Sport

DSBK Racing launches 2024-2025 Middle East Championship

News Desk 30/10/2024

Event held at Dubai Autodrome The roar of engines and the thrill of high-speed action marked the DSBK Middle East Championship 2024-2025 launch at Dubai Autodrome on October 26, 2024. The highly anticipated event provided racing fans and families with an exhilarating day, showcasing elite

Lifestyle Real Estate

Binghatti Developers launches AED5 billion ‘Binghatti Skyrise’ project

News Desk 30/10/2024

Featuring luxury residential units To strengthen its position in Dubai’s luxury real estate market, Binghatti Developers has launched ‘Binghatti Skyrise’, the newest luxury icon in the heart of the Business Bay area of Dubai. The AED5 billion project is ideally located to meet the increasing demand for luxury residential units near Burj Khalifa and Dubai

Aviation Travel

Abu Dhabi-Yekaterinburg flights begin in December 2024

News Desk 30/10/2024

Twice-weekly operation scheduled Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital city, to Yekaterinburg, Russia, effective December 27, 2024. The low-cost carrier’s new nonstop service will operate twice weekly, between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Koltsovo International Airport in Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg

Events

Moscow set to host AI Journey International Conference on AI and ML

News Editor 2 30/10/2024

From December 11 to 13, 2024 The AI Journey International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will take place in Moscow from December 11 to 13, 2024. The conference will serve as a hub for discussions surrounding the transformative role of AI-driven technologies in enhancing human capabilities and generating innovative ideas that will shape […]

Business

Lion Air Group signs MRO agreement with Sanad

News Desk 30/10/2024

5-year contract is for V2500 engines Lion Air Group, Indonesia’s largest privately owned low-cost airline, has signed a five-year partnership with Sanad, an aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider based in the United Arab Emirates. The undisclosed amount agreement will see Abu Dhabi-headquartered Sanad provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)

Aviation Defence & Security

Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2024

Sikorsky gets the US government order A Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky, has won a US government contract to provide Greece with 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The deal encompasses the aircraft for the Hellenic Army, personnel training, training equipment, and an initial provisioning package. The move is set to enhance Greece’s self-defence capabilities and

Qatar Shopping

Treasure Deal set to launch AI-powered shopping app

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024

Connecting consumers and merchants Treasure Deal is set to launch its innovative app and platform, designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for a personalised shopping experience. Based in Doha, Qatar, the startup is a unique marketing platform combining e-commerce, booking services, and customer loyalty-building features. The comprehensive solution allows direct

Banking Interviews

iGTB solutions power wholesale banking clients’ digital transformation

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024

Platform handles $40 trillion of global liquidity The Middle East’s rapidly evolving financial landscape presents challenges and significant opportunities for the region’s leading banks. These banks must also contend with integrating next-gen digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) as necessary in their day-to-day operations. Focusing on

Automotive

Kia unveils its first pickup truck: All-new 2025 Tasman

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024

Global debut at 2024 Jeddah Motor Show Kia has unveiled the all-new 2025 Tasman, a pickup truck named after the rugged and adventurous spirit of the Tasman Sea. This marks the South Korean automaker’s first venture into the pickup truck market. Taking on the Ford Ranger and the Toyota HiLux in the Middle East market, […]

Aviation Gitex

CycloTech is transforming aviation with 360-degree thrust vectoring

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2024

In seismic shift toward Advanced Air Mobility In the heart of Linz, Austria, a city known for its innovation and technological prowess, CycloTech is carving a niche as a global leader in aviation propulsion technology. The company specialises in the development of CycloRotors, a groundbreaking propulsion system that promises to transform air mobility. At the […]

Thought leadership

Arabian Gulf nations leverage AI and ML to revolutionise the farm-to-fork value chain

News Desk 28/10/2024

By Sanjay Borkar, Co-Founder and CEO, FarmERP The Arabian Gulf nations are significantly transforming their agricultural sector, driven by the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These advanced technologies are reshaping the traditional farm-to-fork value chain, offering innovative solutions to the region’s unique

Transport

Dubai City’s trade centre roundabout set to get a significant upgrade

Arnold Pinto 28/10/2024

Project worth AED696 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an AED696.414 million payout for the Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, a key public infrastructure initiative to enhance one of Dubai City’s most crucial road traffic intersections. The current traffic roundabout connects Sheikh Zayed Road with five major streets: Sheikh

Automotive

Drive premium electric with launch of the all-new Nio EL8 SUV in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 27/10/2024

Chinese EV maker targets regional expansion Nio, the Shanghai-headquartered maker of premium smart electric vehicles (EVs), has launched its flagship SUV, the all-new EL8, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch, held in the Emirati capital on October 22, 2024, coincides with the recent establishment of Nio MENA, a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based […]

Events Tech

MWC Barcelona 2025 unveils 6 conference themes

Arnold Pinto 27/10/2024

Encompassing innovative perspectives Organisers of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025 – the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event – have unveiled the six conference themes of the upcoming edition, grouped under the overarching theme ‘Converge. Connect. Create.’ The key themes encompass ‘Inside 5G’, ‘Connect X’, ‘AI+’, ‘Enterprise

Business

Milestone Systems showcases XProtect at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024

News Desk 26/10/2024

In partnership with tech partners Milestone Systems showcased XProtect, the video data management provider’s latest open-platform video management software (VMS), at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024, held at the Riyadh International Convention Centre from October 1 to 3. Milestone participated in the event with 12 technology partners, including Tiger Surveillance, LenelS2, Dell

Automotive

Omada and Jaecoo unveil new models in Wuhu, China

News Editor 2 26/10/2024

At Chery group’s global user summit Omada and Jaecoo, the vehicle brands of China’s Chery International, participated in the 2024 Chery International User Summit, held in Wuhu, China, earlier this month under the theme ‘For Us For Future.’ Along with the other automotive brands in the group, including Chery and Exeed, Omada and Jaecoo used […]

Tech

Kingston Technology to launch Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM modules

News Editor 2 26/10/2024

Compatible with Intel’s 800-series chipset Kingston Technology, a global leader in memory products and technology solutions, is set to launch the Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs. These modules are designed to be fully compatible with Intel’s newly introduced 800-series chipset, previously codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel 800-series chipset marks a significant advancement.

Banking

NBF partners with iGTB for digital transformation on Microsoft Azure

News Desk 25/10/2024

In boost to Middle East banking sector The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), a full-service corporate bank in the UAE, has partnered with London-based Intellect Global Transaction Banking (iGTB), a division of Intellect Design Arena. The collaboration aims to enhance NBF’s digital capabilities by deploying Intellect’s eMACH.ai Cloud for Wholesale Banking, marking the first

Defence & Security

European Parliament passes resolution on human rights violations by Azerbaijan

News Desk 25/10/2024

Ahead of COP29 in Baku The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s human rights violations and urging the European Union (EU) to reconsider its energy partnership with the nation. The resolution, adopted on October 24, 2024, comes ahead of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), scheduled in Baku from November 11 […]

Real Estate

HRE Development commits AED30 million to Dubai Cares

News Desk 25/10/2024

With launch of ‘Skyhills Astra’ project HRE Development, a prominent real estate company in Dubai, has entered a partnership with Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to support the education of children and youth in developing countries. In this context, HRE Development has committed AED30 million to Dubai […]