Sport

FIFA seeks media rights bids for World Cup 2026 and 2030

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2024

The bid submission deadline is February 13, 2024 FIFA has unveiled an invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030 men’s tournaments for France, Monaco, Andorra and the French overseas territories. Canada, Mexico, and the United States will

Health

NASA confirms 2023 as the warmest year on Earth

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2024

Unprecedented heatwaves affected millions last year NASA’s recent analysis has confirmed 2023 as the warmest year ever recorded on Earth. According to scientists from NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, the global temperatures soared to approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980).

Banking Business

Saxo Bank: Central banks are poised for rate cuts in 2024

PR News Desk 16/01/2024

Dynamic investment landscape yet looms this year Deviating from the tightening stance observed in 2023, central banks are set to initiate rate cuts in 2024, signalling a shift in the global economic landscape, according to Saxo Bank’s newly released Q1 2024 Quarterly Outlook for global markets. As the repercussions of historically high real yields and […]

Logistics Aviation

Global air cargo demand up 8.3% in November 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2024

Middle Eastern carriers post 13.5% YoY rise in cargo volumes Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 8.3% in November 2023 compared to November 2022, according to newly released data issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For international operations, demand growth was 8.1%. Middle Eastern

Travel Tech

IATA enhances contactless travel with advanced Timatic product

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2024

Significant stride made towards seamless travel experience The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the latest iteration of Timatic, an innovative travel documentation and verification system. This exceptional system supports contactless travel and elevates the overall passenger experience. The revamped Timatic platform has undergone a comprehensive

Health

New study examines cardiovascular risks in Covid-19 survivors

PR News Desk 14/01/2024

The research was conducted in South Korea Acute cardiovascular manifestations of COVID-19, such as heart failure, thrombosis, and dysrhythmia, are associated with increased mortality. To address the limitations of prior studies on this topic, researchers from Chung-Ang University, a private comprehensive research university located in Seoul, South Korea, examined whether

Aviation Sustainability

Oneworld Alliance is the first global airline coalition to join IATA CO2 Connect

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2024

The platform calculates aviation sector CO2 emissions Denoting a pivotal move towards sustainability and transparency, Oneworld Alliance – the premier global airline coalition – has become the inaugural participant from the aviation industry to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CO2 Connect initiative. This new collaboration will

Travel GCC UAE

UAE aims to lead in accessible tourism

PR News Desk 13/01/2024

Dubai conference focuses on special needs tourists The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a trailblazer in accessible tourism, pledging to become the friendliest destination for people with disabilities. The commitment was announced on January 11, 2024, at the 4th Accessible Travel and Tourism International Conference at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai

Logistics UAE

Ford and DB Schenker break ground for parts distribution centre at Dubai Logistics District

Arnold Pinto 13/01/2024

41,792-sqm facility to be operational in January 2025 Ford Motor Company and DB Schenker, a leading logistics provider, have jointly broken ground on a Ford Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) at Dubai Logistics District, part of Dubai World Central. The 41,792-sqm facility is set to commence operations in January 2025 by serving as a consolidated storage […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

Dubai-based UBQT app launches to connect people face-to-face

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2024

App reduces digital time and maximises physical interactions UBQT – an innovative and alternative social networking app-based platform – has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, promising to bring back the essence of genuine human connections in an era dominated by constant digital interactions. UBQT is the brainchild of Dubai-based serial entrepreneurs Jonathan Hasson

Travel GCC UAE

Tripadvisor community votes Dubai the best travel destination in 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2024

Bali and London place second and third, respectively Travellers participating in the annual Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for global destinations have voted Dubai emirate to the number one spot in the Best of the Best 2024 category, followed by Bali in the second and London in the third slot respectively. According to Tripadvisor – the […]

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Oil on the back burner as GCC pushes for new tech

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

By Konstantin Tserazov, former Senior Vice President of Otkritie Bank The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of Arab states in the Arabian Gulf area, has traditionally played a pivotal role in the global markets by leveraging its sizable financial assets. Despite accruing regular oil revenues, the GCC nations have now set themselves on a […]

Aviation Business

Taiwan’s EVA Air orders 33 new Airbus aircraft

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

Order includes 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos EVA Air has become the latest global airline to select the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for its future long-haul requirements following its new order to purchase 18 A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo from Airbus. EVA Air is one of the two largest airlines in Taiwan. Clay Sun, President of […]

Transport GCC UAE

Regular maintenance keeps Dubai’s Al Maktoum Bridge afloat

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

Bridge connects Deira and Bur Dubai To uphold the safety and efficiency of vehicular traffic, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) implements an extensive maintenance programme for the movable Al Maktoum Bridge in Dubai City. The 62-year-old bridge serves as a critical transportation link between the Deira and Bur Dubai locations and undergoes meticulous

Business Markets

World Economic Forum: Global cooperation has weakened from 2020

Arnold Pinto 10/01/2024

Business and government leaders urged to practise ‘coopetition’ Global cooperation was resilient in multiple dimensions from 2012 until 2020, but overall cooperation declined by 2% from 2020 to 2022, according to the World Economic Forum’s newly released Global Cooperation Barometer. The latest Global Cooperation Barometer employs 42 indicators to measure five pillars

Events Business GCC UAE

iFX Expo Dubai 2024 heads to DWTC this January

PR News Desk 10/01/2024

B2B event features 3 dynamic content stages Ultimate Fintech will host iFX Expo Dubai 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from January 16-18, 2024. Billed as the MENA region’s leading online trading expo for brokers and traders to meet at and collaborate, in addition to prominent brands, brokers, and […]

Gadgets Tech

Belkin unveils powerful new charging solutions at CES 2024

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

US-based accessories firm targets responsible ways to build products Belkin, the California-headquartered accessories company, is exhibiting four new products encompassing its mobile power and connectivity portfolios at CES 2024 – the world’s largest and most influential tech event – taking place in Las Vegas from January 9-12, 2024. Capitalising on the

Transport GCC Tech UAE

You can now book a driving test in Dubai via WhatsApp

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

Dubai’s RTA rolls out new service for its customers Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new WhatsApp-based service that allows one to book and reschedule driving test appointments in Dubai emirate in the UAE. The new rollout is available via the Authority’s ‘Mahboub’ chatbot service on the UAE mobile number: 058 800 […]

Space GCC Oman

Oman hosts Middle East Space Conference 2024

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024

Space emerges as a key sector for the Gulf nation The Middle East space sector has taken off in earnest in 2024, with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology organising the Middle East Space Conference (MESC) from January 8-10, 2024, at the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre in Muscat City. In association with […]

Tech Events

Intel CEO will deliver the keynote address at CES 2024

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024

Keynote theme: Bringing Al to everyone, everywhere Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, will deliver the keynote address at CES 2024 – the world’s largest and most influential tech event – being held from January 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gelsinger will speak at 5pm (Pacific Time) on January 9, 2024, in the Palazzo Ballroom […]