Dubai has completed the first successful test flight of an air taxi by Joby Aviation, marking a major milestone in urban mobility. With a six-year exclusive agreement, Dubai aims to launch commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its Economic Agenda D33.

A coalition of eight countries, including France and Kenya, plans taxes on premium air travel and private jets to fund climate action, announced at a UN conference in Seville. This initiative, praised by Greenpeace, builds on COP28 discussions and aims to raise €187 billion for climate adaptation before the November 2025 UN summit in Brazil.

Oracle's stock jumped over 5% to $222.18 after CEO Safra Catz unveiled lucrative cloud deals, anticipated to bring over $30 billion annual revenue by 2028. The company's cloud growth and strong fiscal performance have bolstered investor confidence, prompting analysts to raise their price targets.

UNESCO warns that 73% of global heritage sites face water-related risks from climate change, including drought and flooding. Key sites like Iraq's marshes and Victoria Falls are among those endangered.

Samsung has rolled out its One UI 8 beta for Galaxy Watch series, featuring new health tools and personalization options, on Wear OS 6. Available in South Korea and the US, it targets specific Galaxy Watch 7 models and excludes the Watch 4 series, with full features set for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 release.

A massive data leak exposed over 16 billion credentials from 750 million devices, affecting major tech firms like Google and Apple across 29 countries. This breach, linked to infostealer malware, highlights urgent cybersecurity lapses, prompting calls for improved defenses and proactive measures.

Intron has launched Sahara, an AI suite tailored for African voices, to enhance sectors like justice and healthcare. With 30,000 hours of speech data and support for 20 languages, Intron aims to counter tech biases.

CommBox introduces CommSite, a conversational AI platform transforming static websites into interactive experiences to meet modern consumer expectations. The platform, developed with OpenAI, integrates with major systems and offers real-time, personalized interactions to boost customer engagement and sales.

Altri SGPS S.A. is set to acquire a majority stake in AeoniQtm, marking its entry into sustainable textiles with biodegradable yarns that cut CO2 emissions. This move aligns with global trends towards climate-positive industries, with plans for a 30,000-tonne factory in Portugal by 2026.

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' and 'man' denote biological sex in anti-discrimination contexts, affecting transgender women's access to women's sports. This decision led to bans on transgender players in several sports, sparking protests and concerns over increased exclusion for transgender individuals.