Events

UN Tourism Launches Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East

Arnold Pinto 09/05/2024

Applications sought from startups UN Tourism has announced the commencement of the second edition of its groundbreaking Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East. This initiative is a beacon for women entrepreneurs revolutionising sustainable tourism and technology throughout the region.

Design

Jekta Unveils Stylish Interiors For PHA-ZE 100 Amphibious Aircraft

News Desk 09/05/2024

Meticulously Fusing Heritage And Modernity Jekta, the Swiss developer of the PHA-ZE 100 (Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emission 100), has unveiled the inaugural interiors of its revolutionary regional amphibious airframe. The designs embody a blend of timeless sophistication and futuristic innovation. They cater to economy-class Traveller and complete executive

Automotive Interviews

Exeed Exceeds Customers’ Expectations In The UAE

Arnold Pinto 09/05/2024

Exlantix (ES) EV To Launch By Q4 2024 Exeed – the premium automotive brand of Wuhu, China-headquartered Cherry International Automobile – has made significant inroads into the discerning United Arab Emirates (UAE) market since its official commercial launch in the Arabian Gulf nation in August 2023. With a meticulous two-year preparation leading to the unveiling, […]

Defence & Security Events

34 Recruits Join Vatican’s Elite Swiss Guard Corps

News Desk 08/05/2024

Vow To Protect Pope Francis With Their Life Thirty-four new Pontifical Swiss Guard recruits swore allegiance to Pope Francis and his legitimate successors during an elaborate swearing-in ceremony held at the Vatican in Rome on May 6, 2024. In their distinctive way, the 34 Swiss Guard members raised three fingers to evoke the Holy Trinity […]

Business Transport

Keolis Wins Lyon Metropolis Bus And Trolleybus Contract

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2024

Concession To Yield $290 Million Annually Keolis has been awarded the contract to operate and maintain the bus and trolleybus services in the Lyon metropolitan region in France, following notification from SYTRAL Mobilités. The contract, known as the concession contract or délégation de service public, will commence on January 1, 2025, and last six years. […]

Transport

Dubai Public Transit Modes Carried 5.9m Riders For Eid

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2024

Dubai Metro Carried 2.32m Passengers During the significant Eid Al Fitr holiday period, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) recorded a staggering 5.9 million passengers using various modes of public transit across Dubai emirate. From April 10-12, 2024, Dubai’s bustling transport network witnessed a surge in ridership across multiple platforms. The

Corporate Jewellery

Richemont Acquires High-End Jewellery Maker Vhernier

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2024

Brand’s Jewels Are Handcrafted In Valenza In a move set to redefine the landscape of high-end jewellery, luxury conglomerate Richemont has announced its acquisition of Vhernier., the renowned Italian jewellery maison. The deal entails Richemont obtaining 100% ownership of Vhernier in a private transaction, marking a strategic expansion for both entities. Established in

Business Qatar

Qatar Economic Forum Set For May 14-16, 2024

News Desk 07/05/2024

Hosted By Media City Qatar And Bloomberg Media In a strategic collaboration, Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Bloomberg Media will host the fourth annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF), slated to run from May 14 to 16, 2024. Themed ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty,’ the forum is poised to convene […]

Sport

Ignited Olympic Flame Continues Journey

News Desk 07/05/2024

Paris 2024 Olympics Begins On July 26 In a poignant ceremony steeped in history and symbolism, the Olympic flame for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Games in Olympia, Greece. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 begin on July 26 and will continue until August 11. The Paralympic Games […]

Business Saudi Arabia

IBM To Invest $200 Million In Riyadh Software Lab

News Desk 07/05/2024

Investment Holds The Promise Of A Brighter Future IBM has announced plans to invest $200 million in a new software lab in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores IBM’s commitment to expanding its investments in the Middle East region and supporting the goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The state-of-the-art […]

Jewellery Lifestyle

Chopard Unveils ‘Contes De Fées’ Red Carpet Collection

News Desk 07/05/2024

Cannes Film Festival Glitters With Haute Joaillerie Chopard’s renowned Haute Joaillerie workshops once again captivated the world with their latest masterpiece collection, unveiled at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The Red Carpet Collection, a long-standing tradition of elegance and artistry, took centre stage with its 2024 theme, ‘Contes de Fées’ or Fairy Tales.

