Nov 6 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, has sharply reduced the prices of its crude for Asian buyers in December, responding to a well-supplied market as OPEC+ producers ramp up production.
State oil giant Saudi Aramco set its December official selling price at $1 per barrel above the Oman/Dubai average, marking the first price reduction since October after it kept rates unchanged in November.
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The December prices for other grades – Arab Medium and Arab Heavy – fell by $1.40 each to five cents and 10 cents a barrel, while that for Arab Extra Light dropped by $1.20 to $1.30 a barrel, the document said.
The pricing decision came shortly after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, or OPEC+, agreed on Sunday to a modest oil output increase for December, followed by a pause in production hikes during the first quarter of next year. The producers’ alliance opted to moderate its push to reclaim market share amid growing concerns over a potential global supply glut.
OPEC+ has raised output targets by around 2.9 million barrels per day, or about 2.7% of global supply, since April, but slowed the pace from October amid predictions of a looming oversupply.
The price cuts are within market expectations, according to a Reuters survey.
Saudi Aramco determines its crude oil prices by incorporating feedback from customers and assessing monthly changes in the value of its oil, which are influenced by product prices and market yields.
As a matter of policy, Saudi Aramco officials do not comment on the kingdom’s monthly OSPs.
Below are Saudi prices for December in dollars per barrel.
Reporting by Sarah Qureshi and Ishaan Arora in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese and Sherry Jacob-Phillips
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‘We wish there was a way to grow a baby into an adult without investment … but we do not believe this is how life or business works,’ company says
DoorDash’s autonomous delivery vehicle, Dot.
Shares of DoorDash Inc. tumbled in extended trading Wednesday, after the delivery platform said it plans to increase investments in its business next year and that its recent acquisition of Deliveroo would contribute less to profits in 2026 than once anticipated.
DoorDash’s stock (DASH) fell more than 9% after hours. However, the stock is still up around 42% so far this year.
The company said it expects to invest several hundred million dollars more in “new initiatives and platform development” in 2026 than it did last year, as it tries to expand internationally, compete with rivals’ overlapping services and roll out new technology to make orders faster and more precise.
“We wish there was a way to grow a baby into an adult without investment, or to see the baby grow into an adult overnight, but we do not believe this is how life or business works,” the company said in a statement announcing its third-quarter earnings.
DoorDash reported third-quarter revenue of $3.45 billion, up 27% from the same quarter last year and above FactSet analyst forecasts for $3.36 billion. The company earned 55 cents a share during the quarter, below estimates for 68 cents.
DoorDash’s gross order value, or the total dollar value of orders made on the platform, jumped 25% year over year to $25 billion in the third quarter. That was above expectations for $24.53 billion.
For the fourth quarter, DoorDash forecast $28.9 billion to $29.5 billion in gross order value. That outlook was above Wall Street’s forecast for $26.55 billion.
However, DoorDash said its purchase last month of Deliveroo – a London-based delivery company that operates in several nations in Europe, Asia and the Middle East – wouldn’t deliver as much to its adjusted profits as it initially thought.
DoorDash said that due to differences with Deliveroo’s accounting protocols, “we estimate that aligning our accounting treatment and definitions will reduce Deliveroo’s contribution to our reported adjusted Ebitda in 2026 by approximately $32-40 million compared to what weestimate it would have reported prior to our acquisition.” (Ebitda stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.)
DoorDash, known for its delivery and takeout services for restaurants, has over recent years been trying to deliver more items from grocery stores and other retailers in an effort to become a bigger part of local economies.
In September, the company announced the launch of new features, including a new autonomous delivery robot, called Dot, and services like restaurant reservations. Ethan Feller, a stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research, said that the move showed how DoorDash had helped turned online delivery services into an expectation. He said the expansion risked overlap with other companies – and a “commoditization” of those services – but noted that they could be discarded if they didn’t work.
In September, DoorDash and supermarket chain Kroger Co. (KR) said they would expand their partnership to deliver more groceries to shoppers’ homes. Some analysts said the announcement marked a bigger threat to grocery-delivery platform Instacart (CART).
