Tech

Americans are divided over AI as concerns grow around jobs, security, and misinformation

Arnold Pinto 09/08/2025

According to Gallup data Americans remain sharply split over whether artificial intelligence (AI) represents a natural progression in technological innovation or a fundamental risk to society. According to new survey data by Gallup, 49% view AI as a positive tool that humans will learn to use

Business

Apple pledges $600 billion investment in US manufacturing push amid global tech rivalries

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Bid to localise supply chains Apple has announced a significant expansion of its operations in the United States, pledging an additional $100 billion, which brings its total US investment commitment to $600 billion over four years. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to localise supply chains, boost advanced manufacturing, and strengthen America’s position […]

Automotive Saudi Arabia Sport

First all-women desert rally marks milestone for motorsport and gender equality in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Toyota enters team In a country where women were only granted the legal right to drive seven years ago, Saudi Arabia hosted the fourth edition of Rally Jameel, a navigation-based off-road rally exclusively for female drivers. Held from April 21-26, 2025, the event attracted 82 participants from 37 countries, including the first-ever team from Japan, […]

Travel

Italy tourism set to register record €60.4 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Amid global sector recovery International visitor spending in Italy is expected to reach a record €60.4 billion in 2025, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), highlighting a substantial recovery for the country’s tourism sector after the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest WTTC Economic Impact Research projects that the overall travel […]

Health

Pope Leo XIV makes unannounced ICU visit to gravely ill Spanish teen

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2025

Sparks global solidarity His Holiness Pope Leo XIV made a private visit to a Spanish teenager hospitalised in critical condition, following a collapse during a major Catholic youth event in Rome. Writing for the Catholic News Agency (CAN), Almudena Martínez-Bordiú, reported that the 15-year-old, Ignacio Gonzálvez, had travelled from Spain to attend the Jubilee of […]

Cybersecurity Travel

Dark web trade in stolen travel documents is surging to new heights

News Desk 07/08/2025

As global tourism recovers Cybercriminals are profiting from a booming black market for stolen travel documents, with a new investigation revealing that personal information from millions of travellers across the globe is being sold on the dark web for as little as $10. Joint research by cybersecurity firms NordVPN and Saily has uncovered a growing […]

Aviation Transport

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

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2025

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 […]

Finance Interviews

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

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2025

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.

Aviation Business Corporate

Joby Aviation acquires Blade passenger business for $125 million

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2025

As Dubai readies for eVTOL flights Joby Aviation has signed a deal to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger services arm in a move that positions the electric aircraft developer to accelerate commercial air taxi operations, including its first launch in Dubai in 2026. The agreement, announced on August 4, 2025, is valued at up to […]

Business Corporate

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

Arnold Pinto 05/08/2025

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

Space

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

Arnold Pinto 05/08/2025

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

Transport

Dubai opens major tunnel to cut travel times and boost traffic flow

News Desk 04/08/2025

On key east–west corridor A new 800-metre traffic tunnel has opened on Umm Suqeim Street as part of Dubai’s effort to upgrade key transport corridors amid rapid urban expansion and population growth in the Arabian Gulf emirate. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority said the four-lane tunnel in each direction, located near Al Barsha South Street, […]

Space

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

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2025

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

Thought leadership

The challenge of office space and how it is a key part of setting up a business

News Desk 03/08/2025

By Amit Anand, Vice President – KSA Corporate Service, TASC Group In recent years, Saudi Arabia has experienced a significant upsurge in establishing new offices, reflecting a growing trend of new businesses being set up within the country. Since Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 launch in 2016, starting a business in the country offers immense potential. […]

Aviation Energy Sustainability

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

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

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 […]

Automotive

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

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

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 […]

Space

UAE’s Rashid 2 rover to explore the Moon’s far side in 2026

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

As part of global lunar push The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to send its second lunar rover to the far side of the Moon in 2026, under a new agreement with United States-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace. The mission will see the Rashid 2 rover delivered aboard the Blue Ghost lander, a spacecraft […]

Automotive Design

Kia electric concepts win top Red Dot awards

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

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 […]

Thought leadership

How to Implement AI in Your Business: A Strategic Guide for 2025

News Desk 01/08/2025

By Slava Vaniukov, CEO and Co-Founder, Softermii This guide is designed to help companies of all sizes navigate the complexities of adopting AI. It will help you understand what’s possible, how to start, and how to move from experimentation to scalable solutions. Regardless of your size or sector, the strategic use of AI can redefine […]

Logistics

American drone franchise model targets global growth

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2025

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). […]