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Dubai, UAE – January 6, 2026 – The Creators Dubai Desert Classic (CDDC) returns for its second edition from 17-18 January, bringing together 16 of the biggest sporting content creators in social media to compete in their own version of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Expanding from a single-day to a weekend competition, the CDDC is designed to produce deeper, higher-quality storytelling that showcases both world-class golf and Dubai as a global destination. The two-round strokeplay competition will take place at Emirates Golf Club. Round one tees off under the lights of the Faldo Course on the evening of 17 January,…
Smart glasses often chase add-ons like displays and cameras. Unlike, say, the Ray-Ban Meta, IXI is chasing a problem that hits a lot of people every day, seeing clearly when your eyes bounce between a phone, a laptop, and the world ahead. Its autofocus smart glasses are built to change focus in real time, and the company showed the concept at CES 2026. For anyone living in the in-between zone of needing help up close and at a distance, the usual answer is bifocals or varifocals. Those can work well, but they can also lock you into a narrow sweet…
A curated blend of Mediterranean flavors and premium seafood offerings sets the tone for an elevated dining season by the sea Dubai, UAE – January 2026: Sirene Beach by GAIA along J1 Beach invites guests to enjoy an elevated culinary journey with the launch of its new Oyster and Caviar Experience alongside a refreshed menu featuring Mediterranean-inspired dishes. This season, the iconic beachfront destination combines signature experiences, outdoor dining, and pool and beachside moments, all set against the soothing backdrop of the sea, the gentle rhythm of the waves, and the refreshing coastal breeze – creating a culinary journey that sets…
A Samsung reversible flip phone patent spotted on the World Intellectual Property Organization site hints at a clamshell with no obvious “right” side when it’s shut. Based on the designs spotted by XpertPick, Samsung is exploring a reversible front and back design where either outer face could be the one you see. That’s a notable shift from today’s flip phones, which usually have a clear split between a cover display side and a plainer rear panel. This filing looks like it’s trying to make the closed phone feel consistent from both sides. It’s also worth keeping expectations grounded. This is…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2026: Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, sponsored the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Ride for Ladies, as part of the 19th edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival, which took place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at the purpose-built Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam. The 120-kilometre Ladies’ ride, supported by Azizi Developments for the ninth consecutive year, marks the opening event of the five-day endurance festival, one of the most prestigious fixtures on the global endurance calendar. Held in…
Asus is refining the Zenbook Duo’s signature two-display setup with a smaller seam between panels in CES 2026. The headline change is the Zenbook Duo hinge gap, now listed at 8.28 mm, which should make it less distracting when you’re dragging windows, timelines, and toolbars from one screen to the other. That matters because dual-screen laptops can feel great until your eyes keep tripping over the break. Close the gap, and the Duo’s layout starts to behave more like a single, oversized canvas, especially for split-screen work like notes on one panel and a document or browser on the other.…
Dubai, UAE; 7 January 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) kicks off January with a lively mix of events, pop ups, dining and wellness experiences across Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District. From seasonal activations and retail offers to standout dining and wellness sessions, the district offers plenty to explore throughout the month, inviting visitors to experience Dubai through one gate, from day to night. January highlights include monthly Yogalates sessions combining movement and post-class networking, the 1 Billion Followers Summit bringing leading content creators and digital platforms to DIFC, the return of viral sensation The Uncommon with its…
Motorola is on a roll at CES. In addition to showcasing the new Razr Fold and the Motorola Signature, the company has unveiled a new range of accessories at the trade show, including the Moto Tag 2, the Moto Watch, and the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. Motorola has also announced a new portable speaker dubbed the Moto Sound Flow, designed to deliver premium audio performance in a stylish design. The cylindrical speaker features a twill-textured fabric finish in two Pantone-curated colors, Carbon and Warm Taupe. While the Moto Sound Flow keeps things minimal on the outside, it packs an impressive…
Dubai, UAE — 06 January 2026: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin acceptance, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (MBank). The partnership will see the integration of AE Coin, the UAE’s first Central Bank-licensed, fully reserved, AED-denominated stablecoin, into Network’s POS and E-commerce payment platforms, enabling merchants to accept AE Coin seamlessly across physical and digital channels. This aligns with Network’s broader strategy to expand its digital payment ecosystem and…
If your 2026 goal is to cook at home more (without spending every night doing dishes and waiting on the oven), a big air fryer is one of the easiest upgrades you can make. The Bella PRO 12.6-qt touchscreen air fryer pizza oven with rotisserie is down to $69.99, saving you $110 off the $179.99 compared value. At this price, it’s the kind of kitchen appliance that pays for itself quickly if it helps you skip even a couple of takeout orders. What you’re getting This is a 12.6-quart countertop air fryer with an oven-style layout, a touchscreen interface, and…