LONDON, UK: Gama Aviation, a global aviation services company, has confirmed that it is in talks to buy Specialist Aviation Services Limited, a UK-based firm that provides helicopter emergency medical services and aircraft maintenance. Specialist Aviation Services, or Specialist, operates contracts with several air ambulance charities in the UK and generated around £24m of revenue…
Belkin unveils new eco-friendly products at CES 2024
Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand, has introduced four new products that are designed to be more sustainable and efficient. The products include a 3-in-1 wireless charger, a magnetic power bank, a 4-port USB-C wall charger, and a Core GaN dock. All of them are made with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled materials and…
FAA grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s after Alaska Airlines incident
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes until further notice, following an incident on Friday where part of an Alaska Airlines jet’s fuselage came off mid-air. The FAA said it was conducting a thorough inspection of the affected planes to ensure their safety, and that…
Samsung unveils new 32-inch Smart Monitor at CES 2024
Samsung has announced a new version of its 32-inch Smart Monitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The Smart Monitor is a hybrid device that combines a monitor, a smart TV, and a wireless display. It can be used for work, entertainment, and productivity. The new Smart Monitor features a sleek design that resembles…
2PointZero appoints Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan as Chairman, Mariam Almheiri as CEO
ABU DHABI: 2PointZero, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), announced the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman of 2PointZero and H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri as CEO. This leadership team is set to steer 2PointZero towards a future of transformative global impact and progress. With…
Croma Security Solutions Group acquires two separate locksmith businesses
LONDON, UK: Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) has completed the acquisition of two separate locksmith businesses for a combined cash consideration of £438,000 which includes a freehold property valued at £0.35 million. The two locksmith businesses have a combined annual turnover of £0.5 million and operate from Peterborough and Worthing, a good fit with…
YouGov has acquired KnowledgeHound, a US based survey data management solution
LONDON, UK: YouGov Plc, the international market research and data analytics group, has acquired KnowledgeHound, a US based survey data management solution, in a move that further extends the capabilities of the YouGov Crunch survey analytics platform to handle the needs of large brands. KnowledgeHound is a SaaS-based search-driven analytics platform that connects and transforms…
Sunny Jianxin Liang appointed as the CEO of Jatcorp
SYDNEY: The Board of Jatcorp announced to appoint Mr Sunny Jianxin Liang as the CEO of Jatcorp. Sunny is a highly experienced senior business leader with over 13 years of experience within the export industry including infant formula, health supplements, skin care and personal care categories. Prior to this appointment, Sunny was COO and executive…
How AR/VR Can Spark Your Imagination and Make You More Creative
Are you looking for some fresh and fun ways to spark your creativity? Do you want to explore new possibilities and perspectives for your writing, drawing, or music projects? If so, you may want to try using smart phone functions to access augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) apps or games and use them…
Graphic Cards and VR Technology: What’s New and Why It Matters for Minecraft
Minecraft, the sandbox game that lets players create and explore infinite worlds, has been a global phenomenon since its launch in 2009. With over 200 million copies sold and 126 million monthly active users, it is one of the most popular and influential video games of all time. But what makes Minecraft so appealing and…
Sunlight Financial appoints Timothy Parsons as new CEO
Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc., a leading point-of-sale finance company for clean energy and home improvement projects, has announced Timothy Parsons as its new CEO. Parsons, who was previously the COO of Sunlight, will succeed Matt Potere, who will become a strategic advisor to the company. The appointment follows the acquisition of and investment into Sunlight…
JDE Peet’s completes the acquisition of Maratá’s coffee & tea business in Brazil
AMSTERDAM: JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company by revenue, has completed the acquisition of the Brazilian coffee & tea business from JAV Group for an undisclosed amount in cash, which was first announced on 24 July 2023. Maratá’s coffee & tea business is predominantly present in the northern part of Brazil…