Reviewing the legality of autonomous weapons, a significant technical challenge requiring more interstate cooperation, says SIPRI in a new report ahead of key UN meeting in Geneva

(Stockholm/Geneva, 11 November 2015)—a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) outlines challenges related to the legal review of weapons that contain autonomous features, and argues for greater cooperation and information-sharing between states. The report, to be launched tomorrow at the United Nations office in Geneva, aims to feed into ongoing discussions …

International Coffee & Tea Festival 2015 opens today amid growing regional café culture

Saeed Humaid Al-Tayer inaugurates the 7th edition of Middle East’s only dedicated and internationally recognised coffee & tea expo   November 11, 2015 – H.H. Saeed Humaid Al-Tayer, Chairman and CEO of Meydan Group, inaugurated today (Wednesday, November 11, 2015) the International Coffee & Tea Festival (ICTF), the region’s most sought after event for the …

New rail transportation system from Milotek finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2015

The South African company Milotek Pty Ltd has developed a completely new, innovative and environmentally aware system for high-capacity heavy transportation: a modular elevated track with self-propelled trains. The Futran System creatively utilizes high-strength steel in several different parts of the structure. Milotek is one of four finalists for this year’s Swedish Steel Prize. The …

Archies, Sagar Ratna, and Mobiliti World now accept MobiKwik payments

MobiKwik tightens grip on offline payments. Partners with leading gifts & greetings store, restaurant chain, and mobile retailer Big Bazaar, Café Coffee Day, WHSmith India already have a tie up with MobiKwik New Delhi, November 10, 2015: MobiKwik, India’s largest independent mobile payments network, has further expanded its reach in the offline retail payments space. …

WBHIDC publishes RFP of Samriddhi – Analytics City

Chamber’s vision of presenting an Analytics City to the state set to become a reality Press Release Kolkata, November 10: The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s vision of presenting an Analytics City to the state is well on its way to becoming a reality. West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd has published the …