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Middle East Leads Global Infrastructure Transition as AI, Resilience and Grid Modernization Accelerate, Siemens Report Finds Decarbonization remains the region’s top infrastructure priority, with 70% of organizations already setting direct and indirect emissions targets, compared with 58% globally. Industrial AI is accelerating operational transformation, with 62% expecting AI to reshape infrastructure operations within three years. Resilience has become the new efficiency, with 61% stating that industrial AI is making critical infrastructure more resilient. Grid modernization is central to the clean energy transition, with 64% identifying smart grids and grid software as crucial enablers. Dubai, UAE, 23 June 2026 – A…
There was a time when wearing smart glasses instantly marked you as a nerd, but those days are well behind us. Meta has teamed up with eyewear powerhouse EssilorLuxottica to make its Ray-Ban glasses look like normal specs, and the fashion side has come a long way. But an Italian startup thinks there is still room to have some fun, and I am here for it. What exactly are these Ontop covers? Meet Lorika, a self-described team of entrepreneurs under 30, and their first product called Ontop. The name fits, because these brightly colored frame covers sit right on top…
Huawei Unveils the HUAWEI Mate X7 Purple Edition in the UAE, Bringing Bold Elegance to Foldable Innovation UAE, 23 June 2026 – Huawei has announced the launch of the new HUAWEI Mate X7 Purple Edition in the UAE, introducing a striking new colourway to its flagship foldable smartphone lineup. Designed for users who value both advanced technology and standout style, the Purple Edition brings a fresh sense of sophistication to the HUAWEI Mate X7. With its bold finish and refined design, the new edition transforms the flagship foldable into a fashion-forward statement piece while maintaining the powerful performance and innovation…
NotebookLM flashcards are getting a useful upgrade. Google‘s note-taking tool now lets users edit generated questions, adjust answers, add new cards, and share finished decks with other people. Flashcards often need cleanup after the first pass. A generated card can be too broad, skip a key term, or frame an answer in a way that doesn’t match how a class expects students to explain it. The upgrade gives students more control after NotebookLM builds the deck. It also makes the feature feel less disposable, since a rough set can become something worth reviewing before an exam. Flashcards are now fully…
Abu Dhabi – 22 June 2026: The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported a 21% increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The strong growth rates in the number of new economic licences and categories across the emirate’s regions and economic sectors reaffirms the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem for quality investments and its ability to sustain growth despite the challenges witnessed across the…
I’ve been using Apple products for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest tech memories involve an iPod my father gifted me when I was a kid, and from there, I was hooked. Not long after, I got my hands on Apple’s second-generation iPad, and ever since then, I’ve spent most of my time inside Apple’s ecosystem. Fast-forward to today, and not much has changed. My daily setup revolves almost entirely around Apple products. I use an iPhone 17 as my primary phone, a MacBook Air M2 for work, an Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) on my…
MERED reports 3 million safe man-hours at ICONIC Residences as Dubai luxury property market sustains growth Dubai, UAE – 23 June 2026: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has achieved 3 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, marking a major construction milestone after 80 weeks of continuous site activity. The project, designed by Pininfarina, represents the iconic design firm’s first branded residential development in the Middle East and remains on track. ICONIC Residences continues to rise at an impressive pace, with the tower now reaching Level 31 and standing approximately…
Google is investing roughly $75 million in A24, the studio behind the latest hits like Backrooms and Obsession, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investment comes attached to a new AI research partnership between A24 and Google DeepMind, Google’s artificial intelligence research lab. What this means for A24’s films going forward According to Google DeepMind, the goal is to pair a leading AI research lab with the most filmmaker friendly studio in the business, and let the artists shape the technology instead of the other way around. A24 filmmakers get hands-on access to DeepMind’s research and infrastructure, while DeepMind…
Tech Mahindra Strengthens Partnership with Telefónica Germany to Build Next-Generation Private Cloud Platform Pune – June 23rd, 2026: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced the expansion of its partnership with Telefónica Germany to build a next-generation private cloud platform to accelerate cloud-native transformation and to provide Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) for technology and enterprise business growth. The multi-year engagement will focus on enabling a scalable, open, and future-ready digital infrastructure foundation to modernize telecom and enterprise workloads. Harshul Asnani, President and Head – Europe Business, Tech Mahindra, The partnership…
Every year, Samsung takes the stage and promises better photos. One year, it’s brighter night shots; the next, smarter AI editing, sharper zoom, or more realistic colors. That’s pretty standard for any flagship launch. But if the latest Galaxy S27 rumor is accurate, some people may start wondering whether they’re hearing a new story or just a slightly updated version of last year’s. A new rumor suggests Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 could arrive without any major camera hardware upgrades, potentially extending a streak that’s beginning to raise eyebrows. If the leak is accurate, the company may once again rely on…