Sustainability

$7.5 billion is needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Dan Ngiam 19/09/2024 0

Doable in a decade After six years of development and three years of active extraction, The Ocean Cleanup has announced that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) can be eradicated within a decade for $7.5 billion. This marks the first time a specific cost and timeline have been established

Events Gitex

GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia set for debut in Bangkok

Dan Ngiam 15/09/2024 0

Edition set for 2025 debut Kaoun International and Messe Düsseldorf Asia will jointly organise the inaugural GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 10-12, 2025. Kaoun International is the international arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which organises the GITEX Global series of tech shows, while Messe Düsseldorf Asia organises

Health

WHO highlights global public health crises at Geneva media conference

Dan Ngiam 02/09/2024 0

mpox tops the list Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), addressed a media conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on August 30, 2024, offering significant updates on ongoing health crises worldwide. The conference underscored WHO’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical public health challenges, from the mpox outbreak in

Cybersecurity Gitex

September 1 is International Women in Cyber Day

Dan Ngiam 01/09/2024 0

Day for celebration and call to action September 1 marks a significant occasion in the global calendar—International Women in Cyber Day (IWCD). Established to honour the achievements and contributions of women in cybersecurity, this day serves as both a celebration and a call to action for greater inclusion and recognition in a field traditionally dominated […]

Gitex Tech

SearchGPT will transform information retrieval with advanced AI

Dan Ngiam 31/08/2024 0

OpenAI system is in beta mode OpenAI is testing SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that provide fast, timely answers with clear and relevant sources. With the user at the forefront, SearchGPT is set to revolutionise information retrieval, making it more intuitive, efficient, and personalised. Its launch will signify a significant advancement in

Sustainability

Breakthrough made in chemical plastics recycling

Dan Ngiam 31/08/2024 0

By ETH Zurich scientists Scientists at ETH Zurich, a public research university in Zurich, Switzerland, have significantly advanced chemical plastics recycling, potentially transforming how the world handles plastic waste. The research team, led by Professor Javier Pérez-Ramírez, has unveiled critical insights into recycling, emphasising the pivotal role of stirring

Sport

Equiti teams up with Al Wahda Football Club

Dan Ngiam 30/08/2024 0

In major sponsorship deal Equiti, a global fintech group, has sponsored Al Wahda Football Club, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier football teams. The strategic partnership marks Equiti’s official entry into sports sponsorship, highlighting its dedication to supporting local talent and fostering community spirit in the United Arab Emirates. Equiti will serve as a sleeve

Web 3.0

Okto gets RAK Digital Assets Oasis operational licence

Dan Ngiam 28/08/2024 0

First Web3 wallet to do so Okto, the innovative self-custodial wallet developed by CoinDCX, has secured an operational licence from RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). This makes Okto the first Web3 wallet in the industry to obtain a pioneering licence from the world’s only free zone featuring common law attributes. The licence affirms Okto’s […]

Health

WHO appeals for $87 million to combat mpox outbreak

Dan Ngiam 28/08/2024 0

From September 2024 to February 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent appeal for financial support following the declaration of a global emergency concerning the mpox outbreak. The WHO has called for $87.4 million over the next six months—from September 2024 to February 2025—to boost its efforts in halting and containing the […]

Lifestyle

50 ingenious cleaning hacks for a sparkling home

Dan Ngiam 27/08/2024 0

From keyboard cleaning to cleaning makeup brushes Walking into a cluttered room can be an absolute mood killer. Life’s demands—work, kids, and those irresistible naps—often seem to get in the way of a pristine home. But do not worry! With a bit of ingenuity, cleaning can become much easier and more effective. If you are […]

Banking Gitex

Sberbank invites entries for AI Journey Contest 2024

Dan Ngiam 27/08/2024 0

$90,000 prize offered Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia and a leading global financial institution has opened registration for its highly anticipated AI Journey Contest, an international online competition focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The contest, conducted in collaboration with the AIRI Institute, boasts a prize fund of RUB 8.5 million ($90,000).

Transport UAE

15th anniversary celebration of Dubai Metro begins

Dan Ngiam 26/08/2024 0

Themed ‘15 Years on Track’ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network this September with a ‘15 Years on Track’ campaign comprising promotional and entertainment events. The Dubai Metro network began commercial operations on September 9, 2009. Keolis-MHI, the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram operator has joined […]

Corporate Sport

Concacaf and PIF to boost football across the Americas

Dan Ngiam 25/08/2024 0

Multi-year partnership signed The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a strategic, multi-year partnership to enhance football development and increase the sport’s accessibility across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean region.

Corporate UAE

Fast Track Solutions plays a key role in healthcare recruitment

Dan Ngiam 22/08/2024 0

In the Arabian Gulf region Fast Track Solutions, a leading healthcare recruitment agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has branded itself the foremost expert in identifying and sourcing top-tier candidates for hospitals and medical institutions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arabian Gulf region. A company statement noted that with over […]

Sport

Ticket sales for Paris 2024 Paralympics surge

Dan Ngiam 22/08/2024 0

Ahead of the Opening Ceremony One week before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8, 2024) commences, ticket sales have soared beyond 1.75 million. Since the start of the Olympic Games, more than 700,000 tickets have been sold – over 144 countries represented among ticket buyers – and many sessions are nearing total capacity. […]

Gadgets

Google unveils Pixel 9 series of smartphones

Dan Ngiam 19/08/2024 0

With AI and enhanced features Google has launched its latest smartphone lineup: the Pixel 9 series. The new range, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is powered by the latest Google Tensor G4 chip, promising significant advancements in performance, camera technology, and artificial […]

Entertainment

UNO Car Party! debuts at gamescom 2024 in Cologne

Dan Ngiam 16/08/2024 0

Mattel, AirConsole, BMW Group in partnership Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group are collaborating for the world premiere of UNO Car Party!, a new in-car gaming experience set to debut at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany. The innovative adaptation of Mattel’s UNO card game will be showcased for the first time at the AirConsole booth (Hall […]

Corporate

Cloudera enhances metadata management solutions

Dan Ngiam 08/08/2024 0

With data catalogue and Iceberg REST integration Cloudera has unveiled significant updates to its metadata management solutions, designed to boost open interoperability and meet growing data security and governance demands. The new features showcased at Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 conference at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore from August 6-7, 2024, mark a

Business

Cathay Pacific set to expand its ASEAN network

Dan Ngiam 04/08/2024 0

To capitalise on regional growth Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, is set to enhance its presence in the ASEAN region following a pivotal visit by Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The six-day trip concluded on August 2, 2024, highlighting the airline’s strategic focus on leveraging regional opportunities […]

Sustainability

Earth Overshoot Day 2024 came and went

Dan Ngiam 02/08/2024 0

August 1 was the crucial date Earth Overshoot Day, when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year, fell on August 1, 2024. According to calculations based on the National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts, managed by York University in Toronto under the governance of FoDaFo, this day marked a critical juncture in humanity’s environmental trajectory. […]