Finance Interviews

IMA-DIFC partnership to boost finance professionals in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2024 0

Via several focused initiatives Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, United States, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a prominent global nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of accounting and finance professionals worldwide. With 130,000+ members across 150

Tech

US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging threat, particularly in safeguarding US military personnel, facilities, and

Business Education

78% of business schools integrate AI into their curricula

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

Per the latest GMAC report A new Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report reveals that 78% of business schools have incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their curricula or learning experiences. The study highlights the growing importance of AI in education as business schools worldwide seek to prepare students for a rapidly changing business

Business Space

Space42 and ICEYE partner to build SAR satellites in UAE

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Boosting nation’s EO programme Space42, a UAE-based spacetech company, and ICEYE, a Finland-headquartered global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE. The venture builds upon the two entities’ collaboration, which included the launch of the UAE’s first SAR

Aviation

Avinor selects Thales to deploy Norway’s next-generation UTM system

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Meeting European regulatory standards Thales and Avinor have partnered strategically to implement Norway’s next-generation aerial Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system. The system, designed to enhance airspace management while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards, marks a significant leap forward in the management of both human-crewed and

Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

B-52s, F-15s, A-10s deployed The US military has conducted dozens of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria even as Syrian rebels conducted operations to end Bashar Al-Assad’s 50-year family rule after years of civil war. The US airstrikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the […]

Automotive

Peugeot launches 2025 Landtrek pickup

Arnold Pinto 09/12/2024 0

Enhancing automaker’s Middle East position Peugeot has unveiled the latest version of its Landtrek pickup, further enhancing its presence in international markets, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and South America. The 2025 model introduces a powerful 200 HP 2.2-litre Multijet Diesel engine designed to improve efficiency, safety, and performance. The new Landtrek

Interviews Sport Sustainability

Udinese Calcio aims to kick off Middle East partnerships

Arnold Pinto 09/12/2024 0

From scouting to sustainability Udinese Calcio is a professional football club based in Udine, Italy. Established in 1896, the club plays in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. Over the years, Udinese has built a solid reputation for producing talented players and consistently performing in Italy’s elite league. Middle East News 247 engaged […]

Defence & Security

USAF keeps nuclear triad mission-ready

Arnold Pinto 08/12/2024 0

During recapitalisation programme The United States Air Force (USAF) faces the dual challenge of maintaining operational readiness for the bomber and land-based missile elements of America’s nuclear triad while simultaneously working to modernise and replace these platforms. This ambitious recapitalisation task, which the US government mandates, was highlighted by

Telecom UAE

Nokia and Du deploy commercial cloud RAN solution in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 08/12/2024 0

A first in the MEA region Nokia and Du, a UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, have achieved a significant milestone by deploying the first commercial 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (Cloud-RAN) solution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership marks a pivotal step in Du’s digital transformation agenda, showcasing its commitment […]

Interviews Sustainability

McLaren Racing is on track to intensify its sustainability credentials

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2024 0

With growth plans for the Middle East McLaren Racing was an Impact Partner at the inaugural Sport Impact Summit in Dubai on December 4, 2024, highlighting its shared commitment to using sport as a platform for social and environmental good. McLaren Racing’s commitment to sustainability is not just about reducing its environmental impact. It also […]

Gadgets

Get the Yasmina Max smart speaker for your home this festive season

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2024 0

Priced at AED1,199 in the UAE Yango Group, a leading global tech innovator, has launched its flagship smart speaker, Yasmina Max, in the UAE market. A marvel of design and functionality, the home audio device merges extraordinary sound quality with a highly sophisticated, human-like AI assistant—Yasmina. This powerful combination promises to redefine the user experience,

Business Markets

Digital ID verification spend to exceed $26bn globally by 2029

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024 0

Growing from $15.2bn in 2024 A new study has found that spend on digital identity verification checks will grow by 74% from $15.2 billion in 2024. This substantial growth will be attributable to new solutions that aim to reduce the friction of these checks. Juniper Research’s study identified the rising usage of behavioural biometrics as […]

Interviews Sport

Reflo aims to be the world’s most significant sustainable apparel brand

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024 0

With a big Middle East role Reflo, the London, UK-headquartered retail apparel and fashion brand, specialises in turning single-use plastic destined for landfill into contemporary technical apparel. At the same time, recycled coffee beans power the brand’s odour control technology. In October 2024, Reflo entered into a partnership with the Nissan Formula E Team,

Saudi Arabia Tech

Nokia and Aramco achieve 2.4Tbps optical transmission

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024 0

PSE-6s line cards used Nokia and Aramco have achieved a major milestone by successfully deploying the first-ever 2.4Tbps optical transmission in Aramco’s operational network in Saudi Arabia. Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s), which delivers an impressive 2.4Tbps per card, made the breakthrough possible. The trial, conducted over Aramco’s existing

Automotive

Pope Francis is gifted all-electric ‘Popemobile’

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024 0

Handcrafted by Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz has gifted Pope Francis with an all-electric ‘Popemobile, a unique vehicle handcrafted by the German automaker. Unveiled in the Vatican on December 4, 2024, the one-of-a-kind vehicle marks a significant milestone in automotive history and the Holy See’s longstanding association with Mercedes-Benz. The bespoke vehicle is based on

Saudi Arabia Space

NSG acquires UP42 startup from Airbus

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2024 0

Boosting Saudi space ambitions Neo Space Group (NSG), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has acquired UP42, a next-generation Earth observation (EO) digital platform from Airbus Defence and Space. The deal is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances. The acquisition of startup UP42, launched in

Defence & Security

US military eliminates hostile threats in Syria

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2024 0

Multiple hostile weaponry targeted The US Central Command (Centcom) successfully neutralised several dangerous weapons systems in eastern Syria on December 3, 2024, marking a decisive step in safeguarding US and coalition forces operating in the Middle East region. The Pentagon confirmed that the strike targeted multiple hostile weaponry, including three truck-mounted

Tech

Infrgy demonstrates groundbreaking wireless power technology

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2024 0

At the University of Kashmir Infrgy, a Hawaii-based renewable energy power company, has unveiled a revolutionary leap in wireless energy technology at the University of Kashmir in India under the expert guidance of Professor Rouf Ul Alam Bhat. The innovation harnesses the potential of radio frequencies (RF) to generate usable electricity, marking a pivotal moment […]

Automotive Tech

Your Jeep 4×4 may fly a drone when off-roading

Arnold Pinto 04/12/2024 0

With in-vehicle docking station Jeep is venturing into new territory by exploring ways to integrate drone technology into its vehicles. Recent patent filings in the United States have revealed the company’s ambitious plans, which could revolutionise the automaker’s off-roading lineup and enhance vehicle security. With these innovations, Jeep aims to push the