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A two-day celebration featuring a live science show, creative activities and family entertainment will take place on 29 and 30 August 2026. Town Centre Jumeirah is making the return to school more exciting with “Too Cool for School,” a fun-filled Back-to-School celebration taking place on 29 and 30 August 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Designed especially for children and families, the two-day event will combine entertainment, creativity and learning in an engaging setting. Young visitors can enjoy face painting, a hands-on Patch-it station and a school-supplies decorating activity, while delicious popcorn and…
Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face are back with another robot, and this one is delightfully unhinged. Microduck is a 25cm tall waddling biped built to take AI off your screen and onto your desk. Preorders open today, with first deliveries targeted before Christmas 2026. Unlike its predecessor, the Reachy Mini, Microduck is built entirely around action. It runs on 15 motors, with an articulated beak for picking up objects, a camera, a depth sensor, two IMUs, and enough balance to walk, crouch, and even roller-skate. Built to take a tumble Training movement models in the real world usually means expensive…
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and Abu Dhabi Turf Club to showcase the future of equestrian sport and racing at ADIHEX 2026 Where horsemanship, performance and innovation meet Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27 August 2026 – Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) and Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) will showcase the evolution and the future of Abu Dhabi’s equestrian and racing sectors at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX), taking place from 28 August to 6 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. Under the theme ‘Heritage in Motion’, Stand A-125, beside the…
For years now, AI has been trying to make itself more useful at the very moment people are talking, but most of that intelligence still lives behind a screen. Plaud would like to change that with a pair of earbuds that listen to conversations, understand what matters, and actually do something about it. The company has introduced the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a wearable AI device for professionals whose work revolves around meetings, calls, ideas, and follow-ups. It is a – new interface for an “agent era,” – says Plaud, which combines dedicated hardware with its Plaud Intelligence platform to…
Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference returns October 22 at Aljada with global line-up of creators and experts Four-day event features an expanded programme and new initiatives Ahmed Al Ameri: We want Arab creators to develop their projects and take their stories and cultural identity to audiences around the world. Khoula Al Mujaini: The conference evolves to keep pace with industry shifts and promote Arab creators globally. The 2026 edition delivers a broader programme, new experiences and leading industry experts Animation and Comics Market offers unique networking opportunities, strengthening communication between creatives Sharjah, 27 August, 2026, The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)…
Microsoft has been working on making Phone Link a bigger part of Windows 11, and one of its latest additions could also be one of the most useful. The company appears to be testing new remote power controls for the Link to Windows app on Android. These would allow users to shut down or restart a connected Windows 11 PC directly from their phone, alongside options for sleep and installing pending updates before restarting or shutting down. For anyone who has left their PC running after leaving home, this could be a very handy addition. Your phone could become a…
Grace Agnew becomes the campaign’s 10th studio apartment winner after a purchase at Clarks in Dubai Festival City Mall Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 August 2026: A simple shopping trip has turned into a life-changing moment for British expat Grace Agnew, who has become the 10th winner of a studio apartment through Win Your Home in Dubai after purchasing two pairs of shoes at Clarks in Dubai Festival City Mall. Originally from the UK, Grace moved to Dubai with her husband nearly three years ago, after living in London and working as a financial planner. She moved to the city with no expectations,…
The Whoop Meridian takes a screenless fitness tracker that usually looks sporty and turns it into a luxury accessory. Rather than a silicone band, you’re looking at a tapered metal mesh band, magnetic clasp, and four finishes designed to look more at home alongside jewelry than running shoes. Whoop is selling Meridian in Gold, Rose Gold, Alloy, and Black for $149 starting today. There’s just one small problem. One of Whoop’s biggest ideas is that you’re supposed to wear its tracker continuously, and higher-tier Whoop 5.0 memberships even include a wireless power pack that can charge the tracker while it…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Uzbekistan Business Council to strengthen trade and investment ties between Dubai and Uzbekistan Maha Al Gargawi: “The Uzbekistan Business Council will play a key role in creating new avenues for bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Uzbekistan reached AED 10.3 billion in 2025. A total of 826 Uzbek companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of 2025, representing annual growth of 21.3%. Dubai, UAE, 26 August 2026 – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has…
Every major Android update doesn’t always bring a major overhaul in terms of visuals or features. So even after a massive download, you’re likely not noticing a big change in the way you use your phone. But on a good release, the update can help fix dozens of little frustrations, and Motorola’s Android 17 update looks very much like that kind of release. The company has started a phased rollout in India beginning with the Motorola Signature, with other eligible phones, like the Razr Fold, following in batches. The update combines Android 17’s broader improvements with changes to Motorola’s own…