Lifestyle Travel

Delta unveils new Boston Logan Airport lounge

News Desk 2 14/12/2024 0

Fine dining in focus Delta Air Lines has expanded its premium ground service by opening its third Delta One Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. The 6,700-square-foot lounge, accessible via the Delta Sky Club on Concourse E, promises the carrier’s passengers a unique and

Health

Reinvigorated global efforts needed to curb malaria threat

Dan Ngiam 14/12/2024 0

WHO issues a stark warning Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) underscore the significant progress in the fight against malaria since 2000. An estimated 2.2 billion cases and 12.7 million deaths have been averted. However, despite these achievements, malaria remains a serious global health threat, particularly in the WHO African Region, where the […]

Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

To revive ailing automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced a significant leadership shake-up, appointing a new executive team effective January 1, 2025. The moves are part of the Japanese company’s broader turnaround strategy, designed to restructure operations and improve efficiency and resilience. These changes aim to respond swiftly to current challenges and

Automotive Saudi Arabia

What will go down at the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

A 7,700km rally route The 2025 Dakar Rally will return to Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, promising an even more formidable challenge for competitors, both amateurs and elite rally raid champions. Rally Director David Castera unveiled the specifics of the 47th Dakar Rally, which will occur from January 3-17, 2025. The event will […]

Gadgets Lifestyle

Huawei unveils its latest flagship range in UAE

News Desk 2 13/12/2024 0

Includes Mate X6 foldable smartphone Huawei Consumer Business Group (HCBG) unveiled several game-changing products at the ‘Unfold the Classic Huawei flagship product launch event in Dubai on December 12, 2024. The launch includes the highly anticipated Huawei Mate X6 foldable smartphone, which sets a new benchmark for the foldable market, and various other innovative

Crypto Sport

Crypto Fight Night delivers a knockout show

News Desk 2 13/12/2024 0

With a global tour in 2025 Crypto Fight Night (CFN) delivered an electrifying evening on December 6, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Boxing fans and blockchain innovators gathered for a spectacular event blending the worlds of combat sports and cutting-edge technology. Known for its unique fusion of boxing and blockchain, CFN again proved […]

Hospitality Travel

Hyatt to open over 50 hotels globally in 2025

News Desk 2 13/12/2024 0

As luxury travel demand soars Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed an ambitious expansion plan, showcasing a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open globally by 2026. The announcement was made at the ILTM Cannes, the world’s premier luxury travel trade event. The surge in demand for luxury travel began in 2023 […]

Business Sustainability

Stellantis and CATL to build LFP battery plant in Spain

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

For €4.1 billion Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) have announced a landmark agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion in a joint venture to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The cutting-edge facility, set to commence production by the end of 2026, will cater to the […]

Aviation

US Marine Corps to experience Sikorsky flight autonomy demo

Arnold Pinto 13/12/2024 0

Via optionally piloted Black Hawk The US Marine Corps has selected Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to demonstrate the capabilities of its Matrix flight autonomy system. The operational demonstrations planned for 2025 will use Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to showcase how autonomous flight can support the Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics

Business

RAKIS 2024 concludes after 2 eventful days

News Desk 2 12/12/2024 0

Focus on investment opportunities The inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS), held from December 10 to 11, 2024, solidified the emirate’s commitment to long-term economic growth. The summit, a key forum for investment and innovation, offered thought-provoking discussions on various topics, from the crucial role of public-private partnerships to

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Web 3.0

Global Blockchain Show begins in Dubai today

News Desk 2 12/12/2024 0

With top Web3 founders attending VAP Group, a prominent Web3 and AI consulting player, is hosting the Global Blockchain Show on December 12 and 13, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai. The event will offer industry professionals, thought leaders, and blockchain enthusiasts a unique platform to gather, collaborate, and explore the vast […]

Finance Interviews

IMA-DIFC partnership to boost finance professionals in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2024 0

Via several focused initiatives Headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, United States, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is a prominent global nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of accounting and finance professionals worldwide. With 130,000+ members across 150 countries and 350 chapters, IMA provides resources such as certification

Travel

Emirates urges passengers to plan for travel via Dubai airport

News Desk 2 11/12/2024 0

As the festive season begins Emirates has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, urging them to plan their airport arrangements well this festive season as passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are expected to rise sharply compared to last year. In 2024, the Dubai-based carrier expects daily departures from DXB to reach as […]

Health

‘Pill-on-a-thread’ trial aims to transform oesophageal cancer screening

Dan Ngiam 11/12/2024 0

University of Cambridge move A groundbreaking clinical trial, which could lead to a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer, has inducted its first participants. The BEST4 Screening trial is testing a novel pill-on-a-thread device designed to detect Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. The innovative method offers a promising, less

Tech

US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging threat, particularly in safeguarding US military personnel, facilities, and

Business Education

78% of business schools integrate AI into their curricula

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

Per the latest GMAC report A new Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report reveals that 78% of business schools have incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their curricula or learning experiences. The study highlights the growing importance of AI in education as business schools worldwide seek to prepare students for a rapidly changing business

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MBRF to organize 12th edition of ‘Bil Arabi’ Initiative

News Desk 1 10/12/2024 0

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) is set to launch the 12th edition of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, a leading knowledge event in the region. The initiative promotes the use of the Arabic language across digital media platforms and highlights its beauty and role in strengthening the cultural identity of young people. […]

Finance

AI is seen playing a growing role in the accounting sector

News Desk 2 10/12/2024 0

Per a Deloitte-IMA survey A new global survey from Deloitte’s Centre for Controllership and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has underscored the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the controllership function among financial professionals. The survey found that the use of AI in the controllership role is expected to

Business Space

Space42 and ICEYE partner to build SAR satellites in UAE

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Boosting nation’s EO programme Space42, a UAE-based spacetech company, and ICEYE, a Finland-headquartered global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE. The venture builds upon the two entities’ collaboration, which included the launch of the UAE’s first SAR

Aviation

Avinor selects Thales to deploy Norway’s next-generation UTM system

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

Meeting European regulatory standards Thales and Avinor have partnered strategically to implement Norway’s next-generation aerial Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system. The system, designed to enhance airspace management while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards, marks a significant leap forward in the management of both human-crewed and