-Bill Peters
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China’s Pony.ai on Thursday saw its shares drop over 12%, while rival WeRide fell nearly 8% as the autonomous driving companies began trading in Hong Kong.
Pony.ai and WeRide, which are already listed in the U.S., raised 6.71 billion Hong Kong dollars (about $860 million) and HK$2.39 billion, respectively in their initial public offerings.
The companies are striving to keep pace with larger competitors such as Baidu‘s Apollo Go in China and Alphabet‘s Waymo in the U.S. amid growing interest in autonomous technologies.
Pony.ai and WeRide, both headquartered in Guangzhou, China, stated that funds would go toward scaling efforts, and the development of Level 4 autonomous driving — a measure of driving automation that does not require human monitoring or intervention under specific environments.
WeRide CEO Tony Xu Han told CNBC that proceeds from the latest fundraising would also be used to boost the company’s artificial intelligence capabilities and data center capacity.
The listings in Hong Kong come as the companies seek to expand outside of China, where they have already begun operating fully autonomous robotaxis in some cities.
The new regions include the Middle East, Europe and Asian countries such as Singapore. They have yet to receive full approvals to operate their robotaxis in most of those regions.
In the U.S., both companies are aiming for a partnership with California-based Uber to allow them to deploy their robotaxis on the firm’s ride-hailing platform after receiving regulatory approval.
However, their U.S. plans face headwinds as earlier this year the government finalized a rule effectively banning Chinese technology in connected vehicles, including self-driving systems.
“With the uncertainty in the markets around the world and the fact that there would be intense scrutiny on a Pony or WeRide trying to enter the U.S. market, a dual listing is a lot about risk mitigation,” said Tu Le, founder and managing director at Sino Auto Insights.
He added that the listings were also an acknowledgement that it’s gonna take a lot of capital and an endorsement of a market outside the U.S. for Pony.ai and WeRide to succeed.
In U.S. trading on Wednesday, shares Pony.ai closed down about 2%, while WeRide fell 5.3%.
Hong Kong IPO shift
Pony.ai and WeRide’s competing listings highlight a recent trend of Chinese companies seeking dual listings in Hong Kong, which has been a bounce-back year for the city’s IPO market.
The companies received approval from Hong Kong regulators to dual list in mid-October.
“For the HK stock exchange, clustering the listing at the same time helps to reinforce investor perception of HK as a tech-hub for Asia-focused technology companies,” Rolf Bulk, equity research analyst at New Street Research told CNBC.
In May, Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company CATL completed a secondary listing in Hong Kong, raising $5.2 billion in the world’s largest IPO so far this year.
The growing trend emerges amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainty in the U.S.
According to New Street Research’s Bulk, the Hong Kong listings for Pony.ai and WeRide will help the companies gain access to Asia-based capital and expand their presence in China and the region.
“However, it will do nothing to advance the progress of their technology stack and regulatory approvals in Western markets. If anything, gaining approval in Western markets may be more challenging with a HK secondary listing,” he added.
The listings could also help the firms keep up with competitors such as Baidu’s Apollo Go in China and Alphabet’s Waymo in the U.S., which currently have larger fleets.
“Pony and WeRide are right up there among the global leaders,” said Sino Auto Insights’ Le. “WeRide has diversified their service portfolio a bit more but they both see Uber and the Middle East as two viable partners in their ability to get more pilots launched outside of China.”
“Investors should pay special attention to how their technology evolves with AI and other new tools becoming more mainstream,” Le said.
First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG) posted a turnaround in its financial performance, becoming profitable over the past year with margins improving alongside this shift. The company’s earnings are forecast to jump at a pace of 32.3% per year over the next three years, while revenue is projected to rise 16.3% annually. Both figures are well ahead of the Canadian market’s growth rates. Trading at CA$15.05 per share, AG sits noticeably below its independently assessed fair value estimate of CA$44.45, which points to significant valuation upside for investors looking for growth and quality.
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Next, we’ll put these headline earnings and outlook numbers head-to-head with Simply Wall St’s most-followed narratives, highlighting the themes that run with the results and those that are set to be re-examined.
