Lifestyle

Did you know that Finland is the world’s happiest country?

Arnold Pinto 22/03/2024 0

2024 World Happiness Report is unveiled The latest edition of the World Happiness Report has comprehensively analysed global happiness trends across different age groups and generations. Released on the UN’s International Day of Happiness on March 20, 204, the report – encompassing

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Dubai Airports Hosts Airside Iftar Event

Arnold Pinto 21/03/2024 0

Business Tech

Cloudera moves to enhance GenAI with NVIDIA NIM Microservices

Arnold Pinto 21/03/2024 0

Transformative GenAI applications span many uses Cloudera, the California-based hybrid data company for trusted enterprise AI, has partnered strategically with NVIDIA, the world leader in AI computing, to bolster generative AI (GenAI) capabilities. The newly announced collaboration sees the integration of enterprise-grade NVIDIA NIM Microservices into Cloudera Machine

Sport

Acronis and Leader partner with Brad Jones Racing

Arnold Pinto 21/03/2024 0

Action on at Australian Grand Prix 2024 Acronis, the US-based global leader in cyber protection, and Australian-owned IT distributor Leader are partnering with the Brad Jones Racing (BJR) team at the Australian Grand Prix (March 21-24, 2024). The partnership follows Leader’s ramping up of its involvement in motorsports through the Acronis #TeamUp programme. Having

Automotive

Audi strengthens and expands product portfolio

Arnold Pinto 20/03/2024 0

Automaker posted a solid fiscal year in 2023 Audi, the renowned automotive giant, has marked a significant achievement in its fiscal year 2023 amidst challenging economic landscapes. Led by CEO Gernot Döllner and CFO Jürgen Rittersberger, the company has reported remarkable financial growth and strategic advancements. Audi showcases robust financial health, with revenues

Space Tech

Solideon and Leap 71 enter 3D-printed large space hardware tie-up

Arnold Pinto 19/03/2024 0

The ultimate goal is for off-planet production Solideon, a leading California-headquartered provider of collaborative robotic metal 3D printing systems, and Leap 71, a computational and AI-based engineering technology developer in Dubai, have signed a strategic agreement to design and produce large-scale hardware for space applications. Under the terms of the strategic

Corporate

CIOs urged to act as global AI regulations shape up

Arnold Pinto 19/03/2024 0

Governments seen stepping up AI policing With a growing international push for regulation in response to the widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, half of the world’s governments are projected to enforce responsible AI through regulatory measures, policies, and an emphasis on data privacy by 2026 according to Gartner. In an

Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

Arnold Pinto 18/03/2024 0

New route opens on April 12, 2024 IndiGo, one of the world’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo, commencing April 12, 2024. Scheduled thrice a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to bolster connectivity between Mumbai, India’s financial hub, and Colombo, the capital of

Automotive Corporate

Nissan and Honda sign strategic partnership MoU in Tokyo

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024 0

The pact targets joint electrified and intelligent mobility Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a joint path towards electrified and intelligent mobility. The agreement between the two globally renowned and leading Japanese automotive manufacturers sets the stage for a feasibility study into

Watches

Watch Register catalogues luxury watches worth $1.9bn

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024 0

These are stolen and lost timepieces The Watch Register, marking its 10-year milestone, has reported a massive surge in registered watches with unique serial numbers, soaring by 236% in the past year. The globally acclaimed database, renowned for its role in combatting watch crime, now houses over 100,000 such timepieces. A decade since its inception, […]

Tech

The 10 US States Most Concerned About AI Technology

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024 0

Study ranks states from the highest to the lowest A new study has revealed the varying levels of concern regarding artificial intelligence (AI) technology across different states in the United States. According to the study conducted by Ask Optimo, an AI-powered tool, despite being major tech hubs, states such as California, Washington, and New York […]

Aviation Sustainability

Bertrand Piccard unveils Climate Impulse initiative

Arnold Pinto 17/03/2024 0

Hydrogen-powered aircraft set for 2028 flight Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard, renowned for his daring circumnavigations, has revealed his latest venture: Climate Impulse, a pioneering effort in emission-free aviation. This groundbreaking project involves the development of a green hydrogen-powered aircraft capable of completing a non-stop flight around the globe. With

Aviation Business

Air Arabia soars with record net profit of AED1.5bn in 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2024 0

Shareholders approve 20% dividend at AGM Shareholders of Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low-cost carrier, have given their nod to the distribution of a 20% cash dividend for the financial year concluding on December 31, 2023. The dividend, equivalent to 20 fils per share, was announced at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and highlighted the […]

Aviation

Korean Air unveils virtual human inflight safety video

Arnold Pinto 16/03/2024 0

Presentation captures passengers’ attention through safety briefings Korean Air has launched a unique inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. This innovative video showcases a virtual flight attendant, donned in Korean Air’s signature uniform, delivering crucial safety instructions within a meticulously designed virtual setting. By embracing this novel

Markets Tech

Extreme Networks looms large, on enterprise network market

Arnold Pinto 15/03/2024 0

Company’s Fabric solution records 5,000+ deployments globally Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, has solidified its leadership position in 2024 with more than 5,000 successful customer deployments worldwide of its acclaimed end-to-end Fabric solution, which elevates network security and drives positive outcomes. This achievement underscores the

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Cloudera earns FedRAMP ‘In Process’ status

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2024 0

Company securely manages key US governmental data Cloudera has achieved ‘In Process’ status within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The achievement confirms Cloudera’s commitment to cybersecurity and hybrid cloud data management by delivering one of the industry’s most secure, robust platforms for public sector organisations.  FedRAMP is a

UAE

What you need to know about the UAE media landscape in 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2024 0

New research puts the spotlight on Gen Z In a dynamic analysis of the media landscape in the UAE, a deep dive into the evolving media consumption and engagement trends reveals intriguing shifts, especially among the younger demographic, notably Generation Z, according to a newly released YouGov survey. Leveraging December 2023 data from YouGov’s audience […]

Aviation Space Tech UAE

Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab announce tie-up

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2024 0

Partnership involves computationally engineered products Leap 71, Mimo Technik, and Astro Test Lab have joined forces to develop fully qualified aerospace products based on computational engineering. An agreement to this effect was signed at the Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference (March 10-14, 2024) in Chicago, Illinois. This signifies a strategic collaboration

Tech

Gartner recognises Extreme Networks in 2024 Magic Quadrant assessment

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2024 0

Extreme tops 12 companies evaluated Gartner has recognised Extreme Networks, a world leader in cloud networking, as an industry leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. Released on March 6, 2024, the reputed Stamford, Connecticut-based information services company’s report highlights Extreme’s exceptional

Space

China names its upcoming lunar exploration assets

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

Lunar lander is ‘Lanyue’ and crew spaceship is ‘Mengzhou’ China has officially disclosed the names of its forthcoming lunar exploration assets, marking a significant stride in the nation’s space endeavours. The lunar lander, set to transport Chinese astronauts (also known as taikonauts) to the moon’s surface, is named ‘Lanyue’ or ‘Embracing the Moon’, drawing