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MENA Newswire News Desk:  flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have announced a new interline agreement, effective immediately, aimed at expanding travel options between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and several key international destinations. This agreement will offer passengers increased connectivity across both airlines’ networks, enhancing their reach to regions including Southern and East Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, flydubai customers will now have access to 16 new destinations on SriLankan Airlines’ network. Key cities such as Melbourne, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo will be among the added options, broadening the travel possibilities for passengers originating from the UAE. In turn, passengers…

Written by Sensori.Ai CEO Dr. A.K. Pradeep, “Neuro AI: How to Win the Minds of Consumers Using Neuroscience-Powered Gen AI” leverages his success working with the biggest global brands to capture the nonconscious mind of the consumer, where 95% of purchase decisions are made BERKELEY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Sensori.Ai, the only company blending neuroscience with generative AI (GenAI) to transform product innovation, consumer engagement and experiences, today announced the launch of the latest book from CEO and founder Dr. A.K. Pradeep and experts at Sensori AI. “Neuro AI: How to Win the Minds of Consumers…

MENA Newswire News Desk: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities surged by 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, propelled by robust growth in the financial and insurance sectors, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). This expansion comes as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy, reducing its reliance on oil revenues. The financial, insurance, and business services sectors led the growth with a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This strong performance reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic plan, Vision 2030, which aims to broaden the nation’s economic foundation. Non-oil activities also recorded a 2.1% rise compared to…

MENA Newswire News Desk: Lenovo has unveiled its latest innovations at Lenovo Innovation World 2024 in Berlin, showcasing new models from its Yoga and IdeaPad series, all enhanced with advanced AI technology. The new lineup includes several high-performance devices designed to boost productivity and creativity for consumers. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9), powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, highlights a significant collaboration with Intel. This model, part of Lenovo’s Copilot+ PC portfolio, features a premium build and a range of innovative technologies aimed at optimizing user experience. It offers Smart Modes for customized performance, Attention Mode to block distractions, and…

WINCHESTER, UK / ACCESSWIRE / September 5, 2024 / Pet food consumes at least 9% of all livestock globally, rising to 20% in nations such as the US with high pet ownership. The environmental benefits of vegan pet diets were recently found to be game-changingly large. Most of these relate to dog food. But, can dogs be healthy without consuming meat? Dogs are biologically omnivores, and many companies now produce vegan dog food using plant, mineral and synthetic ingredients to supply all necessary nutrients. By 2024, 10 scientific studies had demonstrated good health outcomes in dogs fed vegan or vegetarian…

Job openings in the U.S. dropped to their lowest level since January 2021, adding to signs of a slowing labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 7.67 million open positions at the end of July, down from 7.91 million in June. The July figure fell short of economists’ expectations, who had predicted 8.1 million job openings for the month. June’s initial figure was also revised downward from 8.18 million. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report revealed other key labor indicators. The hiring rate rose slightly to 3.5%, while the number of hires increased to 5.5 million. Additionally, the quits rate,…

Stocks declined sharply on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 100 points as the first trading day of September began on a volatile note. The S&P 500 slid 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.9%. The market’s downward momentum was led by significant losses in semiconductor stocks, particularly Nvidia, which fell over 4%. Nvidia, often viewed as a barometer for the artificial intelligence sector, led the decline among chipmakers, including Micron, KLA, and Advanced Micro Devices. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF, which tracks the sector, dropped more than 3%, contributing to the overall market slide. Tuesday’s downturn came after a strong but unpredictable August, during…

China has issued a stern warning to Japan, threatening significant economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with additional restrictions on the sale and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. The move complicates ongoing US-led efforts to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. Japanese officials have been briefed on the potential consequences by senior Chinese representatives in recent meetings, according to sources familiar with the discussions. A key concern within Japan is the potential impact on Toyota Motor Corp., which has expressed fears that Beijing could respond to new semiconductor restrictions by cutting off Japan’s access to critical minerals essential for…

The S&P 500 rebounded in August after a rocky start, ending the month with a 2.3% gain. This marked a reversal from the early August slump, where the index dropped by 6.1% in the first three trading sessions. Despite the volatility, 71% of stocks in the S&P 500 posted gains for the month, with 52 of them rising by double digits. Kellanova led the charge after accepting an $83.50 per share buyout offer from Mars, pushing its stock up 38.6% for the year. Starbucks was another standout, with its shares surging 21.3% in August, largely due to the announcement of Brian Nicol as the new CEO. Nicol,…

China’s economic foundations are under intense strain as key sectors struggle to maintain momentum. Factory activity contracted for a fourth consecutive month in August, signaling deepening deflationary pressures. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.1 from 49.4 in July, marking a continued slump that has persisted for most of 2023. The ongoing downturn in the property market is exacerbating the economic challenges. Residential sales figures reveal a worsening slump, with the value of new-home sales by the top 100 real estate companies plummeting by 26.8% year-over-year in August. This decline, coupled…