Global experts and cybersecurity leaders convene in Dubai to inform future-ready solutions
The World Economic Forum will convene more than 500 experts from government, business, academia, international organizations, civil society and media,...Business
Gold tops $4,000 for first time on political, economic worries
US and European stock markets mostly rose while Asian equities fell as investors also kept tabs on the AI investment...Business
Loyalty Lost: How brands need to adapt to the modern traveler
Dubai, UAE: As 2025 unfolds, travel brands are facing a significant challenge: customer loyalty. Traditional rewards programmes, often based on points systems,...To stay competitive, brands must move away from price-based rewards like discounts, which can boost short-term sales but impact profitability
Instead, focusing on personalised offers, exclusive experiences, and tiered memberships is key to fostering long-term customer loyalty
Emirates expects first 777X delivery in H2 2026
Boeing had pushed back the first delivery to 2026 from 2025.In 2024, group's chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum urged Boeing to "fix" its problems, warning the embattled aircraft-maker he was unhappy with delays to the 777X.
Boeing had been mired in problems including safety concerns after two 737 MAX crashes within five months and another scare involving the aircraft over Alaska in Jan 2024.
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT
San Francisco, United States -- Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday as it...Zuckerberg said the app "is designed to be your personal AI" and would be primarily accessed through voice conversations with the interactions personalized to the individual user.
The release comes as OpenAI stands as a leader of straight-to-user AI through its ChatGPT assistant that is regularly updated with new capabilities.
Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites
Project Kuiper, a subsidiary of the online retail giant founded by Jeff Bezos, is playing catch-up with Starlink - SpaceX's...The $10 billion initiative plans to deploy 3,200 satellites into low Earth orbit - the region of space up to 1,200 miles - with hopes of going live later this year
SpaceX launched the first batch of Starlink satellites in 2019 and now boasts more than 6,750 operational units, serving over five million customers worldwide
Aramco, unit and Sinopec ink $4bn deal
The two companies will establish a joint venture company.Sinopec and its unit shall contribute $990 million and $1.98 billion in cash, respectively.
AAS will allocate the remaining amount, representing 25 percent of the JV’s registered capital.
Amazon set for launch of its first batch of Starlink-rival satellites
Washington, United States -- After delaying an earlier attempt due to bad weather, Amazon is preparing to launch its first...The mission, called Kuiper Atlas 1, is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7:00 pm local time (2300 GMT).
The $10 billion initiative plans to deploy 3,200 satellites into low Earth orbit -- the region of space up to 1,900km above the planet.
Etihad unveils new A321LR aircraft
A321LR features First Suite - a private, enclosed space with a sliding door.The airline highlighted the aircraft's enhanced guest experience, including a first-class offering typically found on larger planes.
The aircraft features new First Suites with sliding doors and lie-flat beds, 14 lie-flat business-class seats with direct aisle access, and upgraded economy seating.
Gen Z travellers in UAE seek purposeful, tech-enabled journeys: Wyndham study
Dubai, UAE - Gen Z travellers in the UAE are reshaping the future of tourism, prioritizing cultural immersion, sustainability, and...The study, conducted by YouGov, found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of Gen Z respondents prefer accommodations that reflect local culture
Meanwhile, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are driving travel choices for 26% of them, with 79% already using or eager to use AI tools to plan their trips
stc Group Q1 net profit up 11.05%
The Group reported a revenue of $5.12 billion.The group distributed SAR0.55 per share for the first quarter of 2025, in accordance with the dividends distribution policy approved by the General Assembly.
Gross profit rose by 5.01 percent to SAR 9.098 million, operating profit increased by 2.02 percent to SAR 3.584 billion, and EBITDA grew by 5.25 percent to SAR 6.120 billion.
Screens, drones, massages: Shanghai flaunts the future of cars
Shanghai, China -- At the huge Auto Shanghai industry show this week, the chatter was less about powerful engines and...Chinese consumers place more value on interior comfort compared to other markets, according to European carmakers.
Visitors at Auto Shanghai queued to sit in luxurious minivans with chrome radiator grilles and reclining rear seats.
