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Building a home gym is not just about convenience, it’s about creating a personalized fitness sanctuary. But with a sea of options available, navigating through home gym equipment can be daunting. To help you traverse this landscape, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 pieces of home gym equipment that are perfect for every fitness enthusiast, whether you’re a beginner looking for basic home gym equipment or a seasoned athlete. Click to check out the full list.

How many telemarketing calls do you receive in a day? Whatever your total, that number may soon change thanks to new government regulations. UAE authorities have released a new mandate that aims to target the growing number of spam telemarketing calls in the country, with the aim of empowering the public on matters regarding their phone communication and privacy for a better customer experience. Click to read more about what this means for you.

Nine months into the new year and the gaming community has been introduced to an array of new games across genres and platforms. Although the remainder of the year still holds many highly anticipated releases, there’s lots for you to play while you wait. Click to check out our top picks of the year.

AI-enabled machine translation is becoming more and more integrated into our lives. It is estimated that by 2025, 75% of human translators’ work will consist of reviewing and editing machine-translated text. Since its inception in 2017, the German company DeepL has been leveraging the power of AI to enhance its translation capabilities. In an exclusive interview with WIRED Middle East, Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL's CEO, explains what makes it stand out in the fierce competition with big tech players like Google Translate and ChatGPT. Click to read more about DeepL's story.

Self-taught Iraqi astrophotographer Darya Kawa Mirza has been capturing mesmerizing visuals of the moon, showcasing minuscule details. Although Mirza is a government employee and holds a Master’s degree in soil science, his passion lies within celestial bodies. He spends hours and days to capture the moon in its varying phases. Mirza stated uses a Canon EOS 1200D to capture minerals and their vibrant colors. Along with his Canon EOS 1200D, Mirza uses a ZWO ASI 178mc camera to ensure that details are visible.He further stated that the clarity of the images is achieved through the use of a telescope, the Skywatcher 250p Flextube Dobsonian modified on an equatorial mount NEQ 6pro telescope. He stacks more than 81,000 images to capture highly detailed images. Comment and let us know what you think about the images. Video + images: Darya Kawa Mirza

e& maintained its growth momentum with robust financial results. Its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2024 reported consolidated revenues of AED 28.3 billion, a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 6 percent, demonstrating strong performance across all business verticals. This comes as the company focuses on innovation to drive a digital future across its markets and verticals. Click to learn more about e& plans and growth. -In partnership with e&

The Belkin Magnetic Power Bank 5K is designed for iPhone users. While it is also compatible with other phone brands, it works best with the iPhone's Magsafe and is particularly useful for the iPhone's Standby feature, which allows the phone to work as a clock/calendar/notification when it's placed on its side while charging. Priced at around 150 AED, is this magnetic power bank worth investing in? Click for the full review. https://lnkd.in/dmhGQfTj

Diana Wiebe, known as @DepressionDotGov on TikTok, wants to "de-influence" followers by urging restraint in a world of #overconsumption. Her witty videos have captured the attention of many facing their own overconsumption, as she reacts to influencer videos and gives viewers a reality check. "Oh great, more garbage," she deadpans. With over 200k followers and 7.7M likes, she advocates mindfulness in purchases. Because "no product will fix your problems," she says. Her journey from struggling with overbuying to becoming a voice of reason is a reminder that less can be more, both for your wallet and the planet. Click to check out our interview with Wiebe for a refreshing take on mindful consumption and a bit of humor along the way. https://lnkd.in/dPWJFu7U

The MENA region has emerged as a significant hub for technological innovation, with numerous software companies leading the charge in enterprise solutions, application software, and more. Here are some of the top software companies in the Middle East that are driving growth and innovation, particularly in Dubai and the wider UAE. Click for more.

No matter where you commute in Dubai, you’ll often find yourself surrounded by a combination of steel, cement, and glass materials. But what if your everyday rush hour view could be transformed into a lush, green environment? That may soon be possible for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, or E311, as part of URB’s latest initiative, the Dubai Green Spine. The new multi-faceted green corridor will feature a mix of 100% solar-powered trams, pedestrian and cycling paths, and various recreational spaces while aligning with Dubai’s broader goals of forming 20-minute cities. Click to learn more about the Green Spine.