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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is now up for pre-order, but this year’s launch feels a little underwhelming. The devices bring only minor upgrades over last year’s models, yet they come at higher prices, and even the early bonuses are less generous than in previous years. If you’re still planning to upgrade, though, there are a few worthwhile pre-order deals that can help soften the blow. Samsung.com Galaxy S26 series pre-order deals While Samsung is not offering a free storage upgrade with pre-orders this time, there are still some solid deals available if you place your order before retail availability begins…

The 150,000 sqm facility will establish operations for storage and distribution of heavy machinery and industrial equipment in KEZAD – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 26 February 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region and Galadari Brothers’ Heavy Equipment Division have signed a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility in KEZAD A (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah). Galadari is investing AED 75 million in the proposed 150,000 sqm facility that will establish operations for storage and distribution of…

A new leak from Weibo suggests Apple‘s upcoming budget laptop could arrive without several expected features. The rumored sub-$1,000 machine might ditch True Tone display support, fast charging, and a backlit keyboard according to the post and other online sources. The 12.9-inch model would target the price range Apple hasn’t seriously addressed since the M1 MacBook Air. But buyers could face real tradeoffs to hit that lower price. The information also points to missing high-impedance headphone support and slower SSD storage than the MacBook Air and Pro. Display and charging get downgraded The screen and power setup might take the…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions; and Nimex Terminals today marked the groundbreaking of the UAE’s first private-sector Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hub at Khalifa Port, reinforcing the nation’s position as a global energy logistics and trading hub. Announced in November 2025 in parallel with the LNG terminal hub development, the LPG terminal hub is being developed to accommodate large, long-haul gas carriers and will deliver largescale refrigerated storage and marine handling infrastructure for propane, butane, and LPG mix products. The development will further strengthen the UAE’s…

The Samsung Unpacked 2026 event was packed with AI announcements. Apart from the new hardware and AI improvements, two features in particular stood out: Privacy Display and Ocean Mode. Ocean Mode, however, isn’t new. It was first launched with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and was developed for marine researchers, giving them a way to capture more color-accurate visual data underwater and consistently monitor coral reef ecosystems over time. Now, the company is bringing that same feature to consumers with Ocean Mode inside the Expert RAW camera app, rolling out to the Galaxy S26 series. How Ocean Mode improves underwater…

Dubai, UAE – MKV Luxury Car Rental has announced the launch of Dubai’s first 60-minute Instant Rent-to-Own program, offering a streamlined and structured pathway to premium vehicle ownership without traditional bank financing. The newly introduced model enables eligible customers to complete documentation and activate their agreement within 60 minutes, subject to standard compliance procedures. The initiative is designed to remove common ownership barriers such as lengthy loan approvals, credit score dependency, and complex banking requirements, while maintaining full legal compliance under UAE regulations. CEO Shahbaz Ashraf stated that the launch represents a strategic move toward flexible, customer-focused mobility solutions tailored to…

Perplexity just launched a feature that lets different AI models collaborate on the same task. Called Perplexity Computer, it taps Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 depending on what you need. But Computer does more than answer questions. It completes tasks. The tool is live today for Perplexity Max subscribers on desktop web and will reach Enterprise Max users soon. The system runs Opus 4.6 as its core reasoning engine. But for specific jobs, it hands off to specialist models. Gemini handles deep research by creating sub-agents. Grok jumps in for speed on lightweight tasks. ChatGPT 5.2 manages long-context recall and…

Google introduced a new AI-powered feature called Magic Cue with the Pixel 10 series that delivers contextual suggestions and app actions based on your usage patterns. Designed to anticipate your needs, the feature surfaces timely suggestions to help you complete everyday tasks faster and more efficiently. Late last year, a teardown hinted that Google was preparing to expand these AI-driven suggestions beyond Pixel phones. While the expansion has yet to materialize, Samsung has now debuted a similar functionality with its new Galaxy S26 series. Called Now Nudge, Samsung’s alternative is also designed to deliver relevant suggestions based on what you…

Middle East air demand forecast to rise 23% by 2030, while cruise passenger volumes globally are expected to exceed 42 million by 2028 ATM 2026 will address the latest trends in both aviation and cruise tourism, including topics such as Aviation Predictions 2030: Networks, Fleet Futures & the Future of Mobility and Cruising Insight: Ripple effects of the blue economy Major exhibitors for ATM 2026 include Emirates, Qatar Airways, flynas, Icelandair, and Ajet Airlines, alongside Crystal Cruises, NSC Cruises, Cruise Saudi, and Oceanwide Expeditions   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 February 2026: The Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries are…

If you don’t like the extra cheerful and patronizing talking style of your AI virtual assistants, Alexa+ has you covered. Today, the company has launched three different personality types that will change how the assistant answers your questions.  From Brief to Chill to Sweet: choose the right tone for your day The three new personality types are Brief, Chill, and Sweet. The Brief personality provides a concise, no-nonsense response and gets directly to the information you request. You don’t get small talk or extra conversation, and it’s my favorite.  The Chill personality offers a relaxed, conversational tone that should feel…