Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2024 0

Truman CSG now in the region US Central Command (Centcom) forces have carried out precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in Syria. The Pentagon confirmed that the strikes were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle ISIS operations in the Middle East region. Initial assessments

GCC Video

New binary star system discovered

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2024 0

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency UAE

RAK DAO and India Blockchain Alliance sign strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2024 0

In boost to global cooperation RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), the world’s first free zone that supports digital assets companies with common law features, has signed a strategic partnership with the India Blockchain Alliance (IBA). This collaboration aims to create a dynamic, interconnected blockchain ecosystem that fosters global cooperation and drives

Defence & Security

US successfully intercepts ballistic missile target off Guam

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2024 0

Aegis Guam System deployed In a significant leap for missile defence, the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target off the coast of Guam on December 10, 2024. The Pentagon confirmed the achievement, highlighting the operation’s importance in boosting the island’s defence against emerging threats. The Guam-based test,

Space

NASA unveils lunar and Martian missions plans

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2024 0

In latest architecture update As part of its ongoing effort to map out the future of space exploration, NASA has released a series of updated documents outlining its plans for lunar and Martian missions. The newly released materials are part of the agency’s broader Moon to Mars strategy. This strategy aims to prepare for eventual […]

Tech

Q3 2024 mobile threat landscape proves worrisome

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

Alarming trends seen emerging According to researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab, the mobile threat landscape has evolved significantly in recent years. Cybercriminal groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices early in their attacks. Researchers at the Lookout Threat Lab have been tracking these changes and have observed alarming trends highlighting the growing risk

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus delivers A400M airlifter to Kazakhstan

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

First of 2 for the nation Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M to Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone in the East European country’s tactical and strategic airlift capabilities. Kazakhstan’s first of two ordered aircraft was officially handed over at a ceremony in Almaty in southern Kazakhstan. A few days earlier, it […]

Automotive Sport

FIA and Extreme H partner on off-road hydrogen racing world cup

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

Set to launch in 2025 The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Extreme H have signed a non-binding agreement, formalising their collaboration to establish the FIA Extreme H World Cup framework. This ground-breaking initiative, the first-ever hydrogen-powered off-road racing series, is set to make waves in both the motorsport and automotive sectors. The

Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

To revive ailing automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced a significant leadership shake-up, appointing a new executive team effective January 1, 2025. The moves are part of the Japanese company’s broader turnaround strategy, designed to restructure operations and improve efficiency and resilience. These changes aim to respond swiftly to current challenges and

Automotive Saudi Arabia

What will go down at the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

A 7,700km rally route The 2025 Dakar Rally will return to Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, promising an even more formidable challenge for competitors, both amateurs and elite rally raid champions. Rally Director David Castera unveiled the specifics of the 47th Dakar Rally, which will occur from January 3-17, 2025. The event will […]

GCC Video

US ballistic missile intercept test

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

Business Sustainability

Stellantis and CATL to build LFP battery plant in Spain

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

For €4.1 billion Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) have announced a landmark agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion in a joint venture to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The cutting-edge facility, set to commence production by the end of 2026, will cater to the […]

Aviation

US Marine Corps to experience Sikorsky flight autonomy demo

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

Via optionally piloted Black Hawk The US Marine Corps has selected Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to demonstrate the capabilities of its Matrix flight autonomy system. The operational demonstrations planned for 2025 will use Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to showcase how autonomous flight can support the Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics

Finance Interviews

IMA-DIFC partnership to boost finance professionals in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2024 0

Via several focused initiatives Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, United States, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a prominent global nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of accounting and finance professionals worldwide. With 130,000+ members across 150 countries and 350 chapters, IMA provides resources such as certification

GCC Video

First A400M for Kazakhstan

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

Tech

US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging threat, particularly in safeguarding US military personnel, facilities, and

Business Education

78% of business schools integrate AI into their curricula

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

Per the latest GMAC report A new Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report reveals that 78% of business schools have incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their curricula or learning experiences. The study highlights the growing importance of AI in education as business schools worldwide seek to prepare students for a rapidly changing business

Business Space

Space42 and ICEYE partner to build SAR satellites in UAE

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Boosting nation’s EO programme Space42, a UAE-based spacetech company, and ICEYE, a Finland-headquartered global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE. The venture builds upon the two entities’ collaboration, which included the launch of the UAE’s first SAR

Aviation

Avinor selects Thales to deploy Norway’s next-generation UTM system

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Meeting European regulatory standards Thales and Avinor have partnered strategically to implement Norway’s next-generation aerial Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system. The system, designed to enhance airspace management while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards, marks a significant leap forward in the management of both human-crewed and

Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

B-52s, F-15s, A-10s deployed The US military has conducted dozens of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria even as Syrian rebels conducted operations to end Bashar Al-Assad’s 50-year family rule after years of civil war. The US airstrikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the […]