In commercial vehicle revamp Tokyo-based truck makers Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors have formally agreed to integrate under a new holding company, in a move backed equally by Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck AG. The merger, expected to take effect by April 2026, aims to consolidate
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Firm eyes new growth in MEA region Fujifilm Middle East and Africa has opened new regional headquarters and a training facility at Expo City Dubai. The move strengthens the Japanese company’s presence in the MEA region and underscores Dubai’s role as a growing centre for technological development and healthcare innovation. The new site includes the […]
Ahead of global rollout Toyota has launched the first hybrid version of its long-standing Land Cruiser in the United Arab Emirates, marking the country as the debut market for the vehicle ahead of its global release. The hybrid model, known as the Land Cruiser LC300 Hybrid, represents a major shift for the Japanese automaker’s flagship […]
Event in MENA region for the first time Dubai will host the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in October 2025, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. Scheduled for October 27-29 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the summit will bring together […]
And the most energy efficient The European Union has launched its most powerful supercomputer to date, with the Jupiter system now operational at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in Germany. Built using Nvidia’s Grace Hopper platform, the machine is currently the fastest in Europe and among the top five globally, according to the latest Top500 ranking […]
Linking tokenised finance with real-world yields Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange with growing influence in the Middle East and Africa, has launched BGUSD, a new digital asset designed to generate passive income by tapping into yields from tokenised real-world assets. The company rolled out the product on May 27, marking its entry into the tokenisation […]
To improve home wellness Health tech firm Ultrahuman has launched a new in-home monitoring device that tracks environmental conditions inside living spaces, aiming to give users greater control over the factors that affect their well-being. The move signals growing interest in how indoor conditions can impact long-term health, particularly in urban settings where people
Ahead of world-first race series Extreme H has completed the final phase of testing on its hydrogen-powered Pioneer 25 race car in southern France, as the series – an evolution of the electric off-road race series Extreme E – prepares for the world’s first off-road championship using hydrogen fuel cell technology. The multi-day session in […]
At Stormwater and Wastewater Conference The second edition of the Stormwater and Wastewater Conference will be held on June 23-24, 2025, at the Jeddah Hilton. The event is expected to bring together government officials, engineers and international experts as Saudi Arabia prepares to tackle mounting infrastructure pressures caused by rapid urbanisation and the growing
As AI emerges as a key differentiator Data and artificial intelligence firm Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a global consortium focused on embedding AI into telecommunications infrastructure, as the industry pushes to modernise networks through intelligent automation and edge computing. The AI-RAN Alliance, which includes founding member Nvidia and other key
Record investment for US state Amazon will invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure, in what officials in the state have described as the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania’s history. The company confirmed that Salem Township and Falls Township will be the initial locations for new
Global inflation a key reason Iceland has been ranked the most expensive travel destination for American tourists in 2025, with the average visitor spending more than $400 per day, according to a new report by The Forex Complex. The ranking reflects a broader trend: while domestic travel in the United States is becoming more affordable, […]
Unlocking growth for Boom Supersonic The United States has announced it will lift its decades-old ban on supersonic commercial flights over land. This move could provide a major boost to American companies developing next-generation high-speed aircraft, including Boom Supersonic and Archer Aviation. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2025,
ChatGPT is making inroads Google continues to dominate the global search landscape, recording an average of 13.7 billion searches per day in 2025, according to new data from NP Digital presented at the Web Summit in Vancouver. The figure more than doubles that of its nearest competitor, Instagram, which logs 6.5 billion daily searches. The […]
Boost for the aviation industry Germany’s leading aerospace institutions, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Diehl Aviation, have signed an open-ended agreement to collaborate on developing technologies aimed at modernising civil aviation. The partnership, confirmed on June 6, 2025, will focus on improving aircraft systems, cabin design and onboard supply systems, as
In Italy this August Dunlop has renewed its official partnership with the 2025 FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE), extending its involvement in one of the world’s most demanding off-road motorcycle events. The event, now in its 99th year, will take place in Bergamo, Italy, from August 24 to 29, 2025. The British tyre […]
With Ax-4 mission to ISS Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary are set to join the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time in a historic joint mission launching next week, marking each country’s return to human spaceflight after more than four decades. Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a privately funded flight operated by Axiom […]
Bids to become the world’s first electric carrier Ecojet Airlines, a UK-based airline founded in 2021 as Fresh Airlines Limited, is aiming to transform the aviation industry with its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ecojet seeks to become the world’s first all-electric airline, focusing on reducing carbon
Due to terror threats, weak immigration controls US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation significantly expanding restrictions on immigration from 19 countries, claiming the measures are essential to protect national security and public safety. The move follows an updated security review and marks a return to one of Trump’s most controversial first-term
At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas A Bitcoin wallet currently located on the lunar surface was formally transferred to the Women In Bitcoin Initiative during the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas last month. The transfer took place during the Unstoppable Women of Web3 and AI VIP Lunch, hosted alongside the Litecoin Summit. The […]





























