Field preparations are currently underway Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber Technologies and autonomous vehicle developer WeRide to introduce driverless transport services in the Arabian Gulf emirate. The agreement, signed in Dubai, outlines plans to begin a pilot phase later this year and to launch fully
As Google faces search disruption ChatGPT accounts for nearly 80 per cent of all global referrals from AI chatbots to websites, according to new data released by Statcounter. The figures highlight a major shift in how users discover content online, raising questions about the future of traditional web search models. The study by […]
With an apprehensive aerospace sector The 2025 Paris Air Show commenced on June 16 under a cloud of geopolitical tensions and recent aviation tragedies, casting a sombre tone over the event. The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, India, which resulted in over 270 fatalities, has prompted safety reviews and investigations […]
Including the Middle East region Cloudera’s EVOLVE25 global event series brings together technology leaders, data professionals and policymakers to discuss the future of enterprise AI, data management and analytics. This year’s series, themed ‘Trusted data today for tomorrow’s AI,’ is being held in multiple cities worldwide throughout 2025, with a focus on the practical
In New York this week The United Nations Open Source Week 2025, scheduled from June 16 to 20 in New York, will bring together governments, developers, and civil society groups to explore how open-source technologies can be utilised to build and enhance digital public infrastructure. Co-hosted by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies […]
Global reveal on June 17, 2025 Nissan has outlined the capabilities of its third-generation Leaf electric vehicle (EV), focusing on speedier charging, enhanced route planning, and expanded energy-sharing features ahead of the model’s full reveal on June 17, 2025. The new Leaf integrates an updated route planner linked with Google Automotive Services. This system identifies
In commercial vehicle revamp Tokyo-based truck makers Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors have formally agreed to integrate under a new holding company, in a move backed equally by Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck AG. The merger, expected to take effect by April 2026, aims to consolidate operations across the development, procurement, and production of […]
Firm eyes new growth in MEA region Fujifilm Middle East and Africa has opened new regional headquarters and a training facility at Expo City Dubai. The move strengthens the Japanese company’s presence in the MEA region and underscores Dubai’s role as a growing centre for technological development and healthcare innovation. The new site includes the […]
Ahead of global rollout Toyota has launched the first hybrid version of its long-standing Land Cruiser in the United Arab Emirates, marking the country as the debut market for the vehicle ahead of its global release. The hybrid model, known as the Land Cruiser LC300 Hybrid, represents a major shift for the Japanese automaker’s flagship […]
Event in MENA region for the first time Dubai will host the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in October 2025, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. Scheduled for October 27-29 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the summit will bring together […]
And the most energy efficient The European Union has launched its most powerful supercomputer to date, with the Jupiter system now operational at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in Germany. Built using Nvidia’s Grace Hopper platform, the machine is currently the fastest in Europe and among the top five globally, according to the latest Top500 ranking […]
Linking tokenised finance with real-world yields Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange with growing influence in the Middle East and Africa, has launched BGUSD, a new digital asset designed to generate passive income by tapping into yields from tokenised real-world assets. The company rolled out the product on May 27, marking its entry into the tokenisation […]
To improve home wellness Health tech firm Ultrahuman has launched a new in-home monitoring device that tracks environmental conditions inside living spaces, aiming to give users greater control over the factors that affect their well-being. The move signals growing interest in how indoor conditions can impact long-term health, particularly in urban settings where people
Ahead of world-first race series Extreme H has completed the final phase of testing on its hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 race car in southern France, as the series – an evolution of the electric off-road race series Extreme E – prepares for the world’s first off-road championship using hydrogen fuel cell technology. The multi-day session in […]
As AI emerges as a key differentiator Data and artificial intelligence firm Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a global consortium focused on embedding AI into telecommunications infrastructure, as the industry pushes to modernise networks through intelligent automation and edge computing. The AI-RAN Alliance, which includes founding member Nvidia and other key
Record investment for US state Amazon will invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure, in what officials in the state have described as the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania’s history. The company confirmed that Salem Township and Falls Township will be the initial locations for new
Unlocking growth for Boom Supersonic The United States has announced it will lift its decades-old ban on supersonic commercial flights over land. This move could provide a major boost to American companies developing next-generation high-speed aircraft, including Boom Supersonic and Archer Aviation. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2025,
