Events Space

Key figures join Farnborough International Space Show

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2025 0

Focus on future of space and remote sensing A host of distinguished speakers from global space organisations have been confirmed for the Farnborough International Space Show and the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40), which will take place from March 19 to

Business Cybersecurity

Acronis enhances leadership in OT cyber resilience

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2025 0

With growing OEM partnerships Acronis has reinforced its position as an Operational Technology (OT) cyber resilience leader, boosted by growing momentum in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sector. Over the past three years, the cybersecurity and data protection company has seen an 82% increase in OEM integrations and OT deployments, solidifying its reputation as a

Aviation Travel

ACI World reveals winners of the 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2025 0

Involving 95 airports worldwide Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has unveiled the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. Widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence in airport customer service, the ASQ Awards are determined by passengers. The ASQ Awards are based on the

Events

Dubai hosts ‘Machines Can See 2025’ AI summit this April

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2025 0

During ‘Dubai AI Week‘ Dubai will host the ‘Machines Can See 2025’ summit on April 23-24, 2025, at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers. The event is poised to be the largest annual professional AI summit in the Middle East in 2025, bringing together global experts to explore artificial intelligence’s role in fostering […]

Interviews Travel

Visit Valencia invites Middle Eastern travellers to visit the Spanish destination

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2025 0

A blend of history, culture, and modernity Valencia, Spain: The world-renowned Spanish city of Valencia remains an ideal tourist destination despite the recent challenges caused by flooding in the region. Speaking exclusively to Middle East News 247 in Valencia on February 24, 2025, about the impact of the flood in October 2024, David Arlandis, Product […]

Defence & Security

Ukraine was the world’s largest importer of major arms

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2025 0

Between 2020 and 2024 According to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), Ukraine emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms between 2020 and 2024, with its imports increasing nearly 100-fold compared to the 2015–2019 period. The surge in Ukraine’s arms imports is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict […]

Space

Successful launch for Ariane 6 on maiden commercial mission

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2025 0

The heavy-lift rocket is essential to ESA Europe’s latest space exploration milestone was reached on March 6, 2025, when Ariane 6, Europe’s newest heavy-launch vehicle, launched for the second time. In its first commercial mission, the rocket lifted from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time (16:24 GMT / 17:24 CET), marking a […]

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow 2025 to take off this November

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2025 0

Focus on the future of aerospace The Dubai Airshow, scheduled from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Dubai World Central (DWC), is poised to be one of the year’s largest and most influential aerospace events. Featuring a new brand identity and taking place under the theme of ‘The future is here’, the 19th edition […]

Defence & Security Tech

Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Verizon strengthen defence capabilities

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025 0

With 5G.MIL collaboration Lockheed Martin and Verizon have successfully demonstrated the integration of Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS). This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the interoperability between commercial 5G networks and military communications systems, enabling enhanced connectivity

Tech

Paris gets European Centre for AI Excellence

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025 0

Initiative by WEF and VivaTech The World Economic Forum (WEF) and VivaTech have jointly announced the establishment of a new European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris, France, which will launch later this year. The new centre will join the WEF’s global network of Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which aims to […]

Events Tech

NVIDIA set to host GTC 2025 in San Jose, California

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025 0

As a premier AI conference NVIDIA is set to host its flagship AI conference, the GPU Technology Conference (GTC), from March 17 to 21, 2025, in San Jose, California. GTC 2025 promises to be the ultimate gathering for AI experts, with 25,000 attendees expected in person and 300,000 virtual participants. The event will bring together […]

Tech

Dubai tops global list as most digitally dependent city in 2025

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025 0

Followed by Shanghai and Seoul A new study by ZeroBounce has revealed that Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most digitally dependent city in the world, according to an analysis of nine key categories of digital infrastructure. The study, which evaluated cities on factors such as internet speed, public Wi-Fi availability, CCTV […]

Aviation Travel

United Airlines deploys Starlink on its first regional aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025 0

Revolutionising in-flight connectivity United Airlines has announced a significant step forward in its efforts to enhance passenger experience by installing Starlink satellite internet on its first regional aircraft. The airline revealed key details of the installation process, showcasing the technological advantages, including the equipment’s lightweight, streamlined

Travel

UN Tourism unites ministers around shared vision at ITB Berlin 2025

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025 0

‘Invest in tourism for peace’ call The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) returned to ITB Berlin 2025 with a strong message about tourism’s power as a tool for peace, security, and economic growth. The agency used the occasion to call for greater investments in the sector, highlighting tourism’s potential to drive global peace […]

Sustainability

The ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ returns with global call to action

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025 0

On March 22, 2025 Earth Hour, the world’s largest environmental movement, return for its 19th edition this year. It promises to unite millions worldwide in a shared celebration of our planet. Scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. local time, the event invites individuals, communities, and businesses to participate in the ‘Biggest Hour for […]

Aviation

Lufthansa Group achieves 25% female representation in management positions

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2025 0

Meeting key IATA initiative Lufthansa Group has met the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ’25by2025′ initiative by increasing the proportion of female managers to over 25% across its top three management levels. In the first quarter of 2025, the Lufthansa Group reached a significant milestone by ensuring that over a quarter of managers in

Business Tech

MWC25 Barcelona registers 109,000 footfall

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2025 0

From 205 nations and territories A total of 109,000 visitors attended MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event held from March 3 to 6, 2025. It was a transformative week of industry-shaping launches and impactful collaboration, highlighting advanced mobile technology and AI. The event was pivotal for the tech world, with leading […]

Automotive

Young urbanites globally have a growing preference for EVs

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2025 0

Nissan-Economist Impact study reports A new survey commissioned by Nissan and Economist Impact has illuminated the evolving mobility preferences of young urban dwellers worldwide. The survey, which gathered insights from 3,750 participants in 15 cities, highlights a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), as younger generations strongly support sustainable

Tech

ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches $73bln  

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2025 0

In connectivity pledges ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, has revealed new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, now reaching $73 billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. This week, the latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, Spain, demonstrate a growing momentum from

Automotive Events

Auto Shanghai 2025 gears up for April opening

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2025 0

Paving the road to automotive innovation The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, known as Auto Shanghai 2025, is set to take place from April 25 to May 2, 2025, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China. Established in 1985, this biennial event has evolved into one of Asia’s most influential […]