Author: Sam Allcock

Axis Communications, the global surveillance technology leader, has highlighted its partnership with Moro Hub, Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure provider, in a new customer success story that underscores the role of integrated security in the city’s digital transformation. The collaboration illustrates how Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, is deploying Axis’s multi-layered security solutions across its smart, sustainable data centres to protect assets while aligning with Dubai’s ambitions for autonomy and innovation. Ettiene van der Watt, Regional Director at Axis Communications, said the rapid growth of cloud services and the Internet of Things was intensifying the need for secure data…

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading international business districts, has signed a strategic partnership with Swedish financial technology company Vermiculus, in a move aimed at accelerating innovation and reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global hub for technology and trade. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed this week and will see DMCC, which supports nearly 26,000 companies across its ecosystem, work with Vermiculus to deploy advanced fintech solutions. The focus will be on critical infrastructure such as exchanges, clearing houses, and central securities depositories (CSDs). The collaboration also includes joint projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and comes…

The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane is inviting families and travellers from the Middle East to enjoy a last summer escape in the heart of Mayfair, offering premium accommodation, curated dining, and cultural experiences before the back-to-school season begins. Prime location in MayfairWith rates starting at GBP 499 per night in August, inclusive of VAT, the five-star property provides access to some of London’s most popular attractions. Situated steps away from Green Park and Buckingham Palace, the hotel offers guests proximity to the city’s cultural landmarks and shopping destinations, including Bond Street, Regent Street and Oxford Circus. The hotel combines…

Orange Jordan and Proparco, the private sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement (AFD Group), have celebrated the graduation of the final cohort from the Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Center in Aqaba. The closing ceremony, held under the patronage of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), marked the completion of an initiative designed to boost digital skills and expand employment opportunities for Jordanian youth. 100% success rateThe programme achieved a 100% success rate among its participants, who completed five months of intensive training totalling 800 hours, followed by a one-month placement at partner companies. Graduates developed expertise…

Emirates is expanding the reach of its Premium Economy and refreshed Business Class cabins, with new aircraft deployments across Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain later this year. The move will see the Dubai-based carrier introduce more of its next-generation Airbus A350s and retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s on services to the four cities, providing passengers with greater access to the airline’s upgraded cabin products. Enhanced fleet rolloutFrom 26 October 2025, flight EK903/904 to Amman will operate with a four-class Airbus A380 fitted with refreshed interiors, including Premium Economy. Both daily services to the Jordanian capital will soon feature Emirates’…

Drydocks World, part of Dubai-based DP World, has secured a landmark Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver the world’s largest Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility. The deal was awarded by AMIGO LNG, a joint venture between Texas-based Epcilon LNG LLC and Singapore’s LNG Alliance Pte Ltd. The project is set to transform Mexico’s role in the global LNG market by creating a major new export hub on the Pacific coast. Record-breaking projectThe development will include the conversion of two LNG carriers into Floating Storage Units (FSUs) and the construction of two newbuild FLNG barges at Drydocks World’s…

The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced an exclusive package for travellers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), aiming to attract families, couples, and groups looking for an island escape before the year ends. The promotion, available for bookings until 23 December 2025, includes complimentary Half Board dining, Club InterContinental privileges, and free stays for children. Extended visits bring added benefits, such as resort credits and discounted seaplane transfers, making the offer particularly attractive for National Day holidays and winter getaways. Luxury with convenienceLocated on the Raa Atoll, the resort is accessible via a short international flight followed by a…

Doha is set to host a landmark international gathering on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, bringing together leading voices from academia, technology, and policy. The two-day conference, organised by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), will take place at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) from 28–29 September 2025. The event, titled AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions, is expected to serve as a crucial forum for examining how AI is reshaping societies and how ethical frameworks rooted in diverse global values can guide its development. Organisers say the gathering will feature prominent academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and…

Three people have died and a fourth is in critical condition after a helicopter crashed during a flying lesson on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to the crash site on Monday afternoon, where they found the wreckage of the aircraft belonging to Northumbria Helicopters. The operator said the helicopter was carrying four people at the time of the incident, all of whom were on board for an instructional flight. Police said efforts are ongoing to contact the families of those involved. “At this time we are unable to provide further information about the…

The Empire State Building (ESB) staged a dazzling Music-to-Light Spectacular on Thursday night (22 August) to celebrate the global success of Netflix’s animated film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. The golden light show, choreographed to the film’s hit single Golden, marked the start of what was billed as the film’s “Golden Weekend” in New York City. Earlier in the day, cast members Arden Cho, May Hong, and singer REI AMI joined the iconic tower’s lighting ceremony. The trio flipped the symbolic switch to set the building aglow and later toured the landmark’s observatory, one of the city’s most visited attractions. Dan Rogoski,…