US bans import of Apple Watch due to patent clash
A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) decided in October to ban Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels.
EU clinches ‘historic’ deal on AI law after long negotiations
The EU's internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton. called the deal as historic, regulating artificial intelligence models such as ChatGPT. Negotiators in Brussels nailed down curbs on how AI can be used in Europe, which they said would not hurt innovation in the sector nor the prospects for future European AI...The ‘tyranny of thinness’ still dominates fashion
A handful of plus-size models such as Paloma Elsesser have grabbed media attention in recent years, but the figures show they remain a vanishingly small minority.
Healthcare sector in Qatar witnesses remarkable growth, says IPA Qatar
Doha, Qatar--Sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure in Qatar has seen a rapid transformation in the sector as promotion of health and prevention against diseases are set to yield long-term growth for health care sector in the country.A new study issued by Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (IPA Qatar) indicated that...
Audi Middle East achieves 33% sales growth in first 5 months of 2023
DUBAI, UAE : Â Â In the first five months of 2023, Audi Middle East achieved a 33 percent growth compared to the same period in 2022, making it the strongest start to a year since 2015.All Audi sedan and SUV models have experienced significant year-on-year growth; with Audi Approved Plus vehicles...
Sharjah Taxi transports 1.465m passengers in Q1 2023
Sharjah, UAE - Sharjah Taxi reports successful transport of 1.465 million passengers during the first quarter of 2023. With a fleet of 750 vehicles of various models and brands, the company remains committed to ensuring passenger satisfaction, safety, and comfort.Khalid Al Kindi, the Executive Director of Sharjah Taxi, emphasized the...
Conflict may get us before climate, warns Professor Rangan
A multi-plural world that embraces diversity and contradictions is crucial for peaceful coexistence free of conflicts, Prof Subramanian Rangan of INSEAD tells TRENDS.
Sustainability key for next-gen data center models
At present, the data center industry as a whole uses approximately 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about 3 percent of the world’s electricity usage.Xiamen Airlines to buy aircraft
The airline plans to buy 40 A320neo aircraft from Airbus.Auto alliance to invest $25 bn
The investment in electric vehicles spread over next 5 years.
