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Hotspots
Travel

Paris tops list of celebrity vacation hotspots

Dubai trails second-placed Tokyo A new study has unveiled the top vacation destinations globally favoured by celebrities, using metrics such as Instagram hashtag counts, Google search volume, the average cost of a one-night stay, and the number of sunny days per year. The research reveals that
Airsapace
Aviation

Lebanon faces rising airspace risks amid conflict escalation

Airlines start taking countermeasures Tensions between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have escalated significantly, leading to increased risks for commercial aircraft operating in Lebanese airspace. Recent developments have prompted several global airlines to suspend flights to Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport (OLBB). Canada has issued a new notice
Transport

Dubai sees surge in public transport use in H1 2024

Arnold Pinto
Metro, taxis, and public buses prove popular Approximately 361 million riders utilised various modes of public transport in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the first half of 2024, representing a 6% increase from the 340.5 million riders in the first half of 2023. Dubai’s public transit modes include the metro, tram, public buses, […]
Komatsu
Space

iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto
Under Japan’s Stardust programme iSpace, a leading player in lunar exploration, and Komatsu, a prominent global construction and mining equipment manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking consulting agreement to design specialised equipment for use on the Moon’s surface. The consulting agreement between the two Japanese companies signifies a pivotal step toward
Treaty
Cybersecurity Gitex

UN member states finalise landmark cybercrime treaty

Arnold Pinto
As digital threats proliferate worldwide The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced that the United Nations (UN) member states have finalised a groundbreaking treaty targeting cybercrime. The draft treaty approved by nearly 200 UN member states aims to bolster international cooperation and enhance law enforcement capabilities in addressing a wide range of […]
Vaccines
Health

WHO study highlights lifesaving impact of Covid-19 vaccines

Arnold Pinto
40+ Olympic athletes test positive With Europe experiencing a new wave of Covid-19 cases this summer, a new study by WHO/Europe has underscored the crucial role of vaccines in combating the pandemic. Published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the study reveals that Covid-19 vaccines have significantly reduced deaths across the European region, saving over 1.6 […]
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Aviation

Emirates deploys a refurbished Boeing 777

Arnold Pinto
Dubai carrier is updating its passenger aircraft fleet Emirates has rolled out its newly refurbished Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. The aircraft, which has undergone a complete cabin overhaul, made its inaugural flight as a refurbished aircraft from Dubai to Geneva on August 7, 2024. Emirates’ in-house engineering team executed the extensive 37-day refurbishment of
News
Markets

Why is the global news app industry booming?

Let’s take a deep dive for the answers The global news app industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing demand for real-time information, the proliferation of smartphones, and the shift towards digital content consumption. As traditional media outlets face challenges, news apps have emerged as a crucial platform for delivering […]
Clinic
Health UAE

ZOI-ME health optimisation clinic opens in Dubai

New facility offers a 12-week programme ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic inspired by Longevity-UK, has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It aims to enhance personal health management and is the latest private venture addition to the Arabian Gulf emirate’s health and wellness landscape. The longevity clinic offers patients a data-driven, informed, measured, and
ROI
Space

Damac Capital reports strong ROI from SpaceX investment

Arnold Pinto
Dubai entity invests in high-growth sectors Damac Capital, the investment arm of Dubai-based Damac Group, has reported a strong return on investment (ROI) from its strategic stake in trendsetting space tech and exploration company SpaceX. The Dubai entity is positioning its investment portfolio in high-growth sectors with substantial ROI potential and has been expanding
Metadata
Corporate

Cloudera enhances metadata management solutions

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With data catalogue and Iceberg REST integration Cloudera has unveiled significant updates to its metadata management solutions, designed to boost open interoperability and meet growing data security and governance demands. The new features showcased at Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 conference at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore from August 6-7, 2024, mark a
Finastra
Banking

Tech Mahindra and Finastra forge strategic alliance

To drive digital transformation for corporate banks Tech Mahindra, a global technology consulting and digital solutions provider based in Maharashtra, India, has signed a strategic partnership with London, UK-headquartered Finastra, a global leader in financial software applications and marketplaces, to transform corporate banking operations through enhanced digital
Bus
Travel UAE

Explore Dubai City with new hop-on-hop-off bus service

All-day trip costs AED35 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a hop-on-hop-off bus service to offer UAE residents and visitors an immersive way to explore Dubai City’s landmarks and attractions. Dubai’s RTA will operate the new service starting in September 2024. The service, featuring buses with a striking livery, will operate daily from […]