Author: Sam Allcock

Emirates has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes video highlighting the evolution and scale of ice, its award-winning inflight entertainment platform. With over 6,500 channels, including movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and live sports, Emirates’ ice stands as the world’s largest media library in the sky. Described by customers as “a movie-obsessed friend’s house at 40,000 feet,” ice continues to redefine what it means to be entertained in the air, backed by a team that curates, localises, and updates content monthly for Emirates’ 54 million passengers worldwide. From Hollywood blockbusters to regional cinema in 50 languages, Emirates licenses a vast range of…

Football meets finesse this summer at Eclipse Lounge, InterContinental Dubai Festival City’s elevated venue offering a premium viewing experience for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, taking place from 15 June to 13 July. Located on the 26th floor of the hotel, the newly launched Eclipse Lounge provides sweeping views of Dubai Creek and the Burj Khalifa, delivering a spectacular backdrop to every match. With curated drinks, gourmet bar bites, and a plush, sky-high setting, it aims to redefine how football fans in Dubai engage with the world’s most popular sport. “We’re introducing a new kind of football experience—exclusive, relaxed,…

Huawei has ascended to the top spot in the global wrist-worn device market for the first quarter of 2025, while continuing to dominate the Chinese market, according to new data from International Data Corporation (IDC). The tech giant also surpassed a key milestone with over 200 million cumulative global wearable shipments as of June 5, 2025. This surge in performance reflects Huawei’s growing momentum in the wearables segment, driven by diversified product lines, robust R&D investment, and a strategic focus on health and fitness innovation. A Portfolio Built for Every Lifestyle Huawei’s wearable strategy is built around five key product…

The American University in Cairo Press (AUC Press) has released the long-anticipated Arabic edition of A History of Arab Graphic Design, a landmark publication co-authored by Bahia Shehab and Haytham Nawar. First published in English in 2020, the book is now accessible to Arabic-speaking readers around the world, offering a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of the evolution of graphic design in the Arab world. The original English edition, which won the PROSE Award for Art History and Criticism, has been widely acclaimed as a foundational reference in the field. The newly released Arabic version mirrors the quality and editorial…

Turkish Airlines has placed an additional order for a Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from HAVELSAN, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening its pilot training infrastructure through locally developed technologies. The simulator, scheduled for delivery in January 2026, will mark the seventh Full Flight Simulator in the airline’s expanding fleet. The deal was announced as part of the ongoing collaboration between the national flag carrier and HAVELSAN, a Turkish software and systems company specialising in defence and aviation technologies. The announcement underscores the airline’s focus on safety, pilot preparedness, and investment in domestically produced advanced training tools. Professor Ahmet…

Google has unveiled its Economic Impact Report for the United Arab Emirates, revealing that its suite of digital products and AI-powered tools contributed an estimated AED 21.8 billion to the country’s economy in 2024. The report, conducted by UK-based research firm Public First, provides a data-driven assessment of how Google’s platforms — including Search, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Ads, and Play — supported individuals, businesses, developers, and content creators in the UAE. Based on polling, economic modelling, and case studies, the report quantifies the tech giant’s growing role in enabling digital transformation across the Emirates. “We’re incredibly proud to be…

Dell Technologies has officially launched its latest range of AI-powered PCs in the UAE, offering a new portfolio of laptops, desktops, and workstations that combine cutting-edge performance with intelligent features. The announcement follows the initial reveal of the line-up at CES earlier this year. The new offering, now available across the UAE, aims to redefine productivity, mobility and user experience through seamless AI integration. It arrives at a critical time, as businesses prepare for the end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, accelerating the shift toward future-ready, AI-enabled systems. To simplify purchasing decisions, Dell has introduced a three-tier…

Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the first teaser images of its forthcoming IONIQ 6 N, the marque’s next high-performance electric vehicle, ahead of its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Following the success of the IONIQ 5 N, which has earned critical acclaim and motorsport victories since its 2023 launch, the IONIQ 6 N is expected to raise the bar for electric performance sedans. The new model promises to embody Hyundai N’s signature pillars: Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability, and Everyday Sports Car. The teaser images suggest a sleek, aggressively styled four-door sedan, complete with flared fenders, lightweight wheels,…

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on course for a tourism surge, with international and domestic travel spending expected to reach a combined US$6.8 trillion by 2029, according to new research by Euromonitor International. Outbound travel from the region is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%, with intra-regional travel set to comprise 61% of all trips by the end of 2025. By 2029, nearly one-third of all APAC-originating trips are predicted to be intercontinental, as 75% of bookings move online. The projections were a key topic during a high-impact panel at Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…

Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with enza, a payment solutions provider, to expand access to embedded payment technologies for fintech companies across Africa. The partnership aims to accelerate digital innovation and financial inclusion across the continent by giving fintech innovators easier access to Mastercard’s global payment network. The collaboration comes amid a sharp rise in fintech activity on the continent. According to the European Investment Bank, the number of fintech companies in Africa has nearly tripled since 2020, driven by a growing demand for inclusive financial services and alternatives to traditional, costly banking models. Through this partnership, fintechs operating…