Events Food & Beverage

Valencia Serves Up World Paella Day Cup 2024

Arnold Pinto 21/05/2024

Contest Entries Close On May 31, 2024 As Valencia basks in its prestigious 2024 European Green Capital title, the Spanish province is gearing up for a culinary extravaganza – the World Paella Day Cup 2024. This renowned event, now in its fourth consecutive year in Valencia, will climax on

Tech

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o As Its Latest Flagship Model

News Desk 21/05/2024

Adds More Free Features To ChatGPT OpenAI has launched its latest flagship model, GPT-4o, alongside a slew of additional capabilities available for free within its ChatGPT platform. The move aligns with OpenAI’s mission to propel AI innovation while ensuring its widespread accessibility and societal benefits. With the unveiling of GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), OpenAI aims

Events Sustainability

Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit 2024 Begins In Abu Dhabi

News Desk 21/05/2024

Event Comprises An Exhibition And A Conference The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2024) opened in Abu Dhabi on May 20, 2024, under the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure auspices. The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre event signifies a significant stride in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s push towards sustainable transportation.

Business Markets Tech

Nasdaq Deploys Advanced AI Into Its Market Surveillance

Arnold Pinto 21/05/2024

Targeting Manipulation And Insider Trading Nasdaq has launched a groundbreaking addition to its market surveillance technology, introducing a potent AI feature set to transform the detection and investigation of market abuse worldwide. Through the integration of generative AI, Nasdaq aims to expedite the process of identifying potential market manipulation and insider

News

Qasem Noureddin is appointed new Managing Director of Eaton, Middle East

News Desk 20/05/2024

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the appointment of Qasem Noureddin as Managing Director for the Middle East, with responsibility for the company’s operational and commercial business across the region. In his new role, he will help our customers deliver power management solutions in sectors including oil and gas, utilities, construction, and data

Appointments Corporate

Richemont Appoints Nicolas Bos As CEO From June 1, 2024

News Desk 20/05/2024

And Bram Schot, As Deputy Chairman To strengthen its leadership, the Board of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (Richemont) has announced significant changes to its board of directors and senior management. Nicolas Bos, the current CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, has been appointed to Richemont’s re-established CEO role, effective June 1, 2024. Additionally, Bram

Travel UAE

Emirates’ Check-In Facilities In Dubai Get Autism Centre Designation

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2024

For Neurodiverse Travellers‘ Benefit Emirates unveiled official Certified Autism Center Designation plaques for all four Dubai Check-In facilities and its dedicated hub in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on May 17, 2024. The ceremony marks a milestone for the carrier and Dubai emirate in fostering a welcoming environment for neurodiverse travellers.

Automotive Saudi Arabia Sport

Dakar Rally To Race On From January 3-17, 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2024

From Bisha To Shubaytah In Saudi Arabia The 2025 edition of the Dakar Rally is beginning to take shape, with Saudi Arabia once again hosting the iconic event. This promises to be another thrilling chapter in the storied history of the Dakar Rally. Scheduled to run from January 3 to 17, 2025, the sixth edition […]

Automotive Business Interviews

Exeed: Pioneering Innovation In The Global Automotive Market

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2024

Premium Automaker Intensifies Global Expansion Hailing from the heart of Wuhu, Anhui Province, China, the Exeed automotive brand has emerged as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the competitive automotive industry. With a strategic vision and a firm commitment to challenging the norm, Exeed has rapidly gained domestic and international recognition, particularly in

Business GCC UAE

How To Invest In The US Stock Market From Dubai

News Desk 19/05/2024

S&P 500 And Nasdaq Are Global Benchmarks For investors based in Dubai, exploring opportunities beyond local markets – such as the US – can lead to diversified portfolios and potentially higher returns on investment. One such avenue worth considering is the US stock market. Renowned for its depth, liquidity, and historical resilience, the US stock […]

Health

WHO Updates List Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Threatening Health

