Events

Dubai hosts ‘Machines Can See 2025’ AI summit this April

Arnold Pinto 13/03/2025

During ‘Dubai AI Week‘ Dubai will host the ‘Machines Can See 2025’ summit on April 23-24, 2025, at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers. The event is poised to be the largest annual professional AI summit in the Middle East in 2025, bringing together global

Thought leadership

10 key talent acquisition trends to watch in 2025

News Desk 12/03/2025

By Pedro Lacerda, Senior Vice President & Executive Team Member, TASC Group As 2025 progresses, the talent acquisition landscape in the Middle East continues to evolve at lightning speed. With technological advancements reshaping industries and workforce expectations becoming more complex, organisations must rethink their recruitment strategies to stay competitive. The

Gadgets Tech

Yango Group launches new features for Yasmina AI assistant

News Desk 12/03/2025

For Ramadan 2025 Yango Group, a global leader in tech innovation, has launched a range of new features for its AI assistant, Yasmina, in time for Ramadan 2025. These enhancements, available on a suite of Yasmina smart speakers, include over 30 new Quran reciter voices, specialised Ramadan content, and charming bedtime stories for children. The […]

Interviews Travel

Visit Valencia invites Middle Eastern travellers to visit the Spanish destination

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2025

A blend of history, culture, and modernity Valencia, Spain: The world-renowned Spanish city of Valencia remains an ideal tourist destination despite the recent challenges caused by flooding in the region. Speaking exclusively to Middle East News 247 in Valencia on February 24, 2025, about the impact of the flood in October 2024, David Arlandis, Product […]

Defence & Security

Ukraine was the world’s largest importer of major arms

Arnold Pinto 12/03/2025

Between 2020 and 2024 According to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), Ukraine emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms between 2020 and 2024, with its imports increasing nearly 100-fold compared to the 2015–2019 period. The surge in Ukraine’s arms imports is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict […]

Business UAE

Talabat acquires InstaShop for $32 million

News Desk 11/03/2025

In major MENA push Talabat Holding, an on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, has acquired InstaShop Ltd, one of the region’s foremost online grocery delivery marketplaces for $32 million. The move will enable Talabat to enhance further its grocery and retail vertical and expand its presence across the MENA region. As […]

Automotive Sport

Daniel Sanders triumphs at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2025

News Desk 11/03/2025

Extends lead in rally-raid championship Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has claimed victory at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, extending his lead in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. Sanders, who dominated round two of the series in the United Arab Emirates, secured two stage wins and finished a commanding six minutes ahead […]

Space

Successful launch for Ariane 6 on maiden commercial mission

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2025

The heavy-lift rocket is essential to ESA Europe’s latest space exploration milestone was reached on March 6, 2025, when Ariane 6, Europe’s newest heavy-launch vehicle, launched for the second time. In its first commercial mission, the rocket lifted from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time (16:24 GMT / 17:24 CET), marking a […]

Aviation Events

Dubai Airshow 2025 to take off this November

Arnold Pinto 11/03/2025

Focus on the future of aerospace The Dubai Airshow, scheduled from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Dubai World Central (DWC), is poised to be one of the year’s largest and most influential aerospace events. Featuring a new brand identity and taking place under the theme of ‘The future is here’, the 19th edition […]

Defence & Security Tech

Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Verizon strengthen defence capabilities

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

With 5G.MIL collaboration Lockheed Martin and Verizon have successfully demonstrated the integration of Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS). This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the interoperability between commercial 5G networks and military communications systems, enabling enhanced connectivity

Tech

Paris gets European Centre for AI Excellence

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

Initiative by WEF and VivaTech The World Economic Forum (WEF) and VivaTech have jointly announced the establishment of a new European Centre for AI Excellence (CAIE) in Paris, France, which will launch later this year. The new centre will join the WEF’s global network of Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which aims to […]

Events Tech

NVIDIA set to host GTC 2025 in San Jose, California

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

As a premier AI conference NVIDIA is set to host its flagship AI conference, the GPU Technology Conference (GTC), from March 17 to 21, 2025, in San Jose, California. GTC 2025 promises to be the ultimate gathering for AI experts, with 25,000 attendees expected in person and 300,000 virtual participants. The event will bring together […]

Tech

Dubai tops global list as most digitally dependent city in 2025

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

Followed by Shanghai and Seoul A new study by ZeroBounce has revealed that Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most digitally dependent city in the world, according to an analysis of nine key categories of digital infrastructure. The study, which evaluated cities on factors such as internet speed, public Wi-Fi availability, CCTV […]

Gadgets UAE

Caviar unveils customised iPhone range in Dubai

News Desk 09/03/2025

Including gold-plated version Dubai-based tech-luxury brand, Caviar, has launched some of its most extravagant customised iPhone models in the UAE, including a gold-encrusted version and a stunning device adorned with an authentic tourbillon function. The Tourbillon Carbon Gold, one of the most expensive iPhones available in the UAE, is at the heart of Caviar’s Dubai

Aviation Travel

United Airlines deploys Starlink on its first regional aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025

Revolutionising in-flight connectivity United Airlines has announced a significant step forward in its efforts to enhance passenger experience by installing Starlink satellite internet on its first regional aircraft. The airline revealed key details of the installation process, showcasing the technological advantages, including the equipment’s lightweight, streamlined

Travel

UN Tourism unites ministers around shared vision at ITB Berlin 2025

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025

‘Invest in tourism for peace’ call The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) returned to ITB Berlin 2025 with a strong message about tourism’s power as a tool for peace, security, and economic growth. The agency used the occasion to call for greater investments in the sector, highlighting tourism’s potential to drive global peace […]

Sustainability

The ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ returns with global call to action

Arnold Pinto 09/03/2025

On March 22, 2025 Earth Hour, the world’s largest environmental movement, return for its 19th edition this year. It promises to unite millions worldwide in a shared celebration of our planet. Scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. local time, the event invites individuals, communities, and businesses to participate in the ‘Biggest Hour for […]

Aviation Travel

Emirates extends refurbished Boeing 777 service to Seoul

News Desk 08/03/2025

And also London Stansted Emirates is set to expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, with new routes to Seoul, South Korea, beginning on April 14, 2025, and to London Stansted in the UK starting May 7, 2025. This expansion comes as the Dubai-based airline continues to roll out its […]

Business

Grohe to showcases innovative water feature solutions at ISH 2025

News Desk 08/03/2025

Focus on water enjoyment Grohe will exhibit its latest innovations in bathroom and kitchen fittings products at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, from March 17 to 21, 2025. With a focus on its core ethos of ‘Pure Freude an Wasser (Pure Joy of Water), the brand’s presence at the world’s premier trade event for heating, […]

Aviation

Lufthansa Group achieves 25% female representation in management positions

Arnold Pinto 08/03/2025

Meeting key IATA initiative Lufthansa Group has met the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ’25by2025′ initiative by increasing the proportion of female managers to over 25% across its top three management levels. In the first quarter of 2025, the Lufthansa Group reached a significant milestone by ensuring that over a quarter of managers in