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Ahead of the launch of the first phase of passenger train services in 2026ETIHAD RAIL REVEALS DETAILS OF THE UAE’S FULL PASSENGER RAILWAY NETWORK The UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system, connecting 11 cities and regions across the country Stations across the network will be rolled out in phases throughout 2026, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Al Sila’, Al Dhannah, Al Mirfa, Madinat Zayed, Mezaira’a, Al Faya and Al Dhaid Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 January 2026: Etihad Rail today announced details of the UAE’s full passenger railway network, marking a major milestone that reflects its strong commitment…

While most smartphone brands have moved on from compact flagships, OnePlus seems keen on keeping the category alive. The company introduced the OnePlus 13T last year as a smaller alternative to its flagship OnePlus 13, packing top-tier specs into a more compact form factor. Now, a new leak suggests OnePlus is gearing up to launch its successor. According to a recent post from reputed tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo (via Playfuldroid), OnePlus may announce the OnePlus 15T in April, around the same time the company unveiled the OnePlus 13T last year. Although the company has yet to make anything…

Piling and shoring works enter final stages as the Dubai Islands project progresses toward Q1 2027 handover Date: Dubai, UAE; January 08, 2026 Amirah Developments, a premium Dubai-based real estate developer, has advanced into the final piling and shoring works for its first residential project, Bonds Avenue Residences, marking a significant construction milestone at Dubai Islands – the emirate’s emerging waterfront destination near the historic Deira district and the iconic Gold Souq. The works are overseen by Global Dewatering and Piling LLC, an established enabling contractor providing specialised geo-technical services in piling, shoring, dewatering and excavation. Alongside piling and shoring, the main contractor’s…

A 610Hz QHD gaming monitor panel is the kind of spec that makes even jaded PC gamers pause. If it ships as promised, it could make motion look cleaner during the moments that decide a round, when you’re flicking, tracking, and correcting in a split second. What makes this one notable is the combo. It’s a 27-inch 2560×1440 LCD panel, so it’s chasing extreme speed without dropping down to 1080p. That matters if you like the sharper look of 1440p but still play competitively. It’s still early, though. This is being shown as a panel demo by Tianma at CES…

Dubai to host landmark 50th anniversary edition of the ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals in 2026 H.E Omar Sultan Al Olama His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama: “Developing a future-ready digital ecosystem, supported by forward-looking policies, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and focused on building highly skilled human capital, is central to the long-term vision of the UAE and Dubai.” Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is the official host of the world’s largest competition of its kind. Today, with over 500,000 alumni worldwide, the ICPC community spans the globe, with annual participation levels reaching 10,000 volunteers and over 12,000 coaches…

A Dutch court has just delivered a heartbreaking ruling for a couple married in April 2025: their union isn’t legally valid. The reason? Their wedding vows, drafted with the help of ChatGPT, skipped over the mandatory legal jargon required by the state. The ceremony took place in Zwolle, a picturesque city in the northern Netherlands Seeking a personal and informal atmosphere, the couple asked a close friend to officiate as a “registrar for a day.” To help craft a meaningful service, the friend turned to ChatGPT to draft the wedding vows and the ceremony speech. However, a Zwolle court ruled…

In line with its commitment to driving innovation in healthcare, Abu Dhabi University Inaugurates Groundbreaking Cancer Research Institute to Advance Translational Cancer Research and Personalized Cancer Care in the UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE, 06 January 2026: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has announced the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi University Cancer Research Institute (ADU-CRI), a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing translational cancer research and personalized cancer care in the UAE. This milestone reaffirms ADU’s alignment with We the UAE 2031 Vision and reflects its broader mission to drive innovation in science, healthcare, and education while addressing the region’s most pressing cancer challenges.…

Dubai, UAE 8 January 2026: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million Green tranche with a 5-year tenor. This transaction represents the largest Blue Bond issued in the UAE and the GCC, and the largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally.   Vijay Bains With this issuance, Emirates NBD continues to…

OnePlus might finally tackle one of the most annoying things about wireless earbuds. The company is reportedly working on a new feature that alerts you when an earbud slips out of your ear, reducing the chances of losing it when you’re not paying attention. Android Authority spotted the upcoming feature, called “Earbud fall detection,” while digging through the latest version of OnePlus’ Hey Melody companion app (version 116.3.0). A screenshot of its settings page suggests that the feature will play a sound on both earbuds when it detects that an earbud has fallen out. It will also send a notification…

Implementation of IDeaS’ revenue management system to strengthen Shaza Hotels’ portfolio-wide commercial strategy DUBAI, 8 January 2026 – IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a preferred partner agreement with Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel management company. The agreement provides a framework for Shaza hotels to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management Systems (RMS) across all current and upcoming luxury properties within their portfolio. Shaza Hotels selected IDeaS as its strategic RMS partner for its proven expertise, commitment to innovation, and reputation for reliability and scalability. The adoption of IDeaS G3 RMS…