HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – The CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme has been ranked No. 2 in the world in the Financial Times 2025 Executive MBA Ranking, marking its sixth consecutive year among the global top two and its fourth consecutive year as the world’s highest-ranked stand-alone EMBA programme. As China’s first English-language Executive MBA, established in 1995, this milestone […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2025 – A thousand years ago, delivering fresh lychees from southern China to the capital, Chang’an, took over a week—and exhausted entire relays of horses. Today, the same journey takes just 24 hours. This dramatic change illustrates the rise of China’s modern logistics network: a nationwide system connecting producers, markets, and households with unprecedented speed and scale. Three […]
Colonel Michael Randrianirina has officially assumed the presidency of Madagascar, following the forced departure of former president Andry Rajoelina. The transition of power occurred amidst growing anti-government protests, which culminated in Rajoelina fleeing the country. Randrianirina, a 48-year-old former commander of the Malagasy Armed Forces, has been sworn in as the new leader in a shift that could reshape the island nation’s political landscape. The unrest in […]
Sun King, a leading renewable energy firm, is poised to make significant strides in solar manufacturing, with its CEO, T. Patrick Walsh, announcing an ambitious target to establish new production plants by 2026. The company’s aggressive expansion plans aim to bolster solar panel production and position Sun King at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. Walsh’s announcement underscores the company’s commitment to addressing the global demand […]
The Free Software Foundation has unveiled an ambitious new project aimed at transforming mobile computing. Named the “Librephone,” this initiative goes far beyond typical Android modifications, focusing instead on creating a fully open-source, privacy-respecting mobile ecosystem. It seeks to address growing concerns over data privacy and surveillance, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate about control in the mobile space. At the heart of the Librephone […]
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 has been launched, bringing with it a significant overhaul aimed at boosting both productivity and collaboration. Among its notable additions is a new set of PDF redaction tools, enabling users to efficiently remove sensitive content from documents, as well as various editor upgrades that promise to streamline workflows. The introduction of PDF redaction tools addresses growing concerns around privacy and data security, allowing users […]
By K Raveendran When Google announced that Visakhapatnam would be home to its $15 billion project to build the company’s first artificial intelligence hub in India, the news landed like a thunderclap across the southern states. For Andhra Pradesh, it was nothing short of a jackpot — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rewrite the […]
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Salik, Dubai’s primary toll gate operator, has rolled out an upgraded version of its mobile application alongside the introduction of an interactive WhatsApp channel, aiming to strengthen its communication with customers and improve operational efficiency. This strategic move aligns with Salik’s commitment to digital transformation and improving user experience in an increasingly tech-driven environment. The updated mobile app introduces a streamlined user interface designed to simplify the […]
Greenlogue/AP The agricultural industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of green automation. As the global demand for food increases, farmers and tech innovators are turning to advanced technologies to increase productivity while maintaining sustainable practices. Green automation encompasses a wide range of smart tools—from autonomous robots and drones to sensors and artificial intelligence—designed to optimise farming processes, reduce environmental impact, and promote resource efficiency. […]
The UAE Ministry of Education has entered a new partnership with Core42, a leading company in advanced technological solutions, aiming to accelerate digital learning across the country. This collaboration marks a significant step in the UAE’s broader strategy to modernise its education system and integrate innovative technologies into classrooms nationwide.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties, the Ministry and Core42 will jointly focus on enhancing the digital infrastructure in schools, universities, and other educational institutions. This partnership is set to foster digital literacy, streamline educational processes, and introduce advanced technological tools that can significantly improve the learning experience. The Ministry’s initiative is aligned with its ongoing efforts to diversify and digitalise the national education landscape.
The UAE has been increasingly prioritising the integration of digital technologies within education as part of its long-term goals. The collaboration with Core42 comes at a crucial time as the nation works towards adapting its education system to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalisation. By tapping into Core42’s expertise, the UAE hopes to provide its educational institutions with cutting-edge tools and systems that will prepare students for the future of work, which will undoubtedly be more technology-driven.
