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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Kutch man held for flaunting fake currency, discounted gold in Instagram
Rajkot: In a bizarre bid to make quick money, a 30-year-old man from Kutch was arrested by Bhuj police after he posted a misleading video on Instagram, allegedly promoting fraudulent currency exchange and discounted gold deals. The accused, Anjum Jusab Sama, was seen in the video flashing bundles of Indian currency notes. He placed his mobile phone on top of the stacks and used captions like "5 ka 15" and "hand to hand deal, face to face," while also claiming to offer gold biscuits at 15% below market rates. According to police officials, Sama was attempting to lure unsuspecting people by promising counterfeit currency — purportedly offering three times the value of genuine notes — in exchange for real cash. The video was allegedly designed to mislead and trap those seeking quick and illegal profits. Acting swiftly on the suspicious post, Bhuj police detained Sama before any transactions could take place. A formal inquiry has been launched to assess the scale of the fraud and investigate whether others were involved in the racket.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Health
- IOL News
Essential health tips for business travellers this flu season
The SA Medical Association shared a warning about rising flu cases across the country. For business travellers, this adds an important layer of risk to what might seem like a routine trip. Image: Ron AI IF you are a professional heading abroad for business this winter, there is more to think about than flights and meeting agendas. The SA Medical Association (Sama) recently shared a warning about rising flu cases across the country. For business travellers, this adds an important layer of risk to what might seem like a routine trip. It is currently winter, and South Africa is deep into its flu season, which, according to travel risk experts Global Rescue, is a key factor in increased health risks while travelling. Corporate Traveller, a division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, said in a statement that while respiratory infections were present across the globe, the likelihood of catching something would spike in places with poor air quality and during peak flu periods. 'And peak flu periods would change depending on where you're going.' In the Southern Hemisphere, including South Africa, flu season typically runs from April to September. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is most active between October and March, while in tropical regions, influenza can circulate all year long. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Long hours, less sleep, high stress levels, packed itineraries and prolonged exposure in crowded environments — like airports, aeroplanes and business venues — create the perfect storm for respiratory illnesses to spread. 'It's no wonder why so many people find themselves under the weather halfway through a trip, and in a worst-case scenario, seriously ill while far from home.' Herman Heunes, the general manager of Corporate Traveller, said he believed that this was a conversation companies needed to prioritise with staff before they leave. 'It's important to check in with travellers about their current health, whether they've had their seasonal flu vaccination and if they have any pre-existing conditions that might put them at higher risk,' he said. According to the Journal of Travel Medicine, individuals at increased risk of influenza would include those at the extremes of age and those who are immunocompromised. Heunes also emphasised the importance of having proper travel health insurance. 'We've seen how unpredictable international travel can be, especially when health is involved. Ensuring your employees have the right insurance in place is just step one. Encouraging open dialogue about their well-being is just as critical,' he said. It is also worth noting that flu vaccinations can provide significant protection, not just for the traveller, but for everyone they come into contact with abroad and back home. Health experts recommend getting vaccinated at least two weeks before departure to give the body time to build immunity. For those travelling to the Northern Hemisphere later in the year, a second flu jab aligned to that region's seasonal strains might even be necessary. When employees get sick mid-trip, the ripple effects can be costly, from cancelled or postponed meetings to extended accommodation and return delays. Companies that depend on their teams to represent them globally cannot afford to overlook these very real risks. As Heunes aptly put it: 'There's a human side to business travel that we must not forget. Your traveller's health isn't a personal matter alone; it's part of your duty of care responsibility to them.'
