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Hyatt
Hospitality Travel

Hyatt to open over 50 hotels globally in 2025

As luxury travel demand soars Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed an ambitious expansion plan, showcasing a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open globally by 2026. The announcement was made at the ILTM Cannes, the world’s premier luxury travel trade event. The surge in demand for luxury travel began in 2023 […]
Corps
Aviation

US Marine Corps to experience Sikorsky flight autonomy demo

Arnold Pinto
Via optionally piloted Black Hawk The US Marine Corps has selected Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to demonstrate the capabilities of its Matrix flight autonomy system. The operational demonstrations planned for 2025 will use Sikorsky’s Optionally Piloted UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to showcase how autonomous flight can support the Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics
RAKIS
Business

RAKIS 2024 concludes after 2 eventful days

Focus on investment opportunities The inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Business Summit (RAKIS), held from December 10 to 11, 2024, solidified the emirate’s commitment to long-term economic growth. The summit, a key forum for investment and innovation, offered thought-provoking discussions on various topics, from the crucial role of public-private partnerships to
Plan
Travel

Emirates urges passengers to plan for travel via Dubai airport

As the festive season begins Emirates has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, urging them to plan their airport arrangements well this festive season as passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are expected to rise sharply compared to last year. In 2024, the Dubai-based carrier expects daily departures from DXB to reach as […]
Threats
Tech

US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto
In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging threat, particularly in safeguarding US military personnel, facilities, and
Accounting
Finance

AI is seen playing a growing role in the accounting sector

Per a Deloitte-IMA survey A new global survey from Deloitte’s Centre for Controllership and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has underscored the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the controllership function among financial professionals. The survey found that the use of AI in the controllership role is expected to
SAR
Business Space

Space42 and ICEYE partner to build SAR satellites in UAE

Arnold Pinto
Boosting nation’s EO programme Space42, a UAE-based spacetech company, and ICEYE, a Finland-headquartered global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE. The venture builds upon the two entities’ collaboration, which included the launch of the UAE’s first SAR
Airstrikes
Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

Arnold Pinto
B-52s, F-15s, A-10s deployed The US military has conducted dozens of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria even as Syrian rebels conducted operations to end Bashar Al-Assad’s 50-year family rule after years of civil war. The US airstrikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the […]
Nike
Fashion Lifestyle Shopping

Nike unveils Air Max Muse sneaker

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Designed specifically for women Nike has unveiled a new sneaker designed specifically for women, combining style and cutting-edge innovation. The Air Max Muse takes inspiration from Nike’s iconic Air technology and computational design, creating a futuristic silhouette that looks as dynamic as it feels. This new model embodies the intersection of sport and style, a […]
Landtrek
Automotive

Peugeot launches 2025 Landtrek pickup

Arnold Pinto
Enhancing automaker’s Middle East position Peugeot has unveiled the latest version of its Landtrek pickup, further enhancing its presence in international markets, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and South America. The 2025 model introduces a powerful 200 HP 2.2-litre Multijet Diesel engine designed to improve efficiency, safety, and performance. The new Landtrek
296
Automotive

Ferrari unveils 6 unique 296 GTBs in Abu Dhabi

In tribute to 6 Arabian Gulf states Ferrari commemorated its 30th anniversary in the Arabian Gulf by unveiling six specially designed Ferrari 296 GTBs, each a tribute to the Gulf nations comprising the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The unveiling occurred during an exclusive Casa Ferrari event in Abu Dhabi, which coincided […]