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IAN GOOLD / BEIRUTMiddle East Airlines is set for privatisation on the back of an expected return to profitability next year for the first time since 1977 , says chairman Mohamad El-Hout. He estimates the carrier will post operating losses of less than $10 million this year, compared to less than $30 million last year and as much as $80 million in 1997. The Beirut-based airline is ready now for privatisation, El-Hout adds. El-Hout, formerly a director of Lebanon s central bank which owns 99.3% of MEA, was drafted in four years ago to turn the flag carrier around in the wake of the 15-year civil war that ended in 1990. Under a restructuring plan introduced in 2001, he has increased frequency on MEA s strongest routes and dropped weak services, including long-haul operations. El-Hout has also steered the carrier to a partnership with SkyTeam member Air France, including codesharing on Beirut-Paris services, to US destinations and European points.He has cut
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The regional screen agency for the Northwest of England said it could not rule out redundancies.In the latest setback for the regions, Vision and Media
owala ca , the regional screen agency for the Northwest of England, has taken the decision to implement a compulsory 4 day week for its staff.The move comes following UKFC cuts to regional funding and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Northwest Regional Development Agency and the UKFC, which has forced the agency to make significant savings, according to its CEO Alice Morrison.She said that the four day week, which will begin on 1 November for a trial 3 month period, would allow her to retain our diverse and highly skilled team, whilst remaining as flexible as possible to address both the financial challenges and capitalise on any opportunities that may arise Vision And Media currently has a team of 48, according to its company website. Morrison confirmed that she had not ruled out redundancies.On a positive note, the agencys Film Office, which assists with production and location support in the region, is due to stay open 5 days a week. According
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