Business

Dubai ranks among the top 10 cities for business networking

Arnold Pinto 19/09/2024

With London topping the list Dubai has secured a spot in the top 10 cities worldwide for business networking, according to a new study by Loopex Digital. The research evaluated various factors, including business events, co-working spaces, internet speed, and cost of living, placing Dubai as a

Automotive

2025 Lotus Emeya hyper-GT streaks into UAE

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2024

Pricing begins at AED439,000 Lotus Cars has officially launched the Emeya, its first fully electric four-door hyper-GT, in the UAE market. The model unveiled with the tagline – #ForTheDrivers – sets a new standard for Lotus driving experiences, drawing on the British marque’s 75 years of expertise in engineering and design. The Emeya encapsulates the […]

Thought leadership

Building personalised career journeys with AI in the UAE and GCC region

News Desk 18/09/2024

By Sean Hinton, Founder of SkyHive Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we work and, just as critically, how people navigate their careers. This transformation holds particular relevance for the fast-evolving labour markets of the UAE and the wider GCC region, where AI’s impact is poised to reshape the workforce in meaningful ways. AI and […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Leonardo’s M-346 is Frecce Tricolori’s new aircraft of choice

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2024

126 units sold globally The Italian Air Force officially unveiled the M-346 jet trainer as the future aircraft for the Frecce Tricolori (Italy’s national aerobatic team) during a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Istrana, Treviso. The event coincided with the Frecce Tricolori’s return from their American tour and showcased the M-346 adorned with the […]

Lifestyle

10 best Arabian Gulf cities for expats to live in

News Desk 17/09/2024

From Dubai and Muscat to Riyadh With its booming oil-based economies, attractive career prospects, and high standard of living, the Arabian Gulf region has long been a magnet for expatriates, especially those seeking career advancement or a new lifestyle. The Arabian Gulf offers a wide range of options for expats, from the fast-paced lifestyle of […]

Aviation

Dubai Helishow 2024 set for vertical takeoff

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2024

With a concurrent conference With Dubai and Abu Dhabi hastening steps to establish themselves as hubs for advanced air mobility operations in the Middle East, all eyes will be on the Dubai Helishow at Skydive Dubai from October 22-24, 2024. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President […]

Business UAE

Al Fujairah National Insurance Co. launches ‘FloodGuard’ in UAE

Arnold Pinto 17/09/2024

Unique FIST coverage for third-party insured motorists Al Fujairah National Insurance Co. (AFNIC) has launched ‘FloodGuard’ – a unique motor vehicle insurance product that covers accidental loss or damage from flood, inundation, storm, and tempest (FIST) for third-party insured private vehicles in the United Arab Emirates. FloodGuard policyholders can select coverage

Defence & Security

USS Theodore Roosevelt CSG deploys from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024

US continues support to Ukraine Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has announced that the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is en route to the Indo-Pacific region following the completion of its mission in the US Central Command area of operation. This move comes as the US maintains a robust military […]

Gitex Tech

Cloudera launches transformative AMPs suite

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024

In boost to enterprise AI deployment Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI solutions, has launched a game-changing Accelerators for Machine Learning Projects (AMPs) suite. These new tools, unveiled on September 12, 2024, at Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 data and AI conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are set to drastically reduce deployment times […]

Aviation Tech

United to offer free Starlink high-speed internet service on flights

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024

First airline in the world to do so United Airlines has become the first airline in the world to sign a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX. The leading carrier will integrate SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet service across its mainline and regional aircraft fleet. The deal includes over 1,000 aircraft and is the largest in the aviation […]

Gitex Tech

Cloudera unveils Private Link Network for highly regulated sectors

News Desk 15/09/2024

Launched at EVOLVE24 Dubai Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI solutions, has introduced the Cloudera Private Link Network, a new solution designed to meet the stringent data security and privacy needs of highly regulated industries and the growing demands for secure, internet-free cloud connectivity. The Cloudera Private Link Network unveiled at

Events Gitex

GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia set for debut in Bangkok

News Editor 2 15/09/2024

Edition set for 2025 debut Kaoun International and Messe Düsseldorf Asia will jointly organise the inaugural GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 10-12, 2025. Kaoun International is the international arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which organises the GITEX Global series of tech shows, while Messe Düsseldorf Asia organises

Automotive

Nissan’s ‘Arc’ business plan aims to boost global sales

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

With big push on electrification Nissan Motor Corporation has launched ‘The Arc,’ a forward-looking business plan designed to drive value and bolster the company’s global competitiveness. Made public in Yokohama, Japan, this new strategy aims to bridge the gap between Nissan’s recent transformation efforts and its long-term vision outlined in Ambition 2030. The plan

Gitex Tech

The Middle East is the fastest-growing region for Cloudera

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

Says CEO Charles Sansbury at EVOLVE24 Dubai For Cloudera – the only true hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI – the Middle East is the fastest-growing region worldwide. In his keynote address to 300+ data leaders, partners and customers at EVOLVE24, the Middle East edition of the company’s global series of conferences, held at […]

Gitex Tech

Google Research unveils Heat Resilience AI tool

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

To address urban heat islands With 2024 threatening to eclipse 2023 as the hottest year on record, cities around the globe are grappling with intensifying heat, particularly in urban areas known as heat islands. These heat islands, where structures like roads and buildings trap and re-emit heat, are warming up at twice the global average […]

Events

Chad Foster delivers masterclass on resilience and innovation at EVOLVE24 Dubai conference

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2024

Event hosted by Cloudera In an inspiring keynote address at Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 data and AI conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 12, 2024, Chad E. Foster, the award-winning American business leader, international keynote speaker, and author of ‘Blind Ambition’ captivated an engaged audience of data and AI industry professionals and innovators about

Lifestyle

How to replace a lost or damaged UAE-issued birth certificate

News Desk 13/09/2024

Either in person or online Losing a child’s birth certificate or having a damaged one that was issued in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be stressful, but replacing it in the UAE is a straightforward process that you can even complete online in 24 hours if all application conditions are met. Whether the lost […]

Events

International Observe the Moon Night is on September 14

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2024

Join the global celebration With the Moon reaching its first quarter on September 14, lunar enthusiasts and curious minds worldwide are gearing up for International Observe the Moon Night. This annual event, which takes place in September or October, invites people from all walks of life to celebrate lunar science, exploration, and personal connections to […]

Gitex Tech

Cloud computing revenues set to grow to $2 trillion by 2030

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2024

Goldman Sachs: Amid GenAI boom According to a new report from Goldman Sachs Research, cloud computing revenues are projected to skyrocket to $2 trillion by the end of the decade, driven by the growing field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI/GAI). The report, authored by Kash Rangan, head of US software research at Goldman Sachs, anticipates […]

Gitex Tech

In a first, Cloudera brings EVOLVE24 to Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2024

At the Museum of the Future Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI platforms, is set to ignite the future of data technology at its highly anticipated EVOLVE24 conference in Dubai in September. EVOLVE24 is a global movement to redefine the future of data management and artificial intelligence (AI). […]