Dubai ‘Back to Business’ reflects in Emirates numbers and why you must visit Dubai Design District, our editors comment on the top stories of November 10

EMIRATES SHOWS THE DUBAI ‘BACK TO BUSINESS’ FORMULA WAS SPOT ON: Cast even a casual glance at Emirates Group’s April to end September 2022 numbers will be enough to confirm that Dubai’s move to speed up return to normalcy was the right move to make. It will be easy to forget that Emirates ramped up its network during a time when many countries were yet to move on beyond their Covid fixations. And remember that the latest numbers also co-relate to a time when airports in the UK, Europe and the US were stuck in chaos mode, with flights cancelled and not enough staff to handle operations. And that London’s Heathrow only removed the cap on daily passenger numbers as recently as late October. So, keep this thing in mind – the Dubai strategy paid off. Big time. That’s what’s reflected in Emirates’ numbers. For affirmation, just go over those Emirates’ financials once again… (By Manoj Nair, Business Editor)

Why you should visit Dubai Design District: The eighth edition of Dubai Design Week has gotten underway in Dubai, yet again giving glimpses of the vast potential of the city’s creative genius. This year’s theme ‘Design with impact’ makes it all the more meaningful as it encourages creative minds to explore not just innovative projects, but also see how sustainable they can be and how they can make a difference. The coming together of a creative community from different parts of the world over a series of activities will no doubt provide a boost for designing with global benchmarking. This is a great time to visit d3 or Dubai Design District, for first-timers and others alike. (By Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor).

HISTORY REPEATS FOR PAKISTAN: Write off Pakistan at your own peril. Put this talented bunch of players in an impossible situation, they will come on top. That’s what happened in 1992, when they were down and out and Imran Khan motivated the young team to win in Australia. This time around, the team led by Babar Azam didn’t disappoint cricket fans with their stunning run into the final. History repeats itself in Australia. Once again they will be playing the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the scene of their triumph. The three remaining teams, Pakistan, India and England have all won the trophy once in the past, so one of these teams will join West Indies as the two-time champions. For now, take a bow to Pakistan’s resilience. (A. K. S. Sathish, Sports Editor)

CHADWICK BOSEMAN IS MISSED: The latest Marvel movie ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ hits cinemas today in the UAE and comes two years after the death of actor Chadwick Boseman. His passing left lots of questions about the fate of the franchise, as he was the perfect Black Panther, the perfect King T’Challa. Could anyone else dare to step into his superhero suit? Well, you’ll have to watch the movie to find out. But Boseman’s spirit truly lives on through the lives he touched. In recent interviews with Gulf News, the cast members remembered him fondly and said he was a talented and hardworking person. Boseman’s death was a big blow not only for his loved ones, but for the movie industry as a whole. (By Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor – Features)