Tech

UAE consumers seek emotionally intelligent AI in customer service interactions

Arnold Pinto 29/05/2025

ServiceNow survey reports A new survey by ServiceNow, the Santa Clara, California-based AI platform for business transformation, reveals that UAE consumers are increasingly seeking emotionally intelligent AI in customer service interactions. The ServiceNow Consumer Voice Report 2025, conducted

News

BT Properties launches its flagship project ‘WAADA,’ master-planned community in Dubai South

News Desk 28/05/2025

BT Properties, one of Asia’s most trusted development entities, unveiled its flagship development project ‘WAADA,’ a master-planned community, in the UAE during a landmark launch event held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Healthcare City. With over 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale, integrated, people-centric developments across Pakistan, BT Properties is bringing

Interviews Tech

SAMENA CEO Bocar A. BA on intelligent networks, cybersecurity and the future of 5.5G in the region

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2025

Encompassing the telecom vertical The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 took centre stage in Dubai on May 26, bringing together influential policymakers, regulators, and ICT industry leaders from across South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa (SAMENA) region, as well as the global digital ecosystem. This year’s Summit was built around the

Business Real Estate

Monaco tops the 20 most expensive global luxury real estate markets listing

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2025

No Middle East destination makes the cut Monaco is the most expensive real estate market globally in a world where location determines more than just the view from your window. As of December 2024, data from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners reveal that the tiny Mediterranean principality commands an astounding $38,800 per square […]

Tech UAE

UAE will become the first country to offer free ChatGPT Plus to all residents

News Desk 27/05/2025

Under Stargate UAE initiative The United Arab Emirates is poised to become the first country in the world to offer free access to ChatGPT Plus – the subscription-based version of ChatGPT offered by OpenAI – to all residents of the Arabian Gulf country. The groundbreaking initiative is part of a high-profile collaboration between OpenAI and […]

Business Telecom

SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 focuses on AI, 5 G-Advanced, and sustainable smart infrastructure

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2025

On May 26, 2025, in Dubai City The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 is taking centre stage in Dubai City on May 26, 2025, having drawn together high-profile policymakers, regulators, and ICT industry leaders from the SA-ME-NA (South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa) region and beyond. This year’s Summit is framed around the […]

Business Tech

Cloudera’s new datasets’ AI visualisation tool is a game-changer for Middle Eastern enterprises

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2025

With on-prem deployment Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics and AI platforms, has launched a groundbreaking update to its Cloudera Data Visualization solution. Its high-performance AI visualisation tool is now available for on-premises deployment, unlocking secure, enterprise-grade insights across the whole data lifecycle for the first time. The platform

Gadgets Tech

Acer unveils its Swift X 14 AI Series with RTX 5070 GPUs

News Desk 25/05/2025

OLED displays and creator-first features Acer has introduced two new laptops aimed squarely at content creators and professionals needing serious power on the go. The latest models in the award-winning Swift X line, the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, arrive equipped with next-generation processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, and advanced […]

Space UAE

Firefly Aerospace contracted to fly UAE’s Rashid Rover 2 to the far side of the Moon

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2025

Mission scheduled for 2026 Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based end-to-end responsive space company, has signed a strategic agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to deliver the Rashid Rover 2 to the far side of the Moon. This groundbreaking lunar mission, scheduled for 2026, will see the UAE join an elite […]

Business Tech

Global tech giants to power Stargate UAE

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2025

Next-gen AI infrastructure in Abu Dhabi A consortium of global tech leaders, including OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank Group, Cisco, and UAE-based G42, has unveiled plans to build Stargate UAE, a next-generation AI infrastructure based in Abu Dhabi. The facility is expected to revolutionise the global AI landscape and be part of the newly announced UAE-US […]

Aviation Tech Travel

No more removing laptops or liquids from carry-on bags during security check at Dubai Airport