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TSX:AG Earnings & Revenue History as at Nov 2025
Analysts expect profit margins to move from 1.8% currently to 8.0% over the next three years, indicating room for operational efficiency gains if targets are met.
Consensus narrative highlights:
Operational synergies from the integration of Cerro Los Gatos, combined with procurement and efficiency improvements, are expected to lower all-in sustaining costs. This is anticipated to help margins track the projected rise.
Analysts warn that persistently high operating and capital expenditures, especially at key mines like San Dimas, could put upward pressure on costs. This would give less margin for error if forecasted production or silver prices do not materialize.
The number of shares outstanding is expected to grow by 7.0% per year over the next three years, as the company funds expanded exploration and new developments.
Consensus narrative notes:
While ongoing investment in large new ore bodies (such as Navidad and Santo Niño) is vital for extending reserve life and supporting growth, execution risks such as underperformance at new projects or delayed production could make dilution more costly for shareholders if results disappoint.
Concentration of operations in Mexico exposes the company to region-specific risks like labor unrest and regulatory shifts. These factors could challenge both growth and the value of new shares as the business expands.
First Majestic trades at CA$15.05, which is well below its independently assessed DCF fair value of CA$44.45, but commands a higher price-to-sales ratio than the broader Canadian metals and mining industry.
According to the analysts’ consensus view:
The consensus price target of CA$13.88 sits just 5.7% above the current share price, suggesting analysts see the company as fairly priced. However, the much higher DCF fair value signals a potential opportunity if ambitious growth targets are met and margin expansion is realized.
Despite this, the premium to industry multiples suggests that investors are pricing in First Majestic’s stronger growth prospects and improved balance sheet. The stock will need to deliver on forecasts to justify staying above peers.
To see the full outlook that balances growth, risks, and valuation, check the consensus narrative for the story behind these numbers. 📊 Read the full First Majestic Silver Consensus Narrative.
To see how these results tie into long-term growth, risks, and valuation, check out the full range of community narratives for First Majestic Silver on Simply Wall St. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio so you’ll be alerted when the story evolves.
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A great starting point for your First Majestic Silver research is our analysis highlighting 4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.
First Majestic’s growth ambitions come with execution risks, rising costs, and share dilution. These factors could erode value if forecasts are missed.
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Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) capped off the year with a 65% jump in earnings, sharply reversing a prior five-year stretch that saw earnings fall by an average of 8.9% annually. Net profit margins improved to 6.5%, up from 5.1% last year. Analysts forecast earnings growth to continue at 18% per year. With shares trading at $33.91, well below the consensus price target of $66.60, the latest results have certainly caught investor attention. However, revenue growth is projected to lag the broader market and recent results were clouded by a one-off $116.0 million loss.
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Next, we set these headline earnings numbers against the community narratives that drive investor sentiment, to see what holds up and what gets challenged along the way.
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NYSE:KGS Earnings & Revenue History as at Nov 2025
Kodiak Gas Services trades at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 35.3x, above both peer (34.3x) and industry (16.1x) averages, making its shares look expensive against comparable companies despite the recent earnings bump.
Analysts’ consensus view spotlights the tension that while the stock is trading at $33.91 (below both the analyst target of $44.09 and the DCF fair value of $66.60), its premium valuation relative to peers hinges on sustaining margin improvements and growing into lower multiples over time.
Kodiak would need to nearly triple profit margins, from 6.5% now to 19.3% by 2028, for its price to align with consensus forecasts.
The expectation that earnings will reach $293.4 million over the next few years underpins the analyst target, but that scenario assumes a much lower future PE (17.2x) than today, which may or may not materialize.
To see how the balanced perspective stacks up to the latest results and expectations, check the full consensus narrative and see what might shift next. 📊 Read the full Kodiak Gas Services Consensus Narrative.
Although net profit margin has risen to 6.5% from 5.1% last year, Kodiak reported a one-off $116.0 million loss, highlighting volatility beneath the improving numbers.
