How the 6G band in the UAE could triple network capacity on existing towers
The case for the 6G band in the UAE rests on a small number: two to five percent. That is how far an Upper 6 GHz signal falls behind today’s 3.5 GHz C-band in reach. The modelling covered city centres, towns, suburbs and open country. Higher frequencies normally travel less far, and shorter reach normally […]
Eagle Hills eyes 2027 construction start on $20 billion Maldives project
For thousands of Maldivian families, a $20 billion Maldives project now stands between where they live today and a new home by the water. Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills has signed a commercial terms agreement with the Government of Maldives to build an island destination called Maldives Waterfront and Marina. The site covers 550 hectares, […]
What Qatar’s new dual-tranche sovereign USD bond means for Gulf markets
Qatar has launched a benchmark-sized sovereign USD bond across two tranches, with pricing expected later the same day. The offering is senior unsecured. It comes through the Ministry of Finance, acting for the State of Qatar. The five-year tranche carries initial price targets of 85 basis points over US Treasuries. Guidance on the 10-year sits […]
Why Mbappé leaves Nike for On, and what his equity deal means for boots
Mbappé leaves Nike after nearly two decades, a bond that began when he was a boy at Nike and ran through his rise to the top of the game. The French forward let his contract expire and signed with On, the Swiss brand better known for running and tennis than for the pitch. He framed […]
Why AI won’t end the world, says Nvidia’s Huang, as four AI labs are sued
Why AI won’t end the world is a question Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answered with a single number on Sept. 18: zero. In a CBS News interview, he said: “2030 is not going to be the end of the world. There is 0% chance that’s going to be the end of the world.” Huang called […]
