Space Tech

Climate monitoring satellite leaves Europe for US launch

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

EarthCARE will enhance global climate monitoring An Airbus-built EarthCARE (Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer) spacecraft has embarked from Munich to Vandenberg, California. This marks a significant step in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FutureEO programme. This complex

Automotive UAE

ZEEKR steers onto the UAE roads with 2 premium EVs

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2024 0

Global electric mobility brand debuts 001 and X models ZEEKR, a global electric mobility brand, has launched its latest premium EVs – the ZEEKR 001 and the ZEEKR X – in the UAE. The unveiling event was held at The Gate, DIFC, in Dubai on March 6, 2024. With Dubai-headquartered AW Rostamani Group as its […]

Business Interviews

Nova Eyewear unveils AI-powered progressive lenses tech

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

Brand set to revolutionise the MENA market Nova Eyewear, the flagship brand of Vision Rx Lab, a world leader in ophthalmic product manufacturing, has launched cutting-edge AI-powered progressive lens technology in the MENA region. This move is set to transform the ophthalmic market in the region by offering consumers the most advanced eyewear technology to […]

GCC Video

Nova Eyewear launches AI Tech (2024)

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

GCC Video

Nova Eyewear unveils innovations for 2024

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

Business Oil & Gas Saudi Arabia

Aramco declares $121 billion net profit in 2023

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2024 0

Profit falls from $161.1 billion in 2022 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) revealed its full-year 2023 financial results on March 10, 2024. The company’s robust net income of $121.3 billion marked its second-highest-ever net income. The stellar financial performance, attributed to Aramco’s operational flexibility, reliability, and cost-effective production

Bahrain Defence & Security

F-16 Block 70 jet makes ferry flight to Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2024 0

Over 3,100 F-16s are operational in 25 countries In a unique accomplishment for both Lockheed Martin and Bahrain, the first of three F-16 Block 70 jets took off from Greenville, South Carolina, on March 7, 2024, marking the commencement of a historic ferry flight to Manama, Bahrain. This move solidifies Bahrain’s position as the first […]

Health

New diagnostic manual unveiled for mental health diagnoses

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

WHO initiative aims to support healthcare professionals The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive diagnostic manual geared towards advancing the identification and understanding of mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Titled ‘The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural, and Neurodevelopmental

Events Travel

UN Tourism urges sector to prioritise gender equality

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

Call made on International Women’s Day 2024 UN Tourism, the United Nations specialised agency, has urged the global tourism sector to ‘invest in women’ and expedite efforts towards achieving gender equality. The call, issued by UN Tourism in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, emphasised the underrepresentation of women in leadership

Interviews Travel

Valencia tourism sector emerges stronger post-pandemic

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2024 0

The Spanish city is European Green Capital 2024 The tourism sector in Valencia –  Spain’s third-largest city – has recovered remarkably from the pandemic, with international tourist traffic exceeding pre-pandemic figures. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News 247’ in Valencia, on the sidelines of the 40th edition of CEVISAMA—the leading international

Business Telecom

Soaring growth seen in global IoT eSIM connections by 2028

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2024 0

Automotive, logistics, and O&G sectors to benefit greatly New research predicts a remarkable surge in global IoT eSIM connections, reaching nearly 1.3 billion by 2028, up from 165 million in 2024. This exponential growth is attributed to the emergence of advanced eSIM specifications, which offer enhanced flexibility for enterprises to remotely provision eSIM profile

Space Travel

Space Perspective targets its first space flights this year

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2024 0

Capsule will take travellers beyond Earth’s horizon Space Perspective is gearing up to launch its first commercial space flights in late 2024 in a boost to the fledgling accessible space tourism sector. The Florida-headquartered company is the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company. It has developed a spaceship named ‘Neptune,’ which comprises a

Business Defence & Security UAE

UAE’s EDGE Group enters pact with Spain’s Indra

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2024 0

JV to produce next-gen radar systems in the UAE The Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a leading global technology and consulting company. The agreement, signed in Madrid by Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Managing Director & CEO, and Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO […]

GCC Video

Restile + The Tile Story exhibit at CEVISAMA 2024

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

Tech

Google unveils new sign-in page for improved user experience

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

A fresh look with the same reliable functionality Did you log into your Google Account today and are surprised that the sign-in page looks different? Not genuine? Rest easy: Google has rolled out a revamped sign-in page, introducing a visually enhanced layout designed to cater to various screen sizes, including large and wide screens. While […]

Business Interviews

Tile by tile the beautiful story gets told

Arnold Pinto 06/03/2024 0

Indian manufacturer floors the competition Two globally renowned tile brands – Restile and The Tile Story – under Bell Granito Ceramica Limited (BGCL) exhibited at CEVISAMA – the leading international trade event for the ceramic, bathroom equipment, and natural stone sectors – held at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, from February 26 to March 1, […]

Space

Webb telescope reveals distant galaxy GN-z11

Arnold Pinto 05/03/2024 0

Massive black hole and pristine gas clump uncovered In a groundbreaking discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the mysteries shrouding GN-z11, one of the youngest and most remote galaxies ever observed. The findings, released in a joint effort by NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency, promise to redefine our comprehension of the […]

GCC Video

NASA 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2024 0

Arts & Culture Jewellery UAE

Piaget debuts distinctive gold lustre at Art Dubai 2024

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2024 0

Exhibition showcases ‘Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire’ artisanry Piaget presented the ‘House of Gold’ exhibition at the 17th edition of Art Dubai, held from March 1 to 3, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah. Piaget showcased the very essence of its style, highlighting the power and radiant energy of its signature goldwork through ‘The House of Gold’

Space

2 Emiratis to graduate from NASA astronaut candidate class

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2024 0

MBRSC celebrates milestone in the UAE Astronaut Programme In a historic achievement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla, the representatives of the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, are poised to graduate from the 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme on March 5, 2024. The term […]