Consensus narrative notes that analysts still expect profit margins to climb sharply, aided by efficiencies from technology investments and high fleet utilization. However, persistent labor tightness and concentration in the Permian Basin pose risks to margin durability.
Heavy reliance on growing natural gas demand and new large horsepower projects creates upside, but exposes results to boom-bust cycles and possible future margin compression if the environment sours.
The company’s drive to focus on high-margin compression units at premium rates supports further margin gains, though concentrated exposure may limit diversification and amplify swings.
Annual revenue is forecast to increase by 6% versus the broader US market’s 10.5%, meaning Kodiak could remain a slower grower even as its core sector expands.
According to the consensus narrative, sustained demand for compression services, recurring fee-based contracts, and expansion of LNG exports support confidence in steady top-line gains. However, the company’s capital intensity and energy transition risks could constrain its ability to grow at the pace of industry leaders.
Analysts anticipate incremental growth from new export deals and robust Permian Basin output, but warn that macro or regulatory setbacks may limit these gains.
Ongoing customer outsourcing trends may expand Kodiak’s market, though actual realized growth will depend on successful contract execution and adoption of new technology.
To see how these results tie into long-term growth, risks, and valuation, check out the full range of community narratives for Kodiak Gas Services on Simply Wall St. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio so you’ll be alerted when the story evolves.
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Despite margin improvements, Kodiak Gas Services still faces slower revenue growth than the market, along with questions about sustaining profitability in a volatile sector.
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Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz met with employees around the world during the 2025 Leaders Talk, the company’s global town hall-style meeting, to share Hyundai’s strategic direction for 2026 and reinforce its commitment to agility, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The event was held at Hyundai Motor’s Gangnam office in Seoul, with 150 employees attending in person and many others joining via live stream.
“As I reflect on my first year as CEO, I’m grateful for the dedication and resilience of our global team. The automotive industry is transforming faster than ever, but I’ve never been more confident in our ability to navigate what’s ahead. Our success in 2025 proved that adapting is truly part of our DNA. We achieved outstanding results while managing complexity. Looking toward 2026 and beyond, our strength lies in the quality and safety of our products, the flexibility of our strategy across powertrains and markets, and most importantly, the talent and commitment of our people. The partnerships we’re building, along with our manufacturing investments and product innovation, position us to lead the future of mobility.”
As announced during its CEO Investor Day in September, Hyundai Motor aims to achieve 5.55 million global vehicle sales by 2030. Building on this momentum, electrified vehicles are expected to account for 60 percent of total sales, reaching 3.3 million units, with significant growth anticipated in North America, Europe, and Korea.
To support this goal, the company will expand its hybrid lineup to more than 18 models by 2030, including the introduction of Genesis hybrid models starting in 2026.
The company’s Genesis luxury brand, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has grown into a top 10 global premium brand, surpassing 1 million units in cumulative sales and expanding into over 20 markets. Genesis will launch the GV60 Magma, its first high-performance model, and introduce EREV and hybrid vehicles to accelerate electrification. The brand aims to reach 350,000 annual sales by 2030, strengthening its presence in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Korea, China, and emerging markets.
Hyundai Motor’s strategic partnerships are also driving innovation. Since launching sales on Amazon, dealer traffic has increased by over 41 percent. Collaborations with Waymo and GM are progressing, with real-world testing and co-development of five vehicle models underway. Robotics initiatives are expanding the boundaries of mobility.
Home » TOURISM NEWS » The Bahamas Unveils New Tourism Strategy with Air Canada Boost at WTM London 2025
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November 6, 2025
The Bahamas unveils new tourism strategy with Air Canada boost at WTM London 2025, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to enhance its appeal to global travelers. As one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations, The Bahamas continues to strengthen its tourism infrastructure, with increased flight options, new luxury resorts, and a focus on sustainability. Air Canada’s expansion of direct flights from major Canadian cities to Nassau, the Bahamian capital, is set to make travel easier and more accessible for Canadian tourists, while supporting The Bahamas’ goal of attracting year-round visitors. This strategic move is part of the nation’s broader initiative to diversify its tourism offerings and solidify its position as a premier global destination.
