Hospitality Interviews Real Estate

Atara Development to execute the first Sheraton Residences project in the GCC

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Marriott International and Atara Development signed a new partnership agreement on August 21, 2025, that will see the launch Sheraton The Residences at Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first Sheraton-branded

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime raids across Africa led by Interpol expose $97m fraud network

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

1,209 arrested in crackdown Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have arrested over 1,200 suspects linked to cybercrime in a coordinated operation led by Interpol. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the crackdown ran from June to August 2025, targeting high-impact online crime, including investment fraud, ransomware attacks and business email

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Events

Asia’s largest crypto summit heads to Hong Kong this week

News Desk 23/08/2025

Amid global shift More than 15,000 participants are expected in Hong Kong next week as the city prepares to host Bitcoin Asia 2025, a major global cryptocurrency event. The two-day summit, which runs from August 28 to 29, underscores Asia’s rising influence in the global digital currency ecosystem. Organised by BTC Media, Bitcoin Asia 2025 […]

Automotive

China’s GWM expands global auto push with launch of Brazil plant

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

Amid rising hybrid demand Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Brazil, marking a key development in China’s automotive expansion into Latin America. The plant, located in Iracemápolis in São Paulo state, began operations on August 16, 2025, with the production of the Haval H6 GT, the first […]

Business Tech

AI surge pushes the global cloud market past the $400 billion mark

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Amid soaring demand The global cloud infrastructure market is on track to exceed $400 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, driven by surging demand for generative artificial intelligence services and broader enterprise digital transformation. The sharp rise marks a notable acceleration in one of the world’s most lucrative technology sectors. New data from […]

Defence & Security Design

US-made Seaglider vessels aim to counter China’s maritime expansion

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Regent Craft unveils defence line Regent Craft, a US-based aerospace firm, has launched a military-focused division called Regent Defense to manufacture high-speed, low-signature maritime vessels aimed at strengthening American defence operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The announcement was made at the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit. The company’s Seaglider vessels,

Automotive

Ford Bronco marks 60 years as an off-road specialist

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

With “G.O.A.T.” codename The Ford Bronco has reached its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since its launch in the United States, back in 1965. The vehicle, initially created to fill the gap between lightweight military Jeeps and heavy pickup trucks, has become a symbol of durability, especially in off-road markets like the Middle East. Developed […]

Business Logistics

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery across the US

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

In major logistics push Amazon has rolled out same-day delivery for fresh groceries in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the United States, with plans to more than double that coverage to 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. The move marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to capture a larger share […]

Defence & Security Space

Secretive American spacecraft set to launch new test mission today

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

As military space tech interest surges The United States Space Force is set to launch the eighth mission of its experimental X-37B spacecraft on August 21, 2025. The classified test vehicle will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under mission designation USSF-36. The uncrewed spacecraft will carry […]

Energy Sustainability

Egypt launches the largest wind farm in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

A 650 megawatt facility French energy company Engie has helped facilitate the full commissioning of the Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt – currently the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The 650 megawatt (MW) facility, located near the Gulf of Suez in Ras Ghareb, was brought online […]

Arts & Culture Events

Abu Dhabi to host the 22nd edition of ADIHEX

News Editor 20/08/2025

August 30 to September 7, 2025 Abu Dhabi is set to host the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is expected to be the largest in its history. The event runs from August 30 to September 7, 2025, at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of […]

Interviews Real Estate UAE

Al Huzaifa Properties banks on full-cycle, design-driven offering for its initial real estate venture

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Al Huzaifa Properties, the newly launched real estate development arm of Dubai-based Al Huzaifa Furniture, has outlined its ambitious strategy to transition from luxury interiors into end-to-end residential development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategy involves delivering fully furnished residential properties with a focus on design-led,

Cybersecurity

Elite cybercrime rings are recruiting experts as ransomware attacks surge in 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Ransomware cases up 49% in H1 2025 Ransomware attacks have surged globally in the first half of 2025, exposing the growing scale and sophistication of organised cybercrime. Experts warn that far from amateur operations, many ransomware groups now operate like corporations, recruiting skilled professionals and deploying advanced tactics to infiltrate critical systems. Data

Business

UAE-based startup raises $3.1M to challenge traditional hiring models

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Via data-rich profiles Abu Dhabi-based startup Professional.me has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to develop artificial intelligence tools that aim to change how employers and professionals connect during the hiring process. The investment round, led by UAE firm Raha Beach Ventures, brings the platform’s total capital raised to $4.6 million. Launched in October 2024,

Health

Nepal is the latest country to eliminate rubella

News Desk 19/08/2025

Global vaccine push gains ground Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on August 18, 2025. The announcement comes after more than a decade of expanded vaccination efforts and health surveillance reforms across the Himalayan nation. The WHO’s South-East Asia Regional Verification Commission reviewed

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin to upgrade Poland’s F-16 fighter jets

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2025

As Nato expands defence capabilities Poland has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States to modernise its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets to the F-16V configuration. The deal is part of Warsaw’s broader efforts to boost its military capabilities amid heightened security concerns in Europe following Russia’s unprovoked […]

Automotive

Elite Group Holding unveils exclusive Soueast showroom in Deira, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

As the dealer expands brand reach Soueast, the automaker owned by Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Chery Group, has a new retail showroom in Deira, Dubai, opened on August 16, 2025, in partnership with its exclusive UAE dealer Elite Group Holding. The showroom aims to bring the Chinese automotive brand’s latest S06, S07 and S09 models closer […]

Crypto Events

Key speakers to highlight Asia’s strategic shift towards digital assets

News Desk 18/08/2025

At Bitcoin Asia 2025 Bitcoin Asia 2025 is set to convene on August 28-29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together key regional figures from government, finance, technology, and culture to examine the shifting role of Bitcoin in Asia’s political and economic landscape. Following its inaugural event in 2024, which sold out, […]

Automotive Space

Bridgestone commits to supplying lunar rover tyres to iSpace

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

For 2029 Moon missions Tokyo-based lunar exploration company iSpace has signed an agreement with Bridgestone Corporation to collaborate on the development and testing of tyre technology for small to medium-sized lunar rovers. The move signals an expansion of private sector involvement in space exploration, with plans to validate the technology on Earth ahead of potential

Gadgets Lifestyle

Caviar launches the $10,000 iPhone 17 “Desperado” series

News Desk 17/08/2025

Firearm motif luxury overhaul Russian luxury brand Caviar has released a new series of customised iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, incorporating firearm motifs and mechanical features in designs priced up to $10,985. The collection, named “Desperado”, includes three hand-crafted models – Russian Roulette, Die Hard, and Predator – each incorporating weapon-inspired design