Twenty-nine member clubs of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) from the MENA region have expressed their support for the re-election of Mohammed ben Sulayem as president of the Formula One governing body. In a joint letter, the clubs highlighted that his leadership has led to significant reforms in mobility and motorsport, characterized by improvements...

Analyst Predicts UAE Air Taxi Service May Not Launch Until 2027
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Analyst Predicts UAE Air Taxi Service May Not Launch Until 2027

Industry analyst Richard Aboulafia has raised concerns regarding the timeline for the introduction of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Aviation Week, in a commentary published in September 2024, he questioned, “When will an eVTOL, or anything AAM [advanced air mobility], actually enter service? Great question! The answer always...