10-year naming rights deal signed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded InsuranceMarket.ae, the UAE’s largest insurance platform, the naming rights to Mashreq metro station in Dubai City for the next decade. Mashreq metro station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro network is
5,000 automotive experts developed the Y63 Nissan Motor Corporation (Nissan) celebrated the world premiere of its all-new 2025 Patrol (Y63) SUV on September 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates. At an exclusive launch event held at ADNEC Marina in the UAE capital, and speaking against a gigantic digital landscape of Abu Dhabi […]
New MoU signed in Monza The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have signed a strengthened partnership to advance sustainable sports tourism. The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalised during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Monza, Italy, underscores both organisations’
At Breda International Airport PAL-V, a global leader in FlyDrive mobility solutions, will establish a new assembly and delivery centre at Breda International Airport in the Netherlands. The move marks a pivotal step in PAL-V’s mission to transform personal air mobility. The new facility will be the first in Europe, positioning Breda International Airport at […]
With new launches and strategic developments One of China’s top four automotive groups, Changan Automobile, has launched its all-new UNI-S, Avatr, and Deepal models in Saudi Arabia. This is the trio’s official unveiling for the oil-rich Middle East region. At its 2024 Middle East and Africa Brand Event, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August […]
In partnership with Astrobotic Orbital Space, a Dubai-based aerospace company, has unveiled the Orbital Space Lunar Programme, representing what is said to be the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US-headquartered space exploration and technology development company, the pioneering
From September 10-12, 2024 The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has launched a revamped identity for the third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit (GAIN), which will take place in Riyadh from September 10-12, 2024. This year’s summit, themed ‘For the Good of Humanity,’ explores AI technologies’ transformative potential and
After thorough negotiations Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay) has agreed to repurchase all the warrants previously issued to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The transaction will involve a minimum total consideration of HK$1,531,828,439.28. However, the final amount will be adjusted based on share price fluctuations during a specified period
Given humanitarian assistance at sea The US Navy rescued two Iranian civilian sailors in the Gulf of Oman on August 23, 2024. The Iranians were rescued by personnel from the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG9), currently engaged in routine operations in the area. According to US Central Command (USCENTCOM), on August 23, […]
With 60% stake acquisition AD Ports Group has acquired a majority 60% stake in Tbilisi Dry Port in Georgia. The stake acquisition fortifies AD Ports Group’s strategic position in the Middle trade corridor, enhancing connectivity between Western Asia and Eastern Europe through a comprehensive network spanning Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Turkey. The Tbilisi
With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]
Six astronauts return safely Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, completed its eighth human suborbital spaceflight on August 29, 2024, and the 26th flight for the New Shepard rocket programme. Travelling in a pressurised crew capsule, the astronaut crew included Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and […]
Set for key role in NATO’s defence strategy Lockheed Martin showcased Poland’s inaugural F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft at an event held at the company’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2024. The event underscored a significant enhancement in the Polish Air Force’s capabilities and reinforced the strategic partnership between
Involving 3 MTPA to Kuwait QatarEnergy and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) have formalised a 15-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the delivery of up to 3 million tons per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Kuwait. The agreement, which underscores the growing energy collaboration between the two Arabian Gulf states, was […]
$15-million facility set for KEZAD Abundance Solar Panel Industries has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in Abu Dhabi emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The $15 million investment will see the development of a 27,000-square-metre plant in KEZAD Area A – Al […]
Prototype capsule will soar 30km Halo Space, a leading name in near space tourism, is set to conduct its sixth test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. The test flight will feature Halo Space’s prototype pressurised capsule, Aurora, ascending 30km above the Earth. The mission aims to validate critical systems developed over three years. The […]