Tech

How many of these 30 Generative AI terms do you know?

News Desk 25/06/2025

Test your knowledge As Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and reshape industries, including media, healthcare, education, and finance, understanding key terminology is crucial for professionals, policymakers, and the general public. In 2025, with technology more

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Interpol warns cybercrime is now among the top criminal threats in Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/06/2025

Law enforcement capacity lags Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most prevalent forms of criminal activity in parts of Africa, accounting for over 30 per cent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern regions, according to Interpol’s latest Africa Cyberthreat Assessment. The 2025 report, based on surveys and operational data from Interpol member […]

Business Interviews

Gallabox is quietly powering a WhatsApp-led business revolution

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2025

Says Co-Founder Karthik Jagannathan As digital tools reshape how businesses connect with customers, companies offering solutions must navigate a fast-evolving technology landscape. In this exclusive interview on the sidelines of CX & Loyalty Summit 2025 in Dubai, Karthik Jagannathan, Co-Founder and CEO of Gallabox – a no-code WhatsApp-led customer engagement platform –

Automotive Events

Land Rover launches inaugural Defender Trophy global competition

Arnold Pinto 24/06/2025

Focus on off-roaders Land Rover will organise the inaugural Defender Trophy competition, offering selected participants from key markets a place in a global off-road driving challenge. The event is designed to inspire global change for conservation while testing vehicle handling and navigation skills in remote and rugged terrain. Land Rover has previously run similar

Transport

UAE women engineers reflect on inclusion, collaboration

News Desk 23/06/2025

On International Women in Engineering Day 2025 Female engineers working in the UAE’s public transport sector have marked International Women in Engineering Day (June 23, 2025) by reflecting on the challenges and opportunities shaping their careers in a field still largely dominated by men. This year’s theme, ‘Together We Engineer’, focuses on collaboration and shared […]

Business Events Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia focuses on climate-resilient water infrastructure

News Desk 23/06/2025

At Jeddah conference The second Stormwater and Wastewater Conference opened in Jeddah on June 23, 2025, drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to upgrade critical water infrastructure amid rising climate challenges and rapid urban expansion. Held at the Jeddah Hilton, the event brought together officials, engineers, and environmental experts to address how cities

Transport

Dubai to expand Burj Khalifa metro station

News Desk 23/06/2025

To manage growing passenger volumes Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the expansion of the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall metro station to address rising passenger traffic, particularly during national holidays and large-scale public events. The development, undertaken in partnership with Dubai-based Emaar Properties, will increase the metro station’s total area

BREAKING NEWS Business Real Estate

Imran Khan motivates real estate professionals at Norah Residence launch in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2025

“We have struck the fire” In a powerful and poetic address, Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of PIXL Global – a premier off-plan real estate marketing agency based in Dubai – delivered a speech that left a lasting impression on real estate professionals at the by-invitation launch event of Norah Residence, a new residential development […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Pentagon reveals details of Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Involving over 125 US aircraft Pentagon, Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2025: In an extraordinary press briefing held this morning at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, provided detailed insights into a covert and highly coordinated military operation conducted by […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

US B-2 stealth bombers could shift the balance if conflict with Iran escalates

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Units head to towards staging posts This story was filed hours before the US launched unprecedented strikes against strategic nuclear sites across Iran, on June 21, 2025. ith tensions between Israel and Iran continuing to escalate, the deployment of US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers to locations near the two conflict-ridden countries has sparked new […]

BREAKING NEWS Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Interpol infostealer crackdown takes down 20,000+ malicious IPs and domains

Arnold Pinto 22/06/2025

Asia-Pacific operation targets data theft An international law enforcement operation has dismantled cybercriminal infrastructure linked to information stealers across the Asia-Pacific region. Coordinated by Interpol from January to April 2025, the initiative resulted in the takedown of over 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains. Law enforcement authorities from 26

BREAKING NEWS Cybersecurity

Record-breaking 16 billion login credentials leaked in massive global data breach

Arnold Pinto 21/06/2025

You may be compromised too A newly uncovered data breach has exposed more than 16 billion login credentials, making it one of the largest breaches in history. The records, believed to stem from a series of infostealer malware infections, include sensitive login data for platforms such as Facebook, Google, Apple, Telegram, and GitHub, among others. […]

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency BREAKING NEWS Crypto Web 3.0

US seizes $225 million in cryptocurrency

Arnold Pinto 21/06/2025

Linked to a global fraud network The United States has moved to seize more than $225 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to an international network involved in large-scale investment fraud. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed a civil forfeiture complaint in federal court, naming a sophisticated laundering system that investigators say […]

BREAKING NEWS Lifestyle

How to spot fake products: 11 signs every consumer should know

News Desk 20/06/2025

Follow the tips in this advisory The rise of counterfeit goods across global markets has triggered growing concern in the Middle East. From electronics and cosmetics to fashion and pharmaceuticals, fake products pose risks to consumer safety and brand reputation. In the UAE, customs officers regularly intercept counterfeit goods at airports and ports. In 2024, […]

BREAKING NEWS Health

Why health experts warn against kissing the deceased

News Editor 2 20/06/2025

Potential for infection risks The urge to kiss a deceased loved one before burial or cremation can be very strong. However, health experts advise the public to avoid kissing the bodies of deceased individuals, warning that the practice can pose significant health risks. While touching or kissing the deceased is common in many cultures, including […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Logistics Saudi Arabia UAE

DHL to invest US$574 million in Arabian Gulf logistics expansion

News Editor 2 19/06/2025

Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Travel

Dubai Airports extends AED495m contract with Serco to 2030

Arnold Pinto 19/06/2025

For passenger services at 2 airports Dubai Airports has signed a five-year contract extension with Britain’s Serco, valued at AED495 million, to continue providing passenger services at the Dubai emirate’s two main airports through December 2030. The contract follows the completion of an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. According to a Sero statement, […]

Aviation BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Portuguese Air Force patrols the Baltic skies from Estonia

Arnold Pinto 18/06/2025

With F-16 fighter jets The Portuguese Air Force is securing the skies over and around Estonia as part of Nato’s Baltic Air Policing mission. Portuguese fighter pilots and aircrew arrived at Ämari Air Base, in Estonia, in late May, replacing an earlier Portuguese detachment that had begun its duties in April and assumed responsibility for […]

BREAKING NEWS Defence & Security

Global nuclear arsenals expand amid rising tensions and fading arms control

Arnold Pinto 18/06/2025

New SIPRI study report Nuclear-armed states are continuing to expand and modernise their arsenals, reversing decades of gradual disarmament and signalling the return of a global arms race, according to the newly released Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Yearbook 2025 – an annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security.

Automotive BREAKING NEWS Tech

Dubai to begin autonomous vehicle pilot with Uber Technologies and WeRide

Arnold Pinto 17/06/2025

Field preparations are currently underway Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber Technologies and autonomous vehicle developer WeRide to introduce driverless transport services in the Arabian Gulf emirate. The agreement, signed in Dubai, outlines plans to begin a pilot phase later this year and to launch fully