Automotive

Aerodynamic profile gives Ford Mustang GTD an edge when racing

PR News Desk 30/09/2023

Computer simulations dictate airflow design over the race car When the first-ever Mustang GTD takes on the 73 curves of the Nürburgring, it will target a sub-7-minute time thanks to active aerodynamic tech never before used on a street-legal Ford car and illegal in GT3-class race cars. The

Oil & Gas Business

ADIPEC 2023 to highlight why global energy transition is a priority

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2023

Net-zero aspirations will be a crucial focus at the 4-day event ADIPEC 2023 – the world’s largest and most inclusive event for the energy sector – is set to witness the in-person participation of 160+ federal government ministers and energy sector executives from across the globe when the show is held from October 2-5, 2023, […]

Travel

UNWTO unveils initiative to transform global travellers’ destination preferences

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2023

‘Tourism Opens Minds’ unveiled at World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ – a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination. UNWTO announced the new initiative at the

Arts & Culture Entertainment GCC UAE

World-class ballet and contemporary dance shows at Dubai Opera this November

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2023

‘Nureyev Legend & Legacy’ premieres on November 9 Art and culture lovers in the UAE are in for a world-class treat when Mosaic International Dance Fest features live performances of ‘Natalia Osipova Bloom Dance’ and ‘Nureyev Legend & Legacy’ on November 8 and 9, 2023, respectively, at the Dubai Opera. Hosted by Dubai-based Mosaica del […]

Transport GCC Travel UAE

Its woof, woof as pet dogs fly in luxury from Dubai to London

Arnold Pinto 28/09/2023

K9 Jets begins pet-friendly private jet flights on UAE-UK sector Yes, pet dogs fly in private business jets, and sometimes, for free, too! K9 Jets has operated the first-ever Dubai to London luxury private charter flight for pet dogs and their owners. The inaugural luxury private jet flight by the Birmingham, UK-based private jet charter […]

Entertainment GCC Saudi Arabia

All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to

Arnold Pinto 28/09/2023

All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to When it comes to gaming, 13% of Saudi residents say they spend most of their time playing video games on a gaming console, PC, smartphone or any other handheld device. This is a telling statistic from the latest YouGov survey titled […]

Aviation Events GCC UAE

Military Committee reviews preparations for Dubai Airshow 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Global aerospace sector meets in Dubai (November 13-17, 2023) The UAE Military Committee tasked with organising and managing certain aspects of the Dubai Airshow 2023 has met to plan operations for the airshow from November 13-17, 2023, at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. UAE Major General Staff Dr Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri, […]

Gitex Tech

WSO2 confirms its participation at GITEX Global 2023

PR News Desk 27/09/2023

WSO2, a global leader in digital transformation technology, is participating at GITEX Global, where it will present its comprehensive product stack. GITEX Global occurs from October 16-20, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai City. The WSO2 lineup includes core technologies encompassing enterprise integration, API management, and Identity and Access Management

Gitex Tech

Jacky’s presents Samsung enterprise solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Jacky’s is Samsung’s mobile enterprise business MSP in the UAE Jacky’s Business Solutions, the B2B solutions arm of the Dubai-based Jacky’s Group of Companies, will exhibit at GITEX Global 2023 a range of Samsung enterprise mobile solutions specifically designed for the hospitality, government, healthcare, education, logistics, and retail sectors. GITEX Global

Health

WHO urges ban on smoking and vaping in school to protect youngsters

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia praised for smoke-free campuses The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 26, 2023, released two new publications – ‘Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools’ and ‘Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit’ – to help protect children’s health just in time for back-to-school season in many countries. The tobacco

Transport Events GCC UAE

Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport off to flying start

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

‘Jetman’ stirs up excitement among onlookers in Dubai City Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) had Dubai City residents staring in amazement at the sight of a man strapped into a jetpack either soaring through the desert city’s skies, taking a ride in an autonomous test bus, walking through a Dubai Metro station and finally […]

Space Automotive

Toyota provides an update on its Lunar Cruiser programme

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Japanese lunar rover is central to NASA’s Artemis programme Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the latest details of its Lunar Cruiser project that the giant global automaker is researching and developing. The Toyota Lunar Cruiser is a crewed pressurised rover designed to provide mobility for astronauts on the lunar surface, which Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Aviation GCC Lifestyle Travel UAE

Four-Star Major Airline rating for flydubai and 5 other airlines

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

APEX groups the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has awarded low-cost carrier flydubai with a Four-Star Major Airlines 2024 rating. Publicised at the APEX Five Star and APEX Four Star Airline Awards 2024 event held in Long Beach, California, on September 22, 2023, the rating recognises airlines

Gadgets GCC Lifestyle Shopping UAE

iSTYLE to open 2 Apple Premium Partner stores in Dubai and Sharjah emirates

Arnold Pinto 26/09/2023

iSTYLE, the premium reseller of Apple products in Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, will launch two Apple Premium Partner (APP) stores  – one at City Centre Deira mall in Dubai City and the other at Al Zahia City Centre mall in Sharjah City – on September 30, 2023.   The […]

Tech Aviation

Paradigm 3D keeps the Middle East aerospace sector in flight 

Arnold Pinto 26/09/2023

New Dubai facility benchmarks UAE as a world-class additive manufacturing hub With three global supercarriers – Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways – all operating from home turf hubs in the Middle East and as the hydrocarbon-rich region grows its aviation and Industry 4.0 capabilities exponentially, Dubai-headquartered Paradigm 3D is in pole position to fulfil

Music Lifestyle

Celebrate International Music Day 2023 via Hungary’s musical heritage

Arnold Pinto 26/09/2023

Hungarian music is influenced by the folk music of Inner Asia’s people With the world gearing up to celebrate International Music Day on October 1, 2023, Hungary beckons music enthusiasts for a voyage through its rich musical chronicles. Especially for International Music Day 2023, Hungary’s musical heritage is poised to resonate with the present in […]

Gitex Tech

OPSWAT confirms its participation at GITEX Global 2023

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced its participation at GITEX Global 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre, where it will show attendees how critical infrastructure can be secured through the company’s end-to-end IT/OT security solutions. Under the theme, ‘Modernising Critical Infrastructure

Appointments

GGTech hires new CPO and Head of Global Sales to boost its international expansion

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

GGTech Entertainment, an international company dedicated to the organisation and management of products related to entertainment, technology, gaming and esports, has appointed two new members to strengthen its global expansion. Eduardo García Riaño has been appointed Chief Product Officer to lead the global expansion of the group’s product areas into new territories.

Sport

Tickets go on sale for 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated 2023 WMF Minifootball World Cup Ras Al Khaimah are now available for fans to book. The ticket booking platform went live with the launch of the tournament’s official campaign video, which celebrates mini football’s unifying power and the tournament’s debut in the Middle East. With Ras Al Khaimah’s commitment to […]

Corporate Business

Energy Capital Group completes MENAISCO acquisition

PR News Desk 25/09/2023

Saudi Arabia-based investment company Energy Capital Group (ECG) has announced the completion of the acquisition of MENA Industrial Services Company (MENAISCO), a technical and engineering services company headquartered in Saudi Arabia. With a track record of over 40 years of delivering engineering services in the oil and gas, power and water, and petrochemicals sectors in