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iCAUR
Automotive

Chery’s iCAUR brand rolls out global premiere in Dubai amid push into Middle East EV market

Arnold Pinto
Brand night woos audience China’s Chery Automobile has officially launched its new all-electric vehicle brand, iCAUR, on the world stage as the Wuhu-headquartered company accelerates its global expansion into new energy vehicles, beginning with the Middle East. iCAUR is pronounced ‘eye car.’ Chery markets the brand as ‘iCar’ in China. The iCAUR name is being […]
Kia
Automotive Design

Kia electric concepts win top Red Dot awards

Arnold Pinto
As EV shift accelerates globally Kia has received five honours at the Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2025, with its electric adventure van concept taking the highest distinction. The win highlights the automaker’s focus on electric vehicles and user-centric design as global demand for sustainable mobility continues to rise. The PV5 WKNDR Concept, an electric […]
Model
Logistics

American drone franchise model targets global growth

Arnold Pinto
As demand for aerial services rises A new drone business model launched in the United States is drawing attention from global markets, including the Middle East and Africa, for its potential to transform the commercial drone services industry. Aquiline Drones, a Hartford-based technology firm, has introduced a franchise system called the Virtual Drone Franchise (VDF). […]
Tourbillon
Automotive

Bugatti reveals radical V16 hypercar layout as Tourbillon targets record speed and efficiency

Arnold Pinto
Internal layout was also restructured Bugatti has unveiled new technical details of its Tourbillon hypercar, signalling a major shift in the brand’s engineering approach as it moves beyond the era defined by the W16-powered Chiron. The French carmaker, now part of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture, is focusing on innovative packaging, aerodynamics and integration to […]
Tourism
Business Travel UAE

UAE tourism set to hit record $62 billion in 2025

Arnold Pinto
As regional growth accelerates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents a 37% increase over the previous peak, which was last recorded in 2019. […]
Uber
Automotive Business

Uber and Mastercard expand payment partnership

Arnold Pinto
As ride-hailing platforms face pressures Mastercard has expanded its payments partnership with Uber in a move aimed at enhancing digital financial services for drivers, couriers, and consumers using the platform. The new phase of cooperation will see Uber integrate a wider set of Mastercard’s technologies, with a focus on real-time payments, simplified digital credentials,
Energy
Energy Sustainability

Google invests in Italian energy firm to expand long-duration storage for clean power push

Arnold Pinto
By the year 2030 Google has signed a global commercial partnership with Italy-based Energy Dome to deploy its long-duration CO₂ battery technology, aiming to accelerate efforts to power its operations entirely with carbon-free energy by 2030. The agreement marks Google’s first commercial deal involving long-duration energy storage. It also includes a strategic investment