At meeting in Dubai, trade body IATA said the passenger number is expected to be a record beating the 2019 high. Revenues are forecast to rise to unprecedent USD 996 billion, but airlines face a sharp rise in costs and challenges related to emissions.

In a statement published on Wednesday (29), the Brazilian government welcomed the announcements made by Spain, Ireland and Norway on recognizing the State of Palestine and said the growing number of countries that have done so is a significant historical advance.

Solar energy system acquired with donations from Rotary Club members in Brazil was inaugurated in a Lebanese school earlier this month. Other two education institutions in the Arab country that faces constant energy supply problems will be benefited from funds raised by the Light for the Future campaign.