Aviation Sustainability

Emirates Begins SAF Operations At London Heathrow

Arnold Pinto 16/05/2024 0

Carrier To Accept 3,000 Tons Of SAF Emirates has taken a significant step towards a greener future by initiating operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at London Heathrow Airport. Facilitated through the London Heathrow SAF Incentive Programme and in collaboration with Shell Aviation,

Business Corporate UAE

Dubai Tops FDI Global Charts For The Third Consecutive Year

Arnold Pinto 16/05/2024 0

Leaving Singapore And London Trailing Dubai, the Middle East’s default business and commercial capital, is the world’s leading foreign direct investment (FDI) hub for the third consecutive year, bypassing Singapore and London, respectively. As per the Financial Times’ fDi Markets platform, Dubai, the Arabian Gulf emirate, not only secured the top spot in global

Automotive Sport

Ford Performance Reveals 2025 Dakar Rally Team

Arnold Pinto 15/05/2024 0

With Off-Road Legends Sainz Sr. And Roma To conquer one of the most gruelling off-road challenges in the world, Ford Performance has revealed its driver lineup for the 2025 Dakar Rally, featuring off-road icons Carlos Sainz Sr. and Nani Roma. The announcement, made in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marks a significant step in Ford’s foray […]

GCC Video

INEOS Automotuve reveals Grenadier 1924 4×4

Arnold Pinto 15/05/2024 0

Sustainability UAE

Dubai Unveils 72km Long Mangroves Project

Arnold Pinto 15/05/2024 0

Emirate Targets Sustainable Urban Growth Dubai has unveiled an ambitious initiative called the Dubai Mangroves project to redefine coastal regeneration and fortify its commitment to sustainable urban growth. The groundbreaking endeavour, aligning with the objectives outlined in the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, seeks to integrate ecological preservation with urban development on

Business

Private Companies In UAE Have Key Role In Emiratisation Initiative

Arnold Pinto 15/05/2024 0

MoHRE: Robust Emirati Workforce Needed Private companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a unique opportunity to understand and align with the country’s Emiratisation plans. This could involve initiatives such as increasing the number of Emirati employees, providing training and development opportunities for Emiratis, or partnering with local educational

Appointments Space

NASA Elevates David Salvagnini To Chief AI Officer

Arnold Pinto 14/05/2024 0

Tasked With Shaping The Agency’s AI Strategy In a strategic move to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced on May 13, 2024, the appointment of David Salvagnini as the agency’s new chief AI officer, effective immediately. Salvagnini, formerly NASA’s chief data officer, is

Aviation Business UAE

Emirates Group Posts AED18.7 Billion Profit For 2023-2024

Arnold Pinto 14/05/2024 0

A 71% Increase From The Previous Year Dubai-headquartered Emirates Group has achieved a remarkable milestone in its 2023-2024 fiscal year, with profit reaching an unprecedented AED18.7 billion ($5.1 billion), a staggering 71% increase from the previous financial year. With revenues soaring to AED137.3 billion ($37.4 billion), an impressive 15% increase propelled by robust

Automotive Business

Parkopedia And Regeny Charge Up To EV Drivers’ ‘Range Anxiety’ Concerns

Arnold Pinto 13/05/2024 0

By Ramping Up EV Charging Access In Middle East Parkopedia, a global leader in connected car services headquartered in London, UK, has forged a strategic alliance with Regeny, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration is set to revolutionise the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure

Automotive Interviews

Al Ghurair Motors Drives Ahead With Exeed In The UAE

Arnold Pinto 13/05/2024 0

Dealer To Acquire Additional Auto Brands Al Ghurair Motors, the automotive division of the Dubai-headquartered Al Ghurair conglomerate, is on a mission to enhance its nascent passenger car portfolio after having acquired the exclusive dealership rights in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Exeed – the premium automotive brand of Wuhu, China-headquartered Chery Automobile.

Space UAE

NASA Begins 45-Day Simulated Mars Mission

Arnold Pinto 12/05/2024 0

With 4 Volunteer Crew Members A new crew of four volunteers has begun a 45-day simulated mission to Mars within a sealed habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. The crew, comprising Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara, entered the Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) facility at 2am (UAE […]

Banking Markets

Investors Concerned Over Prevailing Market Uncertainty

Arnold Pinto 12/05/2024 0

Saxo Bank Client Survey Reveals Saxo Bank has unveiled the results of its latest client survey, shedding light on investor sentiments and expectations concerning the financial markets for the second quarter of 2024. Despite the unpredictability of the global financial market, investors’ responses echo concerns over prevailing market uncertainty. The Client Sentiment

Appointments Business

Colm Mcloughlin Retires From Dubai Duty Free

Arnold Pinto 11/05/2024 0

After 41 Years At The Helm After a 55-year journey in the travel retail industry and an illustrious 41-year tenure at the helm of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2024. McLoughlin, widely regarded as the driving force behind Dubai Duty Free’s ascension to […]

Space

NASA Administrator Embarks On A Global Diplomatic Mission

Arnold Pinto 11/05/2024 0

To Strengthen Global Space Cooperation NASA Administrator Bill Nelson embarked on a diplomatic journey, beginning on May 9, 2024, across Italy, Vatican City, and Saudi Arabia to enhance international collaboration and foster peaceful space exploration Nelson’s itinerary includes meetings with each country’s critical governmental and space officials,

Sustainability Transport

Amazon’s Largest Fleet Of Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Unveiled

Arnold Pinto 10/05/2024 0

50 Such Vehicles Operate In California Amazon has embarked on a monumental journey towards sustainable transportation, unveiling its most extensive fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California, comprising a staggering 50 vehicles. This initiative underscores Amazon’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its logistics operations in the

Business Events

BIE Conducts Its First Technical Visit To Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 10/05/2024 0

In Connection With Expo 2030 Riyadh A Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) delegation, led by its Secretary General Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, has concluded the organisation’s inaugural technical visit to Riyadh. The visit was in connection with Saudi Arabia’s election as the host country of Expo 2030 Riyadh. The four-day visit was crucial in preparing for […]

Tech

Cloudera Unveils New Data-In-Motion Products

Arnold Pinto 09/05/2024 0

As Kubernetes Operators For Red Hat OpenShift In a strategic move poised to revolutionise data management in the digital age, Cloudera, renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in enterprise AI, has announced the forthcoming launch of Cloudera Flow Management – Kubernetes Operator and Cloudera Streaming – Kubernetes Operator. This announcement was made during

Events

UN Tourism Launches Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East

Arnold Pinto 09/05/2024 0

Applications sought from startups UN Tourism has announced the commencement of the second edition of its groundbreaking Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. This initiative is a beacon for women entrepreneurs revolutionising sustainable tourism and technology throughout the region. The competition is open to startups led by women and based in the Middle East.

Automotive Interviews

Exeed Exceeds Customers’ Expectations In The UAE

Arnold Pinto 09/05/2024 0

Exlantix (ES) EV To Launch By Q4 2024 Exeed – the premium automotive brand of Wuhu, China-headquartered Cherry International Automobile – has made significant inroads into the discerning United Arab Emirates (UAE) market since its official commercial launch in the Arabian Gulf nation in August 2023. With a meticulous two-year preparation leading to the unveiling, […]

Business Transport

Keolis Wins Lyon Metropolis Bus And Trolleybus Contract

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2024 0

Concession To Yield $290 Million Annually Keolis has been awarded the contract to operate and maintain the bus and trolleybus services in the Lyon metropolitan region in France, following notification from SYTRAL Mobilités. The contract, known as the concession contract or délégation de service public, will commence on January 1, 2025, and last six years. […]