Beauty

Emirates Introduces Bulgari Amenity Kits

News Desk 06/05/2024

For First And Business Class Passengers Emirates has unveiled a special treat for its First and Business Class passengers this summer. The airline’s passengers can now indulge in a new collection of exclusive Bulgari amenity kits designed to elevate their onboard experience to unparalleled levels of luxury. Introducing these kits is part of Emirates’ ongoing

Automotive Business Markets

Al Ghurair Motors Wins 3 Exeed Awards In China

Arnold Pinto 06/05/2024

UAE dealer leadership team pays exclusive visit to China Al Ghurair Motors, the exclusive UAE dealer of Exeed – the premium Chinese auto brand – proudly clinched three prestigious dealer awards at the 2024 Exeed International Dealer Annual Conference held in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China. Al Ghurair Motors, the automotive division of Dubai-based Al Ghurair […]

Business Corporate

Dubai’s Arena Group Acquires UK’s Showblock

Arnold Pinto 06/05/2024

Focus Is On Sustainable Event Solutions Dubai-headquartered Arena Group, a leader in the global event services industry, has completed its acquisition of Showblock, a specialist in sustainable temporary structures based in Warwickshire, UK. The acquisition of Showblock is a pivotal step in Arena Group’s ambitious expansion strategy following its recent Aztec Shaffer

Markets

Dubai Is The Sole Middle Eastern City In GPCI 2023 Top 10 List

Arnold Pinto 06/05/2024

Emirate Rises From 11th To 8th Position Dubai has become the first Middle Eastern city to feature in the top 10 list of the world’s 48 major cities, according to the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2023 report. Issued by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, established by Mori Building, Tokyo’s leading urban […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Train With F-16s In Denmark

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024

NATO Allies Donate Their Fighter Jets To Kyiv The Danish Air Force is training ace Ukrainian fighter pilots at an airbase in Denmark to fly the US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon. A coalition of NATO allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, has made a significant commitment to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s unprovoked war of […]

Aviation Sport

Delta Unveils A350 Aircraft Team USA Livery

News Desk 05/05/2024

Carrier Is Official Airline Of Team USA Delta Air Lines unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom Airbus A350 Team USA livery in Toulouse, France, on May 2. The unique design, a testament to Delta’s role as the official airline of Team USA, commemorates the airline’s eight-year partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, set to […]

Business

IBM: 42% Of Businesses In The UAE Embrace AI

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024

AI Adoption Rises Exponentially IBM has unveiled the regional insights gleaned from two pivotal studies: Morning Consult’s 2023 Global AI Adoption Index and the biennial consumer study focused on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value. These studies, considered authoritative sources, offer a sweeping panorama of consumer

Business

All You Need To Know About Dubai Economic Agenda D33

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024

A Blueprint For Sustainable Growth Dubai Economic Agenda D33 represents a significant milestone in Dubai emirate’s journey towards sustainable economic development until 2033. Unveiled on January 4, 2023, the Agenda sets forth a comprehensive roadmap to bolster key sectors, enhance competitiveness, and foster innovation, positioning Dubai as a global economic

Sustainability UAE

Dubai Reef Project Launched To Boost Marine Ecosystem

Arnold Pinto 04/05/2024

Initiative Involves 20,000 Reef Modules To bolster Dubai’s marine biodiversity and ecological sustainability, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has inaugurated the Dubai Reef project. Dubai Reef, spearheaded by Dubai Can, is currently the world’s most significant marine reef