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Foldables are usually the definition of “cool but too expensive.” This deal on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (256GB) finally nudges it into more realistic territory. At $1,599.99, you’re still paying premium-phone money, but you’re getting a full-blown flagship that opens into a tablet-sized screen instead of just another slab. What you’re getting The Fold7 sticks to the familiar formula that makes Samsung’s foldable line interesting: a tall, usable cover display for one-handed use, and a spacious inner screen when you unfold it. That larger screen is where it really separates itself from regular phones. Reading, split-screen multitasking, gaming, and…

Launch aligns with Dubai real estate crossing Dh431 billion in transactions in H1 2025 and Dh761 billion in 2024, reinforcing strong demand for mid-market communities Date: Dubai, UAE; December 16, 2025 Empire Developments has officially broken ground on Empire Lake Views, the company’s sixth major residential project in Dubai, launched at a time when the emirate’s real estate market continues to set new performance milestones. Dubai recorded Dh431 billion worth of real-estate transactions in just the first half of 2025, while 2024 closed at Dh761 billion and 226,000 individual transactions, according to Dubai Land Department. With population growth exceeding 100,000…

Adobe is giving its Firefly AI app a major upgrade, turning it from a video generator into a full editing workspace. The biggest change is that Firefly now lets creators edit videos using simple text prompts, so small fixes no longer mean recreating an entire clip from scratch whenever something looks off. Adobe says the update is meant to make AI video creation feel more practical, especially as competition in AI video tools continues to heat up. The new Firefly video editor introduces a timeline view that lets users fine-tune frames, sounds, and pacing. Users can also edit videos through…

Dubai, December 2025: As year-end consumer spending reaches its annual peak, HCF Group has announced a Holiday 2025 initiative that reframes seasonal expenditure as a pathway to long-term asset ownership rather than short-term consumption. The initiative reflects a growing shift in financial behaviour as individuals increasingly seek to align holiday budgets with durable, income-generating assets. The Holiday 2025 initiative positions December as a strategic moment for capital allocation, enabling participants to convert discretionary spending into fractional ownership of global real estate. Rather than focusing on temporary purchases, the approach allows investors to enter the new year with exposure to tangible assets…

If you’re tired of juggling a separate vacuum, mop, and a charging dock that barely does more than hold a plug, this is the kind of upgrade that can change your whole cleaning routine. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra sits at the top of the brand’s lineup, pairing serious suction with a fully loaded 8-in-1 RockDock Ultra that handles most of the annoying maintenance for you. At $899.99, you’re finally getting flagship hardware at a price that feels closer to midrange. What you’re getting The S8 MaxV Ultra is built for whole-home cleaning, not just spot touch-ups. It delivers up…

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Al Wahda Mall once again transformed into a vibrant hub of pop-culture excitement with the return of Cosplay Con 2. The two-day celebration drew hundreds of anime fans, gamers, and performance enthusiasts, cementing the mall’s reputation as Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle and entertainment destination. From dynamic cosplay competitions and catwalks to electrifying K-pop dance challenges, interactive anime games, and panels with international stars, the event offered a feast of imagination. Fans enjoyed meet-and-greet sessions and photo signings with celebrity cosplayers Prince De Guzman and Aiien Iverson, while performances by Horizon Dance, MOSSY_Cosplay, and Sinister 6 Crew kept energy…

With how pricey DDR5 has gotten, a prebuilt that includes 32GB of RAM out of the box already feels like a win. The fact that this one also hands you an Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 5060 8GB, and a 1TB NVMe SSD for under a grand makes it a very easy gaming PC to recommend if you just want something fast, clean, and ready to go. What you’re getting Inside the iBUYPOWER Slate Gaming Desktop, you’re getting an Intel Core i7-14700F, which is more than capable of handling high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming while you run Discord, Chrome, and whatever…

Deal gives NextWhat control of one of Dubai’s highest dwell-time advertising venues as digital OOH in the UAE accelerates toward a forecast USD126.7 million (Dh465m) market by 2030 Dubai, Nov 25 – Leading Dubai media company NextWhat Advertising has secured the exclusive marketing rights for ONEVASCO. OneVasco hosts concierge services in close proximity to the world’s largest visa application centre at Wafi City in Dubai., This marks one of the company’s most significant portfolio additions as demand rises for high-dwell-time advertising environments in the UAE. The visa centre receives more than seven hundred thousand visitors a year, a large share of…

Google is shutting down a feature that many people used to check whether their personal information had ended up in data breaches. The company has confirmed that its dark web report tool will stop scanning for new leaks in mid-January and will be fully discontinued on February 16, 2026. The feature was designed to alert users if details like their email address, phone number, name, or other personal data appeared in known dark web breach dumps, but Google now says it did not go far enough in helping people act on those alerts. The dark web report launched about a…

16 December, 2025 His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the official ceremony marking the inscription of Faya on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Monday. Officials and dignitaries receiving His Highness The official ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador of the Faya World Heritage Site; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin…