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November 24, 2023

New Balance Launches Fresh Foam 1080v13 Running Shoes

Massachusetts-based sportswear brand New Balance has introduced a new range of running shoes called Fresh Foam 1080v13. The brand claims the new footwear is versatile, adapting well to activities such as jogging, sprinting, or just running around town, completing day-to-day stuff. The key features include a new outsole design that provides improved forefoot stiffness, lighter Fresh Foam X cushioning for a comfier running experience, increased midsole stack height and a breathable mesh upper layer. Rounding off the shoe are reflective highlights, which will be helpful in low-light runs.

The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13 range covers options for men and women. Prices in the UAE start at AED 899.

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November 24, 2023

Dubai Festival City Is Home To Flagship BYD Outlet

Chinese EV maker BYD (Build Your Dreams) and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company have inaugurated the flagship showroom and ‘Discovery Centre’ at Dubai Festival City. The location, with direct mall access, is ideal for attracting potential customers. The showroom covers nearly 800 sq.m. and boasts BYD’s latest design language using whites, greys and warm timber accents. Other features include a 6-metre high curved perimeter display that showcases a vertical chassis frame. The outlet also houses a lounge café, private meeting rooms, a handover bay and an accessories section.

Al-Futtaim Group has also been named the ‘Strategic E-Mobility Partner’ of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), scheduled from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai. The Group will deliver 370 electrified vehicles for the event, including cars, SUVs and buses. Besides including BYD cars in the fleet, Al-Futtaim Group will install Charge2Moov EV charging stations for COP28.

Also Read: BMW Is The VIP Mobility Provider For COP28 UAE

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November 23, 2023

2023 Formula One Season Finale Is Underway

The fifteenth edition of the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit is live. The four-day event welcomed thousands on the first day. This year’s Abu Dhabi GP is expected to be the biggest ever. There are several reasons behind that, including all-new vantage points, such as the West Straight Grandstand and the Deck at Two hospitality space overlooking turn 2 of the famous track. Apart from that, visitors have multiple other avenues for entertainment. The list includes concerts from international artists and musical performances. Some of the names that will headline shows include Ava Max (pop singer), Tiesto (electronic dance music), Chris Brown (R&B), Shania Twain (American country music) and Foo Fighters.

The new Abu Dhabi GP app is where one will find detailed day-wise information. Also, it is where one can purchase tickets for the events planned. All ticket holders have access to the F1 Fan Zone and a one-day complimentary access to one of Yas Island’s theme parks and entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Watan.

Red Bull racing driver Max Verstappen has already bagged the 2023 Formula One World Driver’s Championship by winning 18 of the 23-race season. If he wins in Abu Dhabi, he will become the first driver in Formula One history to win 19 races in one season. 

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November 23, 2023

Air Arabia Launches Nonstop Flights to Kozhikode

MENA’s (Middle East and North Africa’s) largest low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, has further strengthened its network by launching nonstop service to Kozhikode, India. The thrice-weekly flight will depart from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and land at Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Kerela. The outbound service, bearing flight number G9 728, will leave RKT at 14:55 and arrive at CCJ at 20:10. The return flight – G9 729 – will depart CCJ at 20:50 and land at RKT at 23:25. This outbound-inbound flight service will be offered on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, using an Airbus A320.

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November 23, 2023

Exeed Exceeding Own Expectations In The UAE

Exeed by Al Ghurair has hit the ground running in the UAE. Through its only showroom in Dubai, the Chinese carmaker has already retailed 200 SUVs in the country. Considering that operations with its authorised distributor, AG Auto, commenced less than two months ago, that is an impressive feat. The LX model accounted for 35 per cent of the overall sales, followed by the RX at 30 per cent. The TXL and VX SUVs split the remaining share.

The brand believes competitive pricing and value proposition are the main drivers for this encouraging response from the market. As a result, Exeed by Al Ghurair will open two showrooms in the national capital before 2023 comes to a close. Moreover, a second Dubai outlet is also in the works. From 2024, the carmaker will introduce a range of hybrid models, followed by pure electric vehicles.

