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MERED reports 3 million safe man-hours at ICONIC Residences as Dubai luxury property market sustains growth Dubai, UAE – 23 June 2026: MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, has achieved 3 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, marking a major construction milestone after 80 weeks of continuous site activity. The project, designed by Pininfarina, represents the iconic design firm’s first branded residential development in the Middle East and remains on track. ICONIC Residences continues to rise at an impressive pace, with the tower now reaching Level 31 and standing approximately…
Google is investing roughly $75 million in A24, the studio behind the latest hits like Backrooms and Obsession, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investment comes attached to a new AI research partnership between A24 and Google DeepMind, Google’s artificial intelligence research lab. What this means for A24’s films going forward According to Google DeepMind, the goal is to pair a leading AI research lab with the most filmmaker friendly studio in the business, and let the artists shape the technology instead of the other way around. A24 filmmakers get hands-on access to DeepMind’s research and infrastructure, while DeepMind…
Tech Mahindra Strengthens Partnership with Telefónica Germany to Build Next-Generation Private Cloud Platform Pune – June 23rd, 2026: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced the expansion of its partnership with Telefónica Germany to build a next-generation private cloud platform to accelerate cloud-native transformation and to provide Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) for technology and enterprise business growth. The multi-year engagement will focus on enabling a scalable, open, and future-ready digital infrastructure foundation to modernize telecom and enterprise workloads. Harshul Asnani, President and Head – Europe Business, Tech Mahindra, The partnership…
Every year, Samsung takes the stage and promises better photos. One year, it’s brighter night shots; the next, smarter AI editing, sharper zoom, or more realistic colors. That’s pretty standard for any flagship launch. But if the latest Galaxy S27 rumor is accurate, some people may start wondering whether they’re hearing a new story or just a slightly updated version of last year’s. A new rumor suggests Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 could arrive without any major camera hardware upgrades, potentially extending a streak that’s beginning to raise eyebrows. If the leak is accurate, the company may once again rely on…
UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals Middle East organisations outpace global peers on AI production rollouts, with data streaming emerging as the infrastructure priority to sustain momentum The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the global leaders in deploying agentic AI solutions, with 38% of organisations in both markets already running agentic AI in production. This figure sits among the highest recorded globally, according to Confluent’s 2026 Data Streaming Report. The findings position the Gulf as a frontrunner in translating AI ambition into operational reality. The report, which surveyed 4,625 IT leaders worldwide, also…
Valve has finally taken the wraps off one of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding its new Steam Machine: the price. After months of speculation, the company has confirmed that the compact living room gaming PC will start at $1,049, making it significantly more expensive than the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or even many gaming laptops. Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049 According to Valve, the base Steam Machine with 512GB of storage will retail for $1,049, while the 2TB variant is priced at $1,349. Buyers who don’t already own Valve’s recently launched Steam Controller will also need to factor…
First winner of ‘Win Your Home in Dubai’ initiative announced as citywide homeownership initiative gains momentum Indian expat Aysha Ameer won the first studio apartment awarded through the citywide ‘Win Your Home in Dubai’ initiative, which will see 12 residential units given away across Dubai. Left: Mohammed Feras Arayqat (Acting Vice President – Retail Calendar and Promotions at Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment) Right: Aysha Ameer, first winner of the Win Your Home in Dubai initiative Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 June, 2026: An Indian expat resident has become the first winner in the citywide ‘Win Your Home in Dubai’…
Android Auto is finally getting Google Meet, months after the video conferencing app made its debut on Apple CarPlay. Android users can now pull up scheduled meetings and dial recent contacts straight from their car’s display instead of reaching for their phone. How it works behind the wheel In a Workspace Updates blog, Google explains that Android Auto users who already have Google Meet installed on their phone will receive the feature automatically, and the only setup involved is a one-time restart of the app on the device itself. Once the phone connects to a supported head unit, Meet will…
The joint venture with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) aims to pioneer digital transformation across Aqaba’s logistics and port sectors First phase of Aqaba ports’ truck management system successfully completed Aqaba, Jordan / Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the operational launch of Noatum Ports – Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC). The initiative marks a significant step towards reinforcing Aqaba’s position as a leading regional trade and logistics hub, while supporting Jordan’s…
Meta just expanded Instagram for TV to Samsung Smart TVs across the US, rolling out a bunch of new features built for group viewing. With Samsung now on board, Instagram for TV has officially landed on the three biggest connected TV platforms in the country. Today, we’re expanding Instagram for TV to Samsung TVs across the US and testing new features, like casting Reels and channels organized by interest, that help people connect around what they’re watching.https://t.co/VyNOh1bdMh— Meta Newsroom (@MetaNewsroom) June 22, 2026 Everything new in Instagram for TV on Samsung The Samsung rollout covers TVs from the 2020 model…