Business Tech

MNOs invest 85% in global mobile internet infrastructure

News Desk 2 04/03/2025 0

GSMA report finds According to a new report by the GSMA and Kearney, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are the primary investors in global mobile internet connectivity infrastructure, contributing 85% of the total annual investment. This substantial investment underscores MNOs’ pivotal role

Business

Vespia and Mastercard partner to speed up merchant onboarding

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025 0

Including in the Middle East Vespia, an Estonian business verification (KYB) solution and Mastercard have partnered to revolutionise the merchant onboarding process. The collaboration will enable businesses in financial sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EEMEA), and Asia-Pacific (AP) regions to onboard merchants up to 90%

Business Space

Eutelsat awards major contract to Airbus

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2025 0

For OneWeb LEO constellation extension Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to extend its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The agreement marks a new phase in developing OneWeb’s global satellite network, designed to provide high-speed internet access worldwide. Under the contract terms, Airbus will be responsible for

Business

GCC hospitality boom drives modular construction surge

News Desk 2 28/02/2025 0

Linq scales capacity to serve demand The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is poised to nearly double its hotel room inventory by 2030, driving a surge in demand for faster, more cost-effective construction methods. Seizing this opportunity, Linq, a Dubai-based sustainable modular solutions provider, has expanded its production capabilities, delivering nearly 1,900

Aviation Business

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.5 billion USAF contract

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025 0

For F-22 Raptors’ F119 engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $1.5 billion contract to sustain the F119 engines that power the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fighter jets. The three-year agreement aims to enhance the readiness and reliability of more than 400 F119 engines, which have collectively flown over 900,000 […]

Business

Hydrolix joins AWS ISV Accelerate Programme

News Desk 2 26/02/2025 0

Enhancing company’s global reach Hydrolix, a pioneering company transforming the economics of log data with its innovative streaming data lake platform, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme. The AWS ISV Accelerate Programme is a co-sell initiative that connects AWS Partners with the AWS Sales team to help

Aviation Business

Cathay Group reports robust January 2025 traffic figures

Arnold Pinto 26/02/2025 0

Marking strong start to the year The Cathay Group has commenced 2025 with significant passenger numbers growth and its global network expansion. In January 2025, the group achieved a 37% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same month in 2024, marking a strong start to the year. On January 25, 2025, during the peak […]

Business

Nissan outlines comprehensive turnaround measures

Arnold Pinto 25/02/2025 0

To secure sustainable profitability Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled an update on its comprehensive turnaround strategy, which aims to reshape the company into a more agile, cost-efficient, and competitive business. To secure sustainable profitability, Nissan focuses on various cost-saving initiatives, restructuring its manufacturing operations, and exploring new

Business Education

Maharat launches business masterclass with Toufic Kreidieh

News Desk 2 22/02/2025 0

To empower Arab entrepreneurs Maharat, an online edutainment platform that allows anyone to learn from the best resource personnel in the Arab world, has launched a new business masterclass led by Toufic Kreidieh, Executive Chairman of Brands for Less Group. Aimed at empowering aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs across the Arab world, the ‘Building and […]

Business

Tom Brady shares invaluable insights with Cloudera employees

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2025 0

At Elevate26 in Miami, Florida Cloudera marked a new chapter for the company at its annual sales kick-off, Elevate26, held on February 11, 2025, in Miami, Florida, with a keynote from one of the greatest American athletes of all time – Tom Brady – the American football quarterback. Speaking to an audience of over 700 […]

Business

Respect ethos is central to European ceramics production

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2025 0

Including 15,000 individuals in Spain European ceramics, including the Spanish sector, are renowned for their quality and innovation. They are also foundational in their commitment to four essential elements: water, air, earth, and fire. However, a less visible yet equally crucial component is the industry’s dedication to respect—respect for people, the environment,

Business Saudi Arabia UAE

MongoDB reinforces commitment to UAE and Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 19/02/2025 0

Amidst Middle East expansion push MongoDB, a US-based developer data solutions provider, has announced plans to enhance its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to meet the increasing demand for local support in modernisation and innovation projects. In 2025, MongoDB intends to more than double its regional workforce, focusing on roles […]

Aviation Business

Thales and Sopra Steria forge a multiyear partnership

Arnold Pinto 19/02/2025 0

To transform ATM in Europe Thales, a global leader in high technology, and Sopra Steria, a key player in the European tech sector, have signed a multiyear partnership to revolutionise the digital transformation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Europe. The collaboration will leverage their combined industrial and digital ATM solutions expertise to offer Thales’ […]

Business UAE

Edge and Leonardo sign new collaboration agreement

Arnold Pinto 19/02/2025 0

To develop critical domain solutions Edge, a UAE-based advanced technology and defence group, and Leonardo, a global industrial group based in Italy skilled in aerospace, defence, and security, have signed an agreement to enhance further their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement seeks to strengthen existing synergies and

Business

Nissan and Honda terminate business integration plan

News Desk 2 17/02/2025 0

Shift focus to strategic partnership Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have terminated their memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a potential business integration, originally signed on December 23, 2024. The decision comes after extensive discussions between the management teams of both companies, including their respective CEOs, on the market environment, integration goals,

Business Logistics

Hellmann acquires full ownership of HPL Apollo

News Desk 2 16/02/2025 0

To expand its operational footprint Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has acquired 50 per cent of shares in HPL Apollo, a perishable logistics joint venture previously co-owned with Mercury Aviation. The move signifies Hellmann’s commitment to strengthening its position in the global perishable logistics market and expanding its capability to provide tailored, efficient

Business Saudi Arabia

Nokia and Zain KSA to launch connectivity solutions for enterprises

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2025 0

First 4G/5G Femtocell solution in MEA Nokia and Zain KSA have entered a strategic partnership to implement the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region’s first 4G/5G Femtocell solution. This innovative collaboration aims to bridge mobile coverage gaps and enhance connectivity for enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia. The solution, which deploys 4G and 5G Smart Nodes, […]

Aviation Business

Lufthansa Group acquires 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2025 0

A significant expansion for both parties Lufthansa Group has officially finalised its acquisition of a 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways, marking the Italian airline’s integration into Europe’s leading aviation group. After receiving regulatory approval from the European Commission and competition authorities outside the EU, the deal involved a capital increase of 325

Business

Cognizant and McDonald’s renew strategic partnership

News Desk 2 10/02/2025 0

To drive innovation in AI Cognizant and McDonald’s Corporation have announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership, initially formed in 2017. The renewed agreement will continue to leverage cutting-edge technologies to improve McDonald’s operational efficiency, customer experience, and staff enablement. Cognizant will support McDonald’s in key areas,

Business Sustainability

Nissan to expand use of green steel in Japan

News Desk 2 09/02/2025 0

Aims for FY2025 use to be higher Nissan Motor has unveiled plans to increase its use of low-CO2-emission steel in Japan dramatically. It aims to quintuple its use by fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2023. This bold initiative is part of Nissan’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and move towards carbon neutrality. To […]