News Editor 2 19/05/2024

To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its latest Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, underscoring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria posing significant threats to global health. The list categorised into critical, high, and medium priority groups, is a pivotal guide for prioritising research and development

Aviation Defence & Security

NATO Troops In Largest Parachute Drop Since World War II

Arnold Pinto 19/05/2024

As Part Of Exercise Swift Response 2024 In a display of multinational cooperation and military prowess, NATO paratroopers have descended over Romania as part of Exercise Swift Response 2024, marking the largest Allied airborne operation since World War II. At an airbase near Câmpia Turzii, Romania, troops from Germany, France, Romania, Spain, and the United […]

Transport UAE

Three Dubai Metro Stations Resume Service

News Desk 19/05/2024

Following Extensive Operational Testing The resumption of regular passenger service at Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq metro stations on the Red Line, effective May 19, 2024, is a significant development for the residents and visitors of Dubai. This comes after completing operational and safety tests by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the three metro

Automotive Lifestyle UAE

Exclusive ‘Eccentrica Diablo’ Hypercar Debuts In Dubai

Arnold Pinto 18/05/2024

As Restomod Creation Of Emanuel Colombini One of only 19 Lamborghini Diablo legacy models worldwide – scheduled for customised restoration – has been unveiled at the Pupil of Fate Motors luxury car showroom in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The unveiling on May 10, 2024, of the one-of-a-kind 1990 ‘Eccentrica Diablo’, meticulously crafted by the acclaimed […]

Automotive Lifestyle UAE

8 Of The Best Budget SUVs In UAE In 2024

News Desk 18/05/2024

Prices Start From AED62,000 Onwards Inexpensive Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are popular in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their versatility, spaciousness, rugged appeal, and low fuel costs in the Arabian Gulf. The market for budget SUVs in 2024 requires careful consideration of factors like Dubai’s diverse terrains. The UAE’s competitive auto market offers

Corporate Finance

Cognizant Reports Revenue Of $4.76 Billion For Q1 2024

Arnold Pinto 18/05/2024

Financial Results Exceed Expectations Cognizant’s first quarter 2024 financial results, unveiled earlier this month, exceeded expectations and showcased resilience in the face of evolving market conditions. In the first quarter of 2024, Teaneck, New Jersey-headquartered Cognizant, reported a revenue of $4.76 billion, slightly lower than the $4.81 billion recorded in the

Space Tech

SpaceX’s Cutting-Edge EVA Suit Due For Launch

News Desk 18/05/2024

On Polaris Dawn Mission In February 2022, the visionary entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, in collaboration with SpaceX, unveiled the ambitious Polaris programme, one with Extravehicular Activity (EVA). This groundbreaking private initiative aims to propel human spaceflight capabilities to unprecedented heights. Polaris Dawn, the inaugural mission under the programme’s

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Business UAE

New York’s Chainalysis Opens Regional Headquarters In Dubai

News Desk 17/05/2024

Cementing Commitment To UAE’s Crypto Evolution Chainalysis, a global blockchain intelligence platform, has launched its regional headquarters in Dubai. The New York-headquartered company specialises in cryptocurrency investigation and compliance solutions for global law enforcement agencies, regulators, and private sector entities fighting illicit cryptocurrency

Space

NanoAvionics Launches NASA’s Solar Sail System

News Desk 17/05/2024

Aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron Rocket NanoAvionics, a leading smallsat manufacturer and mission integrator, has successfully launched a 12U nanosatellite bus carrying NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System. Late last month, the mission propelled into orbit aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron 47 Light rocket from the picturesque launch site in Mahia, New

Logistics Markets

DP World Invests €130 Million In Romania

News Desk 17/05/2024

3 Logistics Sites Set To Go Online DP World unveiled three maritime logistics sites across Romania on May 15, 2024, ushering in a new era of economic prosperity and connectivity. Located in Constanta, the Black Sea’s most prized jewel and the region’s largest container port, DP World’s recent investments are set to transform maritime logistics. […]