The United Kingdom’s aviation regulator has chosen six projects, including Amazon's Prime Air, to test the use of drones for delivery, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the United Kingdom intends to expand drone operations beyond current visual line of sight restrictions, allowing drones to operate over longer distances utilising advanced navigation and control systems. The chosen trials will include Amazon's drone delivery service, Airspection's offshore wind farm inspections, and Project Lifeline's medical supplies deliveries. Thes
The CEO Clubs Network, one of the largest networking organizations in the world, had a successful Sunday Brunch event with their valued member Confity Capital Partners on July 28th, 2024, in Virginia, USA. The event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors for an enriching discussion on investment opportunities and strategies. Confity Capital Partners is a premier investment firm dedicated to driving innovation and growth in strategic industries. With the core sectors of investment including technology, aviation, healthcare, and sustainable agriculture. The
Geophysicists discovered a massive underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars using NASA's Insight lander seismic data. This water, which is trapped in tiny cracks and pores in rocks 11.5 to 20 kilometres below the surface, has the capacity to cover the entire planet to a depth of 1 to 2 kilometres. While this discovery sheds fresh light on the Martian water cycle and geological history, the reservoir's depth and difficulty of access make it unlikely to be beneficial for future Mars colonists. However, it is a prospective location for the hunt for life on Mars, given similar deep settin
A 2,600-year-old terracotta pipeline discovered in Keeladi, Tamil Nadu, demonstrates the Sangam Age civilisation's excellent water management procedures. This discovery adds to the mounting evidence that the people of this time were not only literate but also competent in urban design and engineering. Since its discovery in 2014, Keeladi, located 12 km southeast of Madurai, has served as a focal point for researchers studying the Sangam period. Over 20,000 artefacts, including brickwork, beading, and terracotta artistry, have been discovered, indicating a sophisticated community. The re
To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and assist its energy transformation goals, the Vietnamese government plans to introduce electricity price subsidies at EV charging stations. The subsidy plan, which is anticipated to be submitted for approval by mid-September, is part of Vietnam's overall strategy to become carbon neutral by 2050. Vietnam, home to rising EV manufacturer VinFast, now has slightly more than 150,000 EV charging points, the majority of which are operated by VinFast. The government intends to develop and diversify this network to make EV charging more economical
In the first half of 2024, Oman significantly increased international visitors, with an estimated two million visits—a 7% rise from the previous year—to the country. With 578,351 visitors, Emiratis made up the largest group. Indians (316,890), Yemenis (107,705), Germans (83,054), and British citizens (49,069) came next. Oman welcomed 141,188 GCC citizens, 91,038 Asians, 16,520 Europeans, 5,582 Americans, 5,523 Africans, 41,281 other Arabs, and 1,090 visitors from Oceania in June alone. The number of individuals departing the country decreased somewhat, from 4.1 million in 2023 to four
Carvings on a stone pillar at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, going back approximately 13,000 years, could be the world's oldest sun-and-moon calendar. This calendar, which consists of 365 V-shaped symbols, most likely represents a year with 12 lunar months and an additional 11 days, maybe indicating a significant comet strike. The pillar's markings were documented in a July 24 article published in Time and Mind, after being discovered at this southern Turkish site noted for its exquisite temple engravings. Along with the "V" markings, the researchers discovered a sculpture of a "bird-like beast"
Severe rainfall in Brazil has uncovered what may be one of the earliest recorded remains of a dinosaur. This "almost fully preserved" dinosaur fossil was discovered in a reservoir in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul and is thought to be approximately 233 million years old. Researchers believe the fossil goes back to the Triassic Period when the Earth's continents united to form Pangea. Researchers believe the fossil belongs to the Herrerasauridae family, a type of predatory dinosaur that grew to reach roughly 2.5 meters long. These dinosaurs previously roamed the regions that a
The 7th Burj CEO Awards & Business Summit trademarked and pioneered by one of the largest networking organizations in the world, CEO Clubs Network, will be celebrating the outstanding achievements of CEOs and organizations from around the world. Under the theme “Bridging Continents, Celebrating Excellence,” this prestigious event will take place over five days and four nights in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, in collaboration with its local partner Manifesto Group, from October 22-26, 2024. The Burj CEO Awards, known as the “Oscars” of the business world, is an estee
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths anticipates reaching 100 million annual passengers by 2027, despite current global aircraft supply chain issues. "We expect these challenges to be resolved by late 2026 or early 2027," Griffiths told Gulf News, stressing that delays in aircraft deliveries have hampered airline capacity. The confidence comes after Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced a record 44.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024, with a forecast of 91.8 million for the entire year, exceeding the 2018 record. To deal with rising traffic, Griffiths announced intentions