Author: Business Enquirer
In air cargo, reliability is rarely decided by what happens at cruising altitude. It is shaped on the ground, in the margins of operations that most people never see, where seconds matter and small failures can escalate into network-wide disruption. For MNG Airlines, this reality has informed a business model built around integration, control and operational discipline rather than scale for its own sake. At the centre of this approach is Serkan Eren, Ground Operations Director at MNG Airlines. With more than 25 years in aviation and around 30 years in logistics, Eren oversees ground operations across the airline’s global…
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya enters 2026 not as an institution chasing transformation headlines, but as one consolidating delivery. In a financial services landscape increasingly defined by digital acceleration, climate accountability, regulatory scrutiny and regional trade integration, the bank’s current direction reflects maturity. Its strategy is no longer centred on isolated initiatives, but on cohesion: strengthening digital architecture, deepening sustainable finance, harmonising regional operations and reinforcing leadership depth across its East African footprint. The macroeconomic environment across the region has become more complex. Inflationary pressures, currency volatility and global capital market shifts continue to influence lending appetite and liquidity dynamics. At…
In an industry defined by cycles, geology and national significance, few companies carry the weight, scale and legacy of Codelco. As the world’s largest copper producer, the Chilean state owned miner operates at a scale that shapes global supply, influences downstream industries and underpins one of Latin America’s most important economies. Yet scale alone does not explain Codelco’s enduring relevance. What defines the company today is how it balances history with transformation, operational continuity with technological change, and copper leadership with a rapidly expanding role in the energy transition. Founded in 1976 following the nationalisation of Chile’s major copper assets,…
For more than a decade, the global climate conversation has been dominated by carbon dioxide. It has shaped policy frameworks, corporate disclosures and investment strategies, becoming the default shorthand for decarbonisation. Yet while attention has been fixed on long-term carbon pathways, one of the most powerful levers for near-term climate impact has remained consistently underutilised. Methane is responsible for a disproportionate amount of warming, representing both the fastest opportunity for progress and one of the clearest examples of where ambition continues to outpace action. Few voices articulate this contradiction with greater authority than Yvette Manolas. With almost 25 years spent…
Tucked into the corner of 49 South Audley Street, Nipotina has brought a warm slice of Italy to Mayfair since opening in November 2024. Part of the LSL Capital portfolio, the restaurant feels less like a formal dining room and more like a return to a family table. The name itself — meaning granddaughter in Italian — quietly sets the tone for what awaits inside: comfort, heritage and a deeply personal approach to hospitality. At the helm is Turin-born Chef Somaia Hammad, whose culinary perspective is shaped by childhood memories of wandering through Puglia’s bustling markets and watching her nonna…
How U.S.–Israeli military action against Iran has grounded flights, closed airspace and created one of the biggest travel disruptions in years For the second week running, military escalation in the Middle East has wrought havoc on global aviation, with US and Israeli strikes on Iran leading to widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations across the region and beyond. The disruption has rippled through major international hubs, leaving travellers stranded, airlines scrambling and global flight patterns in flux. Airspace Closures and Hub Shutdowns Following coordinated military strikes involving the United States and Israel against targets in Iran, several countries in the…
A growing alliance of construction industry bodies, sawmillers and forestry advocates in the UK has joined forces to promote domestically produced C16-graded timber — a structural wood grade widely suitable for standard building projects — through the Trust UK C16 campaign. The initiative encourages the construction sector to use home-grown timber more frequently, cutting carbon emissions, supporting local businesses and strengthening supply chains. Why C16 Timber Matters C16 is a formal strength grade of softwood timber defined under European standards and is widely accepted for load-bearing components such as joists, studs and rafters in residential and commercial builds. The grades…
In its latest interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025, the UK-based construction, infrastructure and services group Kier delivered a robust set of numbers — prompting new chief executive Stuart Togwell to speak of “real energy and optimism” within the business as it positions itself for continued expansion. Financial Highlights Kier’s half-year performance reflects both steady financial progress and improved balance sheet strength: “This milestone of delivering an average net cash position is a significant moment for the Group,” Togwell said, underscoring improvements in cash flow management and operational delivery. A Record Order Book Fuels Future Visibility…
UK manufacturers are reporting a striking divergence in recent economic data: export orders across the sector reached their highest level in more than four years, yet employment in manufacturing continues to decline, pointing to a complex picture of resilience amid structural challenges. Exports Lead the Charge According to the latest S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), export intakes rose sharply in February 2026, outpacing any period since mid-2021. Demand for British factory goods expanded most notably from key overseas markets including China, the European Union, the Middle East and North America, signalling renewed confidence in international trade relationships.…
In a detailed new analysis prepared for Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), energy consultancy Westwood Energy highlights the ongoing importance of UK-produced natural gas in ensuring the nation’s energy security — even as the transition to low-carbon power gathers pace. The report lays bare how domestic supplies underpin reliable energy delivery, support jobs across the country and reduce dependence on imported fuels. A Domestic Backbone Still Underpinning Supply Despite the growth of renewable generation, natural gas remains central to the UK’s energy mix, particularly for heating and electricity. Forecasts suggest that demand will remain around 53.6 billion cubic metres (bcm) in…