Aviation Business GCC UAE

flydubai orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, its first widebody aircraft

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

Deal formalised at Dubai Airshow 2023 Boeing and flydubai have signed an agreement wherein the low-cost carrier will purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet by introducing widebody jets. In a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow 2023, the Dubai-based

Aviation Business GCC UAE

130+ American companies exhibiting at Dubai Airshow 2023

PR News Desk 14/11/2023

USA Partnership Pavilion is where business gets done More than 130 American companies are exhibiting an impressive number of US military and commercial aircraft and aerospace technology at the Dubai Airshow (November 13-17, 2023). A high-level delegation of American diplomatic, military and industry leaders are also visiting the airshow, taking place at the DWC Dubai […]

Events

Christmas activities begin at Munich Airport on November 17

PR News Desk 13/11/2023

Winter Market continues until December 31 The Christmas and Winter Market will open its doors at the Munich Airport Center (MAC) Forum, on November 17, 2023. Passengers travelling through Munich Airport can enjoy the festively decorated market and get into the Christmas spirit every day from 11am to 9pm until December 31, 2023. The market […]

Transport GCC UAE

Dubai Tram network carries 52 million riders since 2014

PR News Desk 12/11/2023

Tram fleet consists of 11 wagons, each with 7 compartments The Dubai Tram network has served approximately 52 million riders since its launch in 2014. An integral component of Dubai’s public transportation network, the trams have travelled 5.3 million km, according to Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority. The tram network commemorates its ninth anniversary in […]

Aviation Business

Emirates Group posts 2023-24 H1 net profit of AED 10.1 billion

PR News Desk 11/11/2023

Group’s employee base grows to 108,996 The Dubai-based Emirates Group has announced a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion ($ 2.7 billion), surpassing its record half-year profit of AED 4.2 billion ($ 1.2 billion) last year by 138%. The Group also reported an EBITDA of AED 20.6 billion ($ 5.6 billion), a significant improvement from AED 15.3 […]

Travel

How to spend 5 days exploring New York City

PR News Desk 10/11/2023

The Big Apple offers travellers a range of experiences New York City beckons travellers from all corners of the world with its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and endless array of experiences. A city that never sleeps, it is impossible not to fall in love with the vibrant energy and endless possibilities that New York has […]

Business

Acronis launches MSP Academy for vendor-neutral training

PR News Desk 09/11/2023

Educational platform addresses key challenges of MSPs Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has launched MSP Academy, an educational initiative to equip managed service providers (MSPs) with business and technological knowledge, sales and marketing tools necessary for them to grow. Acronis set up the MSP Academy following partner requests to expand the training

Tech Gitex

HID plans cloud setup in the GCC region to ensure data sovereignty

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2023

Region leans towards digital IDs and mobile access solutions HID, the Austin, Texas-headquartered global leader in trusted identity solutions, exhibited at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. In an interview at the mega tradeshow, Bilal Saleem, Sales Manager […]

Appointments

Cloudera strengthens leadership team with 3 new appointments

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2023

Trio to galvanise business growth and deliver trusted enterprise AI Cloudera – a global leader in hybrid data analytics, trusted enterprise AI and cloud solutions – has reinforced its executive leadership team by appointing three new department heads to spearhead business development and facilitate its enterprise customers’ digital transformation and AI transition. Mary

Finance

Zurich International Life offers Gulf expats 360-degree holistic financial solutions

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2023

Employers urged to prioritise employee well-being and create positive work cultures Zurich International Life offers expats in the UAE and Saudi Arabia a comprehensive retirement planning solution. Beyond retirement planning, the company also addresses savings, education, life insurance, and critical illness coverage. In this interview, Swarnaleka Shetty Vyas, Head of

Tech Business

Emirates (airline) and Emirates NBD win 2023 Data Impact Awards from Cloudera at Evolve NYC

Arnold Pinto 05/11/2023

Annual awards feature six distinct categories Two UAE-headquartered globally renowned organisations – Emirates (airline) and Emirates NBD – are among eight leading enterprises that have won the 2023 Data Impact Awards instituted by Cloudera, the market-leading data company for enterprise AI and cloud solutions. Cloudera’s annual data impact awards recognise

Business

Cloudera and Pinecone in new tie-up to provide customers with advanced AI-powered solutions

Arnold Pinto 04/11/2023

Pinecone’s vector database is a cornerstone of critical infrastructure Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered data company for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI), and Pinecone, the New York-based vector database company that specialises in long-term memory for AI, have entered a strategic partnership wherein Pinecone’s AI vector database expertise

Lifestyle Aviation

What went into the making of a TV ad campaign involving Emirates and Penélope Cruz

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2023

Academy Award-winning actor filmed in carrier’s A380 aircraft Emirates has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the production required for a TV campaign shot on one of its A380 aircraft, as well as two Emirates cabin crew interviewing Penélope Cruz for a TV ad campaign in English and Spanish. The Academy Award-winning actor and philanthropist flew from the

Business Gitex

Microsoft to maintain high investment strategy in the Middle East region

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2023

Generative AI is seen as becoming mainstream in the region Ahmed Dandachi, Chief Commercial Business Officer at Microsoft UAE, in an interview at GITEX Global 2023, talks about generative AI, sheds light on the significance of the Middle East to Microsoft’s strategic investments and how GITEX plays a pivotal role in showcasing cutting-edge technology and […]

Cybersecurity Gitex

Middle East region seen as having robust advanced cybersecurity strategies

Arnold Pinto 01/11/2023

Fortinet abides by know-the-enemy strategy in cybersecurity Alain Sanchez, CISO (EMEA) at Fortinet, a California-headquartered global leader in enterprise security and cybersecurity solutions, sheds light on the company’s innovative approach to cybersecurity, its commitment to leveraging AI, and its focus on addressing the unique needs of the Middle East region in

News

The UAE Team Secures First Place in the eCreative IoT Challenge

PR News Desk 31/10/2023

The Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2023 (GITC 2023), a unique event taking place in the Middle East and North Africa region, for the first time concluded with the UAE team winning the first prize for eCretive IoT challenge. After two thrilling days of intense competition at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, the grand […]

News

Trend Micro Unveils Trend Vision One™ Platform

PR News Desk 31/10/2023

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity, launched Trend Vision One™ platform marking a significant leap forward in enterprise cybersecurity, encompassing robust attack surface risk management, cross-layer protection across hybrid environments, and cutting-edge extended detection and response (XDR), now amplified by powerful

Gitex Cybersecurity

Trend Micro: Appetite for technology is increasing in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 31/10/2023

Attack surface seen expanding significantly in the Middle East Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, exhibited its latest innovations at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The Tokyo, Japan-based company used the Dubai tech show platform […]

Business Gitex

Extreme Networks casts its digital net far and wide in the Middle East region

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2023

Unveils industry-leading digital twin capabilities at GITEX Global 2023 Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, presented unique digital twin capabilities as the highlight of its presence at GITEX Global – the world’s largest tech and startup event – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The North Carolina-headquartered company

Business Gitex

Positive Technologies thwarts cybercriminals with innovative cybersecurity solutions

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2023

Digitalisation push in the Middle East appeals to the global company Positive Technologies – a leading global provider of enterprise security solutions for vulnerability and compliance management, incident and threat analysis, and application protection – safeguards 3,000+ organisations globally against cyberattacks and non-tolerable damage. The company is the sole