Energy Sustainability

Google invests in Italian energy firm to expand long-duration storage for clean power push

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2025

By the year 2030 Google has signed a global commercial partnership with Italy-based Energy Dome to deploy its long-duration CO₂ battery technology, aiming to accelerate efforts to power its operations entirely with carbon-free energy by 2030. The agreement marks Google’s first commercial deal

Finance

UAE investors turn to tech stocks as Trump tariffs stir global market uncertainty

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2025

New study reports Online interest in global stock markets has surged across the United Arab Emirates, with searches for major technology firms reaching record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions and new trade tariffs set by US President Donald Trump. Searches for the phrase “is Trump good for the stock market” jumped 170% over the past […]

Space

Pope Leo XIV marks the 56th moon landing anniversary with Buzz Aldrin

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2025

Amid Vatican focus on space science Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to former Nasa astronaut Buzz Aldrin – one of the first two humans to land on the lunar surface – and a visit to the Vatican Observatory, highlighting the Catholic Church’s continued […]

Transport UAE

Dubai Metro ventilation and cooling systems get an overhaul

Arnold Pinto 25/07/2025

As UAE summer temperatures soar Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the second phase of a major upgrade to ventilation and air conditioning systems across Dubai’s metro network, in a move aimed at sustaining operational performance and commuter comfort during the Arabian Gulf region’s harsh summer months. The works, which were carried out across […]

Interviews Real Estate

India’s Casagrand bets on research and price edge to compete with UAE real estate leaders

Arnold Pinto 25/07/2025

On Dubai debut With India’s real estate sector witnessing increased interest from global investors, Chennai-based Casagrand is instead turning its attention to the Arabian Gulf, more specifically, the UAE. The real estate company’s Founder & Managing Director, Arun MN, sat down with Middle East News 247 in Dubai on July 23, 2025, to discuss the […]

GCC Video

India’s Casagrand enters UAE real estate market

Arnold Pinto 24/07/2025

Automotive Logistics Sustainability Transport

Nissan opens the UK’s first shared electric truck charging hub

Arnold Pinto 24/07/2025

To cut freight emissions Nissan has opened the United Kingdom’s first on-site shared charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), marking a significant step in efforts to reduce emissions across the automotive supply chain. The £1.4 million facility, located at Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing plant in northeast England, will support a fleet of 25 electric

Business Sport

LuLu Financial Holdings signs landmark fintech partnership with Argentine Football Association

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2025

In run-up to 2026 FIFA World Cup The Argentine Football Association has signed a regional fintech partnership deal with UAE-based LuLu Financial Holdings, naming the group’s payment and remittance brands—LuLu Exchange and LuLu Money—as its official fintech partners in 10 countries spanning the Middle East and Asia-Pacific for the next 12 months. The agreement was […]

Automotive UAE

Fresh Chinese EV brand iCAUR targets the Middle East market

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2025

With Dubai launch this August Chinese automaker Chery Group will launch its new electric vehicle (EV) brand, iCAUR, in Dubai on August 1, 2025, as part of an ambitious expansion into the Middle East. The event will mark the global debut of the iCAUR V27 and V23 models, signalling the company’s entry into one of […]

GCC Video

LuLu Financial Holdings and Argentine Football Association announce fintech tie-up

Arnold Pinto 22/07/2025

Business Tech

Google launches AI-driven deep search and business calling tools

Arnold Pinto 22/07/2025

Eyes global expansion Google has begun rolling out a new set of advanced artificial intelligence features for its Search platform, introducing deeper research capabilities and AI-powered calling tools for local services. The updates are currently available to premium subscribers in the United States, with broader global access expected in the coming months, potentially

Aviation Sustainability Transport

Stratospheric solar drone passes major safety test in Germany

Arnold Pinto 21/07/2025

Ahead of 2026 flight trials A solar-powered high-altitude drone designed to fly at the edge of space has passed a critical ground test, marking a key step in its development for environmental monitoring and communications. The aircraft, named HAP-alpha, is being developed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and is expected to begin low-altitude flight […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Interviews

UAE-based crypto startup BurjX targets regional expansion

Arnold Pinto 21/07/2025

With ADGM regulatory backing With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cementing its status as a global fintech and crypto hub, newly launched homegrown platform BurjX is positioning itself to become a major player in the digital asset space. BurjX enters the regional crypto market at a time when investor appetite is growing but scrutiny is […]

Aviation Business

Gulf Air strikes deal for 18 Boeing 787s

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2025

In major fleet expansion Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has agreed to purchase up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in a significant expansion of its long-haul fleet. The deal includes 12 firm orders with options for six additional jets. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, during an official signing ceremony […]

Business Energy Oil & Gas

Do you know that these 8 countries control the world’s energy supply?

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2025

As oil superpowers Global oil production remains dominated by a handful of countries, each with significant influence over energy markets, pricing, and international policy. As geopolitical tensions and energy transitions unfold, these nations remain critical to the global energy supply chain. Middle Eastern producers, particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq, remain

Defence & Security

In a first, US allies launch live-fire exercise with Himars in Australia

Arnold Pinto 19/07/2025

Amid Indo-Pacific tensions Military forces from across the Indo-Pacific demonstrated advanced combat coordination during a major multinational live-fire exercise on July 14, 2025, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, held in Queensland, Australia. The joint drill reflected increasing regional security concerns and efforts to improve military interoperability among allied

GCC Video

BurjX global launch event in Abu Dhabi | July 15, 2025

Arnold Pinto 18/07/2025

Aviation Defence & Security Tech

US races to mass-produce battlefield drones

Arnold Pinto 18/07/2025

Amid global drone arms surge The United States is stepping up efforts to produce and deploy low-cost drones at scale as it faces mounting pressure to match rivals in unmanned warfare, US defence officials have confirmed. Eighteen American-made drone prototypes were displayed at the Pentagon on July 16, 2025, marking a shift toward faster and […]

Business Interviews

How Cloudera is enabling Middle East telcos to lead in the AI age

Arnold Pinto 18/07/2025

In a well-curated push In an exclusive interview, Anthony Behan, Global Managing Director for Communications, Media & Entertainment at Cloudera, shares insights on how the company is enabling telecom and media firms—especially across the Middle East—to transition into digital-first enterprises. Speaking about hybrid data platforms, AI deployment, and region-specific

Business Corporate UAE

Endava study: 79% of business leaders in the UAE trust AI

Arnold Pinto 17/07/2025

In high-stakes decision-making Business leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are displaying an unprecedented level of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with the majority confident that AI systems can make crucial decisions that impact their professional lives, according to a new study. The report also reveals that employees are increasingly willing to let AI […]