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.

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 […]

GCC Saudi Arabia Sport

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 […]

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 jointly host the FIFA World Cup […]

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