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Heritage developer defines off-plan confidence for buyers with a build-first philosophy, bringing projects to market only after construction progress is well underway Dubai, UAE – July 2026:Alyakka Developers has successfully handed over Waha Living, its inaugural freehold residential development in Jumeirah Garden City, marking a significant milestone for the UAE homegrown developer. Delivered on schedule, the AED 110 million development is already approximately 70% occupied, reflecting strong buyer confidence in a developer whose roots in Dubai’s real estate market extend back more than 25 years. Unlike many developers that launch projects off-plan, Alyakka follows a distinctive build-first philosophy, beginning sales…

Apple reportedly plans to launch a Klarna-backed financing program next week that will let you pay off an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch in monthly installments over two to three years. While Apple hasn’t shared any details about the rumored “Apple Upgrade” program yet, code spotted in an iOS 27 beta release suggests the company has already built a system to deal with customers who fall behind on payments. A built-in switch lenders can flip to lock most apps According to 9to5Mac, iOS 27 includes a new framework called App Managed Features, which hands an approved lending app the…

Dubai’s off-plan market raises the bar for next-generation landmark luxury developments, MERED analysis shows Dubai, UAE – 23 July 2026: Dubai’s real estate market recorded 87,800 transactions worth AED 291.7 billion during the first half of 2026, with off-plan properties accounting for 71% of all transactions. Against this backdrop, MERED, the international real estate developer, highlights how sustained off-plan demand and a growing pipeline of landmark developments are raising expectations for the next generation of luxury residences across the city. This concentration of activity in the off-plan segment reflects continued confidence in Dubai’s development pipeline and its long-term growth prospects.…

For nearly half a decade, Google has been trying to transition users away from the mess of unsafe (and easy-to-guess) passwords. First came hardware keys (like those made by YuBiCo) and then came the password-less login system called Passkeys that enabled biometric sign-ins, too. Now, Google wants you to verify your identity with a selfie video, somewhat like we use Face ID to sign in for services on an iPhone or iPad.  “Selfie video is a new way to get into your account, giving you more options if you’re ever locked out or don’t have access to your usual phone…

NRTC Group Turns Fresh Produce into Family Fun with Interactive Summer Workshop Series This summer, NRTC Group is opening its doors to families across Dubai with the launch of a vibrant new programme of interactive workshops designed to inspire creativity, encourage healthy habits and bring parents and children together through the world of fresh food. Hosted at NRTC Group’s Dubai Nad Al Hamar branch, the Summer Family Workshop Series will transform fresh fruits and vegetables into hands-on learning experiences, offering families a unique opportunity to create, discover and connect in a fun and engaging environment. The curated programme will feature…

Lenovo has expanded its LOQ gaming laptop lineup with a new graphics option. The company has introduced a refreshed version of the LOQ 17IRX10, pairing Intel’s Core i7-14700HX processor with Nvidia’s newly announced GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU. The update gives buyers another configuration to choose from without changing the overall design or feature set of the laptop. The new variant joins Lenovo’s existing LOQ 17IRX10 lineup, which was previously available with GeForce RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5070 8GB graphics options. While the chassis remains unchanged, the addition of a 12GB RTX 5070 brings more VRAM to…

FAB delivers 7% growth in H1’26 operating income to AED19.50 billion and a profit before tax of AED 13.20 billion Q2’26 profit before tax grew 16% sequentially and 6% yearonyear to AED 7.08 billion RoTE remained firmly above the Group’s medium-term guidance at 18.5% Abu Dhabi, 23July2026: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions,delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026.In Q2’26, profit before tax rose 16% sequentially and 6% year on year to AED 7.08 billion, reflecting the resilience of its diversified business model, disciplined…

I expected artificial intelligence to be faster in performing calculations or data analysis than humans. But emotional support is one of the last things I could imagine it being better at. New research led by the University of Manchester, alongside Durham University, found that leading AI chatbots could match or sometimes outperform humans when responding to everyday emotional problems. The researchers conducted five studies involving 1,233 participants and tested responses from ChatGPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro. The researchers conducted five studies involving 1,233 participants and tested responses from ChatGPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro. Participants…

Lenovo has revealed more details about an upcoming Legion gaming handheld that could be among the thinnest and lightest devices in its category. The Legion C700 will measure just 14.99mm at its thinnest point and weigh approximately 556 grams, or around 1.25 pounds. By comparison, Lenovo’s Legion Go S is 22.6mm thick and weighs about 730 grams, while the ASUS ROG Ally X measures 24.7mm and weighs 678 grams. Trimming these figures down should make the C700 much easier to hold for long periods and carry in a bag. But all of this portability comes at a cost–and that’s cloud…

Right on the heels of launching its anticipated Steam Machine gaming system, Valve has rolled out a solid update for Steam that tackles two things players have wanted improved for a while: gifting and wishlists. Let’s break down what’s new. How much easier is gifting now? My favorite part of the update is that game gifting is getting a lot easier. Guest checkout used to only work for gift cards and hardware, but now it covers every game on Steam. If someone shares their wishlist with you, you can buy them a gift without ever creating an account.  Want to…