Qatar Airways' new CEO — whose predecessor once said a woman couldn't do his job — wants to bring a culture of 'trust and empowerment' to the airline

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A Qatar Airways A350.

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Airline CEO who once said a woman couldn't do his job steps down after decades in post

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Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker speaks during the signing ceremony to announce Qatar Airways as an official partner of Expo 2023 Doha in Doha, Qatar on 13 April 2023.
Akbar Al Baker.

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The US is quietly warning its Middle East partners about the cost of stocking up on Chinese-made weapons

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Chinese President Xi Jinping with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh in December 2022.

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The Biden administration considered probing Elon Musk's Twitter purchase over national security concerns, report says

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Joe Biden and Elon Musk.

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Battle to buy Manchester United heats up as activist investor Elliott jumps in at the last minute

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Hedge fund Elliott has reportedly waded into the battle to take over Manchester United.

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Manchester United stock skyrockets 18% as Qatari investors reportedly plan to bid on the soccer team

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