Space

New ‘Skyfall’ 6-drone plan could reshape future missions to Mars

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2025

A Nasa-AeroVironment initiative US-based defence contractor AeroVironment has unveiled a new Mars mission concept involving six autonomous helicopters in partnership with Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The initiative, named ‘Skyfall,’ proposes the deployment of scout drones to identify

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‘Skyfall’ 6-drone plan may reshape missions to Mars

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

GCC Video

800m traffic tunnel opens in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

GCC Video

iCAUR EV brand hosts global premiere in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

Aviation Energy Sustainability

Radia is developing the WindRunner – the world’s largest aircraft – for green energy and defence verticals

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

Amid a global airlift gap Aerospace and energy firm Radia has begun building what is set to become the world’s largest cargo aircraft, aiming to address critical shortfalls in global oversized freight transport and expand the reach of clean energy projects. Known as the WindRunner, the aircraft is being designed to carry extremely large cargo […]

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iCAUR hosts global launch event in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

GCC Video

OPPO launches AI-driven Reno14 series in UAE

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

Automotive

Chery’s iCAUR brand rolls out global premiere in Dubai amid push into Middle East EV market

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

Brand night woos audience China’s Chery Automobile has officially launched its new all-electric vehicle brand, iCAUR, on the world stage as the Wuhu-headquartered company accelerates its global expansion into new energy vehicles, beginning with the Middle East. iCAUR is pronounced ‘eye car.’ Chery markets the brand as ‘iCar’ in China. The iCAUR name is being […]

Space

UAE’s Rashid 2 rover to explore the Moon’s far side in 2026

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

As part of global lunar push The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to send its second lunar rover to the far side of the Moon in 2026, under a new agreement with United States-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace. The mission will see the Rashid 2 rover delivered aboard the Blue Ghost lander, a spacecraft […]

Automotive Design

Kia electric concepts win top Red Dot awards

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

As EV shift accelerates globally Kia has received five honours at the Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2025, with its electric adventure van concept taking the highest distinction. The win highlights the automaker’s focus on electric vehicles and user-centric design as global demand for sustainable mobility continues to rise. The PV5 WKNDR Concept, an electric […]

Logistics

American drone franchise model targets global growth

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2025

As demand for aerial services rises A new drone business model launched in the United States is drawing attention from global markets, including the Middle East and Africa, for its potential to transform the commercial drone services industry. Aquiline Drones, a Hartford-based technology firm, has introduced a franchise system called the Virtual Drone Franchise (VDF). […]

Automotive

Bugatti reveals radical V16 hypercar layout as Tourbillon targets record speed and efficiency

Arnold Pinto 31/07/2025

Internal layout was also restructured Bugatti has unveiled new technical details of its Tourbillon hypercar, signalling a major shift in the brand’s engineering approach as it moves beyond the era defined by the W16-powered Chiron. The French carmaker, now part of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture, is focusing on innovative packaging, aerodynamics and integration to […]

Aviation Logistics

China approves ‘CarryAll’ – the world’s first heavy-lift eVTOL platform

Arnold Pinto 31/07/2025

As UAE eyes low-altitude air mobility A Chinese-manufactured electric aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) has become the first of its kind, weighing over one tonne, to receive full airworthiness certification. The development is seen as a key step toward the commercial rollout of cargo and aerial mobility systems across global markets, including […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Crypto

Bitcoin MENA 2025 returns to Abu Dhabi amid growing regional interest in digital assets

Arnold Pinto 30/07/2025

From December 8 to 9 The Bitcoin MENA conference returns to Abu Dhabi for a second edition in December 2025, organisers have confirmed, as the United Arab Emirates continues to position itself as a leading hub for digital assets in the Middle East and North Africa. The event, co-organised by Adnec Group and BTC Inc, […]

Business Travel UAE

UAE tourism set to hit record $62 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto 29/07/2025

As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37% increase over the previous peak, which was last recorded in 2019. […]

Logistics UAE

Drydocks World opens public naming contest for MEA region’s largest floating crane

Arnold Pinto 29/07/2025

With August 4, 2025, deadline Dubai-based Drydocks World, a key shipyard under DP World, has launched a public competition to name a 5,000-tonne floating crane, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region once completed. The heavy-lift crane, currently being constructed by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua […]

Aviation Cybersecurity Travel

Massive cyberattack forces mass flight cancellations at Aeroflot

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2025

Pro-Ukrainian hackers claim responsibility Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, cancelled over 50 flights on June 28, 2025, following what authorities have confirmed was a cyberattack, allegedly carried out by a pro-Ukrainian hacking group. The disruption hit Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The Kremlin has described the

Automotive Business

Uber and Mastercard expand payment partnership

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2025

As ride-hailing platforms face pressures Mastercard has expanded its payments partnership with Uber in a move aimed at enhancing digital financial services for drivers, couriers, and consumers using the platform. The new phase of cooperation will see Uber integrate a wider set of Mastercard’s technologies, with a focus on real-time payments, simplified digital credentials,

Automotive Sustainability

It is a Guinness World Record as a Lucid EV drives 1,205km on a single charge in Europe

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2025

In partnership with Ümit Sabancı Lucid Group has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, completing a 1,205-kilometre journey between Switzerland and Germany. The feat, verified by Guinness World Records, surpassed the previous record of 1,045 kilometres set in June 2025. The journey, which […]

Logistics Oil & Gas

Oil tankers’ collision in Gulf waters sparks concern over GPS spoofing

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2025

In a vital shipping route A recent collision between two large oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has drawn renewed attention to the growing issue of GPS interference in the Arabian Gulf waters, with maritime experts warning of increasing risks to navigation in one of the world’s most critical energy […]