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UAE reveals significant Agricultural and Farming reforms as well as Tourist prospects. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced significant reforms in the agriculture and farming sectors, which are expected to create new opportunities for tourism and promote sustainable development. The reforms are part of the country’s broader strategy to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports. The new policies are expected to boost the agricultural sector by encouraging the adoption of advanced farming technologies and techniques, as well as promoting the use of renewable energy sources. This, in turn, is expected to create new jobs in the sector and enhance food security in the country. Moreover, the reforms are…
Empowering Women: Pepsi’s ‘Rise Up, Baby!’ Campaign with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, an actress, is featured in Pepsi’s new advertising campaign, “Rise Up, Baby!” The actress joins the company as its newest brand ambassador with this campaign. Saumya Rathor, category lead for Pepsi Cola at PepsiCo India, said on the campaign: “Pepsi has always aimed to reflect the synergy of the younger generation. In our most recent two campaigns, we tried to capture the youthful attitude that defies conventional expectations. Our goal was to provide an empowering campaign for Indian women and honour their steadfast self-belief and self-confidence through this campaign.…
Indian Start-ups outraged by Google’s new billing system Google’s recent announcement of a new billing system has been met with backlash from Indian Startups. The new system requires all app developers to use Google’s in-app billing system for all in-app purchases, and has raised concerns among Indian Startups who argue that it will harm their businesses and limit their ability to compete with larger companies. One of the main concerns among Indian Startups is the cost associated with Google’s 30% commission on all in-app purchases made through its system. Many Startups have voiced their concerns about the high commission rates,…
Reliance Jio Cinema, one of India’s leading streaming platforms, has recently announced that it will be adding content from Warner Bros and HBO to its lineup. This exciting development is expected to significantly expand the range of entertainment options available to viewers and attract a larger audience to the platform. With the addition of Warner Bros and HBO content, Reliance Jio Cinema is set to become a major player in the Indian streaming market. The move is part of a larger strategy by the company to expand its entertainment offerings and provide more diverse content to its users. By partnering…
UAE Plans New Lunar Rover after Failed Moon Landing The UAE has revealed its next effort to land on the Moon and will soon begin developing a new lunar rover. The rover will be known as Rashid 2, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. The news was made one day after the Rashid Rover-bearing Hakuto-R Mission 1 spacecraft most likely crashed on the moon’s surface. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), where the rover was created by an all-Emirati crew, welcomed the Dubai Ruler on Wednesday. He has instructed the…
OpenAI technology is being used by Artifact to summarize articles in a fun way. Here’s how! Artifact is a news app that has adopted OpenAI technology to revolutionize the way users interact with news articles. The app provides an entertaining and unique way to read the news while staying informed. Instead of presenting conventional, lengthy news articles, Artifact offers engaging and humorous summaries of news stories to its users. According to the founder of Artifact, traditional news articles can be tedious to read and often fail to capture the attention of readers, particularly among younger audiences. By presenting the news…
Saudi SMEs see 166% company growth despite $4.8 billion in funding push. Saudi Arabia is making significant progress in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over 1.14 million SMEs now operating in the country. The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) has developed 23 initiatives related to seven of the strategic objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030 through five of its programs: National Transformation, Financial Sector Development, Fiscal Stability, Human Capability Development, and National Industrial Development and Logistics Programmes. Since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, Monsha’at has achieved a growth rate of 166% in the number of small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia, from…
Zomato partners with Zypp Electric to electrify last-mile deliveries in India. On Tuesday, Zypp Electric said that by 2024, it would provide 1 lakh electric scooters to the online meal delivery service Zomato. The partnership, according to the business, is a part of Zomato’s bigger aim to become all electrified by 2030. “This partnership will help us considerably cut carbon emissions while offering our clients additional environmentally friendly last-mile delivery options. According to Mohit Sardana, COO of Zomato’s food delivery, “We look forward to working together to achieve more efficient and environmentally responsible deliveries. Over 13,000 electric vehicles have already…
UAE invests in new sectors such as space and climate change technology to transition towards a knowledge-based economy. According to a top Government official, the UAE is investing in emerging industries including the space industry and climate change technology as it works to move to a knowledge-based economy. The comments were delivered by the Economy Minister, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, at the City Week 2023 Forum, which is taking place in London until April 26. In order to attract AED550bn ($150bn) in Foreign Investment by 2030, the UAE will continue to invest in its space programme, sustainable energy, and other emerging areas. Al Touq…
India is once more put on the priority watch list by USTR in the 2023 IPR report. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in its latest report on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection. This marks the second consecutive year that India has been placed on the list, indicating ongoing concerns over the country’s IPR protection regime. The USTR report identifies several areas where India’s IPR protection falls short of International Standards. These include inadequate patent protection and enforcement, insufficient protection for trade secrets, and limited progress on copyright protection. The…