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While this year’s Apple Watch lineup may not look significantly different from what’s come before, the established designs belie the impressive new capabilities that Apple has packed into its new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models. Thanks to a new S9 chip, the two Apple Watch models can now process Siri requests directly on the device, allowing quicker responses and gaining the ability to call up health information by voice. There’s also a new double-tap gesture for one-handed activation of functions like answering calls and starting timers. Perhaps the most significant part of this year’s Apple…

Here’s the reality: No one sends SMS anymore — except companies and entities reminding you of bills to pay and doctors’ appointments or alerting you to fines and bank transactions. Those important texts, however, make up just a fraction of your inbox. Check and you’ll see a long list of unopened messages, many of them from shops promoting discounts and services. Are you tired of having to delete all these ads over and over again? And when those ads make it to your phone line, the intrusion could be unbearable. Imagine racing against time to finish work only to be…

In just over 50 days, some 20,000 civilians in Gaza have been injured, while more than 8,000 have been killed, according to Palestinian officials. A majority of the dead – at least 5,500 – are children, which amounts to one Palestinian child killed every 10 minutes, while an additional 1,800 children are missing, and presumed dead, under the rubble. The high death toll among young people partly reflects the fact that nearly half of Gaza’s population is under the age of 18. But it can also be attributed to the targeted attacks against civilian infrastructure, including Al Shifa Hospital, Indonesian…

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the People’s Bank of China on Tuesday signed an agreement to renew the currency swap between the UAE and China and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance technical and technological cooperation in the development of central bank digital currencies. The signings will enhance the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations and expand the bilateral relations in the financial and economic fields. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of CBUAE, and Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, signed the agreement and the MoU in Hong Kong in presence of the…

MENA Effie Awards’ 14th Edition Crowns its Dazzling Victors Hosted at the iconic Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, the awards gala honored the epitome of excellence in effective work across the MENA region. Dubai, UAE, 28th November 2023: The 14th edition of the MENA Effie Awards announced its winners for 2023 at the annual awards gala hosted at the exquisite Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa. The Oscars-themed ceremony welcomed over 1200 marketing, advertising, and communications professionals revealing more than 75 winners across 46 categories from a competitive pool of 850+ entries. The jury presented 150 professionals from MENA’s marketing and advertising sector,…

It’s hard to beat the vibrant colors and leap-off-the-screen brightness that the best QLED TVs deliver. Then again, it’s equally difficult to replicate the insane black levels, ultra-rich colors, and incredible contrast of an OLED set. But what would happen if TV manufacturers decided to combine both of these amazing picture technologies? Such a leap of faith has already been taken, friends, and the result is the QD-OLED. Introduced a couple of years back, QD-OLEDs are available from brands like Samsung and Sony, as well as Alienware (if you’re shopping for a QLED computer monitor). On paper, this display tech…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmud Abbas will both address the COP28 UN climate talks in Dubai this week, seven weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, officials said on Tuesday. Herzog and Abbas are both scheduled to make speeches lasting three minutes maximum on Friday. Abbas is expected to be in the room when Herzog is speaking, as he is scheduled to address the room only three speakers later. Abbas, head of the Fatah party that leads the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank, has only met Israeli officials on rare occasions. A six-day pause has brought…

UAE is to see an influx of visitors and a massive jump of 10 per cent in air traffic in the coming days due to the long weekend of UAE National Day as well as the start of the 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2023 (COP28) which will see more than 70,000 delegates and business executives descending upon Dubai. Set to run from November 30 to December 12, COP28 is the world’s largest gathering of leaders, businessmen and environmentalists this year. More than 140 heads of state including Britain’s King Charles III, Pope Francis, UK Prime…

A number of Christmas markets have opened as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, including the Madinat Jumeirah Festive market, the enchanted Winter Garden in Al Habtoor City, and the inaugural Winter District at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. These markets provide distinctive presents, fun things to do with the whole family, and joyous occasions. A Christmas tree, the North Pole Train, gingerbread house building, and Santa rides will be some of the memorable attractions at the Madinat Jumeirah Festive market. Here’s the list: Madinat Jumeirah’s seasonal market With the return of Madinat Jumeirah’s Festive market this year, Dubai is getting ready…

L’Atelier Robuchon, renowned for its culinary excellence and dedication to gastronomic innovation, has unveiled an exclusive array of Festive Specials. The restaurant will be decorated in an elegant and tasteful style, with the beautiful terrace opening just in time to welcome the glorious Dubai weather. Why not dine al fresco and admire the stunning Museum of the Future. Chef Roberto Torre is held in the highest regard, especially when it comes to creating unique and memorable dishes. Available to pre-order from 15th December 2023 until 7th January 2024 with 36 hours’ notice, savor the seasonal magic with culinary creations meticulously…