A joint project between Aston University and the University of Leeds to establish a network for assessing publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) tools for PhD research has been awarded £3.4 million by the Research England Development Fund.

Maxim Yachts has chosen the 2025 Genoa International Boat Show to host the European premiere of the fastest Max 44R ever built, the day cruiser capable of exceeding 50 knots, first unveiled at the 2025 Miami Boat Show. At the heart of the project is a powerful propulsion system featuring three Yamaha XTO V8 450 hp outboard engines.

The King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) announces the return of its flagship design event, Tanween, from November 17 to 22, and the launch of the Tanween Challenges open call. Each year, Tanween brings together diverse, global design voices for industry-focused workshops, courses, and competitions centred around hands-on participation and knowledge sharing.

This autumn, Prague’s National Museum will unveil a historic exhibition that brings together two of the most significant fossils in human history — Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and Selam, her even older counterpart by 100,000 years.

In a move aimed at enhancing the experience of Dubai’s visitors and facilitating their engagement in recreational marine activities, the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), has announced the introduction of a new service for issuing licenses to operate Pleasure Marine Vessels.

Jardin Des Arts, part of the Gates Hospitality portfolio and known for its modern French dining at the Address Montgomerie, will welcome award-winning Chef Tala Bashmi for an exclusive culinary collaboration this season. Set against the restaurant’s elegant interiors and garden-inspired setting, the limited-time menu brings Chef Tala’s signature approach to Dubai.