US firm Alef Aeronautics displayed to the public for the first time the working model of what it says is the world’s first real flying car.
Manufacturers pack smartphones with AI tools to boost sales
Barcelona, Spain - Smartphone makers are packing their latest devices with flashy new artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand. The trend was on display at the telecom industry's biggest annual show, the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) which got...
AI in focus as world’s biggest mobile fair gets underway in Spain
Barcelona, Spain - The world's biggest mobile phone fair throws open its doors in Barcelona Monday with the sector looking to artificial intelligence to try and reverse declining sales. Phone makers are expected to focus on the unique AI-powered tools of their latest handsets at the four-day Mobile World Congress in...
Boon or blight? E-scooters around the world
The for-hire electric scooters that have become ubiquitous in Paris and other cities worldwide will be banned in the French capital on Sept 1.
Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
Gabri Veiga, one of Spain's most promising young players, signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli from Celta Vigo in a move greeted with disquiet in Spain. Clubs in the Gulf state have signed several of football's top veteran stars this summer on huge deals, including Ballon d'Or holder Karim Benzema...
PSG allows Al Hilal to contact Mbappe over $333 million deal
Osaka, Japan - Paris Saint-Germain have given Saudi club Al Hilal permission to speak to Kylian Mbappe after tabling a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) bid, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday. The Riyadh-based club has made a formal offer by letter, the source said, but such...Argentina football star Messi joining MLS side Inter Miami after PSG exit
The romance of a Barcelona return and prospect of eye-watering riches in Saudi Arabia fell by the wayside as Messi opted to join MLS, with Miami a city he has holidayed in on previous occasions. Messi said he would have loved to return to Barcelona but was afraid that the...
Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump
Barcelona, Spain--The big beasts of the telecom industry will gather in Barcelona on Monday for their most important annual get-together, this year under the shadow of a severe slump across the technology sector. Some 80,000 delegates are expected at the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is back to near...
Al Sadd releases Xavi
The Spanish legend may now return to Barcelona.
Emirates and Qantas extend partnership
Together, the airlines are making millions of reward seats available for frequent flyers to access more than 100 destinations.
