Aviation Travel

Adverse Weather Disrupts Dubai International Airport’s Operations

Arnold Pinto 17/04/2024 0

Certain Inbound Flights Diverted On April 16 Dubai International (DXB) Airport announced on April 16, 2024, that its operations experienced severe disruptions due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy rain and flooding across the UAE disrupted the airport’s normal functioning, causing

Aviation Business

The World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports In 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/04/2024 0

International Travel Demand Surges The Airports Council International (ACI) World has revealed the preliminary top 10 busiest airports globally for 2023, shedding light on notable shifts propelled by the resurgence of international air travel following the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 10 airport rankings are based on comprehensive data collected from over 2,600 airports

Bahrain Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin Enhances Bahrain’s Defence With PAC-3 MSEs

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024 0

15 Nations Deploy The Firm’s Hit-To-Kill Technology Lockheed Martin has delivered an initial consignment of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Bahrain. These interceptors will enhance the Gulf nation’s air and missile defence capabilities and bolster regional security. This marks the first multiple shipments of

Aviation Tech UAE

Archer Aviation And Falcon Aviation To Set Up Vertiport Network In UAE

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024 0

Ahead Of eVTOL Launch By 2025 California-headquartered Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation have signed a partnership to develop a vertical port network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s two largest cities. The twin-city network will be a hub for Archer’s revolutionary Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This

UAE

What Do You Know About The UAE’s Ghaf Tree?

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024 0

The Emblem of Resilience in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a land of contrasts, where modernity seamlessly blends with tradition and vast expanses of desert are dotted with life-sustaining oases. Amidst this arid landscape stands a symbol of resilience and adaptation: the Ghaf tree (scientific name: Prosopis cineraria). The Ghaf—the national tree […]

Automotive Markets

India’s EV Sales Projected To Rise 66% In 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2024 0

Country’s Sales Nearly Doubled In 2023 India witnessed nearly doubling electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2023, propelled by high fuel prices, heightened consumer interest, governmental initiatives, infrastructural advancements, and growing environmental concerns. According to Counterpoint Research, a leading global research firm, projections for 2024 indicate a staggering 66%

Gadgets Lifestyle News

Apple Unveils MacBook Air Models With Powerful M3 Chip

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2024 0

Now Available In 13- And 15-Inch Sizes Apple has launched its latest iteration of the MacBook Air lineup, boasting the formidable M3 chip, which promises to elevate the laptop to new heights of performance and efficiency. The unveiling marks a significant advancement in Apple’s commitment to blending power with portability. The new MacBook Air models, […]

Tech

How To Tell If An Image Is AI-Generated Or Not

Arnold Pinto 13/04/2024 0

Subtle Clues Can Betray Synthetic Origins In an era where technology continually blurs the line between reality and fiction, discerning the authenticity of visual content has become an increasingly challenging endeavour. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its rapid advancement in generating hyper-realistic images, it is determining whether an image is

Business Corporate

Global Smartphone Shipments May Rebound In 2024

Arnold Pinto 13/04/2024 0

Led By Premium And Budget-Economy Segments Despite the challenges faced in the previous year, the smartphone market worldwide is showing remarkable resilience. According to a recent forecast by Counterpoint Research, global smartphone shipments are anticipated to witness a modest upswing of 3% year-on-year, reaching a substantial 1.2 billion units in 2024. The rebound is

Aviation Business

Inaugural FOSAA Conference Makes Waves In Industry

Arnold Pinto 12/04/2024 0

Event Held In Venice On March 20, 2024 The debut of the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA) conference, organised by Quaynote Communications and Arena Group, has left industry insiders buzzing following its successful gathering in Venice, Italy, on March 20, 2024. The event, marking a significant milestone for the resurging seaplane and […]

Food Food & Beverage

AI-Generated Food Images More Appetising Than Reality

Arnold Pinto 12/04/2024 0

University Of Oxford Study Reveals In a groundbreaking discovery coinciding with Global Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024, researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled a fascinating revelation: consumers prefer AI-generated food images over authentic ones, particularly when unaware of their origin. These findings, published in Food Quality and Preference, provide

Events Tech

Apple’s WWDC24 Set To Kick Off On June 10, 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/04/2024 0

Free Online Access For All Developers Apple enthusiasts and developers worldwide are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled from June 10 to 14, 2024, in Cupertino, California. In a notable move, Apple announced that the entire conference would be accessible online to developers. At the same time, a […]

Events Watches

Watches And Wonders Geneva 2024 Begins On Time

Arnold Pinto 11/04/2024 0

Featuring 54 Prestigious Watch Brands Geneva has set in motion the most extravagant display of horological excellence in the world as Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 begins in the scenic Swiss city. The iconic event commenced on April 9, 2024, for watch industry attendees worldwide, setting the stage for Geneva’s largest watch event ever. The […]

Business

Apple’s Services Set To Contribute 1/4th Of Revenues By 2025

Arnold Pinto 11/04/2024 0

However, Antitrust Concerns Loom Large Apple Inc. is poised to witness a significant surge in its services revenue, with projections indicating that the segment will constitute a quarter of the tech giant’s total revenue by 2025. According to Counterpoint Research’s Apple 360 service, this expansion marks a milestone as services revenue is expected to surpass

GCC Video

Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

Arnold Pinto 10/04/2024 0

Space Tech

Intuitive Machines To Develop Lunar Terrain Vehicle For NASA

Arnold Pinto 10/04/2024 0

Contract Is Worth $30 Million NASA has entrusted Intuitive Machines, a leading commercial contractor in space exploration, with a $30 million contract to complete a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services Feasibility Assessment. This initiative marks Intuitive Machines’ entry into human spaceflight operations within NASA’s ambitious $4.6 billion Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Automotive

Germany Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Audi 50

Arnold Pinto 10/04/2024 0

Pioneering Small Car Shaped The Industry Germany saw the launch of the Audi 50 during the 1973-1974 oil crisis, a time of great challenge for the automotive industry. Launched in 1974, this pioneering vehicle marked a significant milestone in automotive history and symbolised the industry’s ability to adapt and thrive in adversity. With its compact […]

Tech

Smartphone Semiconductor Market Set To Rebound In 2024

Arnold Pinto 10/04/2024 0

TSMC To Lead Transition To Advanced Nodes After enduring two consecutive years of significant declines, the smartphone semiconductor market is primed for a turnaround in 2024. Per Counterpoint Research’s latest Smartphone AP-SoC Long-term Shipment Forecast by Node and Foundry, anticipated smartphone Application Processor-System on Chip (AP-SoC) shipments are set to rebound

Sport Sustainability

Aggreko To Power Formula E Events With Renewable Energy Assets

Arnold Pinto 09/04/2024 0

Both Entities Enter Multi-Year Partnership Formula E has forged a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a leading global energy solutions provider, to integrate cutting-edge sustainable technology into its events worldwide. The collaboration underscores Formula E’s commitment to achieving its ambitious emissions reduction targets and solidifies its position as the

Aviation Travel

Global Air Passenger Demand Up By 21.5% In February 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/04/2024 0

All Regions Reported Double-Digit Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a substantial increase in global passenger demand for February 2024 compared to last year. According to the latest data released by the IATA, global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), soared by an impressive 21.5% in February 2024