Aviation Tech

AI at American Airlines enhances efficiency and customer experience

News Desk 18/01/2025

New focus on generative AI American Airlines has long been a leader in integrating technology to improve its operations and customer service, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in this evolution. With vast amounts of data streaming in from various sources, AI enables the

Logistics Sustainability

Amazon orders 200+ electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz

Arnold Pinto 18/01/2025

For high-mileage middle-mile network In a major milestone for sustainable logistics, Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for over 200 electric heavy goods trucks, selecting the flagship Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The order marks the largest purchase of an electric truck by the German truck manufacturer in its history. It represents a

Defence & Security

Biden announces ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel

Arnold Pinto 18/01/2025

In a farewell address In his final address from the Oval Office on January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden announced the successful brokered ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of brutal conflict. The agreement, which had been the subject of intense negotiation for months, is seen by US […]

Crypto Markets

Chainalysis says organised crime is using crypto for illicit activities

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025

Rise in crypto crime a concern With cryptocurrency adoption rising globally, recent data shows a disturbing surge in crypto crime. According to Chainalysis’ 2024 Crypto Crime Report, illicit addresses received approximately $40.9 billion in 2024. This figure is expected to grow to $51 billion as further criminal activity is uncovered. Despite this alarming statistic,

News

UN press briefing in Geneva – January 17, 2025

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025

Aviation Business

Lockheed Martin delivers 10 S-70 Black Hawks to the Philippines

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025

For multi-mission roles In 2024, Lockheed Martin delivered 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) as part of the country’s ambitious military modernisation programme. The delivery is a key milestone under a contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters, a component of the DND’s Additional Utility Helicopters

Events Tech

MWC25 Barcelona 2025 returns to Catalonia

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025

From March 3 to 6 MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, will return for its 19th edition at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from March 3 to 6, 2025. The event, hosted by Mobile World Capital Barcelona, will bring together innovators, visionaries, and leaders from the mobile ecosystem and various industries, […]

Health

WHO unveils $1.5 billion appeal

Arnold Pinto 17/01/2025

To address global health crises A convergence of conflict, climate upheaval, epidemics, and mass displacement has compounded the severity of a global health catastrophe, with a staggering 305 million individuals urgently requiring humanitarian aid this year. In a decisive response to this unprecedented crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion

Business Interviews

Milestone Systems set to strengthen strategic partnerships in 2025

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025

And pioneering VMS and AI-powered analytics Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Milestone Systems is a world leader in developing and providing cutting-edge data-driven video technology that safeguards and secures public spaces in cities and businesses. The company’s cutting-edge AI and data-driven video technologies empower societies, people, and businesses worldwide by

Space UAE

Successful launch for UAE’s MBZ-SAT Earth-imaging satellite

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025

Aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a significant milestone in its space programme. On January 14, 2025, MBZ-SAT, an Earth-imaging satellite, successfully launched from NASA’s Vandenberg Air Force Base launchpad in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. MBZ-SAT, named in honour of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed […]

Events

Conflict, environment and disinformation lead global threats in 2025

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025

WEF: Global Risks Report 2025 The newly released 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report paints a bleak picture of the global landscape for 2025 and beyond, highlighting an increasingly fragmented world where geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. State-based armed conflict emerges as the

Sport Tech

The story of CUE: Toyota’s AI basketball robot

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025

Aims for a new world record CUE, the AI basketball robot the Toyota Engineering Society (TES) developed, has become a pioneering force in robotics and sports. Initially conceived in 2017 by a group of volunteer engineers, CUE has made remarkable progress from a humble concept to a star player for the Alvark Tokyo basketball team. […]

Sustainability Tech

Researchers develop moisture-storing materials for buildings

News Editor 2 15/01/2025

Utilising a sustainable approach A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed a revolutionary, climate-friendly building material that reduces indoor humidity, creating a more comfortable environment in high-traffic indoor spaces. The new technology utilises a sustainable approach to moisture control, replacing energy-hungry ventilation systems with an innovative

Health

WHO: Multi-country outbreak of mpox continues

News Editor 2 15/01/2025

In DRC, Burundi, and Uganda The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the outbreak of clade Ib monkeypox virus (MPXV) continues to be concentrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Uganda. According to the latest External Situation Report from the WHO, which covers November 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, […]

Automotive Business

Audi delivers nearly 1.7 million vehicles globally in 2024

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2025

12 per cent drop compared to 2023 Audi delivered around 1.7 million vehicles globally in 2024, with over 164,000 fully electric models. This represents a significant step in Audi’s ongoing model initiative despite a challenging year marked by difficult economic conditions, a highly competitive automotive market, and limited parts availability. The total number of

Defence & Security

Saab to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2025

With RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile Saab has signed a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability. The agreement, valued at SEK800 million, will see the introduction of Saab’s RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile, which will replace the current RBS15 Mk2 in use. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in

Real Estate

The Impact of Innovation: Murtaza Hussain’s Role in Dubai’s Real Estate Evolution

News Desk 14/01/2025

Every success story has a beginning, and Murtaza Hussain’s story started far from the gleaming towers of Dubai—somewhere far quieter, where dreams were born not in moments of grandeur but in the quiet pursuit of something more. Before the awards, the iconic properties, and the accolades, there was just a young man with a relentless […]

Tech

Motorola Solutions unveils V200 body camera

News Desk 14/01/2025

To enhance frontline worker safety Motorola Solutions has launched the V200 body camera to improve safety for frontline workers in retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, and other sectors. The lightweight, discreet camera features a GoLive Audio safety function. This function provides real-time video and audio streaming to security teams or supervisors during critical

Transport UAE

2-lane traffic bridge opens on Sheikh Rashid Road in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2025

The bridge is 605 metres long Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new two-lane traffic bridge in Dubai City as part of the ongoing Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge, the second in a series planned for Phase 4 of the project, will ease traffic flow between the intersections of Al Mina […]

Automotive Business Tech

Cognizant and Siemens forge partnership

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2025

To transform software-defined vehicles Cognizant has partnered strategically with Siemens Digital Industries Software, integrating Siemens’ PAVE360 into its software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. The partnership introduces an enhanced accelerator to address the automotive industry’s increasing demand for innovation, customisation, and