Author: Sam Allcock

Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya explains that the AI Aesthetic Assistant platform offers open and structured guidance for patients considering aesthetic procedures. By modelling potential results, it enables individuals to understand likely outcomes before treatment. The medical aesthetics industry worldwide is being transformed through digitalisation. Simulation technologies help patients overcome pre-surgical hesitation by turning expectations into visible projections. Digital consultation during the preparation phase is now the most dynamic segment of the sector. Technology-driven discussions replace uncertainty with data-based insight, strengthening the doctor–patient relationship and supporting more informed choices. According to Statista, artificial intelligence in healthcare is projected to reach 188…

People have pushed beyond their limits throughout history. Fire, satellites, fusion power—each advance needed vision, money, and risk. The question remains: who leads these changes? More to the point, what part do oligarchs play as humanity tries to move up the Kardashev Scale? The Kardashev Scale ranks how advanced a civilisation is by measuring its energy use. Type I civilisations use all energy from their planet. Type II civilisations tap into their star. Type III civilisations draw power from an entire galaxy. The scale sounds ambitious, almost fictional. But it raises a real question: who pays for this progress? Toward…

Stanislav Kondrashov assesses how the film depicts authority within exclusive power networks. This instalment of the Stanislav Kondrashov Wagner Moura and Oligarch Series examines The Secret Agent and its treatment of governance. The film presents a story set during military dictatorship. Yet closer study reveals a different focus: a portrait of how small groups consolidate authority and function as oligarchies. Wagner Moura delivers a measured performance that builds unease without excess. His character operates in a system defined by repression and by the discrete orchestration of a select elite. The film maintains restraint throughout. Its tone stays calm and procedural.…

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has entered a new phase of its development with the official launch of The Academy, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding global dialogue around artificial intelligence and its societal impact. The Academy has been positioned as a hub for high-level knowledge exchange, connecting AI research with creative and humanistic disciplines. The launch was held in the presence of His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Member of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, and Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI. The announcement coincided with…

PizzaExpress Live at Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai Production City is marking Valentine’s Day with a thoughtfully curated Set Menu designed to help couples celebrate love over shared dishes and easy conversation. Discussing the inspiration behind the offering, Nitin Makhijani, General Manager, PizzaExpress Live, said: “We believe the best moments are shared around the table. Our Valentine’s Set Menu is designed to bring couples together through familiar flavours, generous portions, and a relaxed atmosphere—making it the perfect setting to celebrate love in a simple, meaningful way.” The dining experience has been created for two people, giving couples the freedom to…

Celebrating its 30th year in operation, Enerjisa Üretim has achieved a defining milestone by surpassing 1,000 MW of installed wind power capacity. The total has been reached through contributions from 16 wind power plants, including projects delivered as part of the YEKA-2 programme. Together, these assets represent one of the largest private wind energy investments in Türkiye’s renewable energy sector. This capacity milestone reinforces national energy security and supports the development of a sustainable and competitive electricity market. At a regional level, Enerjisa Üretim’s wind portfolio now places the company among the ten largest private sector wind energy producers in…

As UK patients face rising dental expenses and limited NHS availability, demand for structured and digitally planned dental care abroad is increasing. Moral Dental Turkey reports a growing number of British patients travelling to Türkiye for integrated dental treatment. Operating from Antalya, the clinic focuses on digital smile design and end-to-end treatment delivery. According to internal figures, patient satisfaction and referrals have supported consistent organic growth averaging 30% per year. “We are seeing a sustained, organic surge from the UK market,” says Dt. Mert Oral, Founder and Chief Dentist of Moral Dental Turkey. The clinic notes that crowns, implants and…

AI-driven digital analytics firm Dataroid has completed a US $6.6 million Pre-Series A investment round. The funding was led by Tacirler Asset Management’s FinAI Venture Capital Fund, alongside support from the Future Impact Venture Capital Fund and Endeavor Catalyst. With the fresh capital, founders Fatih Isbecer, Elif Parlak and Can Elmas plan to grow the company’s footprint across new global territories, particularly in the EMEA region. The investment will also support expanded marketing activity and the continued development of AI-powered analytics tools.’ Commenting on the investment, Ozge Atalay, Co-Founder of FinAI Venture Capital Fund, said: “Dataroid’s technology stack, designed for…

Hexadrone SAS has confirmed that its TUNDRA 2.1 modular drone has been granted CE marking and C5/C6 class certification after successful evaluation by Applus+ Laboratories, a designated European conformity assessment organisation. The certification validates compliance with EU Regulation 2019/945, ensuring the platform is aligned with the regulatory standards that will become fully applicable from 1 January 2026. The approval strengthens Hexadrone’s position in supporting operators working within tightly regulated airspace environments. “This certification marks the recognition of our commitment to excellence and compliance,” said Alexandre Labesse, CEO of Hexadrone. “It enables our customers to confidently navigate the regulatory changes of…

Metaterra is advancing the integration of real-world assets into blockchain economies by connecting traditional financial systems with on-chain markets through Miracle Chain, Miracle Cash and Miracle Pay. As the Real-World Asset sector is projected to grow to $2 trillion by 2028, regulatory momentum in the United States is accelerating institutional interest in tokenisation. These conditions strongly align with Metaterra’s strategic roadmap towards 2026. The platform was revealed during a packed industry gathering at the Harvard Club in New York. Beyond Bucharest, Metaterra’s city-scale RWA initiative, was presented to an audience featuring Fernando Vildosola, Stephen L. Norris, Stephen Moore, Rusu Daniel…