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Archer
Aviation

Archer Aviation delivers first Midnight eVTOL aircraft to USAF

Arnold Pinto
AFWERX evaluation in progress Archer Aviation, a leading company in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has delivered its inaugural Midnight aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF) as part of an AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142 million. The delivery follows the US Department of Defence’s endorsement of Midnight’s military […]
Business
Business

Global business centre market set to hit $64 billion by 2030

The trends, statistics, and prospects The global business centre market is not just evolving rapidly but leading change. Driven by the increasing demand for flexible office space, the rise of remote working, and the globalisation of business operations, business centres are proving their adaptability. They offer fully equipped office spaces and professional services,
Warden
Tech

MBDA unveils New Sky Warden effector concept

Arnold Pinto
Demonstrates the system’s advanced capabilities MBDA has launched a groundbreaking effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution. The new development, presented at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, features a ground-launched anti-air munition specifically designed to target Class 1 and smaller Class 2 uncrewed
Fitness
Lifestyle

How Dubai’s climate influences your fitness routine

Follow strategies to keep fit Living in Dubai’s extreme heat and high humidity can seriously impact your workout routine. The intense summer heat, often reaching 50°C, can make outdoor activities daunting. On the other hand, the cooler months offer more favourable conditions but still require careful planning. Understanding how Dubai’s climate influences your fitness
Transworld
Corporate

Transworld Business Advisors expands GCC operations

Arnold Pinto
Reinforcing growth and advisory services Transworld Business Advisors (Transworld), the world’s largest business brokerage franchise, has extended its operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The move sees West Palm Beach, Florida-headquartered Transworld, extending its services beyond the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,
Pixel
Gadgets

Google unveils Pixel 9 series of smartphones

News Editor 2
With AI and enhanced features Google has launched its latest smartphone lineup: the Pixel 9 series. The new range, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is powered by the latest Google Tensor G4 chip, promising significant advancements in performance, camera technology, and artificial […]
mpox
Health

Do you know what mpox viral infection is?

Arnold Pinto
How to protect yourself? Mpox is a rare viral infection caused by the mpox virus. Although the disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, it primarily affects humans and is endemic to parts of central and western Africa. The illness can present with flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash, and understanding its nature and prevention […]
SAR
Space UAE

ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

Arnold Pinto
UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are
MAX
Aviation

El Al Israel Airlines orders 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto
Carrier to receive 787 9 this year Boeing and El Al Israel Airlines signed a landmark agreement for up to 31 new 737 MAX aircraft, marking a critical step in the Israeli flag carrier’s modernisation strategy. This deal will replace the airline’s existing fleet of Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The undisclosed amount order for the 737 […]
Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto
For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]
JUICE
Space

JUICE space probe to fly past Moon and Earth

Arnold Pinto
Historic flybys on August 19-20, 2024 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer) space probe will undertake its first-ever double flyby of the Moon and Earth on August 19 and 20, 2024. This mission marks a world premiere as JUICE utilises the gravitational forces of these two celestial bodies to adjust its […]