Author: Catherine Smith

An opulent new afternoon ritual debuts at Dubai Mall with panoramic views of Downtown Dubai, couture interiors, and timeless flavours Rodina, Dubai’s acclaimed dining destination known for its poetic fusion of Russian and Mediterranean flavours, has launched an afternoon tea experience unlike any other. Introducing Rodina Royale, a refined affair of sweet indulgence, savoury sophistication, and graceful ambiance, served daily from 2 PM to 5:30 PM exclusively at its Dubai Mall location. Priced at AED 250 for two guests, the experience invites diners to slow down and savour the finer moments of the day in true Rodina style. Set against…

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By Eyal Ashur, Sales Consultant – AQUA Properties It happens to most of us – you’re looking for a property, and that search begins online. You might speak to friends, family and acquaintances about good areas, the price range, schooling and other facilities that are important to you. Those friends and family that overflow with advice, often unwarranted, are sharing opinions clouded by a variety of factors. Their desire for you to buy in a certain area will more than likely be based on their own likes and dislikes, not yours. If you seek out a knowledgeable and experienced agent…

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New data sovereignty laws and renewed focus on data center disaggregation are driving hundreds of billions of dollars in on-prem and hybrid data center investment Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a global leader in mass-capacity data storage, today announced the global channel availability of up to 30TB Exos® M and IronWolf® Pro hard drives. Built on Seagate’s Mozaic 3+™ platform and powered by heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, these drives are engineered to meet increasing demand for scalable, high-performance storage driven by the rise of AI deployments that are supplementing traditional enterprise infrastructure development. With over one million Mozaic…

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From skyline views to sandy shores, experience the city’s most exciting summer getaways with unbeatable perks As the city comes alive with the energy of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Central Hotels & Resorts, one of the fastest-growing hospitality management companies in the UAE, invites residents and hoteliers to immerse in a season of joy, savings, and sun-soaked relaxation. With exclusive DSS-inspired staycation offers and dreamy getaways designed for families, couples, and city-dwellers alike, this summer promises unforgettable moments, all without the need to travel far. Running throughout DSS, Central Hotels & Resorts is rolling out its popular “School’s Out” promotion, offering…

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We use smartphones for almost everything, calls, photos, games, and even more. But behind every great phone is a powerful battery that keeps it running. Over the years, battery technology has advanced in stages, making our smartphones last longer, charge faster, and become lighter and thinner. Batteries have gone through different phases to meet the growing demands of everyday smartphone use. In the 1970s, Nickel-Cadmium batteries were used, but they charged slowly, had low capacity, and didn’t last very long. The 1990s brought better batteries with increased energy storage and longer life, though they still faced safety issues like overheating.…

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Each season brings something new, and in the world of weddings, trends evolve especially fast. What seemed fashionable just yesterday may no longer stir any excitement today. Now, freedom, individuality, atmosphere, and genuine emotions are taking center stage. If you’re planning a wedding in Georgia – or just beginning to explore the idea – now is the perfect time to understand what’s truly trending in 2025. Georgia continues to confidently hold its position as one of the most sought-after destinations for weddings abroad. Everything fits together like a puzzle here: mountains, wineries, history, delicious cuisine, a warm climate, affordable prices, and a…

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Join the fun this DSS with the highly anticipated return of Modesh World from 2 to 28 August, plus surprise meet-and-greets with Modesh and Dana, epic prizes, movie premiers, and all-new family experiences like Modesh Splash Park and the Modesh Summer Pass Plus, expect new adventures every weekend with citywide appearances from Modesh and Dana at Dubai’s biggest malls and attractions As Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 continues its citywide takeover, everyone’s favourite characters Modesh and Dana are leading the way with a vibrant line-up of family activations designed to make this the most joyful and value-packed summer yet. From…

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GreenLake Intelligence transforms GreenLake cloud into an agentic-AI-powered hybrid cloud capable of learning, acting and optimizing IT in real time GreenLake Intelligence adds new agents for networking, observability, cloud costs, sustainability and workload optimization—all possible through HPE’s comprehensive hybrid cloud technology stack New HPE Aruba Networking Central agentic mesh autonomously analyzes network and security conditions, providing precise analysis and actionable remediation HPE OpsRamp Software delivers agentic AIOps with AI-generated dashboards and intuitive, context-aware guidance and recommendations HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 offers agentic AI-powered storage with upcoming support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers New HPE CloudOps Software sets a fast…

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Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club played host to another exciting edition of the BMW Open Social on July 13th, welcoming an enthusiastic field of golfers for a day of fun but fierce competition. Generously supported by AGMC, the event ran in a better ball stableford format, allowing players to team up and showcase their skills under bright summer skies. Adhip Shankar and Suresh Shewakramani put in a standout performance, storming to the top of the leaderboard with an incredible total of 50 stableford points. The duo’s round included an impressive seven net birdies and four net eagles, securing them the…

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The new version aims at expanding the app’s global relevance The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, is pleased to announce advancements to the My FarmWell mobile application – an innovative platform designed to support sustainable agriculture in water-scarce regions. Built using IBM Environmental Intelligence and UoS Welly Chatbot, My FarmWell integrates IBM Cloud and region-specific water and climate data to provide farmers with timely, farm-level insights. From optimizing irrigation strategies to understanding local regulations, the app offers a comprehensive toolkit to support more sustainable and productive agricultural practices. The new version will…

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