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Gruelling event runs from February 21 to 27 A world-class lineup of drivers and riders is set to take on the punishing dunes of Abu Dhabi in Round 2 of the FIA and FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). With the final entry lists for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC) confirmed rally raid, fans […]
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 […]
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
Featuring GR010 Hybrid race cars Toyota Gazoo Racing embarks on its 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with an exciting challenge in Qatar. The season kicks off on February 28, with the team aiming to continue its mission of developing motorsports-bred cars while bringing joy to fans worldwide. In pursuit of its objective to […]
To modernise core network Ooredoo Qatar, a leading telecommunications provider in Qatar with over 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernise its core network, enabling the operator to deliver more advanced services. The collaboration will leverage network slicing and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to optimise network
Focus on vintage auto sector The second edition of the Sharjah Classic Cars Festival takes place from February 13 to 17, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate the enduring charm of vintage automobiles. With the theme ‘Where the Story Begins’, the event promises to be a dynamic blend of exhibitions and expert-led discussions exploring […]
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, […]
Targeting the property sector GetProp, an innovative real estate marketplace, has entered the UAE property sector. It aims to transform how properties are bought, sold, and rented across the country. Headquartered in Dubai, the company combines advanced technology and in-depth market expertise to simplify property transactions for users and agents. At the core of the […]
Reef 999 project Reef Luxury Developments has announced the launch of its highly anticipated AED 300 million project, Reef 999. The new development, located in the sought-after Al Furjan community in Dubai, promises to redefine luxury living with cutting-edge features, including the company’s patented climate-controlled sunken balcony. Building on the success of its first
Aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a significant milestone in its space programme. On January 14, 2025, MBZ-SAT, an Earth-imaging satellite, successfully launched from NASA’s Vandenberg Air Force Base launchpad in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. MBZ-SAT, named in honour of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed […]
The bridge is 605 metres long Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new two-lane traffic bridge in Dubai City as part of the ongoing Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge, the second in a series planned for Phase 4 of the project, will ease traffic flow between the intersections of Al Mina […]
Expanding global connectivity Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based spacetech company, has launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) telecommunications satellite into orbit. Built by Airbus, the satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on January 3, 2025. Upon deployment, the satellite activated its electrical thrusters for the
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