Qatar Tribune
11-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QA to showcase latest technology and aircraftat 55th Paris Air Show
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways (QA) will pave the runway at The Paris Air Show – the largest aerospace gathering at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget from June 16 to 22, 2025. Returning to the biennial event with cutting-edge innovations, QA will share the global platform with 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, 3,000 attendees, and 150 aircraft on display. Leading its special line-up will be the UEFA Champions League livery Boeing 777, which was specially dedicated for the homecoming of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after being crowned champions of Europe. The Paris Air Show runway will also feature commercial aviation's first-ever operated Gulfstream G700 from the airline's private jet charter division – Qatar Executive. The state-of-the-art aircraft is designed for ultra-long-haul flights, boasting an extremely spacious cabin and fuel-efficient design. Qatar Airways will also showcase Qsuite Next Gen, the latest iteration of its award-winning patented Qsuite business class. Visitors are invited to step inside the reimagined Qsuite and explore its wide range of customisation options designed to deliver a personalised, premium travel experience. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'The Paris Air Show reflects the spirit of the aerospace community, and we at Qatar Airways look forward to once again connecting with passengers, exhibitors and the aviation world at large. Innovation and diversity remain at the heart of the Qatar Airways core values, which is why our line up at the Air Show's runway and L'Univers Qatar Airways Pavilion are set to feature aircraft and technology that replicate the industry-leading passenger experience we deliver on every Qatar Airways journey.' Visitors can deepen their experience through a specially curated pavillion titled L'Univers Qatar Airways, by scanning codes at key touchpoints throughout the space to track their journey and unlock exclusive gifts. The pavillion not only reflects the award-winning products, but showcases the latest Economy Class amenity kits, celebrates the legacy of the UEFA Champions League and displays iconic moments of PSG victories. With many latest offerings yet to be unveiled, visitors can also sample Diptyque Business Class amenity kits and view the bespoke serving ware utilised onboard the premium dining experience. Sama, the world's first AI powered cabin crew, returns with further enhancements including her launch on WhatsApp and her new ability to communicate in French. Sama will connect with millions of French speaking passengers assisting them with flight bookings, destination recommendations, and responding to questions about the Qatar Airways passenger experience through intuitive, real-time conversation. Now fluent in French, English and Arabic, Sama is getting ready to help assist customers in additional languages soon. Visitors are welcome to interact with her at L'Univers Qatar Airways Pavillion, as well as on WhatsApp. The latest integration with the communication platform allows her to offer real-time, on-the-go support, and booking assistance in English, with Arabic and French to follow shortly after. The introduction of French enhances Sama's appeal to key markets, while WhatsApp integration opens a vital communication and sales channel. Visitors to the Paris Air Show can find the Qatar Airways L'Univers Pavillion located Infront of Gate 0 (adjacent to Hall 5).
Qatar Tribune
10-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Airways to showcase latest technological advancements, aircraft at 55th Paris Air Show
DOHA: Qatar Airways will pave the runway at the Paris Air Show – the largest aerospace gathering at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget from June 16-22. Returning to the biennial event with cutting-edge innovations, the airline will share the global platform with 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, 3,000 attendees, and 150 aircraft on display. Leading its special line-up will be the UEFA Champions League livery Boeing 777, which was specially dedicated for the homecoming of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after being crowned champions of Europe. The Paris Air Show runway will also feature commercial aviation's first-ever operated Gulfstream G700 from the airline's private jet charter division – Qatar Executive. The state-of-the-art aircraft is designed for ultra-long-haul flights, boasting an extremely spacious cabin and fuel-efficient design. Qatar Airways will also showcase Qsuite Next Gen, the latest iteration of its award-winning patented Qsuite business class. Visitors are invited to step inside the reimagined Qsuite and explore its wide range of customisation options designed to deliver a personalised, premium travel experience. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: 'The Paris Air Show reflects the spirit of the aerospace community, and we at Qatar Airways look forward to once again connecting with passengers, exhibitors and the aviation world at large. Innovation and diversity remain at the heart of the Qatar Airways core values, which is why our line up at the Air Show's runway and L'Univers Qatar Airways Pavilion are set to feature aircraft and technology that replicate the industry-leading passenger experience we deliver on every Qatar Airways journey.' Visitors can deepen their experience through a specially curated pavillion titled L'Univers Qatar Airways, by scanning codes at key touchpoints throughout the space to track their journey and unlock exclusive gifts. The pavillion not only reflects the award-winning products, but showcases the latest Economy Class amenity kits, celebrates the legacy of the UEFA Champions League and displays iconic moments of PSG victories. With many latest offerings yet to be unveiled, visitors can also sample Diptyque Business Class amenity kits and view the bespoke serving ware utilised onboard the premium dining experience. Sama, the world's first AI powered cabin crew, returns with further enhancements including her launch on WhatsApp and her new ability to communicate in French. Sama will connect with millions of French speaking passengers assisting them with flight bookings, destination recommendations, and responding to questions about the Qatar Airways passenger experience through intuitive, real-time conversation. Now fluent in French, English and Arabic, Sama is getting ready to help assist customers in additional languages soon. Visitors are welcome to interact with her at L'Univers Qatar Airways Pavillion, as well as on WhatsApp. The latest integration with the communication platform allows her to offer real-time, on-the-go support, and booking assistance in English, with Arabic and French to follow shortly after. The introduction of French enhances Sama's appeal to key markets, while WhatsApp integration opens a vital communication and sales channel. Visitors to the Paris Air Show can find the Qatar Airways L'Univers Pavillion located Infront of Gate 0 (adjacent to Hall 5).
