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eVTOL
Aviation Transport

UAE moves closer to commercial eVTOL air taxis as Archer Aviation completes first Midnight test flight in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto
In peak summer conditions Archer Aviation has completed the first test flight of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, at Al Bateen Executive Airport, marking a major step in the UAE’s plans to introduce commercial air taxi services. The flight, carried out under summer conditions in Abu Dhabi last month, is part […]
Whizmo
Finance Interviews

Did you know that Whizmo is empowering the underserved and driving the UAE’s digital payment revolution?

Arnold Pinto
On ‘finance without borders’ lines In this exclusive interview, Eric G. Karobia, CEO of Whizmo, discusses the Dubai-based all-in-one mobile money solution provider’s ambitious mission to democratise mobile money in the UAE. Focused on accessibility, simplicity, and inclusion, Whizmo represents a movement connecting cash-based communities with digital finance.
Taikun
Business Corporate

Cloudera’s acquisition of Taikun signals a push to dominate the hybrid AI market

Arnold Pinto
Amid growing data demands Cloudera, the Santa Clara-based hybrid data company, has acquired Czech Kubernetes management firm Taikun, strengthening its ability to offer data and AI services across public cloud, private data centres, and highly regulated environments. The deal comes amid rising global demand for flexible IT infrastructure capable of supporting increasingly
Nisar
Space

Nisar Earth radar satellite launches to boost global disaster forecasting and climate monitoring

Arnold Pinto
A Nasa-Isro initiative A satellite jointly developed by the United States and India was launched into orbit on July 30, 2025, carrying advanced radar systems designed to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional maps of Earth’s surface. The mission, known as Nisar (Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar), marks the first collaboration of its kind between the space agencies of
Skyfall
Space

New ‘Skyfall’ 6-drone plan could reshape future missions to Mars

Arnold Pinto
A Nasa-AeroVironment initiative US-based defence contractor AeroVironment has unveiled a new Mars mission concept involving six autonomous helicopters in partnership with Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The initiative, named ‘Skyfall,’ proposes the deployment of scout drones to identify safe landing sites and resource-rich areas ahead of planned crewed missions to
Radia
Aviation Energy Sustainability

Radia is developing the WindRunner – the world’s largest aircraft – for green energy and defence verticals

Arnold Pinto
Amid a global airlift gap Aerospace and energy firm Radia has begun building what is set to become the world’s largest cargo aircraft, aiming to address critical shortfalls in global oversized freight transport and expand the reach of clean energy projects. Known as the WindRunner, the aircraft is being designed to carry extremely large cargo […]
iCAUR
Automotive

Chery’s iCAUR brand rolls out global premiere in Dubai amid push into Middle East EV market

Arnold Pinto
Brand night woos audience China’s Chery Automobile has officially launched its new all-electric vehicle brand, iCAUR, on the world stage as the Wuhu-headquartered company accelerates its global expansion into new energy vehicles, beginning with the Middle East. iCAUR is pronounced ‘eye car.’ Chery markets the brand as ‘iCar’ in China. The iCAUR name is being […]
Kia
Automotive Design

Kia electric concepts win top Red Dot awards

Arnold Pinto
As EV shift accelerates globally Kia has received five honours at the Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2025, with its electric adventure van concept taking the highest distinction. The win highlights the automaker’s focus on electric vehicles and user-centric design as global demand for sustainable mobility continues to rise. The PV5 WKNDR Concept, an electric […]
Model
Logistics

American drone franchise model targets global growth

Arnold Pinto
As demand for aerial services rises A new drone business model launched in the United States is drawing attention from global markets, including the Middle East and Africa, for its potential to transform the commercial drone services industry. Aquiline Drones, a Hartford-based technology firm, has introduced a franchise system called the Virtual Drone Franchise (VDF). […]
Tourbillon
Automotive

Bugatti reveals radical V16 hypercar layout as Tourbillon targets record speed and efficiency

Arnold Pinto
Internal layout was also restructured Bugatti has unveiled new technical details of its Tourbillon hypercar, signalling a major shift in the brand’s engineering approach as it moves beyond the era defined by the W16-powered Chiron. The French carmaker, now part of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture, is focusing on innovative packaging, aerodynamics and integration to […]
CarryAll
Aviation Logistics

China approves ‘CarryAll’ – the world’s first heavy-lift eVTOL platform

Arnold Pinto
As UAE eyes low-altitude air mobility A Chinese-manufactured electric aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) has become the first of its kind, weighing over one tonne, to receive full airworthiness certification. The development is seen as a key step toward the commercial rollout of cargo and aerial mobility systems across global markets, including […]