News: Safety

Dubai’s Emaar group cancels community events and festivities due to ‘the current global situation’

United Arab Emirates-based real estate and entertainment group Emaar group has cancelled community events and festivities in its Dubai property developments due to “the current global…

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Oct 24, 2023 Safety / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Global Wellness Summit moved from Qatar to USA over concerns about Middle East ‘instability’

The organisers of the upcoming 2023 Global Wellness Summit - scheduled to be held in Qatar from 6th to 9th November - have advised that because of concerns over "instability in the…

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Oct 17, 2023 Events / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Prevent Biometrics’ sensor-laden mouthguards trialled in international women’s rugby tournament

Following a mandate from World Rugby that all athletes in its elite competitions wear head-impact-monitoring smart mouthguards from Prevent Biometrics, participants in the…

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Oct 13, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Safety / Sport / Technology /

 
 

War, inflation and interest rate hikes impact tourism sector deal activity

According to GlobalData - a leading data and analytics company - tourism sector deal activity declined by 33% compared to the same period in 2022. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at…

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Oct 13, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Safety / Tourism /

 
 

FIA to protect drivers from future ‘extreme heat’ after Qatar Grand Prix

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) - Formula One's governing body – has advised it will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they…

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Oct 11, 2023 Environment / Events / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Landmark Australian buildings light up in solidarity for Israel

Across Australia, landmark buildings have tonight been illuminated in blue and white to show solidarity with Israel after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the largest attack…

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Oct 9, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Safety / Venues /

 
 

Global tourism grows to 84% of pre-pandemic levels

Coinciding with World Tourism Day, new data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reveals that international tourism continues to recover with arrival numbers hitting…

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Sep 27, 2023 Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Lynxight explain role of AI systems in aiding water safety

Assisted lifeguard technology company Lynxight has shared its advice and experience on the vital role of AI systems in ensuring safety during water-based activities. Shallow water…

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Aug 15, 2023 Aquatics / Safety / Technology /

 
 

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