Space-bound robotA miniature robot, developed in part by Toyota, is set to become the latest visitor to the International Space Station (ISS). Christened Kirobo, the robot is 34cm tall, and weighs around 1kg (on Earth). He will take part in the fi More… |
Winds of change blowing says FriedmanThe Middle East is witnessing the end of a 100-year-old order and the lid has been thrown open for the winds of change, a leading commentator has said. Policy-makers and governments must enable the region’s youth to realise their full pote More… |
Friedman to lead IHT Dubai forumThe International Herald Tribune (IHT), a premier international source of news, opinion and commentary, will kick off its 125th anniversary with the ‘IHT Global Conversation’ to be held in Dubai on May 2. Thomas Friedman, foreign affairs c More… |
DIFF to host Q&A session with US actorTop American actor and director and social and political activist Sean Penn will participate in a public question-and-answer session with fans at the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). The session, entitled ‘In Conversation More… |
Muscat blogger joins e-book ventureA blogger from Muscat is part of what may be a first-of-its-kind collaboration via the Internet. It involves more than 100 marketing professionals from four continents and 10 countries. Arun Rajagopal joined online with 102 other More… |