Arnold Pinto
January 10, 2025
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Travel

Delta Airlines’ global flights to feature fast, free Wi-Fi

Rollout will proceed in phases Delta Airlines is introducing fast, free Wi-Fi on its select long-haul international flights by the close of 2024. The complementary, streaming-quality internet rollout began this summer in partnership with T-Mobile. Select Viasat-equipped aircraft on international routes now offer Delta Airlines passengers internet access at no charge. By
Corporate

Transworld Business Advisors expands GCC operations

Reinforcing growth and advisory services Transworld Business Advisors (Transworld), the world’s largest business brokerage franchise, has extended its operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The move sees West Palm Beach, Florida-headquartered Transworld, extending its services beyond the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,
Health

Do you know what mpox viral infection is?

How to protect yourself? Mpox is a rare viral infection caused by the mpox virus. Although the disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, it primarily affects humans and is endemic to parts of central and western Africa. The illness can present with flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash, and understanding its nature and prevention […]
Space UAE

ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are
Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]
Space

JUICE space probe to fly past Moon and Earth

Historic flybys on August 19-20, 2024 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer) space probe will undertake its first-ever double flyby of the Moon and Earth on August 19 and 20, 2024. This mission marks a world premiere as JUICE utilises the gravitational forces of these two celestial bodies to adjust its […]
Markets

Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi top global smartphone market in Q2 2024

US sanctions hurt Huawei Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi have collectively commanded half of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting their continued dominance in the industry. According to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker data, these three tech giants have each made significant strides in capturing consumer interest and market […]
Events Sport

Key facts and figures of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

A celebration of records and spectacle With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ending on August 11, 2024, the event’s remarkable impact and record-breaking feats are being celebrated. The Games began on July 24 and showcased two weeks of thrilling athleticism and historic milestones. Sports highlights Events and records: The Games featured 760 sessions across 32 […]
Defence & Security

UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative
Finance

EQT sets target for BPEA IX at $12.5 billion

Ambitious aim for private equity fund Stockholm, Sweden-based EQT has announced its target fund size for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX) at $12.5 billion. The final size of the fund will be determined based on the outcomes of the fundraising process and could exceed or fall short of the […]
Business

SIXT reports record €1 billion revenue for Q2 2024

Strong growth and earnings drive positive results SIXT SE, the international mobility provider, has reported revenue for Q2 2024, reaching €1.01 billion—a notable 8.9% increase compared to last year. Sixt SE, with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, Germany, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT