Aviation

Emirates receives its first A350-900 from Airbus

Arnold Pinto 28/11/2024

As the carrier targets 400 global cities Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France, with 64 more on order. The carrier unveiled the new aircraft in Dubai on November 27, 2024. The A350 is the first new widebody aircraft type to join

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Lewis Hamiltion preps for spaceflight

Arnold Pinto 27/11/2024

Aviation Business

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines celebrate merger of Air India and Vistara

Arnold Pinto 27/11/2024

Air India Group now has 300 aircraft Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) marked a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership with a symbolic ceremony at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi to celebrate the merger of Air India and Vistara. The merger consolidates four Tata-owned airlines under the Air India Group into a […]

Business

Swiss deep-tech start-up secures $1.85m in pre-seeding funding

Arnold Pinto 27/11/2024

Apheros aims to transform data centre cooling Swiss deep-tech start-up Apheros has secured $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to address one of the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges: the soaring energy demands of data centres. As data centres grow in number and complexity, driven by AI, machine learning, and supercomputing advances, their

Cybersecurity

Sweden tops global rankings for cybersecurity preparedness in 2024

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024

54 countries analysed A new study by cybersecurity research firm Psono has revealed that Sweden is the most prepared country to face data security threats in 2024, ranking highest on the global cybersecurity index. Sweden achieved an impressive composite score of 98.6, mainly due to its robust cybersecurity infrastructure, public awareness, and many cybersecurity

Automotive Gitex

Eneron develops Magnum MK1 Concept for Abu Dhabi Police force

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024

Futuristic vehicle has stealth mode Eneron, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based technology company Kintsugi, has unveiled the Magnum MK1 Concept, a cutting-edge patrol vehicle explicitly developed for the Abu Dhabi Police. This next-generation, 4×4 bulletproof vehicle is designed to meet law enforcement’s demands, offering advanced features for patrol,

Tech Travel

American Airlines unveils advanced passenger boarding technology

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024

At over 100 airports in the US American Airlines is rolling out advanced passenger boarding technology to over 100 airports across the United States. This innovative technology ensures passengers board aircraft in their assigned groups and enhances boarding as the US prepares for the busy holiday season. The technology ensures passengers can only board when […]

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Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

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Dubai gets new public bus shelters

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

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Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

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American Airlines unveils advanced passenger boarding technology

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

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Al Masaood Automobiles celebrates UAE’s 53rd National Day

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

Travel

Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

New direct flights also unveiled Germany is intensifying efforts to target tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by introducing new flight routes, travel itineraries available online, and other innovative digital innovations. The region is the European nation’s third-largest overseas tourism market. According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO),

Business

Cloudera launches AI assistant to boost data professionals’ efficiency

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

Integrating within data workflows Cloudera has unveiled the Cloudera Copilot for Cloudera AI, an intelligent assistant that aims to transform productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration for data scientists, engineers, and developers. With this move, Cloudera becomes one of the first major data and analytics platform providers to offer an AI assistant

Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin and Anduril to track Middle East drone threats

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024

After exercise in the US During the US Central Command’s Desert Guardian exercise at Fort Drum earlier this month, Lockheed Martin integrated its Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril’s Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment. The exercise is part of a broader initiative to address critical gaps in detecting and tracking drone threats. David Kenneweg, […]

Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024

Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Sport

Abu Dhabi to host first-ever NFL event rewarding players in Bitcoin

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024

Part of Bitcoin MENA 2024 The Bitball Flag Football tournament, the first-ever NFL event in which winners will be rewarded in Bitcoin, will feature some of the biggest names in American football when it is held at 7pm (GST) on December 10, 2024, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Russell Okung, an 11-year NFL […]

Finance Logistics

Locad raises $9 million for its smart digital logistics engine

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024

UAE and Saudi Arabia entry in Q4 2024 Singapore-based Locad, a leading smart digital logistics engine powering consumer brands with its Cloud Supply Chain-As-a-Service (SCaaS) for global distribution, has announced a $9 million Pre-Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Global Ventures and existing investor Reefknot Investments, with additional participation from

Lifestyle

Egypt leads the world in playing video games

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024

Global gaming habits study reveals Egypt has emerged as a significant player, leading the global pack in terms of time spent on video gaming. A new study by Mobile Premier League (MPL), a leading mobile eSports and digital gaming platform, reveals that Egyptian gamers dedicate an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily to […]

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SailGP’s 2025 season begins in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024