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This partnership brings hyper-personalised, real-time experiences to millions of users Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2026 — eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, and Cobi, a UAE-headquartered AI-native customer intelligence platform, today announced the integration of Cobi’s AI-powered intelligence infrastructure across its digital payment ecosystem to redefine how young people across Egypt engage with digital financial services. Enabled through Mastercard’s Engage programme, the partnership combines eNovate’s digital payments product suite and Cobi’s AI-powered engagement platform to give financial institutions a new level of intelligence, personalisation, and behavioural insight across their customer base. As the MENA region emerged as a global…
ChatGPT has a new security feature called Lockdown Mode, but OpenAI is clear about one thing from the start: most people don’t need to turn it on. The new mode is designed for users who face unusually high digital risk, such as journalists, activists, or people working in sensitive environments. For everyone else, OpenAI says the standard protections built into ChatGPT are already enough. What is Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT? Lockdown Mode is essentially a high-security setting that restricts what ChatGPT can do. When enabled, the system behaves more conservatively to reduce the risk of exploitation, manipulation, or unintended data…
With riders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi collectively reclaiming over 34,000 hours through AI-powered route optimization Dubai, UAE – February 17, 2026: Yango Group, the UAE-based global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. Yango Saves 34,000 Hours in UAE with Smart AI Routes The findings, based on an analysis of millions of Yango Ride trips in 2025, prove that intelligent routing delivers tangible quality-of-life improvements at scale,…
Apple’s iPhone lineup has long included a charge limit feature designed to preserve battery health by preventing the device from charging to 100 percent. By capping the maximum charge level, users can reduce battery wear over time, particularly if their device spends long stretches plugged in. Now, that same functionality is making its way to MacBooks. Apple has introduced a new Charge Limit option in the latest macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta. According to MacRumors, the feature allows users to set a maximum charge level between 80 percent and 100 percent, giving them direct control over battery longevity. Once enabled, the…
Written by Saleh Abdullah Lootah, a UAE business leader and Chairman of Lootah Holding, this book analyses the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and reflects on how his vision and legacy still guides the UAE to achieve greater heights in the regional and global stage Date: Dubai, UAE; February 17, 2026 An event where His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism was the guest of honour witnessed the launch of Authentic Leadership – Invaluable Lessons from the Life and Natural Leadership Style of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a new book…
Robot vacuums are only worth it when they actually reduce the number of times you have to think about cleaning. A lot of models still need babysitting: empty the bin, refill the water, wash the mop, dry the pads, repeat. The Dreame L10s Ultra is built to cut that routine down dramatically. It’s $299.99 for a limited time, down from $519.99 (42% off). If you want floors that stay consistently cleaner without turning it into a weekly project, this deal is the right kind of upgrade. What you’re getting The L10s Ultra is a robot vacuum and mop combo that…
A strategic partnership was signed at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 to strengthen startup and SME financial access Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 17th February 2026: Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s leading and trusted financial services providers since 1971, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to support startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored money transfer and financial solutions. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enabling sustainable business…
The first developer beta of iOS 26.4 is rolling out, and with it, Apple is flipping a major security switch for buyers. A security feature that was previously optional is now enabled by default for everyone, making it harder for thieves to change your iPhone’s critical settings. We’re talking about Stolen Device Protection (first released with iOS 17.3), the feature that is designed to protect your Apple ID, saved passwords, payment methods, and other sensitive information, even if someone knows your iPhone’s passcode. Changing critical security settings requires more than just a passcode The feature asks for more credentials than…
The new company starts with a strategic partnership with “Al Dhafra International Projects Group,” backed by a 50-year legacy and a portfolio of 100+ completed projects in construction and infrastructure Al Dhafra Group Completes Over 100 Diverse Projects Worth AED 100 Billion, with a 97% Delivery Rate Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — February 17, 2026 Urban Capital Real Estate Development, based in the capital Abu Dhabi, has announced its official and major entry into the UAE real estate market. The company adopts a clear strategic vision aimed at providing exceptional projects that blend authentic heritage with modern architectural innovation,…
Apple Music is following in Spotify’s footsteps with a new AI-powered playlist creation tool that lets users generate personalized playlists using text prompts. Apple has introduced the feature in the latest iOS 26 beta release, and it allows users to describe an activity, mood, or vibe to instantly build a custom playlist tailored to their request. According to MacRumors, the Playlist Playground feature is live in the first iOS 26.4 beta and adds a text box to the bottom of the playlist creation page in Apple Music where users can enter their prompt. The app offers a couple of pre-set…