Rolls-Royce debuts Spectre, The Marque’s first fully-electric motor car In 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls, prophesised an electric future for the motor car. Having acquired an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw its suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. Today, more than 120 years later, the time has come for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to fulfil the prophecy of its founding father. Rolls-Royce debuts Spectre, the marque’s first fully-electric motor car Spectre is a prophecy fulfilled, a promise kept and an undertaking completed Spectre…
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa Partnership – Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa Launch a 10-Year Exclusive Global Partnership Qatar Airways Privilege Club has signed a global strategic agreement with Visa, world’s leader in digital payments, part of a new 10-year exclusive partnership. This latest collaboration enables Privilege Club to enhance and expand its portfolio of co-branded payment initiatives with key financial partners across key markets worldwide. With the strength of Visa’s global platform and digital-first approach, the partnership will unveil new products to further augment Qatar Airways Privilege Club’s ambitions. The roll-out of the Visa co-branded payment cards means…
Implementation levels for top sustainability initiatives in Automative Industry have improved only marginally, or even reduced in some areas, since 2019, according to the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, ‘Sustainability in Automotive: From Ambition to Action’. Recent challenges, such as ongoing chip shortages, and supply chain issues have forced automotive organizations to re-focus their priorities. According to the report, directives such as The European Green Deal and The Paris Agreement are pushing the automotive industry to pursue more sustainable solutions to meet carbon-neutral targets. A large majority (70%) of the automotive industry is focused on overall emissions reduction across the value chain, including scope…
Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung Wallet will expand to 13 new markets this year. Since it first launched in June 2022, the digital wallet platform has become hugely popular in markets including China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. And now, the platform will be even more widely available for users in Bahrain, Denmark, Finland, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Norway, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Vietnam and UAE. “Samsung Wallet takes everyday convenience to the next level and we have worked closely with our trusted partners and developers to enrich our Wallet experience,” said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head…
Huawei Cloud had Launched New Services in Dubai. HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, themed “Unleash Digital”, kicks off in Dubai. Industry leaders, experts, partners, and guests from the Middle East and Africa gather to share their thoughts on technological innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and digital transformation. Ken Hu, Rotating Chairman of Huawei, delivered a keynote speech under the conference theme and called for enterprises to “embrace cloud for leapfrog development” for digital transformation. Joy Huang, President of Huawei Cloud Strategy & Industry Development, said that greener infrastructure, continuous innovation, and shared experience are the paths to digital transformation. Also Huawei launches three cloud…
Have you ever wondered why Business Automation Initiatives Fail? here are 5 reasons on How to Avoid Them? In our constantly evolving business environment, running a business presents plenty of challenges. Increasing customer expectations, gaps in skilled labor and constant digital disruption are driving organizations to turn to automation to enable success. Max Mara, an Italian fashion brand, turned to intelligent automation when they saw their digital sales triple during the pandemic. Using intelligent automation, Max Mara was able to better satisfy their influx of customers. Automation has been shown to have positive effects for many other organizations as well. According to…
AWS and BMW Group Collaboration – AWS and the BMW Group has collaborated to Deliver BMW’s New Cloud-Based Vehicle Data Platform Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, and the BMW Group has announced a strategic collaboration to develop customizable cloud software that will simplify the distribution and management of data from millions of connected vehicles. The BMW Group will be the first automaker to use the software, which will serve as the basis for its next-generation, cloud-based vehicle data platform. Moving forward, the new software will be available to other automakers, enabling them to easily integrate vehicle…
More Laughs, Thrills and Big Names: Netflix Unveils Variety of Thai Films & Series In the streaming era where audiences can easily access international entertainment, Thais continue to also embrace local stories. When Netflix release a local title on Netflix, it goes to the top of the most-watched charts in Thailand. Thai Cave Rescue is there now, while Bangkok Breaking remained in the country’s Top 10 list for five weeks last year. To give the members more of what they love, Netflix is announcing six new Thai films and series helmed by top tier creators and featuring famous local stars. From broad…
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE has announced early data from a Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of the companies’ Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent (Original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5)). A 30-µg booster dose of the Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccine demonstrated a substantial increase in the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 neutralizing antibody response above pre-booster levels based on sera taken 7 days after administration, with similar responses seen across individuals aged 18 to 55 years of age and those older than 55 years of age (40 participants in each age group). When comparing responses in individuals older…
Sprite Zero Sugar will make its Hollywood debut through a collaboration with one of the year’s most anticipated films. The brand has teamed up with Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, in U.S. theaters Nov. 11, for the “Infinite Potential and Zero Limits” campaign featuring limited-edition packaging, new TV creative and a QR-activated AR and digital experience—all offering a window into the inspirational and inclusive worlds of Sprite Zero Sugar and Wakanda to empower tomorrow’s creative talent to explore and patiently pursue their true gifts. “As a brand, Sprite has consistently embraced multicultural creators and cultural arbiters,” said Terika Fasakin, brand…