Austin round follows summer break Toyota Gazoo Racing will return to FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) action this weekend at the Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas, seeking to reverse a difficult season and secure its first-ever win at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Japanese manufacturer enters the sixth round of the […]
A growing global burden More than one billion people around the world are now living with mental health conditions, according to a new report released on September 2, 2205, by the World Health Organization (WHO). The findings reveal that anxiety and depression continue to drive a growing global burden, with access to treatment and services […]
As sales double in Q2 2025 Electric vehicle sales across Southeast Asia more than doubled in the second quarter of 2025, driven by rapid growth from Chinese and Vietnamese automakers, as well as a shift in regional consumer demand towards lower-emission transport. According to data from Counterpoint Research, electric vehicle (EV) sales — including both […]
New focus on ceramic design and architectural practices The 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards has officially opened for submissions, featuring a new format that highlights a broader spectrum of ceramic design and architectural practices, amid growing interest from professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The annual awards, organised […]
Ireland leads the continent in growth Households across Europe are increasingly moving money out of low-interest savings bank accounts and into investment assets, with Ireland leading the continent in growth. According to a new study by decentralised exchange ApeX Protocol, Irish household investments rose by 81% between 2021 and 2024—the highest rate among all European
Involving airframe upgrades Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has been awarded a $43 million contract by the US Army to begin work on a major modernisation programme for the Black Hawk helicopter, a key asset in global military operations, including across the Middle East and Africa. The initial phase of the contract focuses on airframe upgrades […]
With Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 Qualcomm has introduced a new generation of smartwatch chips that enable direct satellite communication, marking a first in wearable technology and potentially reshaping how users stay connected in remote areas with no cellular coverage. The Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 platforms were unveiled […]
Across the MEA region MyCrane Trading, a Dubai-based heavy equipment firm, has finalised a $50 million investment agreement with an investment holding company headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The funding will support MyCrane Trading’s regional and global expansion in crane sales, leasing, and maintenance. Operating out of Jebel Ali Free Zone,
As investment models shift A three-day global summit in Vienna concluded recently with the signing of the Vienna Conference Consensus, a new international agreement aimed at closing the gap in artificial intelligence (AI) development between wealthy nations and the Global South. The consensus, endorsed by representatives from over 80 countries, outlines investment
From October 7-9, 2025 Dubai is set to host two major vertical aviation events from October 7-9, 2025, at Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City. VertiExpo Dubai and DroneTech Dubai will run concurrently, offering a platform for industry players to present technologies from drones to eVTOL aircraft. MEDIAC, organisers of the twin events, report that more […]
As airport capacity soars Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract to expand the main traffic access bridge to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The move comes amid a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with the airport handling over 92 million travellers in 2024, according to Dubai Airports. The project, launched in […]
As regional investment surges The UAE is set to host the Middle East and North Africa’s largest-ever space industry exhibition with the debut of Space-Comm Expo Dubai, scheduled for October 8-9, 2025. The event, held under the patronage of the UAE Space Agency’s Space Economic Zones Programme, aims to position the Arabian Gulf state as […]
For the first time in history A landmark decision by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has formally recognised four genetically distinct giraffe species across Africa, overturning over 250 years of scientific classification. The change is expected to reshape conservation priorities for giraffe populations, whose numbers have dropped sharply in
11 LEO satellites launched GeeSpace, the aerospace arm of China’s Geely Holding, has launched 11 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, bringing the total number in its Future Mobility Constellation – also known as GeeSatCom – to 41, with plans to reach 72 by the end of this year. The expansion is part of the company’s […]
At Al Marjan Island Marriott International and Atara Development signed a new partnership agreement on August 21, 2025, that will see the launch Sheraton The Residences at Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first Sheraton-branded residential property in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In […]
1,209 arrested in crackdown Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have arrested over 1,200 suspects linked to cybercrime in a coordinated operation led by Interpol. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the crackdown ran from June to August 2025, targeting high-impact online crime, including investment fraud, ransomware attacks and business email
Amid rising hybrid demand Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Brazil, marking a key development in China’s automotive expansion into Latin America. The plant, located in Iracemápolis in São Paulo state, began operations on August 16, 2025, with the production of the Haval H6 GT, the first […]