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2025

Thanks to AI-powered CT scanners Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest and most influential travel hubs, is stepping into the future with a major overhaul of its security screening systems. In a bold move to enhance security and passenger convenience, DXB is deploying next-generation CT scanners across all its terminals. These scanners […]

Hospitality Interviews Real Estate

Dalands Holding CEO: The juggernaut of Ras Al Khaimah has just begun

Arnold Pinto 23/05/2025

With W Residences Al Marjan Island Since its founding in 2005, Dalands Holding has established itself as a boutique powerhouse in India’s residential and hospitality-led real estate development. With a portfolio rich in foresight and strategic execution, Dalands is poised to reshape the luxury living narrative in the Northern Emirates by partnering with Marriott

Defence & Security Logistics

Urban-Air Port and Drone Evolution jointly launch DBx-A1

Arnold Pinto 23/05/2025

Urban-Air Port and Drone Evolution unveil DBx-A1 In a landmark step towards modernising global military logistics, Urban-Air Port (UAP) has joined forces with UK-based UAV innovator Drone Evolution to launch the DBx-A1—an advanced, mobile UAV logistics and launch system tailored for modern warfare. This high-impact partnership leverages UAP’s global leadership in UAV

Health UAE

Orchid Fertility ushers in new era of IVF and holistic care in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 22/05/2025

With a landmark centre in Dubai Healthcare City Orchid Fertility – a premier reproductive health provider in the Middle East region – has officially launched its state-of-the-art patient-centred fertility facility in Dubai Healthcare City, reaffirming Dubai’s growing stature as a global destination for specialised healthcare. The new centre prides itself on ‘Creating

Events

The White House launches ‘Text the White House’ message service

Arnold Pinto 22/05/2025

To connect directly with Americans The Trump administration has introduced a new initiative called ‘Text the White House,’ which allows American citizens to communicate directly with President Donald J. Trump and his team via text message. The new text-based service aims to enhance public engagement and streamline communication between the White House and the American […]

Logistics Sustainability

Vandijck Transport puts the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to the test in Belgium

Arnold Pinto 22/05/2025

On a 1,500km long-haul route With a clear commitment to sustainable logistics, Vandijck Transport has successfully tested the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 on a journey spanning over 1,500km. The family-run Belgian transport company, based in Herentals, is leading the way in transitioning to battery-electric heavy goods vehicles. The test took place ahead of the

Watches

Angelo Bonati, visionary CEO who transformed Panerai, dies at 68

Arnold Pinto 21/05/2025

After 21 years at the helm Angelo Bonati, the former CEO who propelled Officine Panerai from a niche Italian watchmaker into a global luxury brand, has passed away at 68. His death marks the end of an era for the Florence-based company, renowned for its distinctive timepieces and strong maritime heritage. Bonati joined Panerai in […]

Business Interviews Logistics

EDaddy set to electrify the last-mile delivery landscape in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 21/05/2025

With customised two-wheelers Graham Bremer, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Distribution at EDaddy, discusses his company’s bold new direction to reshape last-mile logistics in the UAE and beyond by introducing customised electric two-wheelers in a win-win for the environment and operators. Having recently entered the electric mobility vertical in the UAE,

Automotive Sustainability

World’s first retrofitted electric Nissan Patrol Y60 shows what’s possible

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2025

In terms of converting ICE to EV SUV Automotive history has been made in the heart of the Middle East as Fuse, a Dubai-based clean-tech startup, presents the world’s first fully electric Nissan Patrol Y60 SUV, converted from an internal combustion engine (ICE) to an electric powertrain. Fuse’s innovation arrives at a pivotal time. With […]

Business Tech

France to get Europe’s largest AI Campus with UAE input

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2025

Via global consortium pact Bpifrance, the French national investment bank; MGX, the UAE investment fund focused on AI and advanced technology; Mistral AI, the leader in generative AI; and Nvidia, the world leader in AI computing infrastructure, have announced plans to build Europe’s largest AI Campus in the Paris region. The groundbreaking joint venture, revealed during