Business Logistics

UAE’s MyCrane Trading secures $50 million to expand crane sales

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2025

Across the MEA region MyCrane Trading, a Dubai-based heavy equipment firm, has finalised a $50 million investment agreement with an investment holding company headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The funding will support MyCrane Trading’s regional and global expansion in

Tech

Global South AI pact agreed at Vienna summit

Arnold Pinto 29/08/2025

As investment models shift A three-day global summit in Vienna concluded recently with the signing of the Vienna Conference Consensus, a new international agreement aimed at closing the gap in artificial intelligence (AI) development between wealthy nations and the Global South. The consensus, endorsed by representatives from over 80 countries, outlines investment

Aviation

Dubai’s VTOL and drone expo to spotlight Middle East air mobility surge

Arnold Pinto 29/08/2025

From October 7-9, 2025 Dubai is set to host two major vertical aviation events from October 7-9, 2025, at Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City. VertiExpo Dubai and DroneTech Dubai will run concurrently, offering a platform for industry players to present technologies from drones to eVTOL aircraft. MEDIAC, organisers of the twin events, report that more […]

Transport UAE

Bridge expansion set to ease traffic to Terminal 1 in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

As airport capacity soars Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a contract to expand the main traffic access bridge to Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport. The move comes amid a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with the airport handling over 92 million travellers in 2024, according to Dubai Airports. The project, launched in […]

Business Space

The largest-ever space industry expo in MENA heads to Dubai this October

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

As regional investment surges The UAE is set to host the Middle East and North Africa’s largest-ever space industry exhibition with the debut of Space-Comm Expo Dubai, scheduled for October 8-9, 2025. The event, held under the patronage of the UAE Space Agency’s Space Economic Zones Programme, aims to position the Arabian Gulf state as […]

Environment

IUCN formally recognises 4 distinct species of giraffe in Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

For the first time in history A landmark decision by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has formally recognised four genetically distinct giraffe species across Africa, overturning over 250 years of scientific classification. The change is expected to reshape conservation priorities for giraffe populations, whose numbers have dropped sharply in

Automotive Space

Geely’s satellite network set to reshape smart mobility in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

11 LEO satellites launched GeeSpace, the aerospace arm of China’s Geely Holding, has launched 11 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, bringing the total number in its Future Mobility Constellation – also known as GeeSatCom – to 41, with plans to reach 72 by the end of this year. The expansion is part of the company’s […]

Lifestyle Travel

10 tourist scams in Europe that Middle East travellers must watch out for

News Desk 24/08/2025

From pickpockets to fake guides Travellers from the Middle East and North Africa heading to Europe for their summer vacation should be alert to a growing range of tourist scams. At least 10 typical schemes are widespread across major destinations and pose a serious risk to both safety and savings. Middle Eastern travellers are particularly […]

Crypto Events

Bitcoin adoption debate set to dominate Amsterdam’s 2025 crypto summit

News Desk 24/08/2025

At the SugarFactory Europe’s largest Bitcoin-focused event is set to return this November, with the 2025 edition of Bitcoin Amsterdam relocating to a larger venue to meet rising interest from institutional investors, policymakers, and crypto developers. The conference, scheduled for November 13-14, will take place at the SugarFactory, a repurposed industrial site

Hospitality Interviews Real Estate

Atara Development to execute the first Sheraton Residences project in the GCC

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Marriott International and Atara Development signed a new partnership agreement on August 21, 2025, that will see the launch Sheraton The Residences at Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first Sheraton-branded residential property in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In […]

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime raids across Africa led by Interpol expose $97m fraud network

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

1,209 arrested in crackdown Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have arrested over 1,200 suspects linked to cybercrime in a coordinated operation led by Interpol. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the crackdown ran from June to August 2025, targeting high-impact online crime, including investment fraud, ransomware attacks and business email

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Events

Asia’s largest crypto summit heads to Hong Kong this week

News Desk 23/08/2025

Amid global shift More than 15,000 participants are expected in Hong Kong next week as the city prepares to host Bitcoin Asia 2025, a major global cryptocurrency event. The two-day summit, which runs from August 28 to 29, underscores Asia’s rising influence in the global digital currency ecosystem. Organised by BTC Media, Bitcoin Asia 2025 […]

Automotive

China’s GWM expands global auto push with launch of Brazil plant

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

Amid rising hybrid demand Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Brazil, marking a key development in China’s automotive expansion into Latin America. The plant, located in Iracemápolis in São Paulo state, began operations on August 16, 2025, with the production of the Haval H6 GT, the first […]

Business Tech

AI surge pushes the global cloud market past the $400 billion mark

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Amid soaring demand The global cloud infrastructure market is on track to exceed $400 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, driven by surging demand for generative artificial intelligence services and broader enterprise digital transformation. The sharp rise marks a notable acceleration in one of the world’s most lucrative technology sectors. New data from […]

Defence & Security Design

US-made Seaglider vessels aim to counter China’s maritime expansion

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

Regent Craft unveils defence line Regent Craft, a US-based aerospace firm, has launched a military-focused division called Regent Defense to manufacture high-speed, low-signature maritime vessels aimed at strengthening American defence operations in the Indo-Pacific region. The announcement was made at the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit. The company’s Seaglider vessels,

Automotive

Ford Bronco marks 60 years as an off-road specialist

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

With “G.O.A.T.” codename The Ford Bronco has reached its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since its launch in the United States, back in 1965. The vehicle, initially created to fill the gap between lightweight military Jeeps and heavy pickup trucks, has become a symbol of durability, especially in off-road markets like the Middle East. Developed […]

Business Logistics

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery across the US

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

In major logistics push Amazon has rolled out same-day delivery for fresh groceries in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the United States, with plans to more than double that coverage to 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. The move marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to capture a larger share […]

Defence & Security Space

Secretive American spacecraft set to launch new test mission today

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

As military space tech interest surges The United States Space Force is set to launch the eighth mission of its experimental X-37B spacecraft on August 21, 2025. The classified test vehicle will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, under mission designation USSF-36. The uncrewed spacecraft will carry […]

Energy Sustainability

Egypt launches the largest wind farm in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

A 650 megawatt facility French energy company Engie has helped facilitate the full commissioning of the Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt – currently the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The 650 megawatt (MW) facility, located near the Gulf of Suez in Ras Ghareb, was brought online […]

Interviews Real Estate UAE

Al Huzaifa Properties banks on full-cycle, design-driven offering for its initial real estate venture

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Al Huzaifa Properties, the newly launched real estate development arm of Dubai-based Al Huzaifa Furniture, has outlined its ambitious strategy to transition from luxury interiors into end-to-end residential development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategy involves delivering fully furnished residential properties with a focus on design-led,