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UAE Consumers Among World’s Most Digitally Engaged Despite High Cybersecurity Concerns, Reveals IDEMIA Secure Transactions Study New IPSOS BVA global study paints a striking picture: despite being among the most enthusiastic adopters of digital services, 63% of Emiratis declare having already experienced hacking or data theft, being one of the highest level of concern in the world. Using a smartphone for contactless payment at a cafe counter 14 July 2026, Dubai, UAE: The IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) study, conducted across 11 countries with more than 3 300 respondents[1], highlights a challenge for the digital economy. The rapid evolution of digital technologies is…

If you’ve been holding off on buying an iPad mini because you were hoping Apple’s first OLED model would finally get a smoother display, you may want to temper your expectations. A prettier screen, but not necessarily a faster one A new rumor from Korean leaker yeux1122 claims the upcoming OLED iPad mini will still use a 60Hz display, despite making the jump from LCD to OLED. That’s a bit surprising, especially since many fans expected Apple to pair the long-awaited OLED upgrade with a higher refresh rate. For everyday tasks like reading, streaming Netflix, or browsing the web, 60Hz is perfectly…

H.H. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi leads donation of six portable libraries through the Foundation’s Pledge a Library initiative Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi: “We are honoured to contribute to Malaysia’s Arabic education legacy by expanding children’s access to quality Arabic books.” Adibah Omar: “Collaboration enriches opportunities for our students to engage more deeply with Arabic language and literature while reinforcing the strong educational and cultural ties between Malaysia and the UAE.” Kuala Lumpur, 14 July 2026 Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation (KF), has led the foundation’s latest international literacy initiative in…

Baseus Inspire XC1 MSRP $129.99 “The best value open-ear audio wearable out there.” Pros Surprisingly strong bass Warm and pleasing tuning Pretty light and comfortable Physical button for controls Call quality is bother-free Decent battery life Cons Voice enhancement mode needs work LDAC locks other features EQ presets don’t stand out Isolation only happens with volume No in-ear wear detection Quick Review I’ve reached the point where I flinch every time a company slaps a big-name audio partner on a budget product. In a majority of cases, this co-branded touch ends up being more of a marketing spectacle than real…

Dubai, UAE, July 14, 2026: Sanofi today announced that UAE health authorities have approved expanded indications for an immunomodulatory therapy in Type 1 diabetes, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of care for one of the most complex autoimmune conditions affecting children, adolescents, and adults. This accelerated approval, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading healthcare hub in the Middle East, significantly broadens the scope of proactive care for younger populations. The therapy is now officially approved to delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 diabetes in children as young as one year of age and introduces a…

Google’s next smartwatch may have just lost what little mystery it had left. High-resolution Pixel Watch 5 renders shared by longtime device leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer, better known as OnLeaks, show both case sizes and what’s claimed to be the complete color lineup ahead of Google’s expected August 12 launch event. The images were published in partnership with TheTideChart.com. Assuming the renders are accurate, Google isn’t straying far from its established formula. The domed display and proprietary band system both appear to be returning for another generation. How much has the design changed Judging by the images, almost nothing. Google’s pebble-like…

Aldar partners with PureHealth to launch wellness and health longevity-driven living environments in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 July 2026: Aldar and PureHealth have entered a strategic partnership to design and deliver health longevity-focused communities that embed technology, health, and wellness into every aspect of daily life. One of the first-of-its-kind, the collaboration combines PureHealth’s leadership in healthcare and health longevity science with Aldar’s expertise in creating integrated, human-centric master planned communities, establishing a new model for wellness-driven living environments. The partnership supports the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for health longevity, and sustainable living, in…

I am, by every reasonable measure, a serial plant killer. I’ve lost count of the pothos, the peace lilies, the one very expensive fiddle-leaf fig that judged me silently for a month before giving up entirely. My problem was never a lack of love. It was that I’d either drown them out of guilt or forget they existed for a fortnight, with no middle ground. So when I started leaning on Gemini for the odd everyday question, letting it babysit my plants wasn’t some grand plan. It happened almost by accident, and now my flat looks like something a person…

New MOU expands access to optional comprehensive pre-fight brain health and performance assessments alongside mandatory MRI examinations for professional boxers across the UAE Dubai, U.A.E., 13 July 2026 – The Brain & Performance Centre, A DP World Company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Athletic Commission to strengthen athlete safety and elevate medical standards across professional boxing events in the UAE. Under the partnership, the Centre will serve as one of the Commission’s approved medical service providers for comprehensive pre-fight brain health and performance assessments. All professional boxers competing in sanctioned UAE events are required to…

If you use Samsung Health to track your sleep, workouts, or medications, you may have noticed a new consent toggle pop up in the app this week. Samsung is now asking users to allow their personal health data to be used for AI training and modeling. The catch is hard to miss: say no, and Samsung will stop syncing your health data and delete all data stored in your account (via Cybernews). ‼️ Samsung is forcing users to hand over their data for AI training by breaking core functionality of its Health app.covers activity, health records, medication, and menstrual cycle…