Defence & Security

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in deal worth $1.87 billion

PR News Desk 28/12/2023

Aircraft will be supplied in two configurations The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in a deal amounting to $1.87 billion (€1.695 billion). The contract includes training

UAE Events GCC

Sharjah emirate bans New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations in solidarity with Gaza

PR News Desk 27/12/2023

Violators are warned of strict action In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the people of Gaza, Sharjah Police took a decisive stand on December 26, 2023, prohibiting New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks displays in Sharjah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The General Command of Sharjah Police, announcing via social media, emphasised the […]

Business Bahrain GCC Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

Salesforce deploys public cloud-based Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023

New offering capitalises on public cloud scale and agility Salesforce – the San Francisco, California-headquartered company that specialises in AI, data and CRM solutions for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development – has launched Hyperforce, a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for AI

Aviation UAE

Flydubai cruises into 2024 after a smooth take-off in 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023

Carrier flies to 120+ destinations globally Flydubai – the airline under the control of the Investment Corporation of Dubai – has had an excellent operational year in 2023. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the Dubai-headquartered airline flies to more than 120 destinations in 54 countries. The single fleet-type carrier operates 84 Boeing 737s, comprising 29

Lifestyle GCC UAE

Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Dubai via public marine transit means

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Dubai’s RTA promotes special prices Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing a special New Year’s Eve offer involving its marine transit modes to help people celebrate the year-end event and usher in the New Year 2024 while taking in the sights of Dubai City. The special service will be available on December 31, […]

Sport Automotive

Team Audi Sports is ready for the Dakar Rally 2024

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Audi RS Q e-tron is optimised for the rally The Audi RS Q e-tron is set for its third Dakar Rally, the latest edition of which takes place from January 5-19, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Team Audi Sport has optimised the rally prototype, which has an electric drivetrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter, […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA pushes for eco-friendly electric delivery bikes in Dubai

PR News Desk 25/12/2023

Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai’s RTA presents a revised Strategic Plan for 2024-2030

PR News Desk 25/12/2023

Emirate targets 42.5% sustainable public transit by 2030 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has launched a revamped Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, incorporating five key goals and objectives for integrated and innovative mobility in Dubai emirate. The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support a 20-minute city (ensuring

Health

WHO: Global access to Covid-19 vaccines initiative ends on December 31, 2023

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023

COVAX delivered 2 billion vaccine doses to 146 economies The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will close on December 31, 2023. COVAX, the vaccines pillar of the Access to Covid-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, was co-convened by the Coalition for Epidemic

Tech

Lenovo reinforces its hybrid cloud platform with an AI-powered boost

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2023

Integrates 5th gen Intel Xeon scalable processors Lenovo, the AED228 billion ($62 billion) revenue global technology powerhouse, has expanded its hybrid cloud platform for AI with new ThinkAgile hyper-converged solutions and ThinkSystem servers that advance cloud deployment, hybrid connectivity and AI capabilities. Powered by fifth-generation Intel Xeon scalable

Markets Tech

Big Five tech giants add $3.2 trillion to their stock value in 2023

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2023

2023 is a breakout year for AI technology globally It is common knowledge that the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry has registered unprecedented growth in recent years following surging AI adoption across the consumer and business sectors. Yet, it is only 2023 that is proving to be a breakout year for AI due to the […]

Gadgets

Sennheiser launches Ambeo Soundbar Mini in the Middle East

PR News Desk 23/12/2023

Soundbar delivers 3D audio and up to 7.1.4 sound virtualisation Sennheiser, a leading global audio technology brand, has launched its Ambeo Soundbar Mini in the Middle East region, beginning with the UAE consumer market. Featuring a sleek design and unique sound quality, the Ambeo Soundbar Mini offers consumers an immersive cinema and audiophile-grade sound experience […]

Corporate GCC UAE

84% of UAE employees aim to develop their digital skills during their careers

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

UAE-based workforce favours AI use in the workplace An overwhelming 84% of UAE-based employees are excited about developing digital skills throughout their careers, while 81% believe businesses should promote the development of AI skills in the workplace, even as 53% find it challenging to incorporate digital skills into their work schedule. These and other telling […]

Lifestyle GCC UAE

20 tips for responsible camping in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 22/12/2023

Best weather camping: December 22, 2023 – March 20, 2024 Whether for the first time or one of many, camping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique and exhilarating experience. With its diverse landscapes, from the towering dunes of Liwa in Abu Dhabi to the rugged mountains and wadis of Ras Al Khaimah […]

Beauty Business

Inaugural Moscow Beauty Week turns out to be a beautiful success story as over 170,000 visit

PR News Desk 21/12/2023

Over 450 brands exhibit their latest products Over 170,000 attendees visited the inaugural Moscow Beauty Week held from December 9-12, 2023, at the Moscow Manege and other partner venues in the Russian capital. One of the most significant events in the Russian beauty industry, Moscow Beauty Week 2023 saw over 450 global and Russian companies […]

Corporate Space

Bayanat and Yahsat to set up AED15 billion AI space tech entity in 2024

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023

Space42 will offer space-based services in MENA and globally Bayanat AI PLC (Bayanat), a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), a leading global satellite operator, have proposed a merger to establish Space42 – a new vertically integrated AI-powered space technology company. Bayanat and Yahsat

Health Events GCC UAE

2024 International Society for Gravitational Physiology meeting heads to Dubai

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2023

Event takes place in the Arab region for the first time The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will host the 43rd International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) meeting from May 26-31, 2024, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai City. Due to be held for the […]

Appointments

Prepay Nation appoints Georges Missy for Middle East operations

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

Missy is the company’s director of accounts and partnerships Prepay Nation, a leading global B2B prepaid solutions company, has appointed Georges Missy as the company’s director of accounts and partnerships for the Middle East region. With over 12 years in the fintech and payments industry, Missy offers Prepay Nation a wealth of experience in payments, […]

Lifestyle Events

‘Big Borders Sale’ in Dubai offers discounts of up to 75% off

PR News Desk 20/12/2023

Range of books, toys, and stationery on sale at Dubai Studio City Borders, a leading retailer of books, toys, and stationery in the UAE, is celebrating the festive season with the ‘Big Borders Sale’ from December 20-31, 2023, at Dubai Studio City. The retail event is from 10am to 2am daily and features up to […]

Aviation Tech

Emirates Group unveils aviation innovation hub in Dubai

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Ebdaa hub is located in former Emirates pavilion at Expo 2020 site Emirates Group has launched Ebdaa, a hi-tech aviation innovation hub located in the former Emirates Airline pavilion structure at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Ebdaa, which means creativity in Arabic, is spread across three storeys and occupies more than 35,520sqft. The design […]