Automotive Oman

EV ownership surges 300% in Oman in one year

Arnold Pinto 25/09/2024 0

The Sultanate of Oman has recorded an unprecedented 300% rise in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in 2024, with registered EVs climbing from 550 in 2023 to 1,500 this year. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology

Interviews Tech

Milestone: Middle East has keen eyes on technological transformation

Arnold Pinto 24/09/2024 0

Danish company has cutting-edge VSaaS solutions Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) is a cloud-based security solution that empowers users to conveniently access their Internet Protocol (IP) cameras from any location using a computer. This allows for easy viewing of surveillance footage and ensures continuous monitoring and enhanced security. VSaaS technology primarily

Health Sustainability

Mapusa City in India unveils initiative against paper cups

Dan Ngiam 24/09/2024 0

Research shows such cups leach microplastics Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in Goa, India, has launched a year-long campaign to discourage plastic-lined disposable paper cups. This follows new research revealing that microplastics in the cups’ plastic lining are ingested when people drink hot liquids. The MMC is conducting the awareness campaign cups in all areas

Events

Cloudera honours 2024 Data Impact Awards winning organisations

Arnold Pinto 23/09/2024 0

MET winners felicitated in Dubai Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI platforms, honoured the winners of its 2024 Data Impact Awards at the Middle East edition of EVOLVE24 held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai City on September 12, 2024. The winners hail from the Middle […]

Automotive

Lotus Technology unveils revolutionary concept car: Theory 1

Arnold Pinto 23/09/2024 0

Part of Lotus’ Vision80 initiative Lotus Technology, an all-electric luxury mobility provider, has unveiled Theory 1, its groundbreaking concept car that redefines intelligent performance vehicles. The launch introduces ‘The Lotus Theory,’ a new design manifesto centred around three core principles: Digital, Natural, and Analog (DNA). The Digital aspect focuses on creating

Transport

‘Metro Babies’ event held at Legoland Dubai Resort

News Desk 2 22/09/2024 0

Celebrating 15 years of Dubai Metro Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro network with an event honouring those born between 2009 and 2023 on the metro system’s inauguration day (September 9). The ‘Metro Babies’ event was held at Legoland Dubai Resort. Rashed Abdulkarim Al Mulla, Director of Marketing […]

Automotive

Lotus Technology receives GCC homologation for Eletre and Emeya EVs

Arnold Pinto 22/09/2024 0

Region is key market for the brand Lotus Technology, a global leader in intelligent luxury mobility, has obtained local homologation certification for its Eletre (hyper-SUV) and Emeya (hyper-GT sedan) electric vehicle models in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The certification comes as Lotus Technology expands its footprint in a region celebrated for

Banking Saudi Arabia

Banking sector set to meet in Riyadh

News Desk 2 21/09/2024 0

For 5th Annual Future Bank Summit & Awards KSA 2024 The 5th Annual Future Bank Summit & Awards KSA 2024 is poised to unite industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to delve into the latest banking and financial technology advancements. The summit, scheduled for September 24th and 25th at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh, aims to […]

Business

Do you know LinkedIn uses personal information to train generative AI?

Arnold Pinto 21/09/2024 0

Here is how to put a stop to that LinkedIn, Microsoft’s professional networking platform, has announced that it and its affiliates use users’ personal information and content to train generative AI models that generate content, including those developed by Microsoft and its own AI systems. This decision has raised privacy concerns among the 900 million […]

Gitex Tech

OpenAI launches its ‘o1-preview’ AI series

News Desk 2 21/09/2024 0

For advanced reasoning OpenAI has launched its new reasoning model series, dubbed ‘OpenAI o1-preview’. This new series is set to redefine AI’s capabilities in tackling complex problems across various fields, including science, coding, and mathematics. The OpenAI o1-preview models are designed to emphasise extended reasoning time, mimicking human thought processes.

Real Estate

RealTek Summit 2024 to focus on regional real estate sector

News Desk 2 20/09/2024 0

On September 24 in Dubai City The RealTek Summit 2024 will take place on September 24 at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai. It promises to be a landmark event for real estate professionals across the GCC region. This one-day conference, organised by Biz Events Management, will feature presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions […]

Gitex

GITEX Global 2024 to showcase the transformative power of AI

News Desk 2 20/09/2024 0

UAE aims to be an AI world leader by 2031 The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping international markets, and the upcoming GITEX Global 2024, promoted as the world’s largest tech and startup event, will showcase this momentum from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. A recent surge in […]

Space

Do you know what Coordinated Lunar Time is?

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024 0

NASA is working on the answer NASA has announced plans to develop a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) standard, a crucial step following a policy directive from the White House issued in April 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) programme, aims to create a timekeeping system for the Moon to support […]

Aviation

Airtaxi World Congress 2024 flies into Dubai

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024 0

Uniting the global AAM sector The global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector will shift its flight orientation to the oil-rich Middle East when the Airtaxi World Congress 2024 lands in Dubai City from October 7 to 10. The event, which is being hosted in the Middle East for the first time, is a unique opportunity […]

Cybersecurity Gitex

BotGuard OÜ to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity at GITEX Global 2024

Dan Ngiam 19/09/2024 0

With real-time website testing BotGuard OÜ, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, will showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions focused on adequate bot protection at GITEX Global 2024, which will take place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). BotGuard’s presentation at the upcoming tech show will comprise live

Automotive

How much do you know of the Ford Bronco’s 59 years?

Arnold Pinto 19/09/2024 0

Beginning in 1965 From its debut in 1965 as the world’s first sports utility vehicle, the Ford Bronco has epitomised off-road excellence and adventure. Initially codenamed Bronco and G.O.A.T. (Go Over All Terrain), this vehicle emerged as Ford’s innovative design bridged the gap between rugged utility and comfort, setting a new standard in the automotive […]

Sustainability

$7.5 billion is needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Dan Ngiam 19/09/2024 0

Doable in a decade After six years of development and three years of active extraction, The Ocean Cleanup has announced that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) can be eradicated within a decade for $7.5 billion. This marks the first time a specific cost and timeline have been established for this significant environmental challenge. The […]

Business

Dubai ranks among the top 10 cities for business networking

Arnold Pinto 19/09/2024 0

With London topping the list Dubai has secured a spot in the top 10 cities worldwide for business networking, according to a new study by Loopex Digital. The research evaluated various factors, including business events, co-working spaces, internet speed, and cost of living, placing Dubai as a notable contender in the global networking arena. The […]

Automotive

2025 Lotus Emeya hyper-GT streaks into UAE

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2024 0

Pricing begins at AED439,000 Lotus Cars has officially launched the Emeya, its first fully electric four-door hyper-GT, in the UAE market. The model unveiled with the tagline – #ForTheDrivers – sets a new standard for Lotus driving experiences, drawing on the British marque’s 75 years of expertise in engineering and design. The Emeya encapsulates the […]

Thought leadership

Building personalised career journeys with AI in the UAE and GCC region

News Desk 2 18/09/2024 0

By Sean Hinton, Founder of SkyHive Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we work and, just as critically, how people navigate their careers. This transformation holds particular relevance for the fast-evolving labour markets of the UAE and the wider GCC region, where AI’s impact is poised to reshape the workforce in meaningful ways. AI and […]