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Franklin Templeton, Finstreet Limited, and ADI DLT Foundation Announce Parallel Strategic Agreements to Advance Digital Asset Ecosystem in ADGM Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 December 2025 – Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, Finstreet Limited with its regulated entities, which constitute an Abu Dhabi-based Financial Market Infrastructure group; designing the next generation of regulated investment rails for global and capital markets, and ADI Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering governments and institutions in emerging markets through blockchain infrastructure solutions, today jointly announce the signing of two separate but parallel Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). Under these agreements, Franklin…

In the presence of the Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Two-day exhibition held at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre Sharjah, December 9, 2025 Al Rasikhoon Real Estate launched its property exhibition today at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre in Sharjah, in an event inaugurated by Khalifa Sultan bin Hareb AlMheiri, the General Manager of Al Rasikhoon Real Estate, and in the presence of Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group at the Sharjah Chamber…

A good video doorbell is one of the fastest smart home upgrades you can make, and this price makes it even more tempting. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $79.99, down from $149.99, which is a strong discount on one of Ring’s best battery-powered models. You get sharp, tall video, night vision, and app control without touching a single wire. What you’re getting Ring Battery Doorbell Plus records in 1536p HD+ head-to-toe video with a 1:1 aspect ratio, so you can see faces and packages in the same frame instead of just a narrow horizontal strip of…

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9th December 2025: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM hosted the 4th edition of the Global Financial Regulators Summit during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, convening senior regulatory representatives from the MENA, European and Asian regions.  Several major players from the US industry were also invited to share experience and views. The Global Financial Regulators Summit has emerged as a premier international forum, convening the world’s leading financial regulators in an exclusive, closed-door setting. The Summit facilitates high-level collaboration on regulatory innovation, emerging challenges, and evolving financial frameworks, with a focus on ensuring the resilience and integrity of the…

On December 8, 2025, Google quietly rolled out an “Extended Repair Program” covering the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. A limited number of devices in the series suffer from display issues. Additionally, the company has also launched an “Extended Warranty Program” for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The eligibility criteria for the repair program are a bit odd, though, as it requires a “vertical line on the display” that “runs from bottom to top.” Furthermore, “display flicker on the Pixel 9 Pro devices also qualifies.” Google also clarifies that cracked displays or cover glasses, along with…

AI-powered solutions take centre stage at the Forum Seoul, December 08, 2025 Leading global companies operating in food technology and agricultural innovation have participated in the World FoodTech 2025 Forum (WFT25), held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from December 4 to 5, 2025. The strong presence of UAE-based companies at the event reflects the growing interest of Emirati firms in expanding their global footprint in areas such as alternative proteins, smart agriculture, sustainability, and AI-driven food-sector solutions. The UAE’s engagement also aligns with its national commitment to strengthening food security systems and adopting advanced technologies to boost production efficiency and build…

Samsung has officially launched the public beta of One UI 8.5, its next major update for Galaxy devices. Starting on December 8, 2025, users of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra can enrol in the beta program and get their hands on Samsung’s upcoming firmware. The initial release is limited to six markets: the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, India, and Poland. Although there’s no confirmation yet, One UI 8.5 should launch globally next year alongside the Galaxy S26 series. By then, many more devices should become eligible for the update. With the…

The former SABIC Vice Chairman and Managing Director (1983–1998) was honored posthumously at a special Award ceremony during the 19th Annual GPCA Forum Manama, Bahrain, 9 December 2025 – The late Dr. Ibrahim Ibn Salamah (1940–2021), Vice Chairman and Managing Director (1983–1998), SABIC, was bestowed with the 7th GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” at a special award ceremony on 8 December 2025 during the 19th Annual GPCA Forum at Exhibition World Bahrain. GPCA held its annual award ceremony for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian…

Adobe announced a partnership with YouTube in October to bring a new feature to its Premiere mobile app that would give creators a dedicated space to make and publish Shorts. At the time, the company didn’t share a release timeline for this “Create for YouTube Shorts” space, only saying it would arrive on the Premiere app for iOS soon. The feature is now finally rolling out. In a recent blog post, Adobe said that the new content creation space for YouTube Shorts is now live in the Premiere mobile app for iOS. It gives users access to a host of…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 December 2025 — Yango Group, a global tech company, and noon, the region’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy and scale autonomous robot delivery across the region. The partnership begins with autonomous deliveries for noon Minutes customers, moving the technology from pilot stage to a live, operational service at scale. This joint initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to building the next generation of urban logistics and bringing real, everyday autonomy to customers across the GCC. The partnership will focus on deploying the service to communities across Dubai, and, in the longer…