The Bahamas Launches New Tourism Strategy with Support from Air Canada at WTM London 2025
The Bahamas is entering a new phase in globalization with the unveiling of an ambitious strategy at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025. The Caribbean destination will expect more clientele from different parts of the world with Air Canada increasing its flights to Nassau and the Bahamas renewed interest in sustainable, year-round tourism. The Bahamas, an unarguable tourism hotspot for sun-seekers, is tailored to invite multi-faceted clientele for diverse, year-round tourism. This article shares the new planned initiatives, what it means for the tourism and airline sectors, and what to expect for the next Bahamas holiday.
Air Canada’s Boost to Bahamas’ Tourism Sector
Excitingly, Air Canada is expanding its air services to The Bahamas. From its Toronto and Montreal hubs, the airline is increasing the number of direct flights to Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital. Canadian tourism to the islands is expected to increase 30% as a result of this lift. Canadians will soon be able to access a tropical holiday as direct flights on major Canadian cities will be offered and travel times will be significantly reduced.
Air Canada is expanding its winter flights, which is a critical time as Canadians traditionally escape winter to The Bahamas. Canadians have historically been one of the largest visitor groups to The Bahamas. Air Canada is helping to grow this segment of the market. Increased flight capacity will give travelers more flexible options, as they will have direct flights throughout winter. These improvements to the islands’ capacity reflect a growing trend of international partnerships, helping to ensure tourism in The Bahamas is strong.
The Bahamas Strengthens Its Global Tourism Partnerships at WTM London 2025
At the World Travel Market London 2025, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) aims to strengthen relationships with global tourism stakeholders. WTM is the largest and most important travel trade show, with the participation of key players from more than 180 countries. For The Bahamas, this is an important opportunity to gain access to more new and emerging markets, as well as strengthen The Bahamas’ connections with the international airlines and hotels.
On a global stage, The Bahamas will promote its diverse tourism offerings, including its 16 tourism islands. Each offers something different to every type of traveler. From vibrant, energized Nassau and Paradise Island to the quiet, charming Out Islands, The Bahamas offers personalized vacation experiences. The new tourism strategy of The Bahamas will also focus on the promotion of sustainable tourism which will enhance the visitor experience and hold the okay the islands will reserve for generations.
New Resorts and Luxury Hospitality Partnerships
New flight routes have made travelling to The Bahamas even easier, and with the boom in the hospitality industry, the islands are becoming even more appealing. Luxury resorts and hotels have been expanding to The Bahamas. The new Four Seasons Resort being built on Paradise Island is set to open in late 2025 and will cater to premium clientele with its top tier amenities and services. Hilton, on the other hand, is also expanding her properties in The Bahamas and will diversify her accommodations to meet the varying value expectations of travelers.
As seen in the expanding properties of Hilton and Four Seasons, The Bahamas is providing more hospitality and catering to more travelers with varying expectations and value. From the all-inclusive resorts on the more tourist heavy islands to the more boutique hotels on the Out Islands, there is something for everyone. Providing these new developments supporting the local economy and increasing the hospittality growth in the country.
Experiential tourism is increasingly shaping the hospitality offerings in The Bahamas. The range of customized packages available to tourists now includes private island getaways and diving and snorkeling excursions in some of the clearest waters in the world. These bespoke, immersive offerings continue to increase in popularity as tourists look for more than just accommodation; they want to fully interact with the local culture and the surrounding natural environment.
Sustainable Tourism in The Bahamas
Sustainability will guide The Bahamas tourism strategy in the years to come. The government has recognized the need for responsible tourism that will economically benefit the country while protecting its vulnerable ecosystems. The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism will work with stakeholders in the industry to implement tourism practices that will be environmentally sustainable across the hotels, airlines, and tour companies of the industry. This includes the use of renewable energy sources, mitigation of plastic waste, and active participation in the protection of marine and coral reef ecosystems.
Visitors can take satisfaction in knowing that they are supporting eco-friendly places while practicing sustainable tourism. Tourists also appreciate the lush virgin terrain that the area has to offer. The Bahamas National Trust has shown great dedication to conservation, as in the case of Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, where a variety of marine life is protected and one of the oldest no-take marine reserves in the world is located.
