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Sky Palace sale at Waldorf Astoria Residences, positions Al Hamra at the forefront of RAK’s luxury market. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Al Hamra has announced the sale of the Sky Palace at the Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah for USD 35.4 million (AED 130 million), marking the highest-value single-unit residential transaction ever recorded in Ras Al Khaimah. In a separate transaction, Al Hamra has also completed the sale of the development’s signature penthouse for USD 15 million (AED 55 million) – further underscoring demand for best-in-class, lifestyle-led homes in the Emirate. Together, these milestone sales reinforce Al Hamra’s position…

Gamers and display enthusiasts can finally take the next step toward ultra-fast visuals. The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is now available for preorder, bringing one of the most talked-about gaming monitors of 2025 into the real world. The new ROG Swift OLED monitor was first teased last year and has since become something of a legend in enthusiast circles for its combination of Tandem OLED technology and astonishing refresh rates. At its core, this 27-inch QHD gaming monitor uses LG’s latest Tandem OLED panel, which unlocks a native 540Hz refresh rate at its 2560×1440 resolution. However, a special dual-mode…

Dubai, 21 January 2025: Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality and innovation, has announced its year-end sales figures for FY 2025 a total AED 30 billion, cementing the company’s status as one of the most influential real estate developers in the Gulf.   Driven by a series of landmark achievements across sales performance, masterplan development, sustainability, and international expansion, the 2025 sales figures represent an uptick of 30 per cent year-on-year. The increased growth reflects sustained momentum in the UAE’s luxury real estate market and the strength of Sobha Realty’s…

Apple appears to be working on a new kind of wearable that goes well beyond fitness bands and smartwatches: an AI-powered pin. As reported by The Information, the AirTag-sized circular device could be equipped with cameras, microphones, and a speaker built into a thin aluminum-and-glass housing. If it sees the light of day, it would most likely run the new Siri chatbot that Apple is expected to unveil with iOS 27. According to the details shared so far, the wearable is still in the very early stages of development. In fact, Apple could launch it or even cancel it, depending…

Crown Palace by Amirah Developments introduces classical European charm in Dubai South, offering an elevated experiential living. Date: Dubai, UAE; January 21, 2026 Dubai South, one of Dubai’s most promising real estate destinations, is seeing burgeoning growth thanks to the notable progress of high-profile developments. From Al Maktoum International Airport to the Dubai Metro Blue Line expansion within a 145-square-kilometre area, Dubai South is cementing itself as the next hub for residential, hospitality, commercial, and logistics sectors. By 2040, it is expected to accommodate one million residents, fuelling the demand for sufficient housing supply. Influenced by its growth potential, seasoned…

Gemini can now help students prepare for the SAT with free, full-length mock tests, giving test-takers a way to practice without paying for expensive prep courses or tutoring. Announced at the BETT 2026 education conference, the update enables students to take on-demand SAT practice exams directly within Gemini. While other AI assistants can generate practice questions, they do not truly replicate standardized tests. What sets Google’s Gemini apart is that its mock exams are not just randomly generated questions, but structured to mirror the real SAT experience. SAT mock tests expand Gemini’s learning tools Google says the tests are built…

The “Green Oscars of the Middle East” Dubai, UAE – 21 January 2026 – The Arabia CSR Network, the Arab region’s most established authority on corporate sustainability and responsible business, officially announced the launch of the 19th Cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards, a programme widely regarded by government, industry and civil society as the “Green Oscar of the Middle East.” Now entering its nineteenth year, the Awards have become the most respected and rigorous recognition platform for sustainability and CSR excellence across the Arab world, setting benchmarks that influence corporate governance, ESG integration and long-term value creation at both…

I remember unboxing my first 144Hz IPS panel five years ago and thinking we had peaked. I was wrong. After spending the last month staring at the latest crop of 240Hz OLEDs, going back to a standard backlit LCD feels like looking at a game through a screen door. Quick links AOC – 27” QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (~$400) LG – UltraGear 32″ Dual Mode OLED (~$1,000) Samsung – 49″ Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SD) (~$1,000) The new visual baseline We have officially crossed the threshold where “perfect pixels” are no longer just for the rich enthusiast. The 2025/2026 panel price crash…

The 2025 Annual Report points to disciplined retail investing and regulation-led market expansion as the region’s digital asset ecosystem matures. Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2026 – BitOasis, the leading homegrown digital asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced the release of its Annual Report. The 2025 report presents a consolidated view of the company’s performance and strategic direction, outlining a pivotal year where the regional crypto market matured significantly, driven by progressive regulation, deep institutional participation, and increasingly sophisticated user behaviour. “2025 marked a defining year for digital assets globally. Total market capitalisation surpassed USD 4…

I just opened ChatGPT, asked it to find me podcasts similar to Urdunama, and it created an entire personalized playlist for me. Interestingly, I didn’t have to open the Spotify app. I didn’t go through the algorithmic recommendations pool, either. And yet, the podcasts recommended by ChatGPT were eerily to my liking.  It’s an experience that will likely keep you from going back to the traditional methods of podcast discovery, and it seems it’s a hit with average podcast listeners, as well. Spotify tells me that a staggering 80% share of recommendations is being routed through the conversational AI experience. …