Riyadh Season 2024 signs sponsorship agreements with local, global partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- A signing ceremony for Riyadh Season 2024 sponsorships was held on Thursday at Via Riyadh.General Entertainment Authority...Business
Microsoft beefs-up its AI assistant with voice, vision
San Francisco, United States - Microsoft on Tuesday doubled down on deploying artificial intelligence to consumers, releasing an updated version of...Business
UAE farm harvests $5.6m from carbon credits in eco-friendly agriculture triumph
Dubai – An innovative agricultural project in the United Arab Emirates, has generated $5.6 million euros from carbon credit sales. The...Carbon credits are permits that allow a company to emit a certain quantity of greenhouse gases, with one credit equaling the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide
Companies are allocated a specific number of these credits, and If they reduce their emissions and have surplus credits, they can sell these to other companies
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
Through their AI chatbots, the companies "seek to free-ride on The Times' massive investment in its journalism by using it...The Times, one of the most respected news organizations in the United States, is seeking damages, as well as an order that the companies stop using its content
While no sum is specifically requested, the Times alleges that the infringement could have cost “billions of dollars in statutory and actual damages"
UAE’s budget carrier Air Arabia to launch daily flights to Kabul
Last month flydubai, another low-cost Emirati airline, became the first international carrier to resume flights to Afghanistan since the chaotic...Last month flydubai, another low-cost Emirati airline, became the first international carrier to resume flights to Afghanistan
Last year, GAAC signed a contract to manage Afghanistan's air traffic, an agreement that was expected to bring back international airlines
AD Ports, RSPA to develop and operate terminal in Egypt’s Safaga Port
Cairo, Egypt -- AD Ports Group (AD Ports) has signed a concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA)...The Safaga Port definitive agreement, sanctioned under the Law on the Granting of Commitment Contract issued on 1st November 2023, will see an investment of US$200 million.
The terminal, spanning approximately 810,000 square meters, will feature a 1,000-metre quay wall and will handle diverse cargo types.
Cornerstone laid for $40 million logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The cornerstone was laid for an integrated SAR150 million ($39.99 million) Logistics Park at Dammam's King...The area of the new park is 100,000 sq. meters, with capacity of 300,000 TEUs annually.
It aims to facilitate the growth of shipping connectivity, and global logistics services, and to raise the quality and efficiency of services.
Yango shakes up UAE transportation sector with innovative tech and safety features
DUBAI -- In the heart of the UAE, a significant transformation is taking place in the transportation sector. As the...The firm emphasizes on safety with advanced technologies like speed control and driving-style monitoring systems.
Beyond ride-hailing, Yango offers last-mile delivery solutions and an AI Arabic-speaking assistant, Yasmina.
SAMA seeks public feedback on financial governance amendments
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has invited interested parties and specialists concerned with “Key Principles of...The amended key principles aim to keep alignment with the latest regulatory changes and updates in the new Companies Law and its Implementing Regulations.
Suggestions and observations on the draft will be received within (15) days of this announcement for assessing their relevance in finalizing the draft, SAMA added.
India’s L&T secures EPC contract for Saudi Arabia’s Amaala project
New Delhi, India - Larsen & Toubro (L&T) secured a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the Amaala...The contract, awarded by the consortium of Masdar and EDF, involves the establishment of renewable energy generation, power utilities, and water systems
L&T, as the turnkey contractor, inked the EPC agreement with Amaala's developers, Masdar, and EDF, reports in Indian media said
Abu Dhabi Maritime unveils new hub
Maritime Hub Abu Dhabi will boost the marine sector.The hub will benefit from interaction with influential bodies, policymakers and a vibrant community of players covering offshore, maritime suppliers
It is expected to play a crucial role in facilitating the maritime industry’s sustainability, offering awareness, guidance in relation to decarbonisation
Apple to appeal US watch ban
The company contends that the ITC finding was in error.The ban on Apple's latest smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 no longer available in stores or online
The ban is the latest legal tussle involving big tech companies over valuable patents that has also seen Google battle in court against Sonos in a fight over speaker tech
