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Transport UAE

Pilot Co-Working Space Opens At BurJuman MS

Dubai RTA Partners With Private Entity Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA) has unveiled a unique initiative in collaboration with The Co-Spaces, a business incubator endorsed by Dubai SME. This pilot project, WO-RK, features an innovative co-working concept within the bustling premises of BurJuman metro station on the Dubai Metro’s Green Line. The
Business

8 Easy Ways To Master LinkedIn

The Platform Empowers Professional Growth LinkedIn is an indispensable tool for networking, career advancement, and personal branding in the contemporary professional landscape. With over 750 million members worldwide, the platform offers many features to enhance professional connections, job opportunities, and industry insights. Understanding how to leverage LinkedIn
Business Logistics

DP World Registers $5.18 Billion EBITDA In 2023

Company Maintains A Prudent Financial Policy Dubai-based DP World has unveiled its robust financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, defying challenging geopolitical complexities and economic headwinds. The company’s strategic focus on high-margin cargo and integrated supply chain solutions has proven pivotal in achieving commendable outcomes. In
Appointments Business

Boeing CEO To Step Down At Year’s End

Board Reveals Leadership Changes On March 25, 2024, Dave Calhoun, Boeing’s President and CEO, revealed his decision to step down by the end of 2024. However, Calhoun will continue guiding Boeing through the remainder of the year to navigate ongoing critical initiatives to stabilise and position the company for future success. Reflecting on his tenure, […]
Aviation Logistics

Lufthansa Cargo Extends IATA CargoIS Agreement

Relationship Spans Over A Decade The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially confirmed that Lufthansa Cargo will continue its longstanding partnership, extending and broadening the scope of its use of CargoIS for air cargo intelligence needs. This marks a significant continuation of a relationship that has already spanned over a decade, reflecting a
Watches

MB&F Introduces the Legacy Machine FlyingT

A Tribute To Feminine Influence In Horology MB&F has unveiled the Legacy Machine FlyingT, its first timepiece inspired by and dedicated to women. This innovation marks a significant milestone in the brand’s 14-year history, aligning with its pattern of unveiling groundbreaking creations in seven-year cycles. The Legacy Machine FlyingT distinguishes itself with a
Appointments

World Physiotherapy CEO Set To Depart In May 2024

New CEO Recruitment Drive Is On Jonathon Kruger, the CEO of World Physiotherapy, will retire in May 2024 after nearly eight years. Kruger took the helm in mid-2016 and is leaving for a new opportunity. During his leadership, Kruger was pivotal in driving strategic initiatives that significantly shaped the global physiotherapy profession. His efforts led […]
Travel

United Airlines Introduces MileagePlus Miles Pooling

A First Among Major US Carriers United Airlines has pioneered a new feature within its loyalty programme, MileagePlus, that allows members to combine their miles with family and friends. This innovative initiative simplifies travel planning and enhances accessibility to award travel for groups of all sizes. Effective immediately, MileagePlus miles pooling is accessible
Gadgets

Something New As Nothing Phone (2a) Debuts Globally

100k Units Sold Within 24 Hours Of Reveal Nothing, a UK-based tech company, experienced unprecedented demand for its latest innovation, the Nothing Phone (2a), viewed as a serious Apple iPhone challenger. Within just one hour of its global open sales on March 12, 2024, a staggering 60,000 units flew off the shelves, translating to an […]
Events

You can participate in Earth Hour 2024 today, March 23

The globe unites for the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ In an extraordinary demonstration of global solidarity, Earth Hour is set to mark its 18th year with the theme ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Spearheaded by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), this annual event symbolises the collective action needed to […]
Aviation

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Makes Successful First Flight

Historic Milestone Of Demonstrator Aircraft Boom Supersonic, the pioneer behind Overture, the forthcoming world’s fastest commercial aircraft, has announced the triumphant first flight of the XB-1 supersonic technology demonstrator aircraft. This groundbreaking supersonic jet soared into the skies above Mojave Air & Space Port in California on March 22, 2024, marking a
Aviation UAE

Emirates wins top inflight entertainment award

Dubai’s carrier offers 6,500 channels Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been crowned the global victor at the 2024 AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards, clinching the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’. The online announcement highlights Emirates’ unrivalled position at the forefront of inflight entertainment. An editorial team determines the
Tech

UN passes first global Artificial Intelligence resolution

All 193 UN member states endorse the initiative In a historic move, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a groundbreaking resolution to promote the development of “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems, focusing on fostering sustainable development worldwide. This is the first global resolution on AI that