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Active Abu Dhabi Strengthens Its Position as a Gateway to Active Living Following a Successful Abu Dhabi Summer Sports Season Conclusion of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026 reflects growing community participation and interest in adopting more active lifestyles Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –August 23 2026: Active Abu Dhabi, an initiative of Emirates Foundation, has concluded its participation in Abu Dhabi Summer Sports 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, following a successful season that saw broad participation from different segments of the community across a diverse range of activities and programmes, as part of its efforts to promote a culture of physical activity and…

If Android Pulse showed up in your Play Store updates this weekend and looked a bit suspicious, you’re not alone. Your phone hasn’t been hacked either.  It’s an app from Google that watches for misbehaving or suspicious apps or software on your Android phone. Even more surprising, the app has been sitting on millions of smartphones since March 2026.  So what exactly is Android Pulse? Google’s own explanation, mentioned in the app’s Play Store listing (via 9To5Google), says the system app helps with rule distribution and anomaly detection in system resource consumption by Android (the operating system) and the apps…

Tareq Al Tayar becomes the campaign’s 10th winner after entering the draw with a recent Primark purchase Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 August 2026: For Tareq Al Tayar, entering raffles has always been part of the Dubai experience and his positive outlook has paid off once again; the Libyan expat has become the 10th winner of Win Your Home in Dubai, taking home a brand-new studio apartment after a recent shopping trip to Primark at Dubai Mall. Tareq first moved to Dubai in 2005 and has since built his life and family between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Married since 2007 and a…

The mobile chip race was already crowded. Qualcomm has Snapdragon, Apple has its A-series silicon, MediaTek’s Dimensity chips have become genuine high-end contenders, and Samsung is making another serious push with Exynos. Despite Google’s best efforts, Tensor never really caught up to these chips in raw performance. However, there’s another chip demanding a seat at the table. Xiaomi has officially unveiled the XRing O3, its second-generation flagship smartphone processor, and the numbers being claimed are difficult to ignore. The 3nm chip scored 5,228,014 in AnTuTu V11, while Xiaomi is calling it the fastest smartphone SoC currently available. Independent testing still…

Dubai, UAE – 23 August 2026: Dubai hosted a series of high-level strategic meetings and dialogues, bringing together humanitarian leaders, experts, representatives of international organisations and key stakeholders as part of preparations for the 22ndedition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026). The discussions focused on the most pressing humanitarian challenges and explored the future of humanitarian action. These meetings come at a time when the global humanitarian system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by multiple crises, conflicts, climate-related disasters, economic challenges and rising levels of displacement, alongside widening funding gaps and growing challenges…

Google’s Pixel 11 series has plenty of clever tricks. But apparently, rendering a popular mobile game is not one of them. Owners of the new Pixel 11 lineup are reporting severe graphical problems that make HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact effectively unplayable. Wired reported on the problem while testing the Pixel 11 Pro, describing a purple screen that prevented normal gameplay, and additional users have reported the issue to Google. For a flagship family starting at $899, this is a pretty bad look–especially when you look at how Google talked about the Tensor G6 being more powerful. Is PowerVR causing headaches again?…

~ Sunmarke delivers outstanding GCSE, A-level, BTEC and IB results, while Regent International excels in GCSE and A-levels ~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21st August 2026 – Fortes Education is delighted to celebrate an exceptional set of 2026 GCSE and A-level results achieved by students at Sunmarke School and Regent International School, with both schools recording strong outcomes across their cohorts. At Sunmarke School, an outstanding 67% of all GCSE grades were awarded at grades 9–7, equivalent to A*–A, while 46% were awarded at grades 9–8 and 24% of all entries achieved the very highest grade 9.Across the full results profile, 86%…

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah: “We are committed to expanding trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and India across all priority sectors.” Dubai, UAE–Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, attended by 71 investors. The roundtables aimed to highlight the diverse investment opportunities Dubai offers to Indian companies across various sectors, particularly in digital economy and advanced technologies. During the visit, a Dubai Chambers delegation led by H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, held eight meetings with business and investment organisations and multinational companies. These included…

HUAWEI MatePad Air Sets a New Benchmark for Mobile Workspaces Supercharged by AI The all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air earns its name by staying true to a slim and stunning core DNA that balances high-level productivity with an effortless urban design. Built for young creators and mobile professionals, it stands out as a stylish companion designed for staying productive wherever you are. Beyond just an AI chatbot, the MatePad Air offers the perks of AI blended within the user experience rather than being a roadblock. Combined with uncompromised performance, the tablet redefines what power users can expect from a modern tablet.…

Retail Therapy, Elevated: Thailand’s Luxury Shopping and Wellness Circuit for the Discerning TravellerFrom the riverside grandeur of ICONSIAM to the spa suites of Sukhumvit, Bangkok has perfected the art of having everything in one place. Bangkok does not ask you to choose between luxury retail and personal restoration. It has long understood that the two are not in opposition. For the discerning traveller, the city offers something increasingly rare: a seamlessly curated circuit of world-class shopping and genuine wellness, housed in some of the most architecturally considered spaces in Southeast Asia. The circuit begins at ICONSIAM on the Chao Phraya…