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Lilium to sell 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi’s airline

Lilium is on the verge of selling 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned airline, Saudia, finalizing a framework deal set up in late 2022.

Lithium ion batteries a growing source of pollution in the US

A novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in lithium ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in air and water.The findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in Nature Communications this week.

Chinese EV company BYD invests $1 billion to open car plant in Turkey

China makes a $1 billion deal with Turkey to build EVs in Turkey circumventing EU tariffs imposed on Chinese electric cars.

SingAuto building commercial EV park in Abu Dhabi for self-driving vans

The UAE declares that it aims to lead smart transport systems, with initiatives like the Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy, seeking to transform 25% of the Emirate's transportation to autonomous mode by 2030.

Dubai police add Tesla Cybertruck to its crime-fighting fleet

The Dubai Police General Command in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) showed off addition of an all-electric Tesla Cybertruck to its tourist police patrol fleet.

Drinking on a plane can hurt your heart, new research

Sometimes about the only place you feel like drinking is when you are stuck for 12 hours on a long-haul flight. But researchers from Germany suggest that all people, young and old, should avoid alcohol on flights. They say that combined with cabin pressure, the alcohol puts too much pressure on your heart.

Egypt developing green methanol fueling stations with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports

AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, is spearheading a consortium to develop a green methanol plant in Egypt.

Saudi prince buys a Cybertruck

The Saudi prince shows off his Cybertruck. It's better than a white gold Mercedes.

10 Things to Take into Account When Booking a Flight

The process of reserving a flight involves many steps. There are several details to consider, such as layover times, baggage allowances, and travel dates. But if you approach it step by step, it doesn't have to be intimidating. 

Dubai’s building the world’s largest airport for $35 Billion

Leaders in the UAE are hoping the Al Maktoum Airport expansion will boost Dubai's real estate, especially in Dubai South.

Can sustainable aviation fuel SAFs save consumers from German green tax on flying?

As Germany puts a 20% tax on passengers flying on commercial airline travel starting May, we need a stronger push and investment in green fuel for consumers so they can get flying without taxing the environment. Can SAFs lead the way?

Luxury train by the Orient Express heading to Egypt

Travelers usually take a slow boat down the Nile but soon a new luxury slow mode of travel will be available for seeing Egypt's ancient sites and wonders: 

Qatar aims for 100% electric public transport: will anyone use it?

In a country that honors the private vehicle and its wealth from oil and gas, in a twist of opposite expectations Qatar says it plans on making all public transportation electric by 2030.

What Impact Does Technology Have on the Marine Industry?

Generally, the maritime industry has played a crucial role in the transportation and global trade sectors for many years. Like in other industries, the...

Saudi Arabia’s slow, luxury train through the desert

Saudi Arabia unveils high-end rail travel: Saudi Arabia Railways has collaborated with Italy's Arsenale Group to launch a luxurious "Dream of the Desert" train, marking the kingdom's foray into the luxury train market. Starting operations in late 2025, this train will offer scenic journeys across Saudi Arabia's deserts from Riyadh to Qurayyat, featuring 40 custom luxury cabins and embracing the growing trend of sustainable, slow travel.

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

Turning Your Energy Consultancy into an LLC: 4 Legal Steps for Founders in Texas

If you are starting a renewable energy business in Texas, learn how to start an LLC by the books.

Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

In the study, the scientists didn’t just test one plant compound at a time. They tested two traditional Chinese medicine compounds together — luteolin (from flowers like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum) and astragaloside IV (from astragalus root, Huang Qi). These plants have been combined in Chinese herbal formulas for centuries to help the body recover from injury and inflammation.

Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

Stepping up to democratize the moon is an EU-funded company, Deep Space Energy, which has just raised more than $1 million USD as a seed fund to help it create energy generators on the moon.

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

Turning Your Energy Consultancy into an LLC: 4 Legal Steps for Founders in Texas

If you are starting a renewable energy business in Texas, learn how to start an LLC by the books.

Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

In the study, the scientists didn’t just test one plant compound at a time. They tested two traditional Chinese medicine compounds together — luteolin (from flowers like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum) and astragaloside IV (from astragalus root, Huang Qi). These plants have been combined in Chinese herbal formulas for centuries to help the body recover from injury and inflammation.

Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

Stepping up to democratize the moon is an EU-funded company, Deep Space Energy, which has just raised more than $1 million USD as a seed fund to help it create energy generators on the moon.

Jujube, the sidr tree of medicine and magic

A magic holy sidr bath to deflect the evil eye? It needs 7 powdered sidr leaves stirred into a bucket of warm water. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad allows to repeat healing prayers and verses from the Koran to increase the water’s potency. 5 grams, or 1 tablespoon of sidr powder equals 7 leaves.

Jean-Pierre Conte: Five Principles That Guide My Philanthropic Decisions

Jean Pierre Conte is the chairman and managing director of Genstar Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm with investments in healthcare, software, financial services and industrial technology.

Ancient Roman strategy game figured out with AI

Two thousand years ago, someone scratched a web of lines into stone in a Roman settlement on the empire’s northern edge. Soldiers, traders, or locals passing time in Coriovallum—now Heerlen in the Netherlands, moved small counters across those lines in a tactical duel of blockade and entrapment.
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