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Amazon is clearly done watching from the sidelines. With its latest deal with Delta Air Lines, the company is bringing its Leo satellite network into the skies, and yes, this puts it in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Starting 2028, Delta will begin equipping around 500 aircraft with Amazon Leo-powered connectivity. The promise is simple but ambitious: fast, reliable, low-latency Wi-Fi that actually works from gate to gate. And like Delta’s current approach, it will remain free for SkyMiles members. Finally, in-flight Wi-Fi that might actually work Now, if you’ve ever tried using in-flight Wi-Fi, you already know the…
Alta Real Estate Development Confirms Construction Continues as Buyers Interest in Dubai Remains Strong Alta Real Estate Development, a boutique Emirati developer shaping Dubai’s evolving skyline through a portfolio of distinctive residential projects, confirmed that construction activity continues across Alta’s portfolio, reflecting continued confidence in Dubai’s long-term growth trajectory. The update comes as Dubai’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience despite heightened regional attention in recent weeks. Dubai recorded more than $250 billion in real estate transactions in 2025, reinforcing the sector’s role as a key pillar of the emirate’s economy. Market activity remains steady across the city, with buyer…
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure usually means relying on dedicated medical devices, something many people already have at home. It’s not exactly the most convenient process. Samsung, however, is trying to change that by simplifying how this is tracked and making it more accessible in everyday use. The Galaxy Watch 8 adds long-awaited blood pressure monitoring Starting today, Galaxy Watch users in the US can track their blood pressure right from their wrist. The ability to check systolic and diastolic blood pressure on a smartwatch is pretty convenient, and even though it comes late to the US market,…
As part of ongoing efforts to grow the outdoor advertising sector and strengthen its investment attractiveness in Dubai Mada Media Awards Strategic Outdoor Advertising Bid in Dubai to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group Brand Dubai, 31st March 2026: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising sector in the Emirate of Dubai, has announced the award of a strategic OOH advertising bid to Arabian Outdoor, a Choueiri Group brand. The move forms part of Mada Media’s ongoing efforts to organise the market and enhance investment opportunities, supporting economic growth and aligning with the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The agreement…
You’re wasting money on audiophile cables, new tests suggest. A controlled comparison between a budget RCA cable and a boutique model priced in the thousands found no real change in sound quality. That conclusion comes from lab-grade measurements paired with listening checks. The findings push back on a long-held belief that pricier cables unlock better audio. In this test, a roughly $7 Amazon Basics RCA cable went up against a high-end option costing over $4,000. Despite the huge gap in price, both delivered the same results in measurements and listening scenarios. Lab tests show identical performance The clearest evidence comes…
Snowflake appoints Michel Nader to lead META region, advancing regional AI ambitions Nader will drive Snowflake’s expansion in the region and accelerate AI adoption among customers, supporting national digital and AI strategies. Dubai, UAE, 31 March 2026 – Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the appointment of Michel Nader as General Manager for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa (META). In this role, Nader will be responsible for leading Snowflake’s regional strategy and operations, supporting customer growth, and advancing the adoption of Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud across key markets. Nader brings over 25 years of enterprise technology leadership experience across…
Apple is already moving on to its next incremental update. Just a week after rolling out iOS 26.4 on the stable channel, the company has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, giving us an early look at what’s coming next. What’s new in iOS 26.5 beta 1? The latest beta doesn’t introduce any major, user-facing features. Instead, it focuses on bug fixes while setting the stage for a couple of notable changes. Earlier this month, Apple confirmed plans to bring ads to Apple Maps alongside a new “Suggested Places” feature. Although ads aren’t live yet, 9to5Mac reports that…
The Uncommon Club Brings Its Signature Community Run to Marasi Bay, Introducing a New Saturday Morning Wellness Ritual in Dubai April 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Uncommon Club, a Dubai-based running and wellness community known for its inclusive, community-first approach, has introduced a new weekly Saturday morning community run at Marasi Bay in collaboration with OMNIYAT, offering an elevated start to the weekend through movement, routine, and time outdoors along the waterfront. The Marasi Bay Community Run takes place every Saturday, starting from The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, developed by OMNIYAT, before tracing a scenic route along the Dubai…
Your Pixel is getting better at handling your daily commute on its own. A new Transit mode is rolling out that adjusts key settings when you’re on a train, helping cut distractions without requiring manual input. The update is part of Google’s latest Pixel feature drop and lives alongside modes like Do Not Disturb and Driving. What sets this one apart is how it activates. Once you’ve configured it, Transit mode can turn on by itself, making it a more hands-off option for regular commuters. It combines notification controls, sound preferences, and connectivity tweaks into a single system. There’s also…
ALEC Holdings Mobilises 1,400+ Personnel for Ramadan Donation Drive Supporting Communities in Need Across the Region Alongside its Ramadan donation drive, the company distributed 28,500 hygiene care packages to construction workers across its UAE sites, reinforcing its commitment to workforce wellbeing Dubai, UAE – March 31, 2026 – Marking the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan, ALEC Holdings has contributed AED 185,000 towards health programmes supporting workers in the UAE, as well as communities in need in Palestine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative brought together more than 1,400 employees, subcontractors, and partners across the Group’s operations, reflecting a collective commitment to making a meaningful difference. The monetary contribution made by the Group was matched by in-kind donations,…