The Bahamas is a perfect eco-friendly travel spot. From swimming with sea turtles to exploring the mangroves to the breathtaking blue holes and beyond, The Bahamas provides innumerable opportunities to appreciate and harmonize with the environment in a meaningful and thrilling way.
Flight Details: Convenience for International Travelers
In recent years, the Bahamas has shifted focus towards a more tourism-driven economy, prioritizing the needs of international travelers and improving the ease of travel to the islands. Major airlines such as Air Canada, Delta, and American Airlines have considerably expanded their routes to the Bahamas and have increased the number of flights to Bahamas. International travelers can escape to the islands rather easily, and American travelers can enjoy the Bahamas with little effort as there are several non-stop flights from major cities such as Miami, New York, and Atlanta.
Air Canada: Providing winter flights from Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa to Nassau with daily direct flights throughout the winter.
American Airlines: Non-stop flights are offered from Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Charlotte to Nassau.
Delta Airlines: New York, Atlanta, and Boston will see expanded winter flights to Nassau and Freeport.
During the busy travel periods, these new flights from American Airlines and Air Canada will let travelers focus on enjoying their time on the islands and will avoid the hassle of waiting for a flight. The close distance makes the Bahamas an attractive destination and the direct flights from Europe, British Airways and other European airlines, make travel even more pleasant for international travelers.
What Tourists Can Expect: A Blend of Culture, Adventure, and Relaxation
Most travelers to The Bahamas would agree that the country is ideal for relaxation, adventure, or the immersion of one’s culture. The Bahamas is home to numerous culture centers and showcases an active festival called “Junkanoo.” This fiery celebration is not the only festival the capital city of Bahamas showcases, for there are other exhibitions of carnival parades and vibrant “freedom” escorted local and international tourists. The capital city of The Bahamas is called Nassau. The customer to Nassau has the option to travel to the outer islands that have soft, white sandy beaches with a calm atmosphere, for a break in the action. They have the option to take their time for there is a slower pace of life to these beaches.
The Bahamas offers world class diving and snorkeling. The outer islands to Nassau have reefs and snorkel areas where one can access the nurseries of coral and the reefs that are aged. They have shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving. The resorts of The Bahamas have marine life and host exclusive diving for their guests. A traveler in The Bahamas, a snorkel or diving resort, can access the marine kept caves and other reefs.
Culture and especially the unique Bahamian cuisine and snacks which are served to tourists and travelers. The cuisine of The Bahamas is popularly influenced or made up of African, Mediterranean, and Caribbean styles. A tourist is guaranteed to have a marvelous time if they take or join the citizens of the Bahamas in having conch fritters, drunk rock lobster, and a Bahama Mama. The child and rock lobster can improve or “lift” the spirit of fat B### Travel Tips: Get the Most Out of Your Travels
Early Booking for Flights: As the number of flights increase, the prices become more favorable, especially if you book for the peak holiday, winter, and spring break seasons.
Think About Your Destination Island: The Bahamas has 16 different islands, each with its own experiences to shape your vacation. For more entertainment visit Nassau and Paradise Island and for a more restorative vacation choose the Out Islands.
Pack Appropriately: The Bahamas being a tropical vacation location means you would need to bring lightweight and loose-fitting clothes. Don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, and bug spray. Lastly, bring a submerged camera to take photos of the colorful underwater life and beaches.
Utilize Package Deals: For any given holiday, family or group, this package style which includes flights, meals and holiday activities will save you a great deal of money. Most resorts do this for the all-inclusive packages.
Understand The Bahamas Culture: The time you set aside to learn about and see the full spectrum of the Bahamas via its rich culture, accommodations and local points of interests will give you a more rewarding experience. Recommended stops are the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, the Pirates Museum in Nassau and the local settlements for a real Bahamian experience.
The Bahamas unveils new tourism strategy with Air Canada boost at WTM London 2025, strengthening its global tourism partnerships. With increased flights and luxury resort developments, the islands are set to attract more visitors year-round.
