Business Tech

AI surge pushes the global cloud market past the $400 billion mark

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Amid soaring demand The global cloud infrastructure market is on track to exceed $400 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, driven by surging demand for generative artificial intelligence services and broader enterprise digital transformation. The sharp rise marks a notable acceleration in one

Defence & Security Design

US-made Seaglider vessels aim to counter China’s maritime expansion

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Regent Craft unveils defence line Regent Craft, a US-based aerospace firm, has launched a military-focused division called Regent Defense to manufacture high-speed, low-signature maritime vessels aimed at strengthening American defence operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The announcement was made at the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit. The company’s Seaglider vessels,

Automotive

Ford Bronco marks 60 years as an off-road specialist

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

With “G.O.A.T.” codename The Ford Bronco has reached its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since its launch in the United States, back in 1965. The vehicle, initially created to fill the gap between lightweight military Jeeps and heavy pickup trucks, has become a symbol of durability, especially in off-road markets like the Middle East. Developed […]

Business Logistics

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery across the US

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

In major logistics push Amazon has rolled out same-day delivery for fresh groceries in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the United States, with plans to more than double that coverage to 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. The move marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to capture a larger share […]

GCC Video

South African rhino horns get radioactive isotopes

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

Defence & Security Space

Secretive American spacecraft set to launch new test mission today

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

As military space tech interest surges The United States Space Force is set to launch the eighth mission of its experimental X-37B spacecraft on August 21, 2025. The classified test vehicle will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under mission designation USSF-36. The uncrewed spacecraft will carry […]

Energy Sustainability

Egypt launches the largest wind farm in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

A 650 megawatt facility French energy company Engie has helped facilitate the full commissioning of the Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt – currently the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The 650 megawatt (MW) facility, located near the Gulf of Suez in Ras Ghareb, was brought online […]

GCC Video

Al Huzaifa Properties reveals its initial UAE real estate project

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Interviews Real Estate UAE

Al Huzaifa Properties banks on full-cycle, design-driven offering for its initial real estate venture

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Al Huzaifa Properties, the newly launched real estate development arm of Dubai-based Al Huzaifa Furniture, has outlined its ambitious strategy to transition from luxury interiors into end-to-end residential development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategy involves delivering fully furnished residential properties with a focus on design-led,

Cybersecurity

Elite cybercrime rings are recruiting experts as ransomware attacks surge in 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Ransomware cases up 49% in H1 2025 Ransomware attacks have surged globally in the first half of 2025, exposing the growing scale and sophistication of organised cybercrime. Experts warn that far from amateur operations, many ransomware groups now operate like corporations, recruiting skilled professionals and deploying advanced tactics to infiltrate critical systems. Data

Business

UAE-based startup raises $3.1M to challenge traditional hiring models

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Via data-rich profiles Abu Dhabi-based startup Professional.me has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to develop artificial intelligence tools that aim to change how employers and professionals connect during the hiring process. The investment round, led by UAE firm Raha Beach Ventures, brings the platform’s total capital raised to $4.6 million. Launched in October 2024,

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin to upgrade Poland’s F-16 fighter jets

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2025

As Nato expands defence capabilities Poland has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States to modernise its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets to the F-16V configuration. The deal is part of Warsaw’s broader efforts to boost its military capabilities amid heightened security concerns in Europe following Russia’s unprovoked […]

Automotive

Elite Group Holding unveils exclusive Soueast showroom in Deira, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

As the dealer expands brand reach Soueast, the automaker owned by Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Chery Group, has a new retail showroom in Deira, Dubai, opened on August 16, 2025, in partnership with its exclusive UAE dealer Elite Group Holding. The showroom aims to bring the Chinese automotive brand’s latest S06, S07 and S09 models closer […]

Automotive Space

Bridgestone commits to supplying lunar rover tyres to iSpace

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

For 2029 Moon missions Tokyo-based lunar exploration company iSpace has signed an agreement with Bridgestone Corporation to collaborate on the development and testing of tyre technology for small to medium-sized lunar rovers. The move signals an expansion of private sector involvement in space exploration, with plans to validate the technology on Earth ahead of potential

GCC Video

British Army test-fires new heavy artillery system in Estonia

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2025

Automotive Markets

Vehicle theft surges in US Western states

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2025

Colorado tops national rankings A new study has named Colorado the worst state in the United States for vehicle crime, highlighting a growing trend of car theft and break-ins concentrated in Western states. The report shows that vehicle-related crime is not limited to major urban centres and is increasingly influenced by geography, infrastructure, and enforcement […]

Logistics Tech

New drone rule could accelerate US push for contactless delivery

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2025

In global catch-up A proposed regulation in the United States allowing drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without individual flight waivers could mark a significant shift in global drone delivery standards, with potential implications for the Middle East and Africa’s emerging logistics sector. The rule, announced recently by the Trump administration, would

Space

Nasa satellites to track global heat emissions until 2026

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2025

To sharpen weather forecasts Nasa has extended its Prefire mission until at least September 2026, expanding the operation of its twin CubeSats beyond the polar regions to cover the entire planet. The small satellites are collecting data aimed at improving climate models and weather forecasting by monitoring how heat leaves Earth’s atmosphere. Prefire, short for […]

Sustainability

Global rivers dump nearly 2 million tonnes of plastic into oceans every year

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

New data reveals A new international study has found that nearly two-thirds of trash collected from major rivers worldwide is plastic, offering the first real-world, large-scale evidence of the volume and type of waste polluting global waterways. The findings come as negotiations continue in Geneva, Switzerland, to draft a legally binding UN treaty to tackle […]

Defence & Security

800 National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

Trump declares crime emergency US President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in the US capital, deploying 800 National Guard troops to support law enforcement efforts amid rising violent crime and concerns over public order. The mobilisation, which began on August 11, 2025, follows a series of high-profile violent incidents in the US […]