Corporate GCC UAE

flydubai wins ‘Airline of the Year’ title at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023

PR News Desk 14/12/2023

The first time the low-cost carrier has won the honour flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, has clinched the ‘Airline of the Year’ award at The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023, formerly known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. This marks the first time flydubai has

Lifestyle Events

What will you miss if you do not attend the 2023 Liwa International Festival?

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2023

Giant Moreeb Dune is the backdrop of the annual event With pleasant weather now gripping the whole of the UAE, there are another two whole weeks for residents of the country to enjoy the Liwa International Festival at and near the iconic Moreeb Dune in Abu Dhabi emirate from December 8-31, 2023. Here is a […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai tops Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2023

Oliver Wyman unveils 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index Dubai is the leading city in the Middle East region for urban mobility preparedness according to the 2023 Urban Mobility Readiness Index, newly released by Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan. The Oliver Wyman Forum – the consultancy’s think tank […]

Automotive

Toyota relaunches the Land Cruiser ‘70’ in Japan

PR News Desk 13/12/2023

The Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old Toyota has relaunched the Land Cruiser ‘70’ in Japan. The latest iteration of the iconic 4×4 vehicle features a proven off-road design, rigid frame, exceptional essential performance, and simple component structure. First launched as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is […]

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

Energy Sustainability

COP28: Key strategies can reduce cooling equipment power consumption and cut emissions by 60%

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

5 billion people could benefit from life-saving cooling An analytic report released during the ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai reveals that implementing curated measures to reduce the power consumption of cooling equipment globally could lead to a substantial 60-96% reduction in predicted 2050 sectoral emissions. The report, titled ‘Keeping it Chill: How to meet […]

Food & Beverage Travel

Emirates serves up new selection of wines on its global routes

PR News Desk 11/12/2023

Airline stocks 6 million wine bottles in France Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has elevated its onboard experience for passengers by introducing a new and exceptional selection of wines. The airline now boasts the most extensive wine cellar of any airline, housed in dedicated facilities in France with a staggering six million bottles of fine wine, […]

Logistics Tech

Emission-free robot makes Christmas deliveries in Helsinki 

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2023

HeRo robot delivers parcels to customers’ doors in an hour Helsinki City’s innovation company, Forum Virium Helsinki, has begun evaluating an autonomous robot to smoothen last-mile deliveries, given that the growing logistics industry increasingly relies on automation and emissions reduction in deliveries to customers. The cute-looking emission-free robot, HeRo (short for

Cybersecurity Business

EU and US forge cybersecurity alliance to tackle common threats

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2023

Geopolitical shifts and new tech are major cybersecurity concerns The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the United States have formalised a cybersecurity pact in the face of shared challenges posed by the evolving cyber threat landscape, shaped by geopolitical shifts and technological

Real Estate Sustainability

COP28: UNEP and 27 nations launch global Buildings Breakthrough initiative

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2023

Global effort targets near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with France and Morocco, has launched the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28 to accelerate the transformation of the building sector – which accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions – to make near-zero emissions and climate-resilient

Automotive Sustainability Tech

Symbio consortium launches its first gigafactory in France

Arnold Pinto 09/12/2023

SymphonHy is Europe’s largest hydrogen fuel cells site Symbio – a global leader in fuel cells – and an equally owned joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, has inaugurated SymphonHy, its first gigafactory. Located in Saint-Fons, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, SymphonHy is Europe’s largest integrated fuel cell production site, making the

Business

EuroTech ME acquires sister company IO21 in expansion rollout

PR News Desk 09/12/2023

Takeover broadens SaaS provider’s service offerings EuroTech ME, a leading software solutions provider in the GCC region, has fully acquired its sister company, IO21, to broaden the scope of its solutions portfolio and propel expansion in the UAE and Saudi markets. With EuroTech ME excelling in IT services, AV, and security solutions, IO21 specialises in […]

Sport

Porsche aims to speed into 2024 motorsport season on a winning spree

PR News Desk 08/12/2023

Sports car manufacturer to compete in the world’s greatest races Porsche Motorsport is set to head into 2024 with big aspirations. Stuttgart’s sports car manufacturer is determined to win titles with its factory teams in the world’s largest endurance championships, at Le Mans, and various esports series. A variety of customer racing activities will supplement […]

Aviation Tech

Airbus test-flies A400M firefighter prototype kit

PR News Desk 08/12/2023

Prototype kit drops 20,000 litres of retardant in one go Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight test campaign of an A400M roll-on/roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high-concentration lines over 400 metres long. Over two weeks, an A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft conducted a ground and

Logistics Business

Global air cargo demand rises 3.8% in October 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

Middle Eastern carriers record the strongest regional performance International air cargo demand – measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) – rose 3.8% in October 2023 compared to October 2022, indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Real Estate Business GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA approves 10 projects in partnership with private sector

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

AED2.5 billion projects aim to boost Dubai’s economic growth Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved 10 projects in Dubai emirate with an estimated value of AED2.5 billion placed under the emirate’s 2024-2026 Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme. The programme conforms to the Dubai government’s strategy to boost

Aviation Travel

Emirates offers its passengers Christmas cheer this December

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

Festive meals and snacks are provided on select routes Emirates, the Dubai-based supercarrier, is making this festive season a memorable experience for its passengers around the globe. The airline is turning December into a month-long festive celebration, offering a touch of Christmas to its passengers flying throughout the festive season. Traditional treats and seasonal

Design

2023 World Architecture Festival declares Chinese high school is World Building of the Year

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

Leading global brand GROHE supports the award The 2023 World Architecture Festival (WAF) has declared Huizhen High School by Approach Design Studio/Zhejiang University of Technology Engineering Design Group in China as the World Building of the Year. The ultimate accolades of World Building of the Year, World Interior of the Year, Future Project of the […]

Business

WCS and Congo sign High-Integrity Forest Investment initiative MoU

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2023

Agreement reached at ongoing COP28 in Dubai The Government of Congo, represented by the Ministry of Forest Economy, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a new programme to attract investment in the conservation of high-integrity tropical forests in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Investors or buyers of these […]

Sustainability GCC UAE

COP28 unveils gender-responsive just transition and climate action partnership

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2023

68 countries endorse the initiative at Dubai meeting Ministers and senior officials attending COP28 in Dubai have engaged in discussions facilitated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to ensure a gender-responsive transition to bolster the implementation of the Paris Agreement. Led by UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, Razan