The Caribbean’s ‘All Year’ Destination
The combination of easy access and enjoyable travel makes The Bahamas one of the best to get to and a delight to travel to The Bahamas any time of year. Seasonal and sustainable tourism, the coming of luxurious resorts, and the availability of year-round flights makes The Bahamas a favorite all year tourist destination. Travelers from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other continents find myriad direct flights available to the Bahamas, including those in the Caribbean. The availability of direct flights, particularly those of Air Canada, makes the destination the ‘most accessible’ too. The Bahamas will continue to be a destination for many types of travelers. The hospitality, eco-tourism, and tourism experiences the Bahamas will most definitely flexible for all travelers.
Tech firms such as Microsoft, whose Majorana chip is pictured here, are racing to embrace quantum
There’s an old adage among tech journalists like me – you can either explain quantum accurately, or in a way that people understand, but you can’t do both.
That’s because quantum mechanics – a strange and partly theoretical branch of physics – is a fiendishly difficult concept to get your head around.
It involves tiny particles behaving in weird ways. And this odd activity has opened up the potential of a whole new world of scientific super power.
Its mind-boggling complexity is probably a factor in why quantum has ended up with a lower profile than tech’s current rockstar – artificial intelligence (AI).
This is despite a steady stream of recent big quantum announcements from tech giants like Microsoft and Google among others.
Broadly speaking, we tend to think about quantum more commonly in the form of hardware like sensors and computers, while AI is more software-based – it requires hardware to operate.
Put them together, and we might one day have a new form of technology that’s more powerful than anything we have ever created… although the word “might” is doing some heavy-lifting in that particular prediction, warns Brian Hopkins, VP and principal analyst in emerging tech at research firm Forresters.
“The potential is there, but the jury is still out,” he says.
“Initial experiments suggest promise, but they all indicate that we require much more powerful quantum computers and further innovative research to effectively apply quantum effects to AI.”
In terms of their value, both are lucrative. The quantum sector could be worth up to $97bn (£74bn) by 2025, according to market research group McKinsey.
Meanwhile, AI’s value is forecast in the trillions. But they both live under the shadow of hype and the bursting of bubbles.
“I used to believe that quantum computing was the most-hyped technology until the AI craze emerged,” jokes Mr Hopkins.
In mid-October analysts warned some key quantum stocks could fall by up to 62%, while mutterings about an AI bubble grow ever louder.
Quantum and AI have one more thing in common – errors. While we are largely familiar now with the “hallucinations” of generative AI tools, quantum is plagued by a different kind of error.
These are caused because the state in which the particles have to operate is so fragile. The slightest change to the environment, including light and noise, can disrupt them.
It’s tricky to sustain such an environment. This week Elon Musk suggested on X that quantum computing would run best on the “permanently shadowed craters of the moon”.
Quantum computers don’t look anything like a traditional machines. There is no design blueprint, but they are currently very big.
They exist in laboratories, and the most commonly adopted format seems to include a kind of jellyfish-inspired shape.
They require extremely cold temperatures and lasers. It’s not the sort of thing you’re likely to have in your home, let alone in your pocket.
They’re also a bit bling – researchers have found that using synthetic diamonds to create qubits, which are the building blocks of quantum computers, enables them to work much closer to room temperature.
The luxury jeweller De Beers has a subsidiary company called Element 6, which claims to have launched the world’s first general-purpose quantum-grade diamond in 2020. And it has worked with Amazon Web Services on optimising artificial diamonds for future networks of quantum machines.
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Quantum computers, such as this on display, are large structures
These machines are all in their infancy right now, there are believed to be around 200 of them in the whole world (China however has not disclosed how many it has) – this doesn’t stop quantum experts making bold claims about their potential.
“We as consumers will touch the impacts of quantum computing in almost every walk of our lives,” said Rajeeb Hazra, the boss of Quantinuum, a firm recently valued at $10bn. He was talking to the BBC’s Tech Life podcast.
“The area of quantum computing is, in my mind, when you look at the applications, as big if not bigger than AI.”
Prof Sir Peter Knight is one of the UK’s top quantum experts. “Things that could take the age of the universe to calculate, even on the most powerful supercomputer, could be performed probably in seconds,” he told Dr Jim Al-Khaleli on BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific.
So what exactly are these gigantic, life-changing things that the machines might do once they’re ready?
As with AI, there’s a lot of quantum research directed towards improving healthcare.
Quantum computers could one day be able to effortlessly churn through endless combinations of molecules to come up with new drugs and medications – a process that currently takes years and years using classical computers.
To give you an idea of that scale – in December 2024, Google unveiled a new quantum chip called Willow, which it claimed could take five minutes to solve a problem that would currently take the world’s fastest super computers 10 septillion years – or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years – to complete.
Hazra says this could pave the way for personalised medication, where instead of getting a standard prescription, you get a specific drug tailormade for your individual body, that’s most likely to work for you.
And that applies to wider chemical processes too, such as new ways to produce fertilizers more efficiently, potentially a huge boost for global farmers.
Quantum sensors, which use the principles of quantum mechanics to measure things incredibly precisely, already exist and are found in atomic clocks.
In 2019, scientists at Nottingham University put them in a prototype device the size of a bike helmet, and used them in a new system to conduct non-intrusive brain scans on children with conditions such as epilepsy.
“The foundations for human cognition are laid down in the first decades of life, but there have always been limited ways to study them due to restrictions in brain scanning technology,” said researcher Ryan Hill at the time.
“A particular problem has always been movement and the fact that the large traditional fixed scanners have always required patients to stay completely still.
“Not only does this fail to give an accurate picture of the brain operating in a natural environment, but it also places severe restrictions on who can be scanned, with children representing the biggest challenge.”
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Quantum is tipped to greatly speed up drug development
Last year, scientists at Imperial College, London trialled an alternative to GPS satellite navigation, dubbed a “quantum compass”, on the city’s underground Tube network.
GPS doesn’t work underground but this does – the idea is that it could more accurately track and pinpoint objects anywhere in the world, either above or below ground, unlike GPS signals which can be blocked, jammed and affected by the weather.
“The UK economy relies on GPS to the tune of £1bn per day, position, navigation and timing – this is often labelled a defence requirement – but all our financial transactions require a timestamp for authentication,” says Dr Michael Cuthbert, director of the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre.
“Using quantum clocks, gyroscopes and magnetometers enables us to create a resilience against jamming and spoofing of our vital navigational systems.”
The National Grid is investing in quantum research to see if it can help with what’s known as “load shedding” – how to maximise the output of thousands of generators from various energy sources as demand rises and falls in real time, preventing blackouts.
And Airbus partnered with the UK quantum firm IonQ to trial quantum-based algorithms designed to load cargo more efficiently onto aircraft. An aircraft can use thousands of kilos of extra fuel if its centre of gravity shifts by just a small amount.
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Western analysts are unsure how many quantum computers China has developed
So far, so good – but we also need to talk about secrets.
It is widely accepted that current forms of encryption – the way in which we store both personal data and official secrets – will one day be busted by quantum technology being able to churn through every single possible combination in record time, until the data becomes unscrambled.
Nations are known to be already stealing encrypted data from each other with a view to being able to decode it one day.
“It’s called harvest now, decrypt later,” says Prof Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert from Surrey University.
“The theory of how to break current forms of public key encryption await a truly operational quantum computer,” he adds.
“The threat is so high that it’s assumed everyone needs to introduce quantum-resistant encryption now.”
The moment a such a computer exists is sometimes referred to as Q-day. Estimates of when it might arrive vary, but Brian Hopkins at Forrester says it could be soon – around the year 2030.
Companies like Apple and the secure messaging platform Signal have already rolled out what they believe to be post-quantum encryption keys, but they cannot be applied retrospectively to current data encrypted in the traditional way.
And that’s already a problem. In October, Daniel Shiu, the former head of cryptographic design at GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency, told the Sunday Times it was “credible that almost all UK citizens will have had data compromised” in state-sponsored cyber attacks carried out by China – with that data stockpiled for a time when it can be decrypted and studied.
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