Axiom Space, the Houston-based space and aerospace company, is working to build the world’s first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit (LEO). In August 2023, the company secured AED1.2 billion ($350 million) in its latest funding round. This video footage simulates the assembly sequence
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A dog handler of Latvia’s Special Operations Forces must carry various items, from a dog bowl to a muzzle. Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces. During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using […]
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has conducted a cardiovascular experiment onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for researchers attached to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University, and The University of North Dakota. The cardiovascular experiment focussed on cardio breath and is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and
Emirates, the Dubai government-owned carrier, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios with the launch of a unique collection of the Studio’s iconic 100 films onboard its passenger flights from September 1, 2023. Emirates will be the first commercial airline to feature Warner Bros.’s unique collection of 100 centenary movies on ice – […]
Lynk & Co, a premium global automotive brand jointly owned by Geely and Volvo, has unveiled its first showroom in Oman in partnership with Towell Auto Centre. Opened under the onus of a new business entity known as Mobility Auto – a new subsidiary of Muscat-headquartered Towell Auto Centre – the inaugural Lynk & Co […]
Maserati hosted the world premiere of its all-new MCXtrema limited-edition single-seater non-road-homologated race car at the high-octane Quail Monterey Car Week held in Monterey, California, on August 18, 2023. For the past 19 years, The Quail has established itself as a hyper-luxury and exclusive experience for car collectors and car enthusiasts from around the world.
Dubai Municipality has deployed a 139-strong rescue team corps across various public beaches in Dubai emirate to bolster beach safety and enhance beachgoers’ experience. The beach rescue teams include 124 well-trained lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistant managers, all supervised by an operations manager. Equipped with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) designed for
China’s GAC Motor (Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor) in partnership with Gargash Motors, has launched the all-new 2024 GS3 Emzoom R Style mid-size SUV in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch event was held at the Gargash Motors GAC Motor showroom in Deira district, Dubai, on August 15, 2023. The R Style features a futuristic […]
Reminiscent of a believe-it-or-not-or-not scenario five musicians, who are also skilled skydivers, have jumped out of a propeller-powered aircraft high above Abu Dhabi emirate in the UAE to play the Mission: Impossible theme song music on musical instruments while freefalling 13,000 feet through the air. Etihad Airways and Paramount Pictures organised the aerial stunt –
Moscow City Tourism Committee (Mostourism), the lead governmental agency that promotes domestic and international tourism to the Russian capital, has set its sights firmly on boosting tourist inflow from the Middle East and North Africa region, especially from the six affluent Gulf Cooperation Council nations comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser “250” Series and the all-new Land Cruiser “70” Series to the world on August 2, 2023. Simon Humphries, Member of the Board of Directors, Operating Officer, Senior General Manager of Design Field, and Chief Branding Officer of Toyota, made the live presentation of the all-new
Adhering to his motto of ‘Everything is hard before its easy’ three-time slackline world champion Jaan Roose of Estonia has set a new world record for successfully completing the world’s longest LED-lit, single-building slackline walk between the scimitar-shaped Iconic Towers in Doha, Qatar. Walking barefoot, with rolled up trousers and a Red Bull tee-shirt, Roose, […]