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XQuarry
Lifestyle

Experience outdoor adventure at XQuarry UAE in Sharjah

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Camp overnight in a traditional tent XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Emirati adventure involving an overnight stay in a heritage tent and a 4×4 off-road driving experience. Nestled within the picturesque desert landscape in Mleiha, Sharjah, the
Korean
Aviation

Korean Air unveils virtual human inflight safety video

Arnold Pinto
Presentation captures passengers’ attention through safety briefings Korean Air has launched a unique inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. This innovative video showcases a virtual flight attendant, donned in Korean Air’s signature uniform, delivering crucial safety instructions within a meticulously designed virtual setting. By embracing this novel
Menus
Food Health

AI predicts healthiness of eat-out menus in Britain

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Study conducted by the University of Cambridge Cambridge researchers have leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to forecast the nutritional quality of menus in cafés, takeaways, and restaurants in Britain. This groundbreaking study, featured in Health & Place, reveals disparities in food environments across British local authorities, especially affecting residents in
Extreme
Markets Tech

Extreme Networks looms large, on enterprise network market

Arnold Pinto
Company’s Fabric solution records 5,000+ deployments globally Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, has solidified its leadership position in 2024 with more than 5,000 successful customer deployments worldwide of its acclaimed end-to-end Fabric solution, which elevates network security and drives positive outcomes. This achievement underscores the
Alicia
Fashion Music Saudi Arabia

Alicia Keys hosts ‘Women to Women’ initiative in Jeddah

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Profound issues affecting women discussed Renowned American artist, songwriter, and activist Alicia Keys was in Jeddah on March 8, 2024, as she spearheaded the third edition of her ‘Women to Women’ initiative. The event witnessed an unforgettable impromptu collaboration between Keys and Jeddah’s music sensation Yasmin AlBitar. They performed a soul-stirring rendition
FedRAMP
Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Cloudera earns FedRAMP ‘In Process’ status

Arnold Pinto
Company securely manages key US governmental data Cloudera has achieved ‘In Process’ status within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The achievement confirms Cloudera’s commitment to cybersecurity and hybrid cloud data management by delivering one of the industry’s most secure, robust platforms for public sector organisations.  FedRAMP is a
ESG
Corporate

Acronis releases its 2023 ESG report

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The company goes beyond cyber protection leadership Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has made public its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report delineates the company’s strides and accomplishments throughout the past year and outlines a roadmap for future positive influence. This comprehensive report sums up Acronis’
Peanut
Food Health

New discovery unveils natural peanut defence mechanism

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Paves the way for disease-resistant varieties Scientists have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that could revolutionise the development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanuts, a crucial oilseed with economic importance, are particularly susceptible to Aspergillus infection, which can lead to aflatoxin contamination. Researchers from the
Million
Banking Finance

Saxo Bank announces $111 million net profit in 2023

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Bank registers $136 billion in client assets Saxo Bank Group, a leading financial institution, has revealed its 2023 financial performance, reporting an adjusted net profit of $111 million, down from $121 million in 2022. Despite challenges like a $53 million software write-down and a $16 million impact from the Saxo Geely Tech Holding divestment, the […]
lunar
Space

China names its upcoming lunar exploration assets

Arnold Pinto
Lunar lander is ‘Lanyue’ and crew spaceship is ‘Mengzhou’ China has officially disclosed the names of its forthcoming lunar exploration assets, marking a significant stride in the nation’s space endeavours. The lunar lander, set to transport Chinese astronauts (also known as taikonauts) to the moon’s surface, is named ‘Lanyue’ or ‘Embracing the Moon’, drawing
Climate
Space Tech

Climate monitoring satellite leaves Europe for US launch

Arnold Pinto
EarthCARE will enhance global climate monitoring An Airbus-built EarthCARE (Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer) spacecraft has embarked from Munich to Vandenberg, California. This marks a significant step in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FutureEO programme. This complex Earth Explorer mission will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in May. EarthCARE, a
GMG
Corporate UAE

Dubai-based GMG unveils ‘EmpowHer’ initiative

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The aim is to enhance women’s careers Dubai-headquartered GMG, a global well-being conglomerate with a portfolio spanning sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics, has launched its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative, ‘EmpowHer,’ to coincide with International Women’s Day 2024. This initiative is a testament to