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Business

UAE earns praise for empowering the global AI community

AI sector is seen in need of supportive ecosystem Haltia.AI, a Delaware, United States-headquartered personal artificial intelligence (AI) firm with a UAE-based subsidiary, has praised the UAE’s drive to establish the Arabian Gulf emirate as an AI epicentre in the Middle East, including support to AI startups. The company stated that this robust support system, […]
Sport

X-Bionic Lake Garda 42 set for April 12 opening

2024 registrations have surpassed previous records On April 14, 2024, the picturesque northern shores of Lake Garda in Italy will witness the third edition of the X-Bionic Lake Garda 42 marathon and half marathon. Runners from across the globe are gearing up to participate in this breathtaking event, set against the backdrop of Lombardy, Trentino, […]
Aviation Travel

IndiGo unveils Mumbai-Colombo direct flights

New route opens on April 12, 2024 IndiGo, one of the world’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers, has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo, commencing April 12, 2024. Scheduled thrice a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, these flights aim to bolster connectivity between Mumbai, India’s financial hub, and Colombo, the capital of
Watches

Watch Register catalogues luxury watches worth $1.9bn

These are stolen and lost timepieces The Watch Register, marking its 10-year milestone, has reported a massive surge in registered watches with unique serial numbers, soaring by 236% in the past year. The globally acclaimed database, renowned for its role in combatting watch crime, now houses over 100,000 such timepieces. A decade since its inception, […]
Tech

The 10 US States Most Concerned About AI Technology

Study ranks states from the highest to the lowest A new study has revealed the varying levels of concern regarding artificial intelligence (AI) technology across different states in the United States. According to the study conducted by Ask Optimo, an AI-powered tool, despite being major tech hubs, states such as California, Washington, and New York […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

Audi to organise Summer Concerts 2024

An extravaganza of music in Ingolstadt, Germany In a departure from its traditional role as a sponsor, Audi will organise the 2024 edition of the Summer Concerts, underscoring its commitment to promoting cultural life in Ingolstadt. As part of the Audi ArtExperience cultural initiative, the festival aims to be inclusive, offering musical experiences for all […]
Lifestyle

Experience outdoor adventure at XQuarry UAE in Sharjah

Camp overnight in a traditional tent XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Emirati adventure involving an overnight stay in a heritage tent and a 4×4 off-road driving experience. Nestled within the picturesque desert landscape in Mleiha, Sharjah, the
Aviation

Korean Air unveils virtual human inflight safety video

Presentation captures passengers’ attention through safety briefings Korean Air has launched a unique inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. This innovative video showcases a virtual flight attendant, donned in Korean Air’s signature uniform, delivering crucial safety instructions within a meticulously designed virtual setting. By embracing this novel
Food Health

AI predicts healthiness of eat-out menus in Britain

Study conducted by the University of Cambridge Cambridge researchers have leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to forecast the nutritional quality of menus in cafés, takeaways, and restaurants in Britain. This groundbreaking study, featured in Health & Place, reveals disparities in food environments across British local authorities, especially affecting residents in
Markets Tech

Extreme Networks looms large, on enterprise network market

Company’s Fabric solution records 5,000+ deployments globally Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, has solidified its leadership position in 2024 with more than 5,000 successful customer deployments worldwide of its acclaimed end-to-end Fabric solution, which elevates network security and drives positive outcomes. This achievement underscores the
Fashion Music Saudi Arabia

Alicia Keys hosts ‘Women to Women’ initiative in Jeddah

Profound issues affecting women discussed Renowned American artist, songwriter, and activist Alicia Keys was in Jeddah on March 8, 2024, as she spearheaded the third edition of her ‘Women to Women’ initiative. The event witnessed an unforgettable impromptu collaboration between Keys and Jeddah’s music sensation Yasmin AlBitar. They performed a soul-stirring rendition
Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Cloudera earns FedRAMP ‘In Process’ status

Company securely manages key US governmental data Cloudera has achieved ‘In Process’ status within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The achievement confirms Cloudera’s commitment to cybersecurity and hybrid cloud data management by delivering one of the industry’s most secure, robust platforms for public sector organisations.  FedRAMP is a