Travel

Is yours among the 15 most powerful passports in 2025?

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

Singapore tops the global ranking In a world where global mobility is essential for work, study, and leisure, a strong passport facilitates travel, lowers costs, and provides greater access to international opportunities. For many, the value of a passport is measured by the number of countries

Space

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully lands on the Moon

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

With 10 NASA instruments onboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has achieved a significant milestone, successfully landing on the Moon on March 2, 2025. The American lander touched down near Mons Latreille, a volcanic feature within the Mare Crisium basin, in the northeast quadrant of the Moon’s near side. The lunar touchdown is significant […]

Health Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia confirms $500 million payout to global polio eradication effort

News Editor 2 02/03/2025

With immediate disbursement Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its $500 million commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a critical step in the global effort to eradicate the disease and protect children worldwide. The announcement was made during the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, where key global health leaders gathered to sign the

Business

Vespia and Mastercard partner to speed up merchant onboarding

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025

Including in the Middle East Vespia, an Estonian business verification (KYB) solution and Mastercard have partnered to revolutionise the merchant onboarding process. The collaboration will enable businesses in financial sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EEMEA), and Asia-Pacific (AP) regions to onboard merchants up to 90%

Aviation Energy Sustainability

Azzera adds new ReFuelEU module to CELESTE platform to simplify compliance

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025

To comply with EU mandate Sustainability solutions provider Azzera has unveiled a powerful new module to help business and commercial aviation operators comply with the European Union’s (EU) ReFuelEU mandate. This latest addition to Azzera’s CELESTE platform strengthens the company’s commitment to simplifying emissions management and sustainability compliance,

Aviation Travel

Global air travellers’ numbers poised to soar to 22.3 billion by 2053

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025

Despite short-term uncertainties Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled its projected Airport Traffic Forecasts for 2024-2053, forecasting significant global passenger traffic growth over the next three decades. According to the latest report, global passenger numbers are expected to soar to 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053—nearly 2.4 times

Automotive

Pirelli presents the new Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft tyre

News Desk 01/03/2025

For professional riders and motocross enthusiasts Pirelli has unveiled its latest off-road innovation, the Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft, a tyre that promises to enhance performance for professional riders and motocross enthusiasts. The new product, part of Pirelli’s renowned SCORPION family, represents a significant leap forward, building on the brand’s legacy of success

Space

NASA unveils new approach to Mars Sample Return Programme

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2025

Involving 2 two landing architectures NASA has unveiled a new strategy for its Mars Sample Return Programme. The US space agency will pursue two landing architectures concurrently to increase the likelihood of successfully returning the first Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth. This will foster competition and innovation while reducing costs and ensuring timely

Real Estate

Reef Luxury Developments conducts groundbreaking ceremony

News Desk 01/03/2025

For the Reef 1000 project Reef Luxury Developments has officially marked the beginning of its highly anticipated project, Reef 1000, with a ceremonial groundbreaking in the heart of the Dubai Land Residential Complex on February 19, 2025. The milestone ushers in an innovative development redefining Dubai’s luxury living. The project features the world’s first sunk

Business Space

Eutelsat awards major contract to Airbus

Arnold Pinto 01/03/2025

For OneWeb LEO constellation extension Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to extend its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The agreement marks a new phase in developing OneWeb’s global satellite network, designed to provide high-speed internet access worldwide. Under the contract terms, Airbus will be responsible for

Education

Emirates launches ‘Aircrafted Kids’ initiative

News Desk 28/02/2025

To support education in Africa Emirates has distributed over 1,300 handmade children’s backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft interiors. The initiative, known as ‘Aircrafted Kids by Emirates,’ aims to support education and foster meaningful connections within the communities the Dubai-based airline serves. The distribution commenced in Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Business

GCC hospitality boom drives modular construction surge

News Desk 28/02/2025

Linq scales capacity to serve demand The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is poised to nearly double its hotel room inventory by 2030, driving a surge in demand for faster, more cost-effective construction methods. Seizing this opportunity, Linq, a Dubai-based sustainable modular solutions provider, has expanded its production capabilities, delivering nearly 1,900

Lifestyle Sport

Pierre Gasly is Givenchy Parfums’ first F1 ambassador

News Desk 28/02/2025

Simo Squad played a key role Givenchy Parfums has entered a groundbreaking partnership, with Pierre Gasly becoming the first-ever Formula 1 driver to serve as a global ambassador for a fragrance brand. The collaboration marks a significant milestone, blending the worlds of motorsport and luxury while showcasing the evolving marketing strategies of renowned brands. Gasly,

Automotive Events

Lamborghini Accademia Neve celebrates 10 years

News Desk 28/02/2025

Of thrills and performance in Livigno A special edition of Lamborghini Accademia Neve has recently concluded, marking a milestone in the luxury sports car brand’s history: 10 years of exceptional driving experiences and unforgettable moments in the stunning Italian Alps. Held in the picturesque town of Livigno, this event attracted international guests from around the […]

Lifestyle Travel

Lufthansa Allegris cabin facility expands to new destinations

News Desk 27/02/2025

With premium seating options Lufthansa has announced that from March 30, 2025, passengers can book flights with the airline’s luxurious Lufthansa Allegris cabin to additional long-haul destinations. To elevate the flying experience, travellers can also choose special Allegris seats, including exclusive options for added comfort. The premium cabin will now be available on

Aviation Business

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.5 billion USAF contract

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025

For F-22 Raptors’ F119 engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $1.5 billion contract to sustain the F119 engines that power the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fighter jets. The three-year agreement aims to enhance the readiness and reliability of more than 400 F119 engines, which have collectively flown over 900,000 […]

Cybersecurity

IoT cybersecurity: 28 billion devices to be secured by 2028 globally

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025

Weak IoT security poses huge enterprise risks A new report by Juniper Research has revealed that the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices globally protected by cybersecurity solutions will soar to 28 billion by 2028, marking a significant increase from 14 billion in 2024. This growth, representing more than 100%, reflects the expanding role […]

Cybersecurity Events

BlackDice to showcase AI-powered cybersecurity solutions at MWC25 Barcelona

Arnold Pinto 27/02/2025

Especially for telco operators BlackDice, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for telecom operators, will showcase its cutting-edge cybersecurity platform at MWC25 Barcelona from March 3 to 6, 2025. The company will exhibit at Hall 7, Booth 7A9, demonstrating how its innovative approach gives telecom operators a competitive edge in protecting their networks and

Business

Hydrolix joins AWS ISV Accelerate Programme

News Desk 26/02/2025

Enhancing company’s global reach Hydrolix, a pioneering company transforming the economics of log data with its innovative streaming data lake platform, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme. The AWS ISV Accelerate Programme is a co-sell initiative that connects AWS Partners with the AWS Sales team to help

Fashion Sport

Alé debuts its Spring-Summer 2025 collection

News Desk 26/02/2025

Style, performance, and innovation Alé, the renowned cycling clothing brand, has launched its highly anticipated Spring-Summer 2025 collection, a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and the latest fashion trends. Focusing on the youth market, the new range captures the essence of cycling culture, infusing it with minimalist designs and vibrant colours inspired by