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Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industryEmirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of Ugandans dep

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Michael Jackson’s aircraft will crack Mumbai airport’s runway’: Why King of Pop wasn’t allowed to land in 1996 till Raj Thackeray intervened, came with 360 crew, 40 containers

Michael Jackson’s aircraft will crack Mumbai airport’s runway’: Why King of Pop wasn’t allowed to land in 1996 till Raj Thackeray intervened, came with 360 crew, 40 containers

Michael Jackson demanded an open car to wave to fans after landing in India in 1996. Andre Timmins, co-organizer, recalled how they had to borrow it from the only man who had it in Mumbai -- Anil Ambani.Michael Jackson in Mumbai in 1996.Michael Jackson, one of the greatest musicians

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Police fatally shoot man at Toronto's international airport

Police fatally shoot man at Toronto's international airport

Police shot and killed a 30-year-old man at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Thursday morning, police said.Three officers shot at the man, who they said seemed upset and was armed, before 12:00 GMT, Ontario police's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), said in a statement.No

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'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

BBC | Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands of weeping pilgrims in the central Philippines.Organisers had warned him to cancel the 2015 open air mass in Tacloban as the weather had worse

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Mona Faces set to celebrate 10 years as makeup artist

Mona Faces set to celebrate 10 years as makeup artist

For the past decade, Umutoni Monalisa aka Mona Faces has been at the heart of Uganda’s makeup revolution, transforming faces, breaking barriers, and inspiring a new wave of beauty entrepreneurs.At just 22, Mona set out to redefine Ugandaâ

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Tyra Banks reveals special new friendship amid exciting move to Australia

Tyra Banks reveals special new friendship amid exciting move to Australia

The America Next Top model host has been quietly living down under for over a yearTyra Banks has always been one to light up a room, wh

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Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has increased car parking charges at Entebbe International Airport. The new charges will take effect next month, November 1. “In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car

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Soroti residents push back against UCAA's unilateral land claims

Soroti residents push back against UCAA's unilateral land claims

Residents affected by the planned expansion of the Soroti Flying School airstrip are demanding that the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) remove mark stones planted on their land prior to any community consultations. Three weeks ago, UCAA began placing mark stones in Madera Cell, So

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Unveiling the Trendiest Fashion Statements: The Mini Dress Resurgence at LFW

Unveiling the Trendiest Fashion Statements: The Mini Dress Resurgence at LFW

In a recent showcase at London Fashion Week, designers embraced the timeless appeal of mini dresses, breathing new life into this classic garment with innovative twists and bold statements. Reimagining the Classics Some models graced the runway in summer dresses

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