Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

VAP Group presents Global Blockchain Show in Dubai

News Desk 06/11/2024

From December 12 to 13, 2024 The Global Blockchain Show, one of the premier events for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals, is set to return for its highly anticipated second edition on December 12 and 13, 2024. The two-day event at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai promises an

Aviation Defence & Security

Royal Canadian Air Force to get 19 Airbus H135 helicopters

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2024

Deliveries from H1 2026 Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark agreement with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H135 helicopters. The historic deal, part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marks Airbus’s first entry into the Canadian military

Business

GE Vernova completes FEED studies to reduce carbon emissions

News Editor 2 05/11/2024

At 3 Saudi power plants US-based GE Vernova, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ash Sharqiyah Operations & Maintenance Company (ASHOMCo), has completed three Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies to reduce carbon emissions from three cogeneration plants in Saudi Arabia. This marks the first such initiative in Saudi Arabia focusing on plants utilising GE

Tech

Enhanced navigation features for Google Maps

News Editor 2 05/11/2024

Powered by Gemini Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Google is now transforming the Google Maps navigation experience by introducing new features powered by Gemini to make travel planning more intuitive and stress-free. One of the standout updates includes receiving personalised recommendations directly through Google Maps. Users can now ask the app for

Automotive

Nissan’s e-Power vehicle production passes 1.5 million milestone

Arnold Pinto 05/11/2024

With US and Canada on the anvil Nissan has achieved a significant milestone in its e-Power vehicle production, surpassing 1.5 million units globally by the end of October 2024. This vehicle’s innovative powertrain technology is available in 68 markets worldwide, showcasing Nissan’s commitment to expanding its electric vehicle lineup. The e-Power system, a distinctive

Corporate

Informatica Summit UAE 2024 highlights AI-enabled data management for businesses

Arnold Pinto 05/11/2024

Over 101 trillion cloud transactions processed monthly Informatica, a global leader in AI-powered cloud data management, will host the Informatica Summit UAE 2024 on November 5 in Dubai, UAE. The event will bring together industry leaders and data professionals to explore the transformative landscape of AI-enabled data management. The day-long summit is a

Automotive Markets

Major EV battery markets aim to reduce dependence on China

Arnold Pinto 04/11/2024

As Chinese players target emerging markets As of October 2024, Chinese battery manufacturers dominate the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market, holding approximately two-thirds of the market share. This dominance is primarily attributed to their control over vital raw materials and their rapid adaptation to technological advancements, enabling them to outperform

Aviation Corporate

Toyota and Joby Aviation enhance electric air mobility push

Arnold Pinto 04/11/2024

Meetup held in Shizuoka, Japan Senior officials of Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, the two entities which are collaborating to advance electric air mobility, gathered at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Centre in Shizuoka, Japan, for an event that also featured a demonstration of Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). Joby is a

Aviation Travel

Flydubai begins Dubai-Bhairahawa flights on November 10, 2024

News Editor 2 04/11/2024

Carrier’s second destination in Nepal Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is launching daily flights from Dubai International Airport to Bhairahawa Airport, also known as Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), effective November 10, 2024. This new route marks Flydubai’s second destination in Nepal, complementing its existing service to Kathmandu. The daily flights

Watches

How well do you know your high-end watchmaking terms?

Arnold Pinto 04/11/2024

Read on to get up to speed Discover the intricate world of high-end watchmaking with this comprehensive A-Z glossary. Each term illuminates the craftsmanship, technology, and artistry behind luxury timepieces, from fundamental components to advanced complications. This essential resource enhances enthusiasts’ and collectors’ understanding and appreciation of

Business

Cloudera and Snowflake unite for enhanced data management solutions

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2024

Powered by Apache Iceberg Cloudera and Snowflake have entered a strategic partnership to transform enterprises’ data handling – empowering businesses to harness the full potential of their data resources. Unveiled at Cloudera’s recent EVOLVE24 conference in New York City, the collaboration introduces an open, unified hybrid data lakehouse powered by Apache

Oil & Gas UAE

AI and finance dominate ADIPEC 2024 agenda in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2024

From November 4 to 7 Abu Dhabi, the global energy industry hub, will host the 40th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) from November 4 to 7, 2024. Organised by dmg events, the event will convene over 184,000 attendees, including more than 1,800 innovators and experts from the energy, artificial […]

Aviation Interviews Tech

CycloTech’s pioneering technology may transform air mobility and take flight in UAE

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2024

With unique CycloRotor propeller The Austrian aviation technology company CycloTech has recently secured a significant milestone in its journey, raising $21 million for its revolutionary CycloRotor propellor. The investment from Breeze Invest and Konos Holdings supports the development of the first full-scale CycloRotor prototype. This funding reinforces CycloTech’s

Aviation Interviews

Luminator Aerospace lights up Middle East as business potential beckons

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2024

From incandescent to LED lights Plano, Texas-headquartered Luminator Aerospace, a division of Luminator Technology Group, is not just a leading manufacturer of advanced LED lighting and signage for commercial, corporate, and military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft but also a beacon of innovation in the aviation industry. Luminator Aerospace’s products are more

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Space

NASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for the Artemis III lunar mission in 2026

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

Sites are thoroughly evaluated NASA is making strides toward the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The agency has announced a list of nine candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole, each set to undergo thorough scientific and engineering evaluations to […]

Education Events

Global STEM Education Confex takes place in Dubai

News Desk 02/11/2024

From November 6 to 7, 2024 IBEForuM will host the 11th edition of the Global STEM Education Conference from November 6 to 7, 2024, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Global STEM Education Confex in Dubai is set to be a crucial event, bringing together leaders and experts from around […]

Space

Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of Terran Orbital

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

Both entities have previous collaborations Lockheed Martin has acquired Terran Orbital, a prominent manufacturer of innovative modular spacecraft that serves the global aerospace and defence sectors, along with its subsidiary, Tyvak International. The acquisition, first announced on August 15, 2024, marks a significant step in Lockheed Martin’s strategy to strengthen

Aviation Travel

Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surged by 7.1% compared to September 2023. Capacity,

Transport

2 new Salik toll gates open in Dubai this November

Arnold Pinto 01/11/2024

At Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South Two new Salik toll gates will be activated at the Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South on November 24, 2024, bringing the total number of toll gates in the Arabian Gulf city to ten. For trips between the North and South Al Safa toll gates within […]