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Sama Launches Multimodal AI, Leveraging Diverse Data Types Alongside Human Intelligence for Next-Gen AI Models
Initial implementations have delivered 35% accuracy improvement and 10% reduction in product returns SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Sama, the leader in purpose-built, responsible enterprise AI with agile data labeling for model training and performance evaluation, today announced the launch of Sama Multimodal, a new solution that combines multiple data types and inputs with human-in-the-loop (HITL) validation to create more powerful, accurate AI systems. By integrating diverse modalities including images, video, text, audio, LiDAR and radar data, Sama Multimodal has demonstrated significant improvements in model accuracy for industries such as automotive and retail. Early results have been impressive, including a large retail implementation that saw a 35% increase in model accuracy and a 10% reduction in product returns. Sama Multimodal offers enterprise AI teams a flexible framework and its widget-based architecture makes it easy to rapidly integrate multiple AI models at different stages of workflow, including using pre-annotations from open source, client and/or Sama-based models, while incorporating strategic HITL validation - ensuring quality and mitigating bias in model outputs. "With Sama Multimodal, organizations can build differentiated AI solutions using the full spectrum of data available, including sensor data which is growing ever more prolific," said Duncan Curtis, SVP of AI Product and Technology at Sama. "What makes our platform truly unique is its flexibility - teams can ingest, align, and annotate any combination of modalities, then transition from pre-trained to proprietary models at the right moment in their development workflow. It's designed to evolve with AI itself." Sama Multimodal democratizes access to advanced AI technologies and creates differentiated customer experiences for the retail and automotive industries. In retail applications, for example, Sama's multimodal capabilities significantly improve search relevance applications and product discovery with a combination of image, text, and video annotations. In automotive, Sama Multimodal excels at integrating camera, LiDAR, and radar data to create more comprehensive environmental understanding for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. Sama's multimodal infrastructure is future-proof, enabling enterprises to scale model sophistication without rebuilding data pipelines from scratch. By leveraging human expertise for complex contextual understanding while automating routine data processing tasks, Sama Multimodal is ideal not only for today's applications but also for emerging needs, such as voice-assisted retail search, vision-enhanced robotics, and personalized customer experiences powered by real-time behavioral data. Sama Multimodal is fully supported by SamaHub™, a collaborative workspace and by SamaAssure™, the industry's highest quality guarantee, which routinely delivers a 98% first batch acceptance rate. About Sama Sama is a global leader in data annotation solutions for computer vision, generative AI and large language models. Our solutions minimize the risk of model failure and lower the total cost of ownership through an enterprise ready ML-powered platform and SamaIQ™, actionable data insights uncovered by proprietary algorithms and a highly skilled on-staff team of over 5,000 data experts. 40% of FAANG companies and other major Fortune 50 enterprises, including GM, Ford and Microsoft, trust Sama to help deliver industry-leading ML models. Driven by a mission to expand opportunities for underserved individuals through the digital economy, Sama is a certified B-Corp and has helped more than 68,000 people lift themselves out of poverty. An MIT-led Randomized Controlled Trial has validated its training and employment program. For more information, visit Sama Media Contact: press@ SOURCE: Sama
