Banking Saudi Arabia

Banking sector set to meet in Riyadh

News Desk 21/09/2024

For 5th Annual Future Bank Summit & Awards KSA 2024 The 5th Annual Future Bank Summit & Awards KSA 2024 is poised to unite industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to delve into the latest banking and financial technology advancements. The summit, scheduled for September 24th and

Business

Do you know LinkedIn uses personal information to train generative AI?

Arnold Pinto 21/09/2024

Here is how to put a stop to that LinkedIn, Microsoft’s professional networking platform, has announced that it and its affiliates use users’ personal information and content to train generative AI models that generate content, including those developed by Microsoft and its own AI systems. This decision has raised privacy concerns among the 900 million […]

Gitex Tech

OpenAI launches its ‘o1-preview’ AI series

News Desk 21/09/2024

For advanced reasoning OpenAI has launched its new reasoning model series, dubbed ‘OpenAI o1-preview’. This new series is set to redefine AI’s capabilities in tackling complex problems across various fields, including science, coding, and mathematics. The OpenAI o1-preview models are designed to emphasise extended reasoning time, mimicking human thought processes.

Real Estate

RealTek Summit 2024 to focus on regional real estate sector

News Desk 20/09/2024

On September 24 in Dubai City The RealTek Summit 2024 will take place on September 24 at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai. It promises to be a landmark event for real estate professionals across the GCC region. This one-day conference, organised by Biz Events Management, will feature presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions […]

Gitex

GITEX Global 2024 to showcase the transformative power of AI

News Desk 20/09/2024

UAE aims to be an AI world leader by 2031 The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping international markets, and the upcoming GITEX Global 2024, promoted as the world’s largest tech and startup event, will showcase this momentum from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. A recent surge in […]

Space

Do you know what Coordinated Lunar Time is?

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024

NASA is working on the answer NASA has announced plans to develop a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) standard, a crucial step following a policy directive from the White House issued in April 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) programme, aims to create a timekeeping system for the Moon to support […]

Aviation

Airtaxi World Congress 2024 flies into Dubai

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024

Uniting the global AAM sector The global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector will shift its flight orientation to the oil-rich Middle East when the Airtaxi World Congress 2024 lands in Dubai City from October 7 to 10. The event, which is being hosted in the Middle East for the first time, is a unique opportunity […]

Cybersecurity Gitex

BotGuard OÜ to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity at GITEX Global 2024

News Editor 2 19/09/2024

With real-time website testing BotGuard OÜ, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, will showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions focused on adequate bot protection at GITEX Global 2024, which will take place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). BotGuard’s presentation at the upcoming tech show will comprise live

Automotive

How much do you know of the Ford Bronco’s 59 years?

Arnold Pinto 19/09/2024

Beginning in 1965 From its debut in 1965 as the world’s first sports utility vehicle, the Ford Bronco has epitomised off-road excellence and adventure. Initially codenamed Bronco and G.O.A.T. (Go Over All Terrain), this vehicle emerged as Ford’s innovative design bridged the gap between rugged utility and comfort, setting a new standard in the automotive […]

Sustainability

$7.5 billion is needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

News Editor 2 19/09/2024

Doable in a decade After six years of development and three years of active extraction, The Ocean Cleanup has announced that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) can be eradicated within a decade for $7.5 billion. This marks the first time a specific cost and timeline have been established for this significant environmental challenge. The […]

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 notable contender in the global networking arena. The […]

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 […]