Space Tech

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn rocket on launch pad

Arnold Pinto 23/02/2024

Vehicle set for maiden launch later this year In a significant milestone, Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle made its inaugural appearance as it rolled out and upended at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on February 21, 2024. This marks the first

Business Space UAE

NWTN becomes the official mobility partner of MBRSC

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

Dubai-based space entity to use Rabdan One electric vehicles NWTN, a Dubai-based green energy company, has been contracted to supply its Rabdan One electric vehicles to the Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). An announcement confirming NWTN as the official mobility partner of MBRSC was made on February 19, 2024, when Salem Humaid Al […]

Aviation Sustainability Tech

Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed concludes REGIADP campaign

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

Experimentation with groundbreaking wing configurations Leonardo’s C-27J flying test bed, a pioneering European Clean Sky 2 aircraft, has completed the Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform (REGIADP) campaign at Turin’s Caselle airport. This in-flight demonstration marks the culmination of a decade-long technological development cycle led by

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Dubai to host the world’s largest Airport Show in May 2024

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2024

Global airport projects to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030 The 23rd edition of Airport Show – the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the global airports industry – will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from May 14-16, 2024. With 150 exhibitors hailing from 20 countries and an anticipated attendance of 7,500 visitors from […]

Aviation Lifestyle

Air India gets Thales inflight entertainment system

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2024

40 Boeing 777s and 787s to have new AVANT Up system Air India, the leading global airline in India, has chosen Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution. Renowned for boasting India’s largest international network and an extensive array of non-stop routes, Air India aims to deliver engaging and memorable experiences to its passengers through […]

Space

Satellite constellations’ impact on astronomy reviewed

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2024

Chile and Spain host substantial astronomy infrastructure Delegations from 102 countries convened last week in a landmark decision to address the growing concerns over the effects of large satellite constellations on astronomy. The agreement was forged during a meeting of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS). Following intense […]

Business Logistics UAE

DP World’s Bharat Mart to facilitate Indian exports

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2024

New marketplace is located in Jebel Ali Free Zone Bharat Mart, a cutting-edge Dubai marketplace slated to open its doors in 2026, is poised to provide a world-class trading platform for Indian manufacturers and exporters to access global markets via Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]

Aviation GCC Health UAE

FAI rent-a-jet obtains Dubai medical escort service accreditation

Arnold Pinto 20/02/2024

FAI is among the world’s largest air ambulance operators FAI rent-a-jet’s air ambulance division has obtained Commercial Airline Medical Escort (CAME) accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for its medical escort service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The accreditation is a testament to FAI’s commitment to quality and safety in air

Business Events Real Estate

CEVISAMA 2024 set to be cast in ceramic in Valencia

Arnold Pinto 19/02/2024

Event will showcase the future of design, sustainability, and innovation Feria Valencia will host the 40th edition of CEVISAMA – the leading international tradeshow for ceramics, bathroom equipment, natural stone, and related sectors – from February 26 to March 1, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. The 2024 edition of the fair will showcase innovation, technology, trends, […]

GCC Transport UAE

702 million use Dubai’s public transport network in 2023

Arnold Pinto 19/02/2024

Work begins on Dubai Metro Blue Line project Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed a substantial increase in the ridership of public transport and shared mobility for 2023 across Dubai emirate. The total ridership, including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport, shared mobility, and taxis, reached 702 million riders in 2023, […]

Space

NASA seeks applicants for a simulated one-year Mars mission

Arnold Pinto 17/02/2024

CHAPEA crew will work in Mars Dune Alpha NASA has opened applications for individuals eager to participate in its upcoming simulated one-year Mars surface mission. The second instalment of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is slated to commence in spring 2025, marking a crucial step in informing the agency of its plans […]

Sustainability Travel

Applications sought for Best Tourism Villages in 2024

Arnold Pinto 16/02/2024

Initiative leverages tourism to catalyse rural prosperity To celebrate and promote rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable growth, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – has officially opened the application process for the 2024 edition of its prestigious ‘Best Tourism Villages’ initiative. Having garnered nearly 600 applications from

Events Tech

What to see at MWC’s Journey to the Future exhibition

Arnold Pinto 16/02/2024

Transformative impact of technology goes on show Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona is set to become the epicentre for global industry leaders, technology evangelists, and startups, showcasing the latest mobile connectivity breakthroughs between February 26 and 29, 2024. This year, the Journey to the Future exhibition, situated in Hall 6, emerges as a focal […]

Business GCC Retail Saudi Arabia UAE

Emirates, Saudia, WhatsApp top MENA Best Brand Rankings

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024

YouGov BrandIndex lists the rankings Emirates in the UAE, Saudia (Saudi Airlines) in Saudi Arabia, and WhatsApp in Egypt have been rated as the top-ranked brands by consumers, according to YouGov’s newly released Best Brand Rankings 2024. Emirates cruises in the UAE with an Index score of 60.7, Saudia takes off in Saudi Arabia with […]

Automotive GCC Saudi Arabia Sport

How Audi won the Dakar Rally 2024 with Sainz-Cruz

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024

Audi RS Q e-tron performs admirably well Audi won the Dakar Rally 2024 (January 5-19) in a historic triumph, with the dynamic duo of Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz securing their fourth victory, each with a different brand. The victory marked the culmination of Audi’s illustrious motorsport journey, spanning various disciplines since 1980. The winning […]

Banking Finance Space

CoreLogic Australia-ICEYE tie-up to aid financial industry

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024

Advanced disaster response solution on offer CoreLogic Australia, a leading property analytics company, has signed an agreement with ICEYE, the world leader in persistent monitoring data and natural catastrophe insights, to introduce a cutting-edge disaster response solution tailored for the banking and finance sector. By amalgamating CoreLogic’s four decades of

Bahrain Events GCC Tech

AI is key focus at Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2024

Arnold Pinto 15/02/2024

7th edition runs from March 5-6 in Manama The 7th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit is set to take place on March 5-6, 2024, under the theme: ‘Smart Cities: The AI Frontier’. Curated as a convergence of global minds dedicated to shaping the future of urban landscapes, the two-day summit will delve into […]

Business GCC Oman Transport UAE

Oman and Etihad Rail Company partners with Al Jazeera Steel

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2024

MoU signed for rail transport between Oman and UAE Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OER), the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has entered an agreement with Al Jazeera Steel Products (AJSP), a leading Oman-based steel structural products and tube manufacturer, for the transportation of raw materials and finished products on the railway […]

Space UAE

NASA to honour 12 graduating astronaut candidates

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2024

Recognition includes 2 UAE astronaut aspirants NASA will pay tribute to the latest (2021) Artemis astronaut candidates corps at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 2024. The ceremony marks the culmination of over two years of rigorous basic training, transforming the candidates into eligible space farers with the prospect of embarking […]

Business Tech

Google unveils Gemini, its most advanced AI model

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2024

Gemini gets a new mobile app interface Google has announced a significant evolution in Gemini, its AI collaboration tool formerly known as Bard. Sissie Hsiao, Vice President and General Manager of Google Assistant and Gemini, shared insights into the latest developments, highlighting the transformation of Bard into Gemini to represent its advanced family of models […]