Apheros aims to transform data centre cooling Swiss deep-tech start-up Apheros has secured $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to address one of the digital infrastructure industry’s most pressing challenges: the soaring energy demands of data centres. As data centres grow in number and
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To automate 5% of its construction work by 2030 Dubai-based ALEC Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) has launched its ‘Robotics Strategy’ initiative, which aims to automate 5% of its construction operations in the UAE by 2030. An announcement to this effect was made at ALEC’s annual Innovation Day in Dubai, where 14 leading robotics companies and […]
54 countries analysed A new study by cybersecurity research firm Psono has revealed that Sweden is the most prepared country to face data security threats in 2024, ranking highest on the global cybersecurity index. Sweden achieved an impressive composite score of 98.6, mainly due to its robust cybersecurity infrastructure, public awareness, and many cybersecurity
Futuristic vehicle has stealth mode Eneron, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based technology company Kintsugi, has unveiled the Magnum MK1 Concept, a cutting-edge patrol vehicle explicitly developed for the Abu Dhabi Police. This next-generation, 4×4 bulletproof vehicle is designed to meet law enforcement’s demands, offering advanced features for patrol,
At over 100 airports in the US American Airlines is rolling out advanced passenger boarding technology to over 100 airports across the United States. This innovative technology ensures passengers board aircraft in their assigned groups and enhances boarding as the US prepares for the busy holiday season. The technology ensures passengers can only board when […]
Total of 762 planned by 2025 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed 141 new public bus shelters, marking significant progress in its plan to deliver 762 shelters across key locations in the Arabian Gulf emirate by 2025. This project, which is now 40% complete, is expected to be fully realised by the end of […]
New direct flights also unveiled Germany is intensifying efforts to target tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by introducing new flight routes, travel itineraries available online, and other innovative digital innovations. The region is the European nation’s third-largest overseas tourism market. According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO),
Integrating within data workflows Cloudera has unveiled the Cloudera Copilot for Cloudera AI, an intelligent assistant that aims to transform productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration for data scientists, engineers, and developers. With this move, Cloudera becomes one of the first major data and analytics platform providers to offer an AI assistant
After exercise in the US During the US Central Command’s Desert Guardian exercise at Fort Drum earlier this month, Lockheed Martin integrated its Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril’s Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment. The exercise is part of a broader initiative to address critical gaps in detecting and tracking drone threats. David Kenneweg, […]
Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed
Part of Bitcoin MENA 2024 The Bitball Flag Football tournament, the first-ever NFL event in which winners will be rewarded in Bitcoin, will feature some of the biggest names in American football when it is held at 7pm (GST) on December 10, 2024, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Russell Okung, an 11-year NFL […]
UAE and Saudi Arabia entry in Q4 2024 Singapore-based Locad, a leading smart digital logistics engine powering consumer brands with its Cloud Supply Chain-As-a-Service (SCaaS) for global distribution, has announced a $9 million Pre-Series B funding round. The round was co-led by Global Ventures and existing investor Reefknot Investments, with additional participation from
Global gaming habits study reveals Egypt has emerged as a significant player, leading the global pack in terms of time spent on video gaming. A new study by Mobile Premier League (MPL), a leading mobile eSports and digital gaming platform, reveals that Egyptian gamers dedicate an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily to […]
Move by BMW Group Production of the Mini Cooper Convertible has returned to the Mini Plant Oxford site for the first time since 2015. The new model joins the Mini Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door in making Oxford the heart of the Mini Cooper family. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the iconic […]
With six crew members Blue Origin—the space exploration company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—marked a significant milestone on November 22, 2024, completing the 28th flight of its New Shepard programme and its ninth human spaceflight. The NS-28 mission, launched from the company’s facility in West Texas, carried six crew members, including renowned astronaut Emily
Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in Russia’s use of advanced weaponry against Ukraine. […]
‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
For future warfighter space architecture With the US Space Development Agency (SDA) advancing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), its director, Derek Tournear, has confirmed that Link 16 will remain the primary communications option within the constellation of satellites, a system crucial for both US soldiers and their allies globally. Link 16 is a