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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 MSRP $2,680.00 “The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 has become less modern than it first appeared.” Pros Solid build quality Good productivity performance Relatively thin and light Good keyboard Attractive aesthetic Beautiful OLED display Lots of ports Cons Slippery palm rest Quirky touchpad Slow creativity performance Below-average battery life Display is only 60Hz Lenovo shook up the ThinkPad lineup with the ThinkPad Z16, a more modern take on the venerable classic. When the first generation arrived, I found it to be a great new addition to the family, offering contemporary styling to go with the…

The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and fourth globally as a leading destination for remote work, according to a new ranking by VisaGuide.World. A world leader in the field, the VisaGuide.World website specialises in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of visa systems. The website also measures countries’ progress in providing a conducive and attractive environment for talent in the digital field and other facilities. The UAE ranked fourth after Spain, Argentina, and Romania, according to the website, which develops rankings based on a variety of factors. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence,…

The rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will launch its sub-orbital New Shepard vehicle for the first time in 15 months on Monday, and the whole event will be live-streamed. The uncrewed mission will carry 33 science and research payloads to the edge of space, along with 38,000 postcards for Club for the Future, Blue Origin’s initiative aimed at inspiring future generations to pursue careers related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects. Blue Origin suspended flights in September 2022 after an uncrewed New Shepard rocket exploded in midair shortly after launch from the company’s facility in…

With the festive season around the corner, Dubai has turned into a magical winter wonderland. From gigantic Christmas trees and gingerbread houses to snowy playgrounds and surfing Santas, there is plenty on offer in the city at the moment. Here is a roundup of some of the most exciting, festive, and fun activities in the city: Gingerbread house dome: You may have seen various gingerbread houses but here is one with a difference. At the lobby of H Dubai, visitors can see a magnificent 6-metre-long, 2.5-metre-wide, and 2-metre-high gingerbread house inspired by the Al Wasl Dome, echoing the essence of…

After the UAE’s stirring run to the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup, the country’s women’s team is itching to produce its own giant-killing act and qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The UAE’s stunning win over Pakistan in the semifinals, just four days after their victory over Sri Lanka, inspired Theertha Satish so much that she rushed to the Dubai International Stadium to cheer for the team in Sunday’s final just a few hours after flying back from India. “I flew in just today (Sunday), but this was a game that I…

Teslas are already known for being sleek and fast, but there’s an even sleeker and even faster model on the way as Tesla is reviving the beloved Tesla Roadster. The original Tesla Roadster was the company’s first car and was essentially a Tesla powertrain in the body of a Lotus Elise. But the new Roadster is its own thing — and it’s been designed from the ground up. The new car was first announced as a concept all the way back in 2017, and was originally set to be available starting in 2020. That, obviously, didn’t happen, but we haven’t…

As the holiday season draws near, many expats in the UAE are actively preparing for Christmas. The sparkle of Christmas balls, the shimmer of tinsels, the glow of stars, and the magical ambiance created by the lights are adding a special touch to residents’ lives. People are investing considerable thought and effort into adorning their Christmas trees. We spoke to some expats about their holiday traditions and how they plan to decorate for the season. Dh800 tree from Canada American expat in Dubai, Natalia Miranda, is following a cherished tradition of welcoming the holiday season by securing a genuine Christmas…

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home victory against Brighton & Hove Albion before morning leaders Liverpool played out a disappointing 0-0 stalemate at home to Manchester United on Sunday. Goals by Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz sealed the points for Arsenal to lift them to 39 points from 17 games with Liverpool and Aston Villa both on 38 points. Villa’s surprise title challenge continued to gather pace as they claimed a 2-1 victory from a stormy away clash at Brentford in which Ollie Watkins scored a late winner and both sides ended with…

When you think about what it’s like to live in space, you might imagine the stunning views of Earth or the existential wonder of being out among the stars. What you might not consider are some of the practicalities, like working out. We all know we’re supposed to go to the gym regularly, but that’s easier said than done when you live on a space station. And exercise is important — even more so for astronauts than the rest of us. That’s because arguably the biggest challenge for human health in space is something that’s missing: gravity. The International Space…

Wasim Jaffer, a former Indian opening batsman and the batting consultant of the Bangladesh team at the Under 19 Asia Cup, says the UAE should be proud of their young cricket team despite their final heartbreak. The UAE (87 all out) suffered a stunning batting collapse in the final against Bangladesh after the team hit global headlines with stirring wins over Pakistan (semifinals) and Sri Lanka (group stages), both Test-playing teams. “I don’t think they need to lose heart, they achieved a lot more than they were expected to,” Jaffer told the Khaleej Times. “I think reaching the final is…