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

Cybersecurity

Elite cybercrime rings are recruiting experts as ransomware attacks surge in 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Ransomware cases up 49% in H1 2025 Ransomware attacks have surged globally in the first half of 2025, exposing the growing scale and sophistication of organised cybercrime. Experts warn that far from amateur operations, many ransomware groups now operate like corporations, recruiting skilled professionals and deploying advanced tactics to infiltrate critical systems. Data

Business

UAE-based startup raises $3.1M to challenge traditional hiring models

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

Via data-rich profiles Abu Dhabi-based startup Professional.me has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to develop artificial intelligence tools that aim to change how employers and professionals connect during the hiring process. The investment round, led by UAE firm Raha Beach Ventures, brings the platform’s total capital raised to $4.6 million. Launched in October 2024,

Health

Nepal is the latest country to eliminate rubella

News Desk 19/08/2025

Global vaccine push gains ground Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on August 18, 2025. The announcement comes after more than a decade of expanded vaccination efforts and health surveillance reforms across the Himalayan nation. The WHO’s South-East Asia Regional Verification Commission reviewed

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin to upgrade Poland’s F-16 fighter jets

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2025

As Nato expands defence capabilities Poland has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States to modernise its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets to the F-16V configuration. The deal is part of Warsaw’s broader efforts to boost its military capabilities amid heightened security concerns in Europe following Russia’s unprovoked […]

Automotive

Elite Group Holding unveils exclusive Soueast showroom in Deira, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

As the dealer expands brand reach Soueast, the automaker owned by Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Chery Group, has a new retail showroom in Deira, Dubai, opened on August 16, 2025, in partnership with its exclusive UAE dealer Elite Group Holding. The showroom aims to bring the Chinese automotive brand’s latest S06, S07 and S09 models closer […]

Crypto Events

Key speakers to highlight Asia’s strategic shift towards digital assets

News Desk 18/08/2025

At Bitcoin Asia 2025 Bitcoin Asia 2025 is set to convene on August 28-29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together key regional figures from government, finance, technology, and culture to examine the shifting role of Bitcoin in Asia’s political and economic landscape. Following its inaugural event in 2024, which sold out, […]

Automotive Space

Bridgestone commits to supplying lunar rover tyres to iSpace

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

For 2029 Moon missions Tokyo-based lunar exploration company iSpace has signed an agreement with Bridgestone Corporation to collaborate on the development and testing of tyre technology for small to medium-sized lunar rovers. The move signals an expansion of private sector involvement in space exploration, with plans to validate the technology on Earth ahead of potential

Gadgets Lifestyle

Caviar launches the $10,000 iPhone 17 “Desperado” series

News Desk 17/08/2025

Firearm motif luxury overhaul Russian luxury brand Caviar has released a new series of customised iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, incorporating firearm motifs and mechanical features in designs priced up to $10,985. The collection, named “Desperado”, includes three hand-crafted models – Russian Roulette, Die Hard, and Predator – each incorporating weapon-inspired design

Automotive Markets

Vehicle theft surges in US Western states

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2025

Colorado tops national rankings A new study has named Colorado the worst state in the United States for vehicle crime, highlighting a growing trend of car theft and break-ins concentrated in Western states. The report shows that vehicle-related crime is not limited to major urban centres and is increasingly influenced by geography, infrastructure, and enforcement […]

Logistics Tech

New drone rule could accelerate US push for contactless delivery

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2025

In global catch-up A proposed regulation in the United States allowing drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without individual flight waivers could mark a significant shift in global drone delivery standards, with potential implications for the Middle East and Africa’s emerging logistics sector. The rule, announced recently by the Trump administration, would

Space

Nasa satellites to track global heat emissions until 2026

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2025

To sharpen weather forecasts Nasa has extended its Prefire mission until at least September 2026, expanding the operation of its twin CubeSats beyond the polar regions to cover the entire planet. The small satellites are collecting data aimed at improving climate models and weather forecasting by monitoring how heat leaves Earth’s atmosphere. Prefire, short for […]

Thought leadership

Where Gulf Capital Will Flow in the Next 12 Months: My Predictions

News Desk 15/08/2025

By Roman Ziemian – Entrepreneur & Investor As someone who has spent decades building businesses across Europe and investing in emerging markets, I have learned one truth: money follows both vision and momentum. The Gulf region is experiencing both in abundance. Over the next 12 months, I expect to see capital in the GCC pivot […]

Sustainability

Global rivers dump nearly 2 million tonnes of plastic into oceans every year

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

New data reveals A new international study has found that nearly two-thirds of trash collected from major rivers worldwide is plastic, offering the first real-world, large-scale evidence of the volume and type of waste polluting global waterways. The findings come as negotiations continue in Geneva, Switzerland, to draft a legally binding UN treaty to tackle […]

Defence & Security

800 National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

Trump declares crime emergency US President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in the US capital, deploying 800 National Guard troops to support law enforcement efforts amid rising violent crime and concerns over public order. The mobilisation, which began on August 11, 2025, follows a series of high-profile violent incidents in the US […]

Aviation Travel

Lufthansa resumes its Munich to Riyadh route

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2025

From October 25, 2025 Lufthansa will restart non-stop flights between Munich and Riyadh from October 26, 2025, marking a renewed push by the German carrier to expand its network in the Arabian Gulf region amid rising travel demand. The airline will operate the route three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and landing in […]

Business Saudi Arabia UAE

MongoDB expands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Africa

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2025

Amid growing demand for cloud data platforms MongoDB is expanding its operations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and key African markets as demand rises for scalable, cloud-based data platforms in the region’s public and private sectors. The US-based software company is increasing its regional hiring and customer outreach following the success of MongoDB […]

Education UAE

Private schools in Dubai emirate reopen on August 25, 2025

News Desk 13/08/2025

For new academic year Private schools in Dubai emirate following international curricula, including British, American, IB, and others, will resume classes after the current summer break on August 25, 2025, according to Dubai’s education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). According to the academic calendar for private schools in the emirate for

Arts & Culture

Argentina unveils the world’s largest mural of late Pope Francis

News Desk 13/08/2025

In La Plata city A 50-metre tall mural of Pope Francis has been unveiled in the Argentine city of La Plata, marking the world’s largest known public artwork dedicated to the late Catholic pontiff. The mural, painted by Argentine street artist Martín Ron, was officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025, in a ceremony attended by […]

Health

Canada, UK and Japan gain top WHO status in global push for safe medical products

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2025

Future role for Gulf states? The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated national regulatory authorities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan as WHO-Listed Authorities, a classification reserved for agencies that meet the highest international standards for overseeing medical products. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen global access to safe and