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Apple
Business

Apple pledges $600 billion investment in US manufacturing push amid global tech rivalries

Arnold Pinto
Bid to localise supply chains Apple has announced a significant expansion of its operations in the United States, pledging an additional $100 billion, which brings its total US investment commitment to $600 billion over four years. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to localise supply chains, boost advanced manufacturing, and strengthen America’s position […]
Taikun
Business Corporate

Cloudera’s acquisition of Taikun signals a push to dominate the hybrid AI market

Arnold Pinto
Amid growing data demands Cloudera, the Santa Clara-based hybrid data company, has acquired Czech Kubernetes management firm Taikun, strengthening its ability to offer data and AI services across public cloud, private data centres, and highly regulated environments. The deal comes amid rising global demand for flexible IT infrastructure capable of supporting increasingly
Tourism
Business Travel UAE

UAE tourism set to hit record $62 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto
As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37% increase over the previous peak, which was last recorded in 2019. […]
Uber
Automotive Business

Uber and Mastercard expand payment partnership

Arnold Pinto
As ride-hailing platforms face pressures Mastercard has expanded its payments partnership with Uber in a move aimed at enhancing digital financial services for drivers, couriers, and consumers using the platform. The new phase of cooperation will see Uber integrate a wider set of Mastercard’s technologies, with a focus on real-time payments, simplified digital credentials,
LuLu
Business Sport

LuLu Financial Holdings signs landmark fintech partnership with Argentine Football Association

Arnold Pinto
In run-up to 2026 FIFA World Cup The Argentine Football Association has signed a regional fintech partnership deal with UAE-based LuLu Financial Holdings, naming the group’s payment and remittance brands—LuLu Exchange and LuLu Money—as its official fintech partners in 10 countries spanning the Middle East and Asia-Pacific for the next 12 months. The agreement was […]
Gulf
Aviation Business

Gulf Air strikes deal for 18 Boeing 787s

Arnold Pinto
In major fleet expansion Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has agreed to purchase up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in a significant expansion of its long-haul fleet. The deal includes 12 firm orders with options for six additional jets. The announcement was made on July 18, 2025, during an official signing ceremony […]
Energy
Business Energy Oil & Gas

Do you know that these 8 countries control the world’s energy supply?

Arnold Pinto
As oil superpowers Global oil production remains dominated by a handful of countries, each with significant influence over energy markets, pricing, and international policy. As geopolitical tensions and energy transitions unfold, these nations remain critical to the global energy supply chain. Middle Eastern producers, particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq, remain