UAE: WhatsApp will stop working on these devices starting May 2025
Effective May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running iOS versions older than 15.1. This change means that devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus will no longer be able to use the popular messaging platform. Currently, WhatsApp supports Android devices running version...
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GCC economies set to grow 4% annually over next 5 years
The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are forecasted to expand at an average annual rate of 4% over the next five years, outpacing the GDP growth rates of advanced economies, according to Karine Kheirallah, Head of Investment Strategy & Research for the Middle East and Africa at State...
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Redefining Real Estate: Guddu Shani’s Vision for Innovation at Citi Developers
Citi Developers is revolutionizing the UAE's real estate landscape by seamlessly integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into its operations. Spearheading this transformation is Shahnawaz Chughtai, affectionately known as Shani, the Chief Brand and Innovation Officer at Citi Developers. With a multidisciplinary background spanning over two decades, Shani is blending design,...
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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Teams arrive in UAE for season-ending race
The stage is set for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with all 10 teams arriving at Yas Marina Circuit for the final race of the 2024 season. Coming just days after the Qatar Grand Prix—where Max Verstappen clinched his ninth win of the season—the Abu Dhabi...
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Dubai: Where apartment, villa rents have increased and decreased
Residential rents in Dubai have been rising rapidly, with areas such as Discovery Gardens, Living Legends, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) seeing the largest increases. This marks the fastest growth in rental prices in eight years, driven by a surge in population after Expo 2020...
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Yalla TV Celebrates UAE National Day with Joy and Pride
Dubai, UAE – Yalla TV and its CEO, Barbie Nuki Lezhava, celebrated UAE National Day with love, unity, and happiness. The team drove through Dubai in a Cybertruck decorated with the UAE flag, spreading the spirit of the nation. Barbie Nuki Lezhava, who also leads Yalla Productions, shared sweet moments...
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Blanco Thornton Properties and Yalla TV commemorate 53rd UAE National Day in grand style with iconic Tesla Cybertruck tribute
Dubai, UAE: In a dazzling celebration of the 53rd UAE National Day, Blanco Thornton Properties and Yalla TV, hosted a unique event in the heart of Dubai, combining tradition with innovation. The highlight of the day was the unveiling of a Tesla Cybertruck, wrapped in the UAE flag’s vibrant colors...
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World’s First Floating “Smart” Police Station Opens in Dubai
The Dubai Police Department has announced that the world’s and the Middle East’s first floating "smart" police station (SPS) will be operational by the end of 2026, according to Azernews. The project, worth 2 billion dirhams, was presented by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates,...
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Microsoft Faces Wide-Ranging U.S. Antitrust Probe Competitors Complain Microsoft Locks Customers into Its Cloud Service
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her expected departure in January. The election...
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