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Logistics Sustainability

Vandijck Transport puts the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to the test in Belgium

On a 1,500km long-haul route With a clear commitment to sustainable logistics, Vandijck Transport has successfully tested the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 on a journey spanning over 1,500km. The family-run Belgian transport company, based in Herentals, is leading the way in transitioning to battery-electric heavy goods vehicles. The test took place ahead of the
Business Tech

France to get Europe’s largest AI Campus with UAE input

Via global consortium pact Bpifrance, the French national investment bank; MGX, the UAE investment fund focused on AI and advanced technology; Mistral AI, the leader in generative AI; and Nvidia, the world leader in AI computing infrastructure, have announced plans to build Europe’s largest AI Campus in the Paris region. The groundbreaking joint venture, revealed during
Events

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates pontificate

With solemn rite in St. Peter’s Square His Holiness Pope Leo XIV commenced his papacy on May 18, 2025, with a solemn inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, marking the official beginning of his Petrine Ministry. The ceremony, steeped in rich symbolism and tradition, underscored his role as Saint Peter’s successor and the […]
Business Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Nvidia enter groundbreaking AI and cloud computing partnership

Following Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has unveiled a series of transformative partnerships with American tech giant Nvidia to position the Arabian Gulf state as a world leader in artificial intelligence, enterprise computing, digital twins and robotics. The announcement was made during a high-profile state visit by US President Donald Trump following
Cybersecurity Defence & Security

US defence leaders sound alarm over cyber threats from global adversaries

Main threat seen from China Senior US defence officials delivered a stark warning to US lawmakers on May 16, 2025, spotlighting the growing dangers posed by state-sponsored cyber actors and criminal organisations that exploit cyberspace to undermine US national security. The remarks came during a high-stakes hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee
Tech UAE

Abu Dhabi to get the largest AI campus outside the US

Along with advanced Nvidia AI chips In a groundbreaking agreement finalised during US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the UAE and the US have signed a deal to establish the largest artificial intelligence campus outside the continental US. The AI mega-project, set to be built in […]
Business Interviews

Fostering Emiratisation is a key goal for TASC

Says CEO Mahesh Shahdadpuri In an exclusive interview, Mahesh Shahdadpuri, Founder & CEO of Dubai-based TASC Outsourcing, delves into the central theme of the ‘Emiratisation Summit 2025’, focusing on ‘Scaling Retention and Engagement Strategies.’ The third edition of the Emiratisation Summit, jointly hosted by TASC and the United Arab Emirates
Lifestyle

Data entry clerks crowned top “lazy girl” profession in 2025 work-life balance study

Workers seek work-life balance above pay In a shifting employment landscape where mental health, autonomy and flexibility increasingly take precedence over traditional career goals, data entry clerks have emerged as the leading “lazy girl job” for 2025, according to a new report by digital agency Eskimoz. Defined not by laziness but by low-stress, low-interaction, and […]
Automotive Business

Nissan unveils comprehensive recovery plan

To drive a leaner, smarter business by 2026 In a bold move to reshape its global operations and return to long-term profitability, Nissan Motor has launched Re:Nissan, a comprehensive recovery plan designed to overhaul the company’s cost structure, sharpen its market focus, and accelerate product development. With new leadership and a renewed sense of urgency, […]