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MWC Barcelona 2024 launches ‘Future First’ theme

Arnold Pinto 05/02/2024 0

Event convenes tech, innovation, and global bonding GSMA, the organiser of MWC Barcelona (Mobile World Capital), has revealed a future-driven theme and a stellar lineup of speakers for the iconic global mobile technology ecosystem taking place from February 26-29, 2024, at the Fira Gran Via

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New traffic bridge for Dubai Harbour

Arnold Pinto 05/02/2024 0

Qatar Events Tech

12,000+ set to attend inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024

Arnold Pinto 05/02/2024 0

World’s largest tech event lands in MENA for the first time Doha is gearing up to host Web Summit, the world’s largest technology event, in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) for the first time. Tech entrepreneurs, investors, and renowned speakers from Qatar and worldwide will convene to discuss the latest technology trends at Web […]

Business Tech

Global PC market recovered partially in Q4 2023

Arnold Pinto 05/02/2024 0

Gartner sees annual growth returning to PC sector in 2024 The worldwide PC market witnessed a slight uptick in the fourth quarter of 2023, signalling a potential turnaround after eight consecutive quarters of decline, as newly reported by Gartner. While the year 2023 recorded an overall annual decline of 14.8%, the quarter-over-quarter increase offers a […]

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MWC Barcelona 2024 unveils future-driven theme

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2024 0

Business UAE

Global initiative launched to combat illicit hand-carried gold

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2024 0

WGC and DMCC lead a new partnership with stakeholders In a concerted effort to tackle the persistent trade of illicit hand-carried gold globally, the World Gold Council (WGC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) have launched a strategic partnership to fortify and standardise international regulations and procedures and plug a critical gap in the […]

Defence & Security

Indian warship frees 36 crew members from Somali pirates

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2024 0

17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani citizens freed The Indian Navy has rescued two hijacked Iranian-flagged fishing vessels along with 36 crew (17 Iranian and 19 Pakistani) over less than 36 hours and prevented misuse of the fishing vessels as pirate mother ships to target merchant vessels. The saga began on January 28, 2024, when the […]

Business

Global gold demand peaks in 2023 despite challenges

Arnold Pinto 02/02/2024 0

Geopolitical uncertainty may drive up gold interest in 2024 The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that global gold demand reached a new annual record in 2023, hitting 4,899 tons when factoring in over-the-counter (OTC) markets and other sources. The report, released on January 31, 2024, indicates that this surge comes despite […]

Tech Space

Advanced HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 heads to ISS

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2024 0

New configuration has over 130TB of flash-based storage Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has successfully launched the third iteration of the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station (ISS). Under NASA’s contract, the launch was executed through a Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 30,

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Saudi PIF signs Electric 360 pact to boost electric motorsports

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2024 0

PIF also reveals its refreshed brand identity Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled a transformative multi-year partnership, Electric 360, with Formula E, Extreme E, and E1 powerboat racing, intending to advance the global landscape of electric motorsports. The Electric 360 initiative aims to propel the growth of electric motorsports and revolutionise

Business GCC Retail UAE

YouGotaGift partners with Carrefour UAE for HappyYou gift cards

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2024 0

HappyYou card is the sole multi-brand gift card in MENA YouGotaGift, the platform of digital multi-brand gift cards in the Middle East, has joined forces with Carrefour, exclusively operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, to bring its unique ‘phygital’ HappyYou Gift Cards to all Carrefour outlets across the UAE. This strategic partnership underscores […]

Travel Lifestyle

Global tourism on track for a full recovery in 2024

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2024 0

Middle East region surpasses pre-pandemic levels International tourism is poised to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, as the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reported in its latest World Tourism Barometer launched this week. As of the close of 2023, international tourism stood at an encouraging 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with […]

Space

Belgium becomes the newest Artemis Accords signatory

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2024 0

Agreement signed in Brussels this week Belgium has become the 34th country to sign the Artemis Accords. The accords establish principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA’s Artemis campaign. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said: “Congratulations to Belgium on becoming the newest member of the Artemis

Gadgets GCC UAE

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series pre-orders open in UAE

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2024 0

Exclusive benefits available until January 30, 2024 Samsung enthusiasts in the UAE can now secure their next-gen Galaxy experience as Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated Galaxy S24 Series smartphones. The series, comprised of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, promises to redefine mobile innovation by

Business GCC Retail

Oliver Wyman consolidates its RCG practice in India, ME and Africa

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2024 0

87% of GCC customers are adopting an omnichannel approach Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, a business under Marsh McLennan, has strengthened its Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG) practice in India, the Middle East, and Africa region by combining the company’s global expertise in transformation, development of retail solutions, and more with extensive local

Defence & Security Business

NATO signs artillery ammunition contracts worth $1.2 billion

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2024 0

Against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and General Manager of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stacy Cummings signed contracts to purchase around 220,000 155-millimetre artillery shells worth $1.2 billion. In his address at the signing ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on January 23, 2024,

Watches Lifestyle

Luxury watch thieves in the UK prone to using violence

Arnold Pinto 25/01/2024 0

49,854 watches reported stolen since 2019 In a shocking revelation, data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by global crime prevention database The Watch Register highlights a concerning surge in violence accompanying the theft of luxury watches across the United Kingdom. According to The Watch Register’s data analysis from 21 police forces in

Travel Aviation GCC UAE

Its Jambo Kenya as Flydubai now flies from Dubai to Mombasa

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2024 0

Flights operate four times a week Dubai-based carrier Flydubai marked a significant milestone on January 17, 2024, with the commencement of its regular passenger flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Mombasa, Kenya. The launch of the four-times-weekly service from Dubai emirate to Mombasa underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa,

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NATO Secretary General on artillery ammunition purchase

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2024 0

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NATO Secretary General on artillery ammunition purchase

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2024 0