Automotive

Maserati MCXtrema (730hp) revs it up in US world premiere

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

Maserati hosted the world premiere of its all-new MCXtrema limited-edition single-seater non-road-homologated race car at the high-octane Quail Monterey Car Week held in Monterey, California, on August 18, 2023. For the past 19 years, The Quail event has established itself as a hyper-luxury and

Corporate

Gates Hospitality enters employees’ enhancement pact with frntlne

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

Gates Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered hospitality development company, has entered a strategic partnership with frntlne, a Melbourne, Australia-based edu-tech platform, with the aim of empowering its own employees and in turn, reshaping the hospitality sector in the UAE. Gates Hospitality owns a portfolio of international brands, and homegrown F&B concepts, and also

Entertainment Lifestyle

IMG Worlds of Adventure lines up 7th-anniversary celebration

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

IMG Worlds of Adventure, the largest temperature-controlled indoor entertainment destination in the world, will celebrate its seventh anniversary in mega style and fun from August 31 to September 3, 2023, in mega style. Visitors of all ages can join in the festivities at IMG, situated within the City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed […]

Automotive

Selfdrive.ae unveils Back-to-School promo with special prices

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2023

Selfdrive.ae, the Dubai-headquartered car lease and rentals subscription platform, has launched its 2023 Back to School campaign for students’ parents and schoolteachers in the UAE. Timed to coincide with the start of the new academic year in the UAE, and featuring more than 1,000 petrol and electric cars, the new Selfdrive.ae promotion permits UAE-based parents […]

Logistics GCC UAE

Aramex is live testing Google Maps-powered last-mile deliveries in UAE

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

Aramex, a leading global logistics services and transportation solutions provider, has begun the live testing phase for its last-mile deliveries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), based on Google Maps Platform Mobility services. Google Maps Platform Mobility services run transportation and logistics operations for businesses across the globe. With operations in 65+

Home Lifestyle

How to get your own Barbie Dreamhouse with Royal Furniture

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

With all things Barbie sweeping across the GCC region UAE-based Royal Furniture has launched its all-new Barbie furniture and accessories collection. Inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster that had its world premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023, the new collection features various shades of pink, with which to embellish elegant bedroom ensembles,

Appointments

Software industry veteran Charles Sansbury is new CEO of Cloudera

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

Cloudera has announced the official appointment of Charles Sansbury as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with effect from August 7, 2023. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. In his new role, Sansbury – who has extensive leadership experience across the software

Dining Out GCC Lifestyle UAE

You will love Indian cuisine at Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, a new Indian gastronomic outlet that serves Indian regional cuisine with a contemporary feel, has opened its doors at Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel in Al Safouh, Dubai, UAE. A partnership between Haute Gourmet Co., a Dubai-based hospitality group that specialises in exceptional fine dining experiences and renowned Indian chef Ritu Dalmia […]

Education GCC UAE

50 new faculty members join United Arab Emirates University

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2023

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has inducted 50 new faculty members in various academic disciplines ahead of the start of the university’s new academic year. Founded in 1969 and located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, the research-intensive university is the UAE’s first national university and currently has more than 14,000 Emirati and international students.

Home Lifestyle

Why its time to head back to school with Pan Home this new academic year

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2023

Pan Home has launched its 2023 Back-to-School collection featuring a colourful range of furniture, and home and school accessories, made from durable and quality materials. The Dubai-headquartered home furnishing retailer is also offering a lucky customer AED30,000 towards school fees as the UAE heads into the start of a new academic year. Customers who spend […]

Leisure GCC Lifestyle UAE

Dubai Municipality has a 139-member strong beach rescue team corps

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2023

Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for

Events

How to join Liht Organics’ Metaverse Maldives Edition on August 30, 2023

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023

Liht Organics, the Singapore-headquartered organic makeup brand, will host its Metaverse Maldives Edition on August 30, 2023, as a VR event where beauty and technology converge in a unique way. Open only to participants who preregister online for the VR event, the Metaverse Maldives Edition follows the popular brand’s successful Beauty in the Metaverse event […]

Automotive GCC UAE

Trendy GS3 Emzoom R Style SUV rolls into the UAE

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023

China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV for the UAE market. The launch event of the eye-catching and uniquely designed R Style model, the top-of-the-line variant of the GS3 Emzoom, was held at Gargash Motors’ GAC Motor showroom in […]

GCC Lifestyle Travel UAE

Dubai International will handle 3 million travellers in 2-week period

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023

Dubai Airports, the sole operator of two of Dubai emirate’s airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), is collaborating closely with airlines, passenger control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for the largely expatriate travellers returning to the UAE after spending their long summer vacation

Health Lifestyle

What the WHO Director-General said at the G20 Health Ministers meeting in Gujarat, India

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu’s opening remarks at the G20 Health Ministers meeting (inaugural session) held in Gujarat, India, on August 18, 2023. Your Excellency Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Your Excellency Minister Kato, Excellencies, colleagues, and friends, Namaste. I thank India for its generous hospitality, and for its visionary

Arts & Culture GCC Lifestyle UAE

Witness how art intersects with AI at Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art this August

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023

Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art, in partnership with the Dubai-based MORROW collective, will present ‘Deep Blue: Man + Machine,’ an immersive show combining art, technology and innovation, to explore the profound relationship between human-created art and artificial intelligence (AI). The show takes place from August 26-27, 2023, at the Theatre of Digital Art. Tickets are

Food Lifestyle

Emirates to serve authentic Onam dishes on flights from Dubai to Kerala

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2023

Emirates (EK) will serve traditional Onam cuisine on its flights to and from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai, as part of the Dubai-headquartered airline’s celebration of Onam – the ancient Hindu rice harvest festival of Kerala state in India. The Onam dishes will be served onboard the 14 times weekly EK flight from Dubai to […]

Cybersecurity

Why cyber protection is the ultimate defence for African enterprises

News Editor 2 17/08/2023

By Peter French – General Manager – MEA & South Asia, Acronis In the wake of today’s highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats that have enormous potential to cripple their day-to-day operations, expose sensitive data, and inflict irreparable financial losses. Driven by

Sport

High-speed fan-facing Wi-Fi rolled out at Old Trafford

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2023

Manchester United has launched high-speed fan-facing Wi-Fi at Old Trafford footfall stadium to enhance fan matchday experiences. The world-famous football stadium is in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and is the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,310, it is the largest club football stadium in the UK. US-based Extreme Networks

Aviation

Boeing donates $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Hawaii

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2023

Boeing, the Seattle-based aerospace giant, is donating $500,000 to two organisations to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following the deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities. The Boeing Charitable Trust is providing $250,000 to the American Red Cross to maintain shelters for those seeking refuge and