Business GCC Retail

Oliver Wyman consolidates its RCG practice in India, ME and Africa

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2024

87% of GCC customers are adopting an omnichannel approach Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, a business under Marsh McLennan, has strengthened its Retail & Consumer Goods (RCG) practice in India, the Middle East, and Africa region by combining the company’s global expertise in

Defence & Security Aviation GCC UAE

Saab enters $190 million GlobalEye support pact with UAE

PR News Desk 27/01/2024

The 3-year contract period runs until 2026 Saab has signed a $190-million agreement with the UAE Ministry of Defence for in-service support for the Swedish defence and security company’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The three-year contract runs until 2026 and includes maintenance, logistics support, and training services. In a media

Defence & Security Business

NATO signs artillery ammunition contracts worth $1.2 billion

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2024

Against the backdrop of Russia’s war in Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and General Manager of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stacy Cummings signed contracts to purchase around 220,000 155-millimetre artillery shells worth $1.2 billion. In his address at the signing ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on January 23, 2024,

Sport

Rookies excel for Toyota Gazoo Racing in 2024 Dakar Rally

PR News Desk 26/01/2024

Spotlight now on South African motorsports In the recently concluded 2024 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, Toyota Gazoo Racing experienced a rollercoaster of outcomes, with their seasoned drivers facing challenges while the spotlight turned to the exceptional performances of the team’s two rookie drivers – Guy Botterill and Saood Variawa. This showcase of emerging

Watches Lifestyle

Luxury watch thieves in the UK prone to using violence

Arnold Pinto 25/01/2024

49,854 watches reported stolen since 2019 In a shocking revelation, data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by global crime prevention database The Watch Register highlights a concerning surge in violence accompanying the theft of luxury watches across the United Kingdom. According to The Watch Register’s data analysis from 21 police forces in

Automotive Business

Rising demand gets Ford to hire 900 at Michigan Assembly Plant

PR News Desk 25/01/2024

Bronco and Bronco Raptor lead demand surge In a strategic move to address surging demand for their popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor models, along with the highly anticipated Ranger and Ranger Raptor, Ford Motor Company has revealed plans to create 900 new jobs at its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, New Jersey, United States. The […]

Cybersecurity Tech

Acronis in Advanced Security and EDR solutions’ native integration

PR News Desk 24/01/2024

Comes to clients at no extra cost Acronis, a global leader in cyberprotection, has launched the native integration of its Advanced Security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. This new initiative cements Acronis’ standing as a leader in cyberprotection and acknowledges the inadequacy of traditional security measures against the rising tide of

Travel Aviation GCC UAE

Its Jambo Kenya as Flydubai now flies from Dubai to Mombasa

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2024

Flights operate four times a week Dubai-based carrier Flydubai marked a significant milestone on January 17, 2024, with the commencement of its regular passenger flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Mombasa, Kenya. The launch of the four-times-weekly service from Dubai emirate to Mombasa underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa,

News

NATO Secretary General on artillery ammunition purchase

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2024

Banking Business GCC

Saxo’s mega fees’ reduction of enormous benefit to investors

PR News Desk 23/01/2024

Danish bank crosses a million clients globally Saxo Bank – the online trading platform that connects investors and traders to global financial markets – has significantly reduced its fees in some of its main markets, with a worldwide rollout scheduled for the coming months. The Copenhagen-headquartered bank’s new move aims to incentivise its global and […]

Space Health

Emirati crew to participate in NASA’s HERA analogue Mars mission

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2024

Long-term space flight under scrutiny The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is collaborating with NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) mission in Houston, Texas, by sending an all-Emirati participant crew as well as conducting six scientific experiments in association with three UAE-based universities. The initiative primarily sees an

Tech Business Interviews

Milestone Systems prioritises ‘technology for good’

Arnold Pinto 22/01/2024

Danish firm showcases advanced innovations at Intersec 2024 in Dubai Milestone Systems, headquartered in Denmark, is a global leader in open-platform video management software. Founded in 1998, the company has consistently pioneered innovative solutions for surveillance and security, empowering organisations across the globe to manage and analyse video data effectively.

Health Tech

WHO unveils AI ethics and governance guidance for LMMS

Arnold Pinto 22/01/2024

For governments, technology companies, healthcare providers In a move aimed at addressing the ethical challenges and governance posed by large multi-modal models (LMMs) in artificial intelligence (AI), the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled guidance that outlines crucial recommendations for governments, technology companies, and healthcare providers. LMMs are a

UAE GCC Transport

Dubai infrastructure investments result in AED262bn cost savings

PR News Desk 21/01/2024

The savings period is from 2006 to 2023 The strategic investments made by the Dubai government in road infrastructure and transport networks in the Arab Gulf emirate have resulted in cost savings totalling AED 262 billion from 2006 to 2023, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors […]

Cybersecurity Tech

Personal data transfer from the EU can continue to 11 jurisdictions

Arnold Pinto 21/01/2024

Robust data protection safeguards found in place The European Commission has concluded its review of 11 existing adequacy decisions, initially adopted under the EU data protection legislation preceding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The commission’s report, released on January 15, 2024, affirms that personal data transferred from the European Union to

Health

Closing women’s health gap presents a $1 trillion opportunity

Arnold Pinto 20/01/2024

WEF launches Global Alliance for Women’s Health A newly released report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that closing the health gap facing women worldwide could result in a $1 trillion annual boost to the global economy by 2040. The report, titled ‘Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve […]

UAE GCC Transport

Dubai gets 2 new Salik toll gates in November 2024

Arnold Pinto 20/01/2024

Locations are Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South Dubai emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority is introducing two new automatic toll gates (Salik) at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Safa South in Dubai City. The two new toll gates – to be operated by Salik Company – […]

Business Tech

Milestone Systems subscribes to G7 Code of Conduct for AI

Arnold Pinto 19/01/2024

The Danish company is a first mover in this regard Milestone Systems – a leading provider of data-driven video technology software for security and other allied applications – has confirmed that the company has voluntarily signed and will implement the G7 Code of Conduct for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. On October 30, 2023, the […]

Tech Gadgets

A hacker can crack your numeric-only passcode in seconds

Arnold Pinto 19/01/2024

Alpha-numeric passcodes are key to robust digital security Did you know a hacker can crack a 12-number passcode in merely seconds? In this context, the Repocket team has released new research about the perils of numeric-only passcodes and the consequential vulnerability of smartphones. Repocket operates a large-scale proxy network that provides access to IP addresses […]

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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament

PR News Desk 18/01/2024

Australia pulls out of the 2034 event’s candidature bidding FIFA has declared Saudi Arabia the host nation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament. This marks the third occasion the coveted event will grace the Asian continent, following the successful hosting by South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Qatar in 2022. FIFA […]