Author: dailyguardian.ae
When it comes to reliable hardware, few brands are as respected as Apple. Its lineup of iPhones, iPads, and MacBook’s are among the best on the market, and they’re known to run for years without encountering any serious issues. However, not even Apple is perfect – and every so often, you’ll need to reset your device to get rid of a glitch. Apple made it easy to reset all its devices, but resetting your iPad is arguably the easiest. It only takes a few minutes to perform the operation, and even the most basic smartphone user should have no problem…
The docks and piers of Dubai Harbour were alive with sailing enthusiasts, boating operators, and industry experts as this year’s Dubai International Boat Show commenced on Wednesday. It welcomed the most distinguished superyacht brands globally, unveiling their new vessels, with a combined value exceeding Dh2.5 billion. The nautical show, taking place from February 28 to March 3, displays an extensive array of international marine attractions from over 1,000 different brands, and more than 200 boats from globally acclaimed shipyards. Conversations regarding sustainable practices, technological progress, and the changing preferences of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) yielded valuable insights in alignment…
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is steadily solidifying its role as the go-to bank for UAE-Chinese and Sino-Mena trade and investment, with plans to triple revenue from its China business by 2026. The Group, which maintains the only fully licenced branch of a UAE bank in mainland China and grew its business there by 50 per cent in 2023, was also singled out by the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, Zhang Yiming, recently for its ‘vote of confidence in the Chinese economy.’ FAB’s plans mirror the UAE’s deepening relationship with the Asian economic giant: China is the UAE’s top global…
Andy Murray’s hopes of a Dubai fairytale on what is likely to be his last appearance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships were brought to a halt by in-form Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-4 on Centre Court at Dubai Tennis Stadium on Wednesday night. The three-time Grand Slam champion, a winner of this tournament in 2017, cut a frustrated figure against the No5 seed, 11 years his junior. Clearly desperate to give his vocal Dubai fans something to cheer Murray, who beat Fernando Verdasco in the final here seven years ago, was constantly talking to himself as he struggled…
As Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 continues in Barcelona, Spain, there are whispers that Samsung could be releasing not one, but two Galaxy Z Fold 6 models. More specifically, one of them could be a Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, at least according to a report from WinFuture. If this is the case, it will be the first time that Samsung releases two Z Fold variants at the same time — and the first time we’ve seen an Ultra model in the Z Fold family. For some time now, there has been a rumor that Samsung was possibly launching a…
From having eureka moments to struggling to find funding for years, several top entrepreneurs shared the ups and downs of their journey at the Investopia. They were speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the first ever Future 100 list. A list of 100 companies that will shape the future of UAE, it recognises the incredible work of exemplary entrepreneurs in the country. One of the companies placed on the list is AR Engineering that turns complex textbooks about aerospace into graphics using 3D technology and AR. According to one of the co-founders Akram Amir, it was his own…
Apartment prices in Dubai witnessed the highest annual capital growth in a decade, a key index showed on Wednesday. As residential property valuations in Dubai continued to witness growth in January, the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) revealed apartment capital gains catching up with the villa market, mainly due to affordability constraints. The VPI is a valuation-based price index constructed to represent periodic change in capital values and rental values experienced by typical residential and commercial properties. High offplan sales within established communities taking up the majority of home sales during January 2024. The VPI grew 21.5 per cent annually, with…
Andy Murray is unlikely to step on the Dubai centre court as a professional tennis player ever again. A former champion at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Murray cut a frustrating figure on Wednesday evening during his 6-2, 6-4 loss to Frenchman Ugo Humbert. Unable to match his opponent’s energy, the 36-year British was left chasing lost balls in a hopelessly one-sided battle. This was Murray’s sixth defeat in eight matches this season. The British icon seemed to have given up hopes on regaining his mojo in a career filled with Grand Slam triumphs, Olympic gold medals and epic…
Saudi Arabia’s fortifies digital landscape by convening industry masterminds at LEAP 2024 By Feras AL Al Shaikh, Regional Director KSA region at Red Hat The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not only witnessing significant changes but also setting stage for a transformation journey. Currently, the nation strides firmly, guided by the ambitious Vision 2030. This development is a testament to the resounding success of the initiatives Saudi Arabia implemented during 2023 as well as the nation’s resolute commitment to ensure continuous economic growth. Amid this transformative journey stands the digital economy, a towering pillar demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of innovation and…
Fiat is taking a slightly more fun approach to developing EVs. The company is showing off a hefty five new EV concepts that show off what it thinks the future of electric cars will look like — and that will ultimately serve as inspiration for future EVs that will launch starting later this year. The cars are inspired by the city cars built by Italian automaker Panda and will launch starting in July 2024 with a new city car. Fiat will then launch a new model each year for three more years. It’s unclear if the cars will launch in…