Aviation Travel

Heathrow Airport unveils £2.3bn investment plan

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2024

In boost to the UK economy Heathrow Airport – the most connected airport in the world – has unveiled a significant £2.3 billion investment plan to upgrade the UK’s only hub airport over the next two years. This marks the most significant private sector capital investment in UK transport

Thought leadership

Encubay champions the future of women entrepreneurs

News Desk 20/12/2024

By Avneet Kohli, Co-Founder of Encubay When I look back on my journey from a crowded media career to co-founding Encubay, a global network for female entrepreneurs, it is simple for me to see that helping women in business is more than just giving them tools and generic mentorship. It requires a systemic mindset shift […]

Arts & Culture Tech

Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà gets sophisticated lighting system

News Editor 2 20/12/2024

System respects the artist’s original vision Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà, housed in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, has been brought back to life with a stunning new lighting design, thanks to the expertise of iGuzzini Illuminazione. This project is part of the works by the Fabric of Saint Peter in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. It […]

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall demonstrates ultra-short-range drone defence

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024

At Red Sands III Exercise A Rheinmetall system designed to combat drones at ultra-close range has proven effective during a joint exercise with the US Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise, held in September 2024 at the Shamal 2 firing range in northeastern Saudi Arabia, focused on […]

Defence & Security

CAR confirms Russian use of North Korean weapons in Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024

UN Security Council briefed Jonah Leff, Executive Director of Conflict Armament Research (CAR), has delivered a crucial briefing to the United Nations Security Council, reaffirming the ongoing use by Russia of newly produced North Korean missiles in the conflict in Ukraine. This marks a significant update on the findings of CAR’s field investigations, which began […]

Business Cybersecurity

Acronis and FC Schalke score a cybersecurity partnership

News Desk 19/12/2024

German club prioritises cyber safety Acronis, a global cybersecurity and data protection leader, has partnered with FC Schalke 04, one of Germany’s most renowned football clubs. In the new collaboration, Acronis, alongside its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner, back upheld, will provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect FC Schalke 04’s digital

Design Shopping

Captivating retail experience – elevating stone to an art form

News Editor 2 19/12/2024

WOSA’s new showroom in Shanghai WOSA’s new showroom in Shanghai transforms the retail experience concept by seamlessly integrating art, architecture, and commerce. It creates a captivating journey through the world of stone. The 580m² space within a repurposed factory takes visitors beyond traditional sintered stone showrooms, offering a sensory experience that blurs the

Tech

Registration opens for CES 2025 in Las Vegas

Arnold Pinto 19/12/2024

World’s most influential tech event Registration has opened for CES 2025, the world’s premier technology tradeshow. Scheduled to take place from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, CES 2025 promises to showcase groundbreaking technology, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations and engage in unparalleled networking. Hosted by the Consumer

Business Markets

World’s top arms makers profit from wars and regional tensions

Arnold Pinto 19/12/2024

Earnings top $632bn in 2023 Revenues from the world’s top arms producers surged in 2023, with the 100 largest companies in the sector collectively generating $632 billion, a real-terms increase of 4.2 per cent compared with the previous year. As the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently revealed, this global trend reflects the growing […]

Business

Revibe raises $7m to grow its refurbished consumer tech business

News Desk 18/12/2024

Emerging markets on the radar Dubai-based Revibe, a specialist in guarantee-backed refurbished consumer electronics, has reached a significant milestone by closing its Series A funding round with $7 million. ISAI and Resonance co-led the round, which included key investors Kima Ventures and Edouard Mendy. This follows a year of impressive revenue growth, positioning Revibe

Crypto Events Web 3.0

7th edition of MetaVSummit Dubai set for DIFC

News Desk 18/12/2024

From January 7-8, 2025 DoubleMorgan Summits will host the seventh edition of MetaVSummit Dubai at the Dubai International Finance Centre from January 7 to 8, 2025. The event is dedicated to the Middle East region’s Web 3, crypto, metaverse, and AI industries. As technological evolution accelerates, especially in fields like Web 3 and AI, companies […]

Space

Binary star found near our galaxy’s supermassive black hole

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2024

A first in astronomy An international team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, Sagittarius A*. They have detected a binary star system orbiting the black hole for the first time. This finding opens new avenues for understanding how stars and other […]

Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2024

Truman CSG now in the region US Central Command (Centcom) forces have carried out precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in Syria. The Pentagon confirmed that the strikes were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle ISIS operations in the Middle East region. Initial assessments indicate that around a dozen ISIS fighters were killed, with […]

Sport UAE

Game Changers debuts at World Tennis League

News Desk 17/12/2024

From December 19 to 22, 2024 Game Changers, a trailblazing global sports entertainment company, will make its historic debut at the World Tennis League (WTL) in Abu Dhabi. This marks a significant step in the company’s mission to boost the sports industry and contribute positively to global change. From December 19 to 22, 2024, the […]

Tech

Lockheed Martin launches Astris AI

News Desk 17/12/2024

To enable secure AI solutions Lockheed Martin has launched Astris AI, a new subsidiary designed to foster the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within the US defence industrial base and commercial sectors that require high assurance. The move highlights Lockheed Martin’s commitment to advancing secure, resilient, and scalable AI systems for industries

Sustainability

112 trafficked African Grey parrots head back to DRC

News Desk 17/12/2024

Parrots seized in Turkey In a significant victory for wildlife conservation, 112 African Grey parrots have been successfully returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marks a pivotal moment in the global fight against the illegal trafficking of endangered species. The parrots, cruelly smuggled for the exotic pet trade, are part of a […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency UAE

RAK DAO and India Blockchain Alliance sign strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 17/12/2024

In boost to global cooperation RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO), the world’s first free zone that supports digital assets companies with common law features, has signed a strategic partnership with the India Blockchain Alliance (IBA). This collaboration aims to create a dynamic, interconnected blockchain ecosystem that fosters global cooperation and drives

Aviation

Lufthansa unveils unique ‘Helping Hands’ Airbus A321neo

News Editor 2 16/12/2024

Marking 25th anniversary of Help Alliance Lufthansa has unveiled a striking new symbol of solidarity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its charitable arm, Help Alliance. A specially adorned Airbus A321neo, registered D-AIEP, now graces the skies with a vibrant ‘Helping Hands’ livery. The unique design, featuring colourful handprints donated by supporters worldwide,

Sport Sustainability

Paris 2024 host reveals sustainability strategy outcome

News Editor 2 16/12/2024

Key goals were met The Paris 2024 Organising Committee has revealed the success of its sustainability strategy, demonstrating a transformative approach to hosting the world’s largest sporting event while minimising its environmental impact.  From the outset of its bid to host the Games, Paris 2024 set out with the ambitious goal of delivering a more […]

Defence & Security

US successfully intercepts ballistic missile target off Guam

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2024

Aegis Guam System deployed In a significant leap for missile defence, the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target off the coast of Guam on December 10, 2024. The Pentagon confirmed the achievement, highlighting the operation’s importance in boosting the island’s defence against emerging threats. The Guam-based test,