Keywords: Efficiency


UN chief proposes cutting 60 positions from Afghanistan mission in 2027 budget plan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed eliminating 60 positions at the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) as part of the organisation’s draft budget for 2027. The proposed reductions form part of a wider effort to streamline UN operations, improve efficiency......

Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia

Microsoft is expanding its efforts to develop in-house artificial intelligence hardware as it seeks greater control over computing capacity, lower infrastructure costs and reduce its dependence on Nvidia’s processors. On Monday, the technology company unveiled Maia 300, the third generation of......

Royal Air Maroc Partners With Thales to Accelerate Digital Transformation Ahead of 2037 Fleet Expansion

Royal Air Maroc is strengthening its digital capabilities through a five-year agreement with French technology group Thales, as the national carrier prepares for a major expansion aimed at bringing its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037. Announced on October 8 at the Marrakech Air Show 2026, the agreement......

McDonald’s commits $8.5 billion to modernize restaurants and drive growth through 2036

McDonald’s has unveiled a new long-term strategy aimed at accelerating restaurant modernization, improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable growth across its global network. Known as McDonald’s > NEXT, the plan combines investments in restaurant infrastructure, technology,......

SIEMA 2026: Casablanca prepares to host a major showcase for Morocco’s agro-industrial transformation

Casablanca will host the ninth edition of the International Exhibition of Packaging, Machinery and Food Industry (SIEMA 2026) from September 22 to 24, bringing together professionals seeking to accelerate the modernization and competitiveness of Morocco’s agro-industrial sector. Held under the......

Audi unveils A2 e-tron as its most efficient electric car yet

Audi has unveiled its all-new A2 e-tron in Paris, introducing a compact electric model designed specifically for the European market and focused heavily on energy efficiency and long-distance driving. The German automaker describes the A2 e-tron as the most efficient electric vehicle in its history.......

Anthropic Enhances Claude with Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1

Anthropic continues its performance race with two new versions of Claude. Fable 5.1 targets paying users with enhanced capabilities in programming, research, and complex tasks, while Mythos 5.1 is intended for a select group of verified organizations. Two Models, One Core Technology Anthropic introduced......

GPT-5.6 Sol: OpenAI Significantly Lowers Prices Amid Intensifying Competition

OpenAI is accelerating its cost-cutting strategy in artificial intelligence. The company announced on August 21 a reduction in the price of its advanced reasoning model GPT-5.6 Sol, following a significant price drop for its Terra and Luna models just weeks earlier. This new offensive comes as competition......

France introduces new energy-efficiency incentive for used electric cars

France is introducing a new financial incentive aimed at making second-hand electric vehicles more accessible, with buyers and certain leasing customers set to qualify for support through the country's energy-efficiency certificate system. The measure will take effect on September 1, 2026, and forms......