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Defender
Automotive Business

Defender signs car partnership with Dakar Rally

Arnold Pinto
Beginning from the 2025 edition British automaker Defender has unveiled a meaningful partnership with the Dakar Rally, solidifying its position as the official car partner of the legendary rally event from 2025 to 2028. This partnership is a significant milestone for Defender and the Dakar Rally, marking a new era of collaboration. From 2026, Defender […]
A350-900
Aviation

Emirates receives its first A350-900 from Airbus

Arnold Pinto
As the carrier targets 400 global cities Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft from Airbus in Toulouse, France, with 64 more on order. The carrier unveiled the new aircraft in Dubai on November 27, 2024. The A350 is the first new widebody aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. It will […]
Wild
Lifestyle UAE

How to enjoy winter wild camping in UAE in 2024

Wild camping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the winter months offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the country’s vast desert landscapes, serene mountain ranges, and unique wilderness. As the temperature drops in the cooler months of December through February, it creates an ideal environment for camping enthusiasts to experience the raw beauty of
Robotics
Business UAE

Dubai-based ALEC unveils ‘Robotics Strategy’

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To automate 5% of its construction work by 2030 Dubai-based ALEC Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) has launched its ‘Robotics Strategy’ initiative, which aims to automate 5% of its construction operations in the UAE by 2030. An announcement to this effect was made at ALEC’s annual Innovation Day in Dubai, where 14 leading robotics companies and […]
Shelters
Transport

141 new public bus shelters installed in Dubai

Total of 762 planned by 2025 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed 141 new public bus shelters, marking significant progress in its plan to deliver 762 shelters across key locations in the Arabian Gulf emirate by 2025. This project, which is now 40% complete, is expected to be fully realised by the end of […]
Germany
Travel

Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

Arnold Pinto
New direct flights also unveiled Germany is intensifying efforts to target tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by introducing new flight routes, travel itineraries available online, and other innovative digital innovations. The region is the European nation’s third-largest overseas tourism market. According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO),
Skunk
Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto
Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed