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Collaboration with an international artist transforms elements of the built environment into wearable archives The School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) took centre stage at the Chinese Culture Festival, transporting design innovation from Dubai City Walk to the global catwalk The School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has taken centre stage at the Chinese Culture Festival, transporting design innovation from Dubai City Walk to the global catwalk. As a member of the Silk Road Universities Network (SUN) and at the invitation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, CUD joined participants to explore…

Google Home automations are getting a lot smarter, as Google has rolled out a sizable update that expands the building blocks of automations, making routines more flexible than before. If you rely on Google Home to run your lights, appliances, or security setup, this update opens the door to much more precise control. The update introduces around 20 new starter conditions and actions in the Google Home app. Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer for Google Home and Gemini for Home, shared the news in an announcement on X, saying it will enable more detailed and flexible smart home automations. A…

Setting the tone for the construction activities for 2026, Altair 52 is envisioned as a contemporary residential development that blends modern architecture, efficient layouts, and lifestyle-oriented amenities. Date: Dubai, UAE; January 13, 2026 Acube Abodes Realty announces the successful groundbreaking ceremony of Altair 52, its latest premium residential development, located in the fast-growing master community of Dubai South. The milestone marks the official commencement of construction for the project, reinforcing the developer’s commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed living spaces. Through this ground-breaking ceremony, Altair 52 becomes one of the first residential projects to have commenced construction in the new year, marking a new…

If you like the idea of health tracking but you don’t want a smartwatch on your wrist 24/7, a smart ring is the most “set it and forget it” option. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is down to $299.99, saving you $100 off the $399.99 compared value. It’s a meaningful discount on a newer category of wearable—one that fits into daily life more naturally than a watch for a lot of people. What you’re getting The Galaxy Ring is designed for passive, all-day wellness tracking in a lightweight form factor. The big appeal is comfort and consistency: it’s easier to keep…

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Hon. Maninder Sidhu marked the occasion as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 13, 2026 – OpenText™ (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), a global leader in secure information management for AI, and one of Canada’s leading technology companies, today announced the opening of its Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and the region’s accelerating digital economy. The opening was celebrated with the visit of Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Economic Development, Hon. Maninder Sidhu, and His Excellency Jean-Philippe Linteau, Canada’s Ambassador to…

A 49-inch OLED ultrawide is the kind of monitor you buy once and build your whole setup around. The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SD) is down to $999.99, saving you $700 off the $1,699.99 compared value. If you’ve wanted the “super ultrawide” experience but couldn’t justify the usual price, this discount is big enough to make it feel realistic, especially for anyone gaming at high refresh rates or using a single screen for work+play. What you’re getting This is a 49-inch curved OLED monitor with Dual-QHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a claimed 0.03ms response time. In real terms,…

Dubai / New Delhi, January 14, 2026 – The India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) and TheBlock. today  announced the launch of a strategic partnership and to set up the UAE–India Web3 & AI Business Corridor,  a strategic cross-border initiative aimed at deepening technology collaboration, accelerating innovation, and  unlocking long-term economic value between India and the United Arab Emirates.   The Corridor is designed to connect India’s globally recognised technology talent and digital innovation  capabilities with the UAE’s leadership in advanced regulation, global market access, and investment  infrastructure. By enabling structured collaboration across Web3, artificial intelligence, digital assets,  cybersecurity, and deep technology,…

If you’ve been eyeing a MacBook Pro but waiting for a price cut that actually moves the needle, this one is worth a look. The 14-inch MacBook Pro in Space Black with the Apple M5 chip (10-core CPU / 10-core GPU), 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD is down to $1,449.00, saving you $150 off the $1,599.00 compared value. This is the kind of discount that makes a “premium laptop” feel more practical, especially if you want something fast, portable, and built to last a few upgrade cycles. What you’re getting This configuration hits a sweet spot for most people…

New data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to host 100+ cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company’s two key brands Dubai—January 13, 2026—Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced the launch of its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions). “The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment…

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to launch late next month, with leaks pointing to modest upgrades across the board. The mid-tier Galaxy S26 Plus, however, could see the fewest changes, if recent reports are to be believed. Earlier this month, a certification listing of the device suggested that it may pack the same 4,900mAh battery as its predecessor. Now, a new report from The Elec indicates that the Galaxy S26 Plus could also retain the 6.66-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen used in the Galaxy S25 Plus. Sources familiar with Samsung’s plans told the publication that the company initially intended…