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November 22, 2023

Nando’s And Puma Launch RS-Xtra Hot Sneaker

Popular South African dining chain Nando’s has collaborated with sports brand Puma to create a spicy-looking sneaker. Meet the Puma X Nando’s RS-Xtra Hot, available now at select Puma stores in the UAE and online at the brand’s official website.

The RS moniker, short for Running System, dates back to 1984. When Puma introduced it, the shoe became the world’s first wearable and smart sports product. The collaboration to create the RS-Xtra Hot builds upon the same foundation. Bespoke touches include Puma lettering in Nando’s font, the restaurant’s PERI-ometer and its Barci Cockerel logo. This fusion of two brands is celebrating South Africa’s Heritage Day.

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November 22, 2023

Odysse Vader Electric Motorcycle Arrives Next Month

India’s Odysse Electric Vehicles has confirmed that its Vader motorbike has been certified by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), including battery testing per AIS-156 norms. As a result, the motorbike will hit the roads in December 2023. The deliveries are scheduled to commence on December 1.

The Odysse Vader packs an IP67-certified 3kW (4hp) electric motor offering a top speed of 85kmph. The battery, which can be replenished fully in 4 hours, is efficient enough to deliver a range of 125km on a single charge. Other features include disc brakes (240mm at the front and 220mm at the rear), a 7-inch Android display with IoT connectivity, Google Maps, and four driving modes.

Odysse is offering the Vader in five colours – Fiery Red, Venom Green, Misty Grey, Midnight Blue and Glossy Black. Pre-bookings are open, with the minimum token amount set at INR 999.

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November 22, 2023

Newly Formed JV To Boost Urban Air Mobility In The UAE

During the Dubai Airshow 2023, an agreement was inked between Embention, a company that deals in avionics, and Eanan, a Dubai-based Urban Air Mobility firm. It is for a joint venture (JV), with an initial investment of USD 5 million, that aims to manufacture at least 3,000 Embention’s Veronte Autopilots in Dubai, a core flight control system for Eanan’s aircraft – the S-700. That is the company’s largest unmanned aircraft with a payload capacity of up to 200kg.

With no local emissions, the unmanned aircraft help boost UAE’s urban air mobility solutions. At the recently concluded Dubai Airshow 2023, the duo launched the first fleet of unmanned aircraft produced and designed entirely in Dubai.

Also Read: Eve And Kookiejar To Join Forces For Urban ATMS Ops In Dubai

Also Read: Dubai Airshow 2023: An MoU Signed For Air Taxi Service

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November 22, 2023

Tata Power EV Chargers Go Live On Chandigarh-Shimla Route

Good news, EV users! If you’re travelling towards Shimla from Chandigarh, you’ve got two Tata Power EV Chargers at your service. One of the charging stations is at Hotel Falcon Crest near Kandhaghat, while the other is at The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Road, near Shimla. Where the former is 83km from “The City Beautiful”, the latter is 26km ahead. They cover a distance of 111km between the two capitals.

Both newly activated EV charging stations can be traced via the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile application. The same can also be used for payments.

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November 21, 2023

SMBC Aviation Capital Extends Order For A320Neo

The Dubai Airshow 2023 might be over, but Airbus isn’t done doing business for the year. The European aircraft manufacturer has bagged an order for sixty A320neo family jets from aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital. The new deal extends the latter’s order for the said type of aeroplane to 340. That means the Dublin-headquartered firm will keep adding new Airbus aircraft to its fleet beyond the end of the current decade.

In September this year, SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 25 Boeing 737-8 jets. Airbus, on the other hand, has had a busy November 2023. At the Dubai Airshow 2023, the aircraft maker received orders from Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and airBaltic. Before that, Airbus delivered the first A321Neo to ITA Airways and bagged an order for six jets from Air Niugini.

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