Projects continue to flow in, and we provide a glimpse in this week’s newsletter. From cutting-edge humanoid automation to the most recent endeavours in the Middle East, we also offer ten invaluable tips for skill development to beef up your resume. In Today’s Newsletter
Let’s go ahead and get started. Vamos, sigamos leyendo! Project FocusHello Apollo |
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Introducing Apollo, a creation that might resemble a scene from a movie but in fact, is reality. Apollo is a humanoid robot developed through a collaborative effort between “Apptronik” and NASA. Apollo’s primary objective is to assist humans by taking on perilous or undesirable tasks. Standing at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 160 pounds, Apollo boasts a runtime of up to 4 hours per battery pack and has the capability to handle payloads of up to 55 pounds. This cutting-edge innovation is set to become commercially available in the year 2024, with an estimated price tag of approximately $50,000. Japan Takes Aim at the MoonJapan is launching a mission known as the “Moon Sniper,” which if successful, will make it the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface. The $160 million mission is expected to reach the Moon by February, following India’s recent successful lunar landing and highlighting a renewed global space race. Japan’s efforts in building a domestic space industry are evident as Mitsubishi Electric, Sharp Corporation, and Meisei Electric contributed key components to the lander. Quiz QuestionThe focus today is strategic objectives. How well-informed are you about this aspect of project management? Question: What is the primary purpose of strategic objectives in an organization? A) To outline day-to-day operational tasks B) To provide a long-term vision for the organization C) To assess employee performance D) To manage financial transactions Keep scrolling to find the answer! Middle East NewsSaudi Arabia Projects Top $1.2Tn
Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Plan, initiated in 2016, has seen real estate and infrastructure projects with a value exceeding $1.25 trillion, while ongoing projects are valued at $250 billion, according to Knight Frank’s Saudi Giga Projects Report. Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s primary commercial and financial centre, contributes significantly to ongoing real estate projects worth approximately $229 billion. Furthermore, the report notes the emphasis on healthcare and education, with the development of hospital beds and educational institutions as part of efforts to enhance residents’ well-being and attract international talent.
Timeout Market to open in Bahrain
Time Out Market is set to launch in late 2024 at City Centre Bahrain, Manama, aiming to establish itself as a premier food and cultural hub in the region. With over 3,252 sqm of space featuring a curated mix of local talents, including chefs, restaurateurs, and artists. The marketplace will house eleven kitchens, a dessert counter, a coffee shop, two bars, an exhibition space, a stage, and an al fresco rooftop, accommodating over 900 guests across two levels. The collaboration with Time Out Market aligns with City Centre Bahrain’s strategic vision to attract global brands, in line with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 and tourism strategy.
Other NewsAccording to Ukrainian officials, the death toll from a Russian missile attack on a market in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region’s town of Kostiantynivka has climbed to 17, including a child, with 32 others injured. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal condemned the attack as one of the deadliest in months and vowed retribution against Russian troops, while unofficial reports suggest the missile struck near a shopping centre in a town frequently frequented by military personnel.
A new report claims that the Covid-19 “patient zero” was Wuhan scientist Ben Hu, who, along with colleagues Ping Yu and Yan Zhu, was conducting experiments on enhanced coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. All three scientists fell ill with Covid-like symptoms and required hospitalization weeks before China officially disclosed the virus outbreak to the world. These previously unnamed scientists have now been identified by several US government officials in a revealing report by journalists Michael Shellenberger and Matt Taibbi.
Tesla China recently celebrated a significant milestone at Gigafactory Shanghai, where the production of its two millionth vehicle was achieved in less than four years since the facility’s inception. This achievement was proudly shared on Tesla China’s social media platforms, featuring a photo of the Giga Shanghai team alongside a freshly manufactured red Tesla Model Y. The company emphasized that it took 33 months to produce the first million vehicles but only 13 months to reach the two million mark, hinting at a potentially even faster pace for the next one million vehicles.
SportSpain Sack Women’s CoachSpain’s national women’s football team has dismissed coach Jorge Vilda, less than three weeks after their World Cup victory in Australia. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) did not provide a specific reason for his removal. Montse Tomé, who has served as Vilda’s assistant for five years, will be the new coach, marking the first female to hold this position. Last year, 15 players expressed concerns about Vilda’s leadership and refused to play unless addressed. While some participated in the World Cup, most did not. Vilda had publicly supported RFEF president Luis Rubiales, who faced criticism for his behaviour towards player Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup win. Blog – 10 Post-Pandemic PM SkillsAs we transition into a post-pandemic era, there are several skills worth enhancing on your resume. Continue reading to discover how you can elevate your career prospects.
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