As Australia’s energy sector faces intensifying pressure to slash methane emissions and harden infrastructure against evolving climate risks, Flir is arriving at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026 with a suite of “invisible” defence technologies. From March 10-12 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the global leader in thermal imaging will transform Booth N30 into a hub for predictive maintenance and environmental stewardship. This year’s showcase also reflects the growing demand from Australia’s mining sector, where methane reduction, equipment reliability, and remote‑area monitoring have becom
Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions,” was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical b
The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
9 March 2026 (Amman) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. “Aviation has the potential to do much more to enable Africa’s economic and social development. Improving safety, harmonizing regulations, and reducing costs while increasing operational efficiency are at the top of the agenda for this edition of the IATA Focus Africa Conference. The demand to support 3-4
0 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents. There were eight fatal accidents in 2025. That is more than the seve
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Doha – November 29, 2025: To raise awareness of the critical importance of adopting healthy lifestyle practices, the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) hosted the eighth edition of Lifestyle Medicine Week. The annual weeklong initiative featured a diverse array of activities, including competitions and interactive sessions focused on demonstrating positive lifestyle habits to help prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and hypertension, while improving overall health and wellbeing. A one-day event titled “Kick-Off a Hea
Doha, Qatar, 29 November 2025: Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, hosted an exclusive community networking event at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the NBK ONE Building, Musheireb, bringing together over 150 guests including VIPs, influencers, and senior executives from across Qatar’s business and creative sectors. Organised in collaboration with The Luxury Network, the event featured premium brand activations by IWC – Al Majed Jewellery, Jovoy, and Ghand Fine Jewellery, creating an immersive environment that reflected the elegance and refined craftsmanship shared by all partici
Dubai, UAE — November 2025: CASIO Middle East & Africa proudly announces the launch of the MR-G B5000HT, a new addition to the prestigious G-SHOCK MR-G collection — the brand’s pinnacle line that unites traditional Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. This limited-edition masterpiece, inspired by the first G-SHOCK design, is released alongside the signature MRG-B5000, further enriching the MR-G lineup for collectors and connoisseurs across the region. A Heritage Reimagined — The MRG-B5000HT Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, each with a serial number. The MR-G B5000HT pays tribute to the ori
Doha, Qatar – 27 November 2025: Msheireb Properties, the leading sustainable real estate developer in Qatar, won 4 awards at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025, presented by Qatar Tourism and UNWTO, marking Msheireb’s continued success at the prestigious awards for the third consecutive year. The Qatar Tourism Awards recognise innovation and excellence in the nation’s tourism sector, aiming to raise awareness of Qatar as a world-class tourism and leisure destination. These awards highlight standout experiences and commend the efforts of key players who enrich the visitor journey, enabling Qatar’s growth as a hub for cultural and env
At Snoonu’s headquarters in Doha, it wasn’t executives setting the agenda, but a group of SDG Ambassadors still in school. They came with “Inspired by Eisha” – a simple idea with big intent: a mobile gift-cart where children learn to turn jars, boxes and scraps into thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts instead of more waste. They spoke about birthday rubbish, about seeing things thrown away, and about wanting kids to “fix things, not just buy new ones.” Listening was Snoonu CEO Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, who made an unusually fast call by corporate standards: QAR 20,000 approved on the spot, the quickest green li
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The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
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The Sultanate of Oman continues to closely monitor the ongoing regional developments. The competent authorities affirm that the situation within Oman remains stable, and all airports and Omani airspace are operating normally in accordance with approved regulations and international safety standards. Limited adjustments to certain flight schedules have been made due to temporary airspace closures in parts of the region. However, air traffic to and from Oman continues to operate smoothly. National carriers are maintaining their services with minor schedule updates in line with aviation safety requirements. The Sultanate reiterates its com
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