Business Corporate

Panasonic Reveals Ambitious Agenda At 2024 Convention

Arnold Pinto 30/05/2024 0

Middle East And Africa Region In Focus Panasonic–the Japanese conglomerate that caters to a wide variety of customers’ needs–is committed to innovation excellence, sustainability, customer-centric service, localisation, and Japanese tradition as the 106-year-old company continues to consolidate

Health

WHO Member States Agree On Pandemic Pact Conclusion

Arnold Pinto 30/05/2024 0

Geneva Meet Ends On June 1, 2024 World Health Assembly (WHA) delegates, recognising the urgent need to address global health security, gathered in Geneva on May 28, 2024. The central focus of their discussions was the imperative to finalise a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), both of which have gained […]

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Panasonic press conference in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2024 0

Aviation Tech

DLR Licenses AI Speech Understanding Tech To EML

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2024 0

For Air Traffic Control Purpose In a significant development in aviation technology, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has licensed its pioneering AI-based speech understanding technology to Heidelberg-based IT company EML. The innovative technology aims to revolutionise air traffic control (ATC) systems by automating the recognition and understanding of verbal

Business

Alphabet Surpasses Apple As GAFAM’s Most Profitable Entity

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2024 0

Raising $3,042 Per Second In Q1 2024 Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has outpaced Apple and claimed the throne as the most profitable entity within the esteemed GAFAM* consortium. This seismic shift in the tech industry’s financial landscape is a testament to Alphabet’s remarkable financial resurgence in 2023, which has continued into Q1 of 2024,

Saudi Arabia Space

Saudi Arabia Establishes Neo Space Group

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024 0

Targeting Satellite And Space Industries Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) sovereign wealth fund has announced the establishment of Neo Space Group (NSG), a wholly-owned subsidiary poised to elevate Saudi Arabia’s presence in the satellite and space sector. NSG will serve as a national champion, driving the advancement of commercial satellite operations

Aviation Business

SIA Group Soars High With Record Profit Of $2.67 Billion

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024 0

8 Months Bonus For Carrier’s Staff The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest-ever full-year net profit of $2.67 billion for the fiscal year 2023-2024, marking a significant milestone in its history. The remarkable performance comes amidst robust demand for air travel, driving record passenger revenue and load factors. The financial results, released by

Sustainability UAE

Dubai Bans Single-Use Bags From June 1, 2024

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024 0

With Certain Exemptions Made Commencing on June 1, 2024, all businesses in Dubai emirate will be prohibited from selling single-use bags that are 57 micrometres thick or less. This measure, though challenging, is a significant stride towards preserving the environment and reducing plastic waste while enhancing businesses’ reputations as environmentally responsible

Aviation

Boeing Enhances Its Safety Measures

Arnold Pinto 27/05/2024 0

New Annual Report Highlights Progress Boeing has unveiled its third annual safety report, underscoring the aerospace giant’s ongoing commitment to bolstering product safety and fostering a safety culture within and across the aviation industry. The report showcases a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing safety protocols and addressing recommendations by

Events Watches

A Triumph Of Timekeeping Excellence And Unity

Arnold Pinto 27/05/2024 0

That Was Watches And Wonders Geneva 2024 Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 has left a legacy of broken records, lifted spirits, and industry optimism soaring to new heights. The premier event on the global high-end watchmaking calendar witnessed an uptick in exhibitors, visitors, and ticket sales. It symbolised a collective commitment within the watchmaking fraternity […]

Automotive Sport Sustainability

Formula E Breaks Ground With SAF In Shanghai Race

Arnold Pinto 27/05/2024 0

In Collaboration With DHL In a historic move towards sustainability, Formula E, in collaboration with DHL, its official founding and logistics partner, has ushered in a new era by leveraging Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to transport teams’ and championship freight from Berlin to the 2024 Shanghai E-Prix. The Shanghai E-Prix is a race in the […]

GCC Video

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024: Timed to perfection!

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2024 0

GCC Video

2024 Wuhu Shenshan Music Festival | LIVE

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2024 0

Tech UAE

e& UAE Achieves The World’s Fastest 5G Speed

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2024 0

Reaching A Blistering 30.5Gbps e& UAE has set a new world record for the fastest recorded speed on its live 5G network, reaching an astonishing 30.5Gbps. This historic achievement was revealed during a demonstration at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2024 in Dubai on May 13, 2024. Leading regional and global telecom players attended the annual […]

Business Interviews UAE

Shahdadpuri: TASC Is Proud To Support UAE’s Emiratisation Drive

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2024 0

Firm Is Investing In AI Tech TASC Outsourcing is a leading firm providing comprehensive HR solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dubai, the company specialises in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing services, catering to various industries, including IT, healthcare, finance, and more. With a focus on client satisfaction and

GCC Video

e& and TASC fireside chat in Dubai | 2024

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2024 0

Aviation Saudi Arabia

Saudia Group Orders 105 Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2024 0

To Meet Rising Passenger Demand Saudia Group, represented by Saudia and Flyadeal, has ordered 105 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The order, confirmed at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, signifies a significant stride in the Arabian Gulf state’s pursuit of aviation goals. The undisclosed amount order encompasses 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft, catapulting Saudia

Markets Oil & Gas

ADNOC Acquires 10% Stake In Mozambique’s LNG Development

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2024 0

Area 4 Concession Features Significant Projects Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has made its first-ever LNG investment in Mozambique. The acquisition involves a 10% equity stake in the Area 4 concession within Mozambique’s Rovuma basin from Portuguese multinational energy corporation Galp. The investment diversifies Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC’s portfolio and

Corporate Cybersecurity Interviews

Swiss GRC Brings Advanced GRC Solutions To The Middle East

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2024 0

Including Customised Digital Asset Swiss GRC, the Lucerne, Switzerland-headquartered Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) specialist, made a significant stride in its global expansion by hosting its inaugural ‘GCC CRC Day 2024’ conference in Dubai City on May 22, 2024. The exclusive event attracted over 100 GRC professionals from the Middle East, indicating the

Business

NVIDIA Posts Record First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2024 0

Data Centre Revenue Tops $22.6 Billion NVIDIA Corporation has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, sending waves through the market with record-breaking figures. The period ending April 28, 2024, saw the US-based tech giant achieve unprecedented milestones, underscored by a remarkable quarterly revenue of $26.0 billion, marking an 18% surge