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The MacBook Air has officially caught up. Now with the M3 on board, the MacBook Air has gained the benefits of the new chip, which was previously available just on the MacBook Pro and iMac. Choosing between the M3 15-inch MacBook Air and the 14-inch MacBook Pro is tough, and requires an in-depth look at differences in ports, displays, speakers, and more. It’s a legitimately hard decision to make. But there’s more general advice at play here that should guide the majority of buying decisions, and it comes down to really just one principle: be honest. Stop kidding yourself Look,…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced 4,500 interactive screens to provide passengers with a diverse array of premium lifestyle, news, entertainment, offers, and promotions on the go. The innovative project launched on Tuesday aims to bring happiness to taxi riders in the emirate. The initiative follows a very successful pilot of the in-car interactive digital screens across 250 taxis, by RTA in 2022 in collaboration with the e-hailing taxi solution provider Hala, and passenger experience company Binary Media. The project was officially inaugurated through a formal signing ceremony event attended by Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of Public Transport Agency at…

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is collaborating with Eureeca, a global investment platform matching individual and institutional investors with growth and pre-IPO companies, to bolster accessibility to ADX IPOs in a fully compliant manner, appealing to growing interest from regional and global retail investors and high net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The collaboration between ADX and Eureeca capitalises on the Exchange’s robust e-IPO investor portal, highlighting its commitment to simplifying the IPO process. By utilising Eureeca’s efficient capabilities, ADX seeks to improve investors’ access to IPOs and enable a more efficient process for international investors. The partnership capitalises on Eureeca’s multi-regulated status…

Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a Texas-sized battle of transcendent international superstars tonight. For a random Tuesday night game in the middle of March that involves one non-playoff team, this is about as must-watch as it gets. The game is starting soon, at 8:00 p.m. ET, and will be televised in local markets on Bally Sports Southwest-SA (Spurs) and Bally Sports Southwest-Dallas (Mavericks). Of course, if you want to watch a live stream of the game, there are also plenty of ways you can do that from anywhere in…

In an advisory on Tuesday night, the UAE’s weather department forecasts an increase in cloud cover with the potential for light to moderate rainfall. There is a chance of heavier downpours with intervals of lightning and thunder, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has anticipated a change in weather conditions as a deepening upper-air trough brings scattered showers and strong winds starting this Sunday. While the rain is expected to ease by Tuesday evening, the Met Department report warned against potential hazards. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…

Moove, the global mobility fintech that democratises access to vehicle ownership for mobility entrepreneurs, on Tuesday announced that it has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, which led Moove’s previous funding round in 2023, participated in this round alongside new investment from Uber. The round will enable Moove to expand its global mobility business and increase vehicle supply, enabling accelerated growth in multiple geographies around the world and increased EV adoption across multiple markets. Moove will use the funds to extend its operations to 16 markets by…

He is less than three months into his term as Club Captain at the iconic Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, but Kevin Savage is already loving all the memories that he will take with him when it is all over. The Dubai veteran took on the prestigious role in January just when the club was rolling out the red carpet to host some of the world’s best golfers for the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational. The timing could not have been better, as it gave Kevin the opportunity to immerse himself into his new position during one of the…

We’re likely just a couple of months away from Google’s next big smartphone release — the Google Pixel 8a. Thanks to a new report revealing a few of the Pixel 8a’s possible specifications, it looks like Google’s next budget phone should give us some big hardware upgrades. We’ll start with the chipset. According to the report from Android Authority, the Pixel 8a will be powered by Google’s Tensor G3 chip. This has been the assumed chip of choice for the Pixel 8a, but it’s still reassuring to have it reiterated in this report. Although not the best mobile platform out there, the…

The UAE’s real estate sector is expected to continue its upward trajectory in 2024 despite a softening global outlook, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi on track to deliver approximately 34,000 units and 8,000 units respectively, according to experts at a panel discussion. Robust economic fundamentals, government initiatives, and increased investor confidence are driving new opportunities for sustained growth across asset classes in the UAE’s rapidly evolving market, especially in the short and medium term, panellists said at JLL’s “Navigating the growth spectrum: Exploring Strategies for sustained success” event. The real estate sector, in particular, is expected to maintain the upward…

The final countdown has begun for the 28th edition of the $30.5 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s most anticipated flat race meeting featuring nine glittering contests, including an iconic event for Purebred Arabians with historic roots in the UAE and Middle East. The final nominations have been completed and now it’s time for the Dubai Racing Club to announce the final fields for the March 30 showpiece at Meydan Racecourse which promises unparalleled sporting action and social allure. First run in 1996 at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, the Dubai World Cup has evolved into an event of immense and…