Travel

Delta Airlines’ global flights to feature fast, free Wi-Fi

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

Rollout will proceed in phases Delta Airlines is introducing fast, free Wi-Fi on its select long-haul international flights by the close of 2024. The complementary, streaming-quality internet rollout began this summer in partnership with T-Mobile. Select Viasat-equipped aircraft on

Education Saudi Arabia

KAUST commissions new regional-class research vessel

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]

Corporate

Transworld Business Advisors expands GCC operations

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

Reinforcing growth and advisory services Transworld Business Advisors (Transworld), the world’s largest business brokerage franchise, has extended its operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The move sees West Palm Beach, Florida-headquartered Transworld, extending its services beyond the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,

Gadgets

Google unveils Pixel 9 series of smartphones

Dan Ngiam 19/08/2024 0

With AI and enhanced features Google has launched its latest smartphone lineup: the Pixel 9 series. The new range, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is powered by the latest Google Tensor G4 chip, promising significant advancements in performance, camera technology, and artificial […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Cybersecurity

Chainalysis: Global crypto crime has fallen 19.6% YTD

News Desk 2 19/08/2024 0

Ransomware emerges as a notable exception New research from Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis firm headquartered in New York City, reveals a significant drop in global crypto-related crime. Year-to-date (YTD) illicit activity has decreased by 19.6%, from $20.9 billion to $16.7 billion. Despite the decline in illicit transactions, ransomware has emerged as a notable

Automotive UAE

Nissan to host world premiere of 2025 Nissan Patrol in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2024 0

Y63 reveal is on September 3, 2024 Nissan Motor Corporation will host the world premiere of the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol (Y63) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on September 3, 2024. This will be the seventh-generation reveal of the iconic 4×4 SUV. Featuring a sleek design with interlinked taillights and advanced technology, the Patrol […]

Health

Do you know what mpox viral infection is?

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2024 0

How to protect yourself? Mpox is a rare viral infection caused by the mpox virus. Although the disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, it primarily affects humans and is endemic to parts of central and western Africa. The illness can present with flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash, and understanding its nature and prevention […]

Space UAE

ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are

Aviation

El Al Israel Airlines orders 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

Carrier to receive 787 9 this year Boeing and El Al Israel Airlines signed a landmark agreement for up to 31 new 737 MAX aircraft, marking a critical step in the Israeli flag carrier’s modernisation strategy. This deal will replace the airline’s existing fleet of Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The undisclosed amount order for the 737 […]

Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]

Space

JUICE space probe to fly past Moon and Earth

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

Historic flybys on August 19-20, 2024 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer) space probe will undertake its first-ever double flyby of the Moon and Earth on August 19 and 20, 2024. This mission marks a world premiere as JUICE utilises the gravitational forces of these two celestial bodies to adjust its […]

Aviation Travel

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s set for Zurich and Riyadh

News Desk 2 17/08/2024 0

Aircraft have upgraded cabin configurations Emirates is deploying its retrofitted Boeing 777 passenger aircraft from its Dubai hub to Zurich and Riyadh starting October 1, 2024. The move is part of the airline’s initiative to enhance passenger experience with upgraded cabin configurations. The newly retrofitted Boeing 777s will feature Premium Economy and freshly

Business UAE

New manual unveiled for OOH advertisers in Dubai

News Desk 2 17/08/2024 0

Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the

Markets

Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi top global smartphone market in Q2 2024

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2024 0

US sanctions hurt Huawei Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi have collectively commanded half of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting their continued dominance in the industry. According to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker data, these three tech giants have each made significant strides in capturing consumer interest and market […]

Logistics

Smooth sailing for DP World as H1 2024 revenue hits $9.33 billion

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2024 0

Key focus on freight forwarding platform DP World has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing a resilient performance amidst a challenging global environment. For the period ending June 30, 2024, the company reported a 3.3% increase in revenue to $9.335 billion despite a 4.3% decrease in adjusted EBITDA to $2.497 […]

Entertainment

UNO Car Party! debuts at gamescom 2024 in Cologne

Dan Ngiam 16/08/2024 0

Mattel, AirConsole, BMW Group in partnership Mattel, AirConsole, and BMW Group are collaborating for the world premiere of UNO Car Party!, a new in-car gaming experience set to debut at gamescom 2024 in Cologne, Germany. The innovative adaptation of Mattel’s UNO card game will be showcased for the first time at the AirConsole booth (Hall […]

Health

WHO: Mpox outbreak is a public health emergency of global concern

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

Disease escalates in DRC World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the upsurge of the mpox disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and several other African nations a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The PHEIC designation follows the recommendation of an International Health Regulations

Events Sport

Key facts and figures of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

A celebration of records and spectacle With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ending on August 11, 2024, the event’s remarkable impact and record-breaking feats are being celebrated. The Games began on July 24 and showcased two weeks of thrilling athleticism and historic milestones. Sports highlights Events and records: The Games featured 760 sessions across 32 […]

Defence & Security

UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative

Gadgets

Belkin unveils new tech for Back to School 2024-2025 academic year

News Desk 2 15/08/2024 0

To enhance learning experience As the new school year begins in the GCC region, tech-savvy students and educators are gearing up for another year of digital learning. Belkin is at the forefront, offering innovative tech solutions to enhance and streamline the classroom experience. iPad to laptop Belkin’s Connect Pro Keyboard Case is a game-changer for […]