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Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12 February 2026 – Abu Dhabi’s off-plan property market achieved record levels in 2025, according to new analysis by MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer. City-wide sales volume surged to 1.17 million sqm, nearly double the previous year’s total and exceeding the combined volume of the past three years. Spearheading this expansion, Al Reem Island dramatically outperformed, with its sales volume more than tripling in 2025 versus 2024 (284,000 sqm versus 94,000 sqm) and accounting for 24% of the overall sales volume in the capital. This exceptional growth cements the island’s status as the emirate’s most…

Samsung Display just put a name on its newest QD-OLED upgrade, and it’s one that’s easy to shop around. It calls the tech QD-OLED Penta Tandem, a five-layer organic light-emitting structure meant to squeeze more brightness and longevity out of premium monitors and TVs without cranking power the hard way. The change centers on the blue emitting layer, the light source in Samsung Display’s QD-OLED approach. The company says it moved from four blue layers to five and paired that with newer organic materials, which helps spread energy across more of the stack. That’s a big deal as high-end monitors…

Survey of 1,400 Leaders Reveals How Organizations Are Unlocking AI Pilot Success Amid Growing Investments Dubai, UAE – February 12, 2026 – Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, today released new research revealing that while enterprises are ramping up investment in AI and automation, trust and data challenges continue to slow adoption. The research finds a growing disconnect between AI ambition and real-world impact. Despite heavy investment in AI, most organizations are failing to move AI beyond pilot programs, held back by low trust in AI outputs, poor data quality, and legacy technology that can’t support scale. Fewer than…

Nvidia has started rolling out support for GeForce Now on Amazon’s Fire TV sticks, bringing the game streaming service to TVs. The shift was first announced in January earlier this year, with a beta test beginning for a select few models. Simply put, in order to enjoy PC games, you no longer need a console or PC handy at all times. Your Fire TV stick will do just fine. What’s the big shift? With the GeForce Now app landing on Amazon Fire TV sticks, you just need a controller and a stable internet connection to dive right into your PC…

Al Bait Al Westi will serve as a dedicated venue for cultural gatherings, meetings, and community events in Heart of Sharjah. The restored heritage house, set to open in the first quarter of 2026, adds to Shurooq’s world-class cultural hospitality portfolio. Sharjah, 12 February 2026 Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), recently visited Al Bait Al Westi, a historic home in the Heart of Sharjah that has been restored and adaptively repurposed by Shurooq as an events and cultural venue, following its completion and handover in the first quarter…

The automobile industry is promising that autonomous vehicles will be much safer on the road with fewer errors made by human beings. However, despite being pretty advanced, self-driving cars’ interaction with human psychology hinders seamless usability. According to freshly published research, the gap is not due to a glitch in the system or the engineering, but between understanding the technology and optimizing it for human behavior behind the wheel. Autonomous, at the cost of vigilance Ronald McLeod, Honorary Professor of Engineering Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, writes in his book, “Transitioning to Autonomy“, that there is a massive communication gap in…

AD Ports Group Joins Africa Ports Development’s (APD) 30-Year Concession for the New Dry Bulk Terminal in Douala Port – Cameroon Port of Douala is a vital link to Central Africa, handling 80% of the Cameroon’s bulk cargo and 85% of national trade volumes Agreement broadens AD Ports Group’s presence and supports long term economic development in Africa The new terminal is expected to create up to 4,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, supporting workforce development and economic growth in Cameroon Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12 February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and…

RAD Intel’s Regulation A+ offering is currently open, with shares priced at $0.85. More details will be available starting February 23, ahead of a scheduled share price change on March 12 at 11:59pm PST. RAD Intel has built an AI-enabled marketing tech that helps brands understand how people interact with content and predicts performance. The platform uses machine learning to spot patterns in audience behavior and turn them into insights teams can use to refine targeting, creative, and media strategy. Brands want clearer signals on what is working, and RAD Intel is built to help teams create award-winning programs that…

Caption: Interface of National Bonds Digital Guide on ChatGPT This initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, reinforcing National Bonds’ commitment to innovation and responsible technology adoption. The AI-powered Digital Guide represents a first step in a broader digital engagement journey for National Bonds. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 February 2026: National Bonds, the UAE’s Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has introduced an AI-powered Digital Guide on ChatGPT to simplify savings and investment discovery. The initiative reflects a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence into its customer engagement approach, positioning National Bonds as the first financial…

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update introduces a handy new tool for anyone considering a switch from iPhone to Android. First spotted in a beta release last year, the feature lets users easily migrate data like messages, notes, photos, and contacts in just a few steps. Previously, transferring data from an iPhone to an Android device required users to install Google’s Android Switch app. The new built-in tool makes the process far more seamless. Users only need to place their devices next to each other to get started. To connect them, they can either scan a QR code displayed on the…