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Transport UAE

15th anniversary celebration of Dubai Metro begins

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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 […]
Concacaf
Corporate Sport

Concacaf and PIF to boost football across the Americas

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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.
Paralympics
Sport

Ticket sales for Paris 2024 Paralympics surge

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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. […]
Pixel
Gadgets

Google unveils Pixel 9 series of smartphones

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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 […]
Cologne
Entertainment

UNO Car Party! debuts at gamescom 2024 in Cologne

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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 […]
Metadata
Corporate

Cloudera enhances metadata management solutions

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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
ASEAN
Business

Cathay Pacific set to expand its ASEAN network

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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 […]
Overshoot
Sustainability

Earth Overshoot Day 2024 came and went

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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. […]
TikTok
Sport

Formula E hits TikTok milestone with 1 million followers

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Cementing its growth as a leading motorsport Formula E has announced that it has surpassed one million followers on TikTok. This achievement underscores the series’ rapid growth and increasing appeal, particularly among younger audiences. As the world’s premier all-electric racing series, Formula E has seen a remarkable 235% increase in its TikTok following since the
Heat
Health

Global action urged to combat extreme heat amid rising temperatures

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UN Secretary-General issues call to action In a powerful statement addressing the escalating climate crisis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a comprehensive call to action on extreme heat. This directive responds to the alarming temperature surge worldwide, which has resulted in deadly impacts. Guterres’ appeal underscores the urgent need to
Geobear
Business

Geobear unveils its ground stabilisation tech in the UAE

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Ideal for a wide range of projects Geobear, a global leader in ground engineering based in the United Kingdom, has launched its advanced ground stabilisation operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks a significant development in the hydrocarbon-rich Arabian Gulf country’s infrastructure capabilities. The benefits of Geobear’s ground stabilisation
Spain
Health

16 Gaza residents arrive in Spain for urgent medical care

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The group includes 15 children In a humanitarian effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, 16 individuals from Gaza, including 15 children, arrived in Madrid on July 25, 2024, for critical medical treatment in Spain. This initiative comes amidst ongoing challenges for accessing specialised healthcare in Gaza due to the ongoing […]
Spend
Business

Global cloud market spend surpasses $76 billion in Q1 2024

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GenAI advancements boost the sector Synergy Research Group reports that the global cloud infrastructure services market surged in the first quarter of 2024, marking a robust recovery with enterprise spending surpassing $76 billion. This figure represents a substantial increase of $13.5 billion or 21% compared to last year, signalling the second consecutive quarter of
Akasa
Travel

Akasa Air begins daily flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi

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Boosting connectivity between the 2 cities The first passenger flight operated by Akasa Air between Mumbi and Abu Dhabi landed at Zayed International Airport (AUH) in the UAE capital on July 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in air travel connectivity between the UAE and India. Akasa Air’s daily service between the two cities is […]
Tickets
Sport

280,000 tickets reserved for people with disabilities at Paris 2024

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Organisers ensure unprecedented accessibility As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, accessibility has taken centre stage. Organisers are implementing various initiatives to ensure an inclusive experience for all attendees, especially those with disabilities. Paris 2024 has introduced a unified real-time ticketing platform designed for people with
Telecom
Business

Telecom Egypt’s new firewall slashes scam calls by 90%

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After implementing Enea’s voice firewall Telecom Egypt has reported a drastic reduction in scam calls after implementing Enea’s advanced voice firewall. Since deploying this cutting-edge technology, the primary telecom operator in Egypt has successfully eliminated over 90% of incoming calls with spoofed caller IDs from its network. Caller ID spoofing, a prevalent method
Smarter
Tech

Are you smarter than artificial intelligence?

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Let’s take a deep dive here In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the question of human intelligence versus artificial intelligence (AI) continues to captivate minds and spark debates across various fields. As AI capabilities advance, from language processing to problem-solving, it begs the question: Are humans still the ultimate intelligence? AI has made

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