Space UAE

ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]

Business UAE

New manual unveiled for OOH advertisers in Dubai

News Desk 17/08/2024

Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the

Business Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air awards ground handling deal to Saudi Ground Services

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2024

Contract is worth $400 million Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund subsidiary, has awarded a $400 million contract for ground handling services to Saudi Ground Services as the Saudi carrier prepares for its forthcoming launch. The ground handling services contract, effective from September 1, 2024, spans 4.5 years with an option for a […]

GCC Video

Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL aircraft

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2024

GCC Video

Emirates refurbished Boeing 777

Arnold Pinto 10/08/2024

Health UAE

ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

News Desk 10/08/2024

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and

Real Estate UAE

Emaar’s property sales hit AED31.5 billion in H1 2024

News Desk 09/08/2024

Several factors boost the company’s bottom line Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and provider of premium lifestyle offerings has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued resilience and operational efficiency across its diverse portfolio. Emaar Properties posted total revenue of AED14.4 billion ($3.9

Lifestyle UAE

What UAE expatriates must consider when purchasing life insurance

News Desk 09/08/2024

By Joseph Terrance, Head Life Insurance Business, Policybazaar.ae Understanding your financial objectives is not just important; it is vital when purchasing life insurance as a UAE expatriate. This involves identifying your beneficiaries and the financial obligations you must cover, such as mortgages, children’s education fees, and daily living expenses. This

Travel UAE

Explore Dubai City with new hop-on-hop-off bus service

News Desk 08/08/2024

All-day trip costs AED35 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a hop-on-hop-off bus service to offer UAE residents and visitors an immersive way to explore Dubai City’s landmarks and attractions. Dubai’s RTA will operate the new service starting in September 2024. The service, featuring buses with a striking livery, will operate daily from […]

Bahrain Defence & Security

New US commander takes helm of Task Force 59 in Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2024

US 5th Fleet region in focus The US Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force (TF) 59 inducted a new leader on July 30, 2024, as Captain John Barrientos took over command from Captain Colin Corridan in a formal change of command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. Captain Barrientos succeeds Captain Corridan, who has led TF 59 […]

Saudi Arabia Space

CST and Boeing train Saudi aerospace engineering students

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024

Includes stints at aerospace giant’s US facilities Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled a month-long training programme for aerospace engineering students in partnership with Boeing. The initiative underscores the commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the field of space sciences in Saudi Arabia. Boeing is

GCC Video

Ferrari esports arena opens in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024

Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

US okays $2.8 billion military support sale to Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024

Involving logistics and programme support The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia involving system logistics, sustainment support, and related elements at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. This determination, communicated to Congress by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, includes comprehensive logistics and

GCC Video

Dronamics, – world’s first cargo drone airline

Arnold Pinto 05/08/2024

Business Saudi Arabia

Datapath and Mindstec Distribution unveil Aetria demo facility in Riyadh

News Editor 2 28/07/2024

Facility features complete Aetria solution Derby, UK-headquartered Datapath – a global leader in computer graphics, video capture and digital display technology – and Dubai-based Mindstec Distribution have unveiled a new state-of-the-art Aetria integrated control room demo facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following the recent launch of Mindstec’s experience

Saudi Arabia Sport

Mastercard partners with Esports World Cup 2024       

News Desk 26/07/2024

The event is being held in Riyadh Mastercard is the official partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC), hosted by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) from July 4 to August 24, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the global gaming community and underscores Saudi Arabia’s rising position in […]

Saudi Arabia Sustainability

EVIQ and Red Sea Global to boost Saudi Arabia’s EV infrastructure

News Desk 24/07/2024

Partnership targets new tourism destinations In a pivotal move to advance sustainable transportation across Saudi Arabia, EVIQ and Red Sea Global (RSG) have unveiled a strategic partnership to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at some of Saudi Arabia’s premier travel and tourism destinations. This strategic initiative is poised to accelerate EV adoption,

Saudi Arabia Space

Neo Space Group gets Saudi permit for EO service

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2024

Potential boost for Saudi GDP Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has granted Riyadh-headquartered Neo Space Group a permit to operate an Earth Observation (EO) platform service in the Arabian Gulf nation following an intensive bidding process conducted in April 20204 involving Saudi and regional space players. The move marks a significant

Saudi Arabia Space

Serco’s first Middle East space programme graduate felicitated in Germany

News Desk 18/07/2024

Sarah Al Habbas is a Saudi citizen Sarah Al Habbas, the inaugural graduate of Serco’s Middle East Space Graduate Programme, was honoured with a special reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bonn, Germany. The event, hosted by Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Germany, celebrated Al Habbas’ […]