Core42, known for its innovative approach to digital solutions, will bring its wealth of experience in developing and implementing advanced tech-driven educational platforms. This will include custom-built software solutions, interactive tools, and data-driven systems that improve not only learning outcomes but also operational efficiency. The company’s work is expected to play a key role in addressing the increasing demand for online and hybrid learning models in response to evolving global educational trends.
The Ministry’s vision is to ensure that both educators and students have the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly digital world. This vision includes not just integrating digital tools for learning, but also upskilling educators to effectively use these technologies. The partnership with Core42 will focus on creating tailored professional development programmes for teachers, allowing them to enhance their digital teaching capabilities. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and modern pedagogies, ensuring that both students and educators can thrive in an ever-changing digital environment.
The collaboration will also focus on leveraging data analytics to monitor progress, tailor curricula to individual student needs, and provide actionable insights into educational outcomes. By incorporating AI and machine learning into the learning process, the Ministry and Core42 aim to create personalised learning experiences that adapt to each student’s pace and learning style. This will be complemented by real-time feedback mechanisms, enabling educators to make informed decisions that foster student success.
The MoU also includes the development of digital platforms that will support a more interactive and engaging educational experience. Core42’s expertise in software development and user experience design will be crucial in creating platforms that are both intuitive and effective for students of all ages. The focus will be on ensuring that these platforms are accessible, user-friendly, and capable of supporting diverse learning needs, from primary schools to higher education institutions.
The UAE’s education system has been undergoing significant reforms in recent years, with a growing emphasis on integrating technology into learning. Initiatives like this partnership with Core42 are a clear indication of the country’s commitment to building a world-class educational infrastructure that can support its ambitious vision for the future.
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has unveiled traces of Earth’s earliest form, hidden deep within the planet’s mantle. This discovery, based on chemical analysis of ancient mantle rocks, offers unprecedented insights into the planet’s violent beginnings and the remnants of its “proto Earth” phase. The study centres around an unusual imbalance in potassium isotopes found in rocks formed billions of years […]
Artificial intelligence has witnessed significant breakthroughs over the past few years, particularly in natural language processing tasks. Models such as GPT have revolutionized everything from content generation to complex problem-solving. However, the process of fine-tuning these systems to produce accurate, contextually relevant results remains an ongoing challenge. A particular area of focus has been prompt engineering—the art and science of crafting the inputs given to AI models […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2025 – Joyful Alliance, a Singapore-headquartered investment firm, today announced it will propose the development of the Wakayama Integrated Onsen Resort to the Wakayama City Government. The two parties officially signed the memorandum of cooperation on October 17. Joyful Alliance will propose an Integrated Onsen Resort development in Wakayama City, Japan, projected to attract millions of visitors […]
Scientists at the Swiss start-up FinalSpark have succeeded in running rudimentary computations through lab-grown human brain organoids — millimetre-scale clumps of neurons — offering a new frontier in low-energy “wetware” computing. The organoids, once fed with nutrients and electrically stimulated, exhibit signals that researchers hope could one day rival traditional silicon chips. FinalSpark begins by reprogramming donor skin cells into induced pluripotent stem cells, then guiding them […]
A team of scientists has stabilised a high-performing sodium compound that could unlock safer, cheaper and greener solid-state batteries, putting sodium one step nearer mainstream use in electromobility and grid storage. The breakthrough hinges on a metastable form of sodium hydridoborate, which the researchers heated to the brink of crystallisation and then quenched to lock in a high-conductivity phase. This novel phase exhibits ionic conductivity at least […]
Bahrain’s Beyon Cyber and global cybersecurity firm Haven Cyber Technologies have entered a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to deploy advanced AI-powered Security Operations Centres across the UK and internationally, integrating Beyon’s Orryx AI platform into Haven’s managed services portfolio. Under the agreement, Haven will adopt the Orryx AI platform through its UK subsidiary, ITC Secure, and embed agentic AI workflows into its threat detection and response operations. […]
Sharjah Economic Development Department and Sharjah Digital Department have introduced an AI-powered Trade Name Issuance Service at GITEX Global 2025 that can cut name issuance time by as much as 98 per cent. The initiative, built into the DS Assistant tool on the Digital Sharjah platform, analyses business activity data and generates compliant trade name suggestions without human intervention.
