Flynas launches its new operations base at Madinah airport

• These additions will bring the total number of routes operated by flynas from Madinah to 11 so far.
• The operations from our new operations base will start with two aircraft as a first stage,

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

• Like every other sector that AI is threatening to disrupt, critics are concerned that bots will eventually replace human workers rather than complement them
• Users of Replika, a popular AI companion that is sometimes marketed as bringing mental health benefits, have long complained that the bot can be sex obsessed and abusive

UAE President in Doha, attends opening of International Horticultural Expo 2023

• Several heads of states and international delegations are attending the exhibition as it unfolds at Al Bidda Park from 2nd October 2023 to March 2024, spanning 179 days
• This event marks the first international horticultural exhibition hosted in a desert country and focuses on modern agriculture, technology and Innovation, and sustainability

Russian economy to grow 1.5 percent this year, says key European bank

• it said the outlook for 2024 will depend heavily on how the war on Ukraine and the related economic sanctions evolve
• Russia's central bank has forecast the country's economy to grow between 1.5 and 2.5% this year and between 0.5 and 1.5% in 2024

Vitronic signs contracts in MENA

• Vitronic Middle East will install over 2,000 "cutting-edge traffic enforcement systems in high-risk areas" over the next few months.
• It said In a statement that traffic management and enforcement systems provide benefits that go beyond the daily lives of individuals

Mining sector to contribute 5% to UAE non-oil GDP by 2030: minister

• The ministry has launched the country's first mineral wealth strategy, in collaboration with local authorities, Al Hosani said
• It has also conducted geological and mineral surveys, produced geological maps, and built a geological and geophysical database

Saudi real estate sector builds on vision beyond oil

Houthi and Saudi engage in ‘positive’ talks

• The Saudi-Houthi talks in Riyadh were the latest ray of light for Yemen, which has endured decades of instability.
• Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdel Salam, who led the delegation, indicated that both sides were looking for solutions.

MEA brands focus on personalized customer experience

• In the digital era, customer engagement is vital, shifting from transactional ties to interactive bonds; 20% of engaged patrons drive 80% of sales through endorsements
• Post-Covid, travelers see personalized offers, not just reminders; 34% might switch due to poor communication; GCC sees rising digital spend; CEPs promote sustainable growth.

‘Qatar leads the charge in food security initiatives’

• Qatar plays a major role in advancing food security at local, regional, and global scales, says Qatar’s Municipality Minister
• The country's key initiatives include dairy cow importation, poultry self-sufficiency, and innovative greenhouse techniques