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The Carl Pei-led smartphone manufacturer Nothing is gearing up to launch two new smartphones: the Phone 4a and the Phone 4a Pro. How do we know that? Well, the handsets have been appearing in various regulatory databases, with the most recent listings from authorities in the UAE and the EU. First, let’s talk about the cheaper model of the two, the Nothing Phone 4a. It has recently appeared on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) certification database in the UAE. With the model number “A069” (via Gadgets360). Early clues from global certifications It could cost around $475 for…

Meta premium subscriptions are headed for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, but you still won’t know the price until the test actually shows up in your app. Meta told TechCrunch it will trial paid tiers that add exclusive features, while keeping the core experience free. The rollout won’t be one-size-fits-all. Meta says each app will get its own bundles, which hints it’s still figuring out what people will pay for in each place, from social posting to private messaging. Here’s what’s missing right now, pricing, which countries go first, and a specific start date beyond “the coming months.” Without those anchors,…

Landmark Group announces the 16th Beat Diabetes Family Event The 2026 edition will take place on February 8, at Zabeel Park marking the first and largest family-focused health, wellness and fitness initiative in the UAE’s ‘Year of the Family’, supporting national priorities in diabetes prevention, early detection and the promotion of active lifestyles. The initiative is fully support by Dubai Sports Council, Al Jalila Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, and Emirates Health Services, alongside Lions Clubs International Middle East as CSR Volunteering Partner and GEMS Education as School Partner. Dubai, UAE – January 25, 2026: Landmark Group has…

Samsung has finally put a price tag and a confirmed US release date on its boldest phone yet, and the Galaxy Z TriFold might just be the most talked-about gadget of early 2026. After limited regional launches, Samsung has confirmed the TriFold will arrive in the United States on January 30, 2026, with a $2,899 price for the 16GB RAM, 512GB storage configuration. That makes it one of the most expensive phones you can buy, and it clearly leans into premium ambition over mass appeal. Why the Galaxy Z TriFold is Samsung’s boldest bet yet Samsung’s first tri-fold phone is…

By: Dr. Deborah Mukherji Consultant Medical Oncologist Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital – DubaiWorld Cancer Day: United by Unique — Early Detection Saves Lives in the UAE Each year on 4 February, the world marks World Cancer Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and strengthen action against cancer. The 2026 theme, “United by Unique,” recognises that while every individual’s cancer risk and journey are different, collective efforts in prevention, screening, and early diagnosis can save lives. Dr. Deborah Mukherji-Consultant Medical Oncologist-Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital – Dubai This message is particularly relevant to the United Arab Emirates, where cancer incidence is…

Apple just dropped the latest beta build of iOS 26.3, introducing a new feature that allows users to limit how precisely carriers can track their location. In addition, the company has quietly released an update for a handful of older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models, delivering an important upgrade that could keep them out of the landfill a little longer. According to 9to5Mac, the company is rolling out iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 for a few legacy devices, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and the iPod touch…

Dubai facility becomes first in the Middle East to offer the game changing procedure that targets the biological root of appetite, not the stomach size Without medication or surgical intervention, this innovative German endoscopic procedure is sustainable and has no side effects Dubai – January 27, 2026: Imagine being able to shed kilograms by simply managing your body’s hunger signals, all without a having a single cut or ingesting medication or injections with possible side effects. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has launched Moviva in the UAE, an innovative endoscopic procedure that is changing the weight loss game by focusing on…

Earlier this month, OpenAI introduced a new health focused space within ChatGPT, pitching it as a safer way for users to ask questions about sensitive topics like medical data, illnesses, and fitness. One of the headline features highlighted at launch was ChatGPT Health’s ability to analyze data from apps like Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton to surface long term trends and deliver personalized results. However, a new report suggests OpenAI may have overstated how effective the feature is at drawing reliable insights from that data. According to early tests conducted by The Washington Post‘s Geoffrey A. Fowler, when ChatGPT Health…

CedarBridge’s Third Private Equity Vehicle Begins Investing in the GCC’s Next Generation of Education, Healthcare, and Consumer Businesses Abu Dhabi, UAE – [January 2026] – CedarBridge Capital Partners today announced that its third private equity vehicle, CedarBridge High Growth III, L.P. (CBHG III), has begun investing, marking the continued execution of a strategy the firm has been building and deploying across the GCC for more than a decade. The CBHG III is managed by a wholly owned Fund Manager, Access Bridge Ventures Limited, a regulated Fund Manager with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates. CBHG III represents the next phase of CedarBridge’s platform-building approach, focused on acquiring and scaling high-quality businesses in education, healthcare, beauty, wellness, pet, and other consumer services. The vehicle is actively deploying capital and builds on the momentum, track record,…

Google Photos just updated Photo to video so you can turn a still image into a short AI clip with more control. Instead of sticking to presets, you can now type a prompt that describes the motion, style, or overall vibe you want. It’s built for quick results. Google says it only takes a few moments to generate a clip, and you can save it straight to your library when it’s done. That matters if you use Photos to post everyday moments, because the tool can feel less like a template and more like something you can steer. New creations…