The system assesses a company’s industry, preferred naming style and regulations, then offers tailored naming options. By automating the approval workflow, it dramatically reduces processing delays and human error. Officials say this service marks the world’s first fully AI-based trade name issuance mechanism.
Hamad Ali Abdallah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of SEDD and member of the Sharjah Executive Council, said the move underscores the emirate’s goal to streamline business setup and reinforce its position as a regional innovation hub. He noted that SEDD is deepening collaboration with other government entities to expand digital transformation across regulatory and business services.
The service dovetails with broader efforts at the Sharjah Government Pavilion to showcase human-centred digital governance. Among other highlights at GITEX, the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority unveiled a Remote Company Formation project using a Vision LLM to validate identities and documents via live video calls. SDD’s pavilion also featured infrastructure systems for energy management, smart building monitoring and citizen-oriented digital welfare platforms.
Across the UAE, government agencies at GITEX are unveiling AI systems to modernise public services. Dubai Customs launched its “Voice of Customer” platform, which ingests feedback from multiple channels, applies sentiment analysis, and converts insights into action points to improve operations. The platform supports strategic decision-making by flagging emerging client concerns in real time.
Meanwhile, the broader GITEX 2025 agenda focused heavily on sovereign AI, data sovereignty and smart city ecosystems. The event drew over 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups and delegates from 180 countries. Tech firms rolled out next-generation AI, quantum computing and biotechnology solutions aimed at accelerating public sector transformation.
Analysts view Sharjah’s trade name issuance system as filling a niche in the process of company formation—one that has typically remained manual and fragmented in many jurisdictions. By embedding naming rules, business-activity semantics and regulatory checks into algorithmic logic, the system could reduce friction for entrepreneurs. Yet its success will depend on the AI’s ability to interpret diverse naming preferences, local culture, language nuance and prevent politically or culturally sensitive outputs.
Apparel Group and Arabian Alesaar Group have struck a retail alliance to introduce 24 international brands across more than 9,000 sqm at the forthcoming Al Shubaily Grand Mall in Saudi Arabia. The agreement positions the partners to capture demand in one of the region’s fastest-growing markets and expands Apparel Group’s strategic footprint in the Kingdom.
Under the partnership, Apparel Group will bring a mix of fashion, lifestyle, beauty and F&B brands including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Birkenstock, Skechers, Crocs, Levi’s, Charles & Keith, Rituals, Tim Hortons, and Cold Stone Creamery among others. The range spans apparel, footwear, beauty and food & beverage, combining merchandise that appeals across categories. The deal is intended to dovetail with Saudi Arabia’s retail and tourism ambitions.
Apparel Group already has a significant presence in the Kingdom. It recently opened three new R&B outlets in Dhahran, Riyadh Gallery and Nakheel Mall — bringing the total number of R&B stores to 165 across the Middle East and India. The Nakheel location covers 2,500 sqm, making it one of the largest in Riyadh. The R&B concept covers men’s, women’s and children’s wear, footwear, accessories and home products. The expansion underscores the group’s goal of penetrating deeper into the Saudi market.
Chief Executive Officer Neeraj Teckchandani commented that the tie-up with Arabian Alesaar represents a strategic milestone in the group’s Saudi journey and will enable customers to engage with brands that combine global appeal with local relevance. He reiterated that Apparel Group is prioritising experiential retail, mall partnerships and omnichannel integration in its growth plan.
Market watchers see the deal as aligned with the accelerating growth of Saudi retail infrastructure. Analysts note that more than 30 new malls are in development across the Kingdom over the next few years, creating opportunities for global retail brands and investors. Apparel Group has earlier signed MoUs with mall developers such as Point and Mall of Dhahran to secure anchoring positions in new properties.
The partnership also reflects Apparel Group’s broader regional expansion strategy. The group now operates over 2,300 stores across 14 countries, representing more than 85 brands. It has been actively signing new labels in fashion, beauty, home and F&B segments to diversify its portfolio and diminish reliance on any single category.
