Sport GCC UAE

Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi cruises to a win in Italy

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023

2023 UIM F2 World Championship next moves to Portugal Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi has increased his overall lead in the 2023 UIM F2 World Championship following his victory in the 2023 Grand Prix of Italy in San Nazzaro on September 3, 2023. The Emirati driver performed flawlessly on the

Sustainability GCC Lifestyle Oil & Gas UAE

ADNOC to develop Habshan CO2 capture project in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023

The project will store 1.5 mtpa of carbon dioxide deep underground Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the leading global energy producer, will develop the Habshan carbon capture project, one of the most significant projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Abu Dhabi-headquartered company made the announcement on September 6, 2023. […]

Oil & Gas Business

Gastech Singapore 2023 backs a unified approach to net zero

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023

The global energy sector’s challenges undergo scrutiny Ministers, CEOs, and international business leaders have committed to unified industry action towards net zero on the opening day of Gastech 2023 in Singapore. Gastech 2023, the world’s most significant meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies, opened at

Music Entertainment Lifestyle

TikTok MENA playlist is red-hot for #SongOfTheSummer

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023

Gharam by Rabeh Saqer fires it up in the MENA region A unique lineup of top tracks has taken TikTok by storm in the MENA region as part of the short-form mobile video platform’s Songs of Summer 2023 initiative, which is ranked by total video creations. The TikTok community has been grooving to the rhythm […]

Travel Aviation GCC Lifestyle UAE

Fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Colombo from January 2024

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023

Sri Lankan capital will be Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s 39th destination Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch three weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, effective January 3, 2024. Colombo will become the low-cost airline’s 34th destination out of Abu Dhabi. The flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport […]

Cybersecurity Business GCC UAE

Check Point launches security platform for UAE enterprises

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2023

Infinity Portal secures businesses’ security infrastructure San Carlos, California-headquartered Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally, has launched Check Point Infinity Portal – its advanced cloud-based platform – exclusively for UAE-based corporate enterprises.

Movies Entertainment Lifestyle

Official trailer of The Continental: From the World of John Wick is out

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

New three-part series releases on September 22, 2023 Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for the new three-part series The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the three-part prequel series that explores the origin story behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the John Wick universe. The official trailer transports audiences back to the 1970s […]

Sport Events

French minister backs FIA anti-abuse campaign

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

FIA chief meets with French sports minister in Paris Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, paid a working visit to Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, the French Minister for Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Paris on September 4, 2023, on the day his fellow Emirati compatriot Sultan Al Neyadi returned to Earth from the International Space […]

Corporate Tech

Could you live without 25-year-old Google in your life?

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

Global tech juggernaut thinks you need it more than ever Google, the tech giant that has redefined how we navigate the digital world, commemorated its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2023. Founded in a nondescript college dorm room on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, then Ph.D. students at Stanford University, the […]

Health Events Lifestyle

People of Determination to be the focus at AccessAbilities Expo

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

2,297 rare diseases afflict Arab countries’ residents A medical conference, scheduled as a part of the fifth AccessAbilities Expo being held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai City, from October 9-11, 2023, will put the spotlight on the UAE’s efforts to increase medical care and rehabilitation for People of Determination in the Gulf country. AccessAbilities […]

Logistics Business GCC Saudi Arabia

‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ set for Jeddah City

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and […]

Space GCC UAE

UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi and fellow astronauts return to Earth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Crew-6 had spent 186 days on the International Space Station UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev have returned to Earth safely after their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashed down with parachutes in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, at 08:17am (Gulf […]

Automotive Tech

Choosing a crossover or SUV in the Middle East? 5 tips

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Infiniti Motor Company offers a good lineup Infiniti Motor Company, the Yokohama, Japan-headquartered automaker, has compiled five top tips that prospective buyers of a crossover or an SUV in the Middle East should consider when setting out to buy new wheels for use in urban environments. In this context, the global auto brand is promoting […]

Business Corporate

Gordon Brothers’ acquisition of Telefunken will boost the brand’s growth

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Licensee partnership to be expanded internationally Gordon Brothers, the global advisory and investment firm, has acquired the global consumer electronics brand Telefunken. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Telefunken is one of the leading names in the electronics sector with a diverse portfolio of products ranging from video, e-mobility, domestic appliances and audio.

Arts & Culture Events Lifestyle

Skaya Art unveils its new art season with Ukrainian artist Yana Rusnak

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Exhibition in Dubai City is from September 6 to October 9, 2023 Skaya Art Agency, the Dubai-based boutique art consultancy, is launching its new art season in collaboration with ME Dubai, the first ME by Meliá hotel project in the Middle East designed by the late architect Dame Zaha Hadid. As part of the new […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 finalists’ names are out

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Winners and runners-up will receive AED8 million in prizes Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the names of the 10 entities representing global autonomous vehicle companies and UAE-based universities that have qualified for the final round of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 under the theme: self-driving buses. Dubai RTA will

Travel Lifestyle

InterContinental Phuket Resort invites Middle East residents

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

5-star resort is located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket InterContinental Phuket Resort, the five-star resort located on Kamala Beach in western Phuket, Thailand, is targeting Middle Eastern travellers to experience a fusion of contemporary elegance and cultural charm in a unique Asian setting. Nestled amidst lush jungle-covered hills and overlooking the Andaman Sea, the

Real Estate Business

Penthouse.ae sets AED44 million record with Palm Jumeirah unit sale

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Russian investor buys iconic three-bedroom duplex apartment Penthouse.ae, the Dubai-based real estate agency serving Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs), has set a sales record for the highest price per square foot for a residential unit on the tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai City. A first-time Russian investor acquired the spectacular three-bedroom duplex

Education Health Lifestyle

Etika Jewels and Gulf for Good partner to protect vulnerable children in Nepal

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Collaboration centres on Child Rescue Nepal initiative Etika Jewels, the online fine jewellery retailer, will support Child Rescue Nepal, an initiative of Gulf for Good. This UAE-headquartered non-profit entity raises funds for charity projects that positively impact children in need globally. The new partnership between the UAE-based sustainable fine jewellery brand and

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]