Yearly Archives: 2024

Technologies

Black Hat MEA 2024 Officially Opens

More than 40,000 Cybersecurity Professionals Expected in Riyadh as Black Hat MEA 2024 Officially Opens

  • Chairman of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming & Drones officially opens Black Hat MEA 2024, the world’s largest cybersecurity exhibition by floorspace
  • Opening day Executive Summit discussions explore cutting-edge cybersecurity trends and innovations – including the evolution of AI, deepfakes, and cross-border dangers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 26, 2024: The highly anticipated Black Hat MEA officially opened its doors today in Saudi Arabia, marking a global record as the largest cybersecurity expo by space with an overall floor space of over 53,000 square meters.

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Sports & Recreations

Morrisville Samp Army continues winning-run, maintain 100 percent win record

​Morrisville Samp Army continued their winning ways in Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday as they rode on Charith Asalanka’s fiery innings and a tremendous bowling effort to script a three-run win. On a slow turning track, Morrisville made the most of the dropped catches from Bulls. Charith Asalanka’s 25-ball 51-run innings further helped Samp Army post 112/5 in 10 overs.

Banton gave a good start to Delhi in chase, scoring 25 runs in 11 balls. But after Mohammad Zahid cleaned up his stumps with his first ball, the momentum began shifting towards Morrisville. With a few tight overs from Mohammad Zahid, Qais Ahmad and Karim Janat, Morrisville shackled Delhi Bulls until Tim David started turning things around once again.

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Sports & Recreations

Bowlers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hand UP Nawabs comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators

UP Nawabs clinched a comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League being held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The UP team was off to a flying start during the 113-run chase and gunned down the target by 7 wickets and with more than one over to spare.

Captain and Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz along with Avishka Fernando stitched a stand of 89 runs for the first wicket before the skipper was dismissed for 52 off 21. Nawabs then lost Fernando (34 off 17) and Dawid Malan in quick succession but Andre Fletcher and Odean Smith took the team over the line eventually.

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Business & Investments

World Plastics Council and Global Plastics Alliance members call on governments to help secure a treaty to end plastics pollution

Building circularity into entire life cycle of plastics and waste management key to successful agreement

[Dubai, UAE, 26 November 2024] Following the final round of negotiations on an international treaty to end plastics pollution, the World Plastics Council (WPC) and members of the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA) are calling on national governments to agree on an ambitious and implementable agreement that dramatically scales up waste management and recycling.

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Life Style & Leisure

K-Dessert Popup 2024: ‘Sweet Palette’ Celebrates a Fusion of Flavors, Cultures, and Artistry

Dubai, UAE—The K-Dessert Popup 2024, themed ‘Sweet Palette,’ wrapped up its vibrant celebration with resounding success. It drew 600+ dessert enthusiasts and culture lovers to a weekend filled with flavours, artistry, and fun. The event showcased Korean desserts reimagined through creative collaborations between renowned Korean and UAE-based culinary talents.

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