Astra Nova has secured USD 48.3 million in a funding round aimed at accelerating its development of no-code, AI-driven tools for creators in the Web3 entertainment space. The capital will bolster expansion into new regions and deepen integrations among its ecosystem of mini-apps, games and community tools.
The bulk of the funding, approximately USD 41.6 million, came through a strategic investment round, building on prior backing from firms including Outlier Ventures and Middle East family offices. Astra Nova intends to deploy the funds toward global scaling, regulatory readiness and product enhancements.
Astra Nova’s core proposition rests on TokenPlay AI, a platform that enables creators to launch blockchain-enabled micro-apps without writing code. Powered by Alibaba Cloud infrastructure, it is designed to let developers spin up interactive communities and gamified utilities rapidly. In addition, Astra Nova operates NovaToon, Deviants: Fight Club, and BlackPass, all of which already draw user traction.
Crucially, major brands are integrating with Astra Nova ahead of its token launch. Shiba Inu, one of the most active crypto communities, is deploying mini-apps through TokenPlay AI, and the Simon’s Cat IP is also building live integrations. These are not mere announcements: the integrations are functional and active, driving transaction volume even before the token is fully in circulation.
Astra Nova’s native token, $RVV, is scheduled for issuance on 18 October. The token is intended as the foundational utility currency within the ecosystem, underpinning in-app upgrades, advertising, subscriptions, and community incentives. Transaction fees from ecosystem activity are programmed to trigger buybacks of $RVV, creating a feedback loop to support tokenomics.
Backing for the project includes strategic support from NEOM, NVIDIA’s Inception programme, and Alibaba Cloud. NVIDIA’s involvement is particularly significant: it provides access to GPU and AI computing capabilities that are critical to Astra Nova’s adaptive storytelling and intelligent NPC infrastructure. Alibaba Cloud offers global infrastructure scale, while NEOM’s partnership underscores sovereign interest in aligning the startup with Saudi Arabia’s broader AI and tech ambitions.
Astra Nova’s metrics already indicate early scale: the company claims more than 250,000 creators on its waitlist for TokenPlay AI, cumulative user reach across its live products exceeding 500,000, and 200,000 daily active users across the ecosystem. The ARPG built on Unreal Engine 5 has surpassed 100,000 playtest downloads, reinforcing early demand and user engagement.
Analysts see the model’s strength in its orchestration of multiple components—creator tooling, community building, content, and gaming—into a unified framework supported by AI and blockchain. The pre-launch traction with IPs such as Shiba Inu and Simon’s Cat gives the ecosystem a runway of activity even from day zero of token issuance.
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple is reportedly ready to unveil a major revamp of its MacBook Pro line, introducing a touch-enabled OLED display and a hole-punch front camera in models expected during 2026 or early 2027, according to people familiar with the matter. The upgrade is slated for Apple’s high-end 14- and 16-inch Pro models, internally codenamed K114 and K116, and will be powered by the forthcoming […]
Matein Khalid Stock exchange folklore in pre-1929 Jazz Age New York has one priceless insight for me – “you be buying when they are crying, you be selling when they are yelling”. So as I scan the markets, I realized that the mother of all yelling is taking place in the AI arena and its decibel count is loudest where the ignorance about its nuances is the […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2025 – The Mineral Boutique Spa, a new luxury wellness destination located on the 36th floor of WWTTC Mall in Causeway Bay, officially opened in August 2025. Overlooking panoramic sea views and the city skyline, the spa introduces a new era of mineral-based skincare and personalized wellness experiences in Hong Kong. Positioned between a spa and a […]
Two ultra-luxury freehold developments on prestigious Wireless Road officially named Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2025 – City Dynamic, a joint venture between City Realty and Swire Properties, and Swire Hotels proudly announce a strategic partnership to bring the internationally acclaimed Upper House brand to Bangkok. This collaboration introduces Upper House Residences […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic woes are mounting as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed visit to India on December 5 and 6 is approaching. US President Donald Trump is determined to ensure substantial reduction in Indian imports of Russian oil by November and this has been linked with the progress of the […]
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