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Geely, the Chinese automotive giant that owns Volvo, has just unveiled the Boyue EREV in China with a limited-time price of 107,900 Yuan, or roughly about $14,900. This price is worth noting, considering it’s not a stripped-down city car, but an extended-range SUV. It further highlights the value gulf between China and the US looks even wider. This isn’t some tiny -range compromise either. Geely says the Boyue EREV offers up to 375 km of CLTC electric range and as much as 1,525 km of combined range, depending on the variant. It uses a 1.5 liter range extender, a 160kW…

Dubai, UAE – As fuel prices spike across the UAE, now is the best time to purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle. Offering approximately 50 per cent savings on fuel consumption compared to conventional petrol vehicles, OMODA & JAECOO’s Super Hybrid System delivers the perfect balance of performance, range, and long-term cost efficiency. Faced with rising fuel costs alongside increasing shipping and logistics expenses, OMODA & JAECOO’s Super Hybrid System emerges as one of the most fuel-efficient and intelligent solutions for modern mobility—delivering exceptional value without compromising performance or comfort. Models such as the JAECOO J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), JAECOO J8…

Land Rover is bringing back the Freelander name, but it’s no longer just a single SUV. The new Freelander EV lineup will operate as its own label, with six models planned over the next five years and the first set to arrive in China later this year. This comes through its joint venture with Chery, and it marks a sharper push into the premium electric space. Instead of leaning on legacy models, it’s building a full range designed for fast rollout and modern expectations. China sits at the center, with a new Shanghai headquarters and factory upgrades already underway to…

“Tamkeen by BelArabi”: Two Female Startups, One Game-Changing Opportunity, Applications Open! April 1, 2026, United Arab Emirates: BelArabi, the go-to agency built for agencies providing Arabic communication services, is kicking off Q2 with a brand-new initiative “Tamkeen by BelArabi.” And guess what? It’s all about lifting up two incredible female-led startups. We’re talking about three months of pro-level support, on the house. Whether you need PR that pops, media buzz, influencer magic, or scroll-stopping social content, BelArabi has got you covered. Ghida Abou Zeki founder BelArabi Why? Because founder Ghida Abou Zeki remembers exactly what it felt like to arrive in the…

Every day in tech seems to outdo the last. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, something shifts the conversation completely. I stumbled across news about Garmin teaming up with Natural Cycles, and I had to pause for a second. Birth control, powered by your smartwatch? That’s not something you expect to read in the middle of an ordinary day. But the more I sat with it, the more it made sense. Technology isn’t just about faster chips or better cameras anymore; it’s slowly finding its way into deeply personal spaces, including women’s health. And honestly, that feels like…

IEC Telecom Wins CSR Initiative of the Year at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026 Recognised for advancing corporate social responsibility through a scalable connectivity framework that enhances crew welfare and working conditions offshore Supporting 5,000+ crew members offshore with structured and transparent access to communication Delivering measurable impact: up to 50% faster troubleshooting, 85% fewer complaints, and 39% cost optimisation through intelligent traffic routing Dubai, UAE, 01 April 2026: IEC Telecom UAE has been named winner in the CSR Initiative of the Year category at The Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, for its commitment to improving working conditions…

Google Home is getting a more practical news upgrade with Gemini Live, shifting from quick headline reads to interactive, real-time updates you can explore by voice. Instead of stopping at a summary, it now carries context through the entire response. Gemini for Home continues to expand its role across the smart home. When you ask for the latest news during a Live session, you now hear a connected rundown of events that ties developments together rather than listing isolated stories. The biggest change is how the interaction flows. You can ask a follow-up right away and stay in the same…

Dubai, April 1, 2026 — H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers from the telecommunications, technology, policy, and investment sectors, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and strengthened partnerships across the industry. The summit was held in strategic collaboration with Huawei and under the principal patronage of the Telecommunications and…

Google is finally doing the thing Gmail users have been begging for years, which is letting them change the actual username in their Gmail address. This is no longer just an early rollout, as Google says the feature is now available for all Google Account users in the US. So it’s still a limited release, but still a wider launch compared to the earlier announcement. Why this matters For a lot of people, this is about finally escaping the kind of email address that made sense in 2007 and looks awful in 2026. Google is clearly aware of that, which…

MAJID AL FUTTAIM AND ALSHAYA GROUP STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RETAIL OPENINGS ACROSS FLAGSHIP MALLS – NOW OPENING PRIMARK AT CITY CENTRE MIRDIF ON 9 APRIL This will be followed by two additional stores across Majid Al Futtaim malls in 2026 – including a flagship at Mall of the Emirates in May, and City Centre Bahrain in Q4 With a powerful pipeline of retail openings for brands operated by Alshaya Group, Majid Al Futtaim continues to be the partner of choice for global brands in the Middle East Dubai, UAE – Wednesday 1 April 2026: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping…