Travel

Changes to European and UK border policies mark new year

Arnold Pinto 13/01/2025 0

New travel requirements now in force Since the beginning of 2025, Europe’s rules of movement have seen significant border changes as both the Schengen Area and UK travel regulations evolve. On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full members of the Schengen Area, completing a

Logistics

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2025 0

16th month of consecutive growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for the global air cargo markets in November 2024, reporting a solid performance. Total demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 8.2% compared to November 2023, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth. International operations contributed a

Business

Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2025 0

Valuation put at $3.7 billion Getty Images Holdings and Shutterstock will merge in a transaction valued at approximately $3.7 billion. The merger will create a new powerhouse in the visual content market under Getty Images Holdings. The combined company will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange with the “GETY.” By joining forces, Getty […]

Automotive Events

2025 Detroit Auto Show unveils 150+ modified vehicles

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2025 0

In partnership with Modded Detroit The 2025 Detroit Auto Show has revealed a spectacular showcase of over 150 modified vehicles, highlighting the cutting-edge modifications car enthusiasts have implemented to push the limits of performance and design. In partnership with Modded Detroit, one of Michigan’s foremost automotive enthusiast groups, this exciting exhibition

Events Space

Get your telescope out as Mars puts on a spectacular show this January

Arnold Pinto 11/01/2025 0

Prime time to see the Red Planet If you have been gazing at the night sky recently, you may have noticed a bright, reddish object to the left of Orion. Mars, the Red Planet, is putting on a spectacular show this January. It is an excellent time for stargazers to spot Mars and catch glimpses […]

Automotive Entertainment

Select Mercedes-Benz vehicles to feature IMAX-enhanced films

Arnold Pinto 11/01/2025 0

Revolutionising in-car entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), IMAX Corporation, Mercedes‑Benz, and DTS have announced a collaboration to revolutionise in-car entertainment. Through the RIDEVU service, consumers can soon access extensive IMAX-enhanced content from Sony Pictures, including iconic films such as Venom: The Last Dance, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and

Automotive Business

Rolls-Royce to invest £300m in Goodwood production plant

Arnold Pinto 11/01/2025 0

2024 was a record year for the marque Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced a landmark investment of more than £300 million to expand its manufacturing facility at Goodwood. This marks the latest step in its ongoing commitment to delivering the most complex, personal, and valuable luxury automobiles. The significant investment reflects the company’s continued growth

Automotive

Zeekr unveils industry-leading technology at CES 2025

Arnold Pinto 11/01/2025 0

And a global energy plan Zeekr has unveiled its cutting-edge technological advancements and new strategic partnerships, reinforcing its position as a key player in the automotive sector. The company will showcase its latest innovations in Las Vegas at CES 2025 (January 7-10). These include an intelligent driving domain controller, an extended collaboration with Qualcomm,

Events Tech

CTA unveils new global innovation champions

Arnold Pinto 10/01/2025 0

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has unveiled the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard, recognising nations excelling in areas such as broadband, autonomous vehicles, and blockchain technologies. The announcement was made on January 7 during the CES 2025 conference in Las Vegas, where representatives from the honoured nations were recognised

Business Markets

WEF: Global labour market is poised for a significant change

Arnold Pinto 10/01/2025 0

Mainly driven by tech advancements The latest edition of the Future of Jobs Report, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), shows that the global labour market is poised for significant change. By 2030, 22% of jobs are expected to undergo disruption, with a net gain of 78 million roles set to emerge from the […]

Business Sport

Formula E and Google Cloud sign multi-year partnership

Arnold Pinto 09/01/2025 0

New milestone for electric motorsport Formula E and Google Cloud have unveiled a new multi-year partnership. The partnership combines cutting-edge AI and technology to propel the league into a new era. The collaboration starts with the groundbreaking GEN3 Evo era, marking a milestone in the ongoing transformation of electric motorsport. As part of this agreement, […]

Appointments Cybersecurity

Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as CISO

Arnold Pinto 09/01/2025 0

To lead global security strategy and more Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Beuchelt will play a key role in shaping Acronis’ security strategy as the company strives to safeguard data, applications, and systems worldwide. Beuchelt will execute Acronis’ global […]

Space

NASA’s mission to provide X-ray images of Earth’s magnetosphere

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2025 0

As part of the Artemis programme NASA is set to provide the first-ever global images of Earth’s magnetic field, thanks to an innovative X-ray imager called LEXI (Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager). As part of the US space agency’s Artemis programme, the state-of-the-art instrument is heading to the Moon, where it will provide critical insights […]

Space UAE

Space42’s Thuraya 4 satellite launches into orbit from Florida

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2025 0

Expanding global connectivity Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based spacetech company, has launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) telecommunications satellite into orbit. Built by Airbus, the satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on January 3, 2025. Upon deployment, the satellite activated its electrical thrusters for the

Business

Turkey’s Baykar acquires Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

In strategic EU expansion plan Turkish technology firm Baykar has secured approval from the Italian government to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, a renowned Italian aviation manufacturer. The Turkish company says the acquisition will boost its presence in the European Union and mark a new era for the long-established aerospace giant. Baykar’s offer outbid two other contenders

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall gets Ukrainian order for Gepard 35mm ammunition rounds

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

Germany is funding the order The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has placed a significant ammunition order, commissioning Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm rounds for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order, announced in December 2024, includes 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition. The order is valued in the high double-digit

Saudi Arabia Transport

Riyadh Metro’s Orange Line is operational

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

Part of a 6-line network The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has confirmed the completion of the phased rollout of the Riyadh Metro, with the Orange Line officially commencing operations on January 5, 2025. The launch of the metro system marks a significant achievement in the development of Saudi Arabia’s public transport network. The […]

Events Sport

2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge to speed off from Al Ain

Arnold Pinto 06/01/2025 0

New course route in Empty Quarter The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC), one of the world’s most popular off-road events, will hold its 34th edition from February 21 to 27, 2025. The rally will debut a new route in Al Ain, marking a significant shift for the event, which has traditionally started in Abu Dhabi. […]

Aviation

ACI World responds to IATA’s white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity

Arnold Pinto 05/01/2025 0

ACI acknowledges efforts of airports Airports Council International (ACI) World has responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity. ACI World highlighted the mounting challenge of meeting global air traffic demand and underlined the importance of collaboration among aviation stakeholders to address this

Aviation Entertainment

Emirates’ A350-900 aircraft gets Thales’ Avant Up ICE system

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2025 0

With 4K QLED HDR displays On January 3, 2025, a milestone in aviation history was reached as Emirates’ first A350-900 took off from Dubai, heading to Edinburgh, Scotland. The occasion was momentous because of the aircraft’s design and the cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system it was equipped with: the Avant Up, developed by Thales. Emirates’ partnership