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The Tech Behind Dubai’s Crackdown on Loud, Illegally Modified Cars
Gear News

The Tech Behind Dubai’s Crackdown on Loud, Illegally Modified Cars

Smart noise-detection radars are being rolled out across Dubai to identify vehicles that exceed sound limits.
Emergency Tech Preparedness: 11 Gadgets to Keep in a Go Bag
Buying Guides

Emergency Tech Preparedness: 11 Gadgets to Keep in a Go Bag

In modern emergencies, staying connected can be just as critical as food or water. Here are 11 compact devices that can keep power, communication and information flowing when systems break down.
Kuwait Monitors Radiation Levels as Israeli Strikes Hit Iran Energy Sites
Environment

Kuwait Monitors Radiation Levels as Israeli Strikes Hit Iran Energy Sites

As strikes hit energy and nuclear-linked infrastructure across the region, Kuwait’s environmental sensor network is constantly scanning the air, water and sea for signs of contamination.
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
Logistics and Transportation

The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos

The war with Iran is throwing global shipping routes into chaos, forcing cargo companies to reroute vessels and abandon ports across the Middle East.
Lebanese Residents Are Getting Fake Evacuation Calls From Spoofed Numbers
Security News

Lebanese Residents Are Getting Fake Evacuation Calls From Spoofed Numbers

Cyber experts have warned of psychological warfare after Lebanese residents received automated evacuation notices over the phone.

Security

How Handala Became the Face of Iran’s Hacker Counterattacks
Cyberattacks and Hacks

How Handala Became the Face of Iran’s Hacker Counterattacks

Amid a paralysing breach of medical tech firm Stryker, the group has come to represent Iran’s use of “hacktivism” as cover for chaotic, retaliatory state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands
Big Tech

Iran Warns US Tech Firms Could Become Targets as War Expands

Companies including Google, Microsoft and Palantir were listed as targets by Iranian media as the conflict with Israel and the US spills into digital infrastructure
Computers and Software

GPS Is the New Battlefield: Why Your Maps Aren’t Working

It’s not just you – delivery apps are glitching and navigation routes are changing abruptly across the GCC, thanks to electronic warfare disrupting the satellite signals that power everything from missiles to your ride home.
Evidence That Israel Used White Phosphorus Over South Lebanon, HRW Says
Health

Evidence That Israel Used White Phosphorus Over South Lebanon, HRW Says

Investigators say Israeli artillery shells burst over the town of Yohmor, scattering burning fragments capable of igniting homes and harming civilians.

The Big Story

Meet The Music Streaming CEO Who Built a Global War Map
The Big Story

Meet The Music Streaming CEO Who Built a Global War Map

Frustrated by fragmented war news, Anghami's Elie Habib built World Monitor, an open-source platform that fuses global data streams, like aircraft signals and satellite detections, to track conflicts as they unfold.
Inside the System That Intercepted Missiles Over the UAE Today
Security News

Inside the System That Intercepted Missiles Over the UAE Today

Plestia Alaqad: When the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It
The Big Story

Plestia Alaqad: When the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It

This Startup Wants To Backup Life On Earth Before It's Too Late
The Big Story

This Startup Wants To Backup Life On Earth Before It's Too Late

Colossal Biosciences wants to freeze DNA from endangered species before they disappear. Its first BioVault, built in Dubai, could test whether the same technologies behind de-extinction might also help protect life that still exists.
The Big Story

Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects Are Entering Their Reality Check

With construction falling behind schedule, funding squeezed and expectations being recalibrated, the future of Saudi Arabia’s giga projects is increasingly uncertain.
How Starlink Broke Iran’s Internet Blackout
The Big Story

How Starlink Broke Iran’s Internet Blackout

During Iran’s most comprehensive shutdown yet, thousands of illegal satellite terminals kept footage flowing — and exposed how fragile the regime’s “national internet” really is.
Crypto in the Grey Zones of North Africa
The Big Story

Crypto in the Grey Zones of North Africa

Under strict financial controls and unclear regulation, Tunisians are using stablecoins to build a shadow financial system that works, even when the official one doesn’t.

Business

Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform
Big Tech

Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Ahead of its annual developer conference, Nvidia is readying a new approach to software that embraces AI agents similar to OpenClaw.
Iran’s Crypto Sector Was a Lifeline Through Sanctions. War Could Shut It Down
Web 3

Iran’s Crypto Sector Was a Lifeline Through Sanctions. War Could Shut It Down

Cheap electricity turned Iran into an unlikely crypto mining hub. Now military strikes could threaten the power grid that powers it.
Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran
Business

Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, more than a dozen countries in the region have reportedly been affected by airstrikes.
US-Israel War On Iran Puts Global Chip Supply and AI Expansion at Risk
Artificial Intelligence

US-Israel War On Iran Puts Global Chip Supply and AI Expansion at Risk

From helium extraction in Qatar to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the semiconductor industry depends on fragile links across the Gulf, raising fears that escalation could ripple through global chip production.

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Science

Health

Oil Fires Burn Out, But Their Health Effects Can Last for A Lifetime

Strikes on oil infrastructure across the Middle East are sending toxic smoke into the air. Scientists say the health effects of large oil fires can linger for years.
Psychology and Neuroscience

Why War Makes the Everyday Noises Harder To Ignore

Scientists explain how prolonged stress rewires the brain’s threat-detection system – and why ordinary noise can suddenly feel alarming.
Microplastics May Be Disrupting the Body’s Immune System
Health

Microplastics May Be Disrupting the Body’s Immune System

New research reveals how microscopic plastic particles build up inside the body’s “cleaner” cells, disrupting a key biological process that helps prevent inflammation and disease.
Why Smoke From Iran’s Burning Refineries Is More Dangerous Than Urban Smog
Science

Why Smoke From Iran’s Burning Refineries Is More Dangerous Than Urban Smog

Attacks on Iran’s fuel infrastructure are raising urgent questions about toxic smoke, air pollution and whether refinery fires can affect regions far beyond blast zones.

Culture

Grammarly Is Offering ‘Expert’ AI Reviews From Your Favourite Authors – Dead or Alive
Culture

Grammarly Is Offering ‘Expert’ AI Reviews From Your Favourite Authors – Dead or Alive

The tool, offered by the recently rebranded company Superhuman, gives feedback based on the work of famous dead and living writers – without their permission.
Digital Culture

Why Missile Alerts and War Updates Trigger Doomscrolling

War alerts, breaking updates and algorithmic feeds are combining to trap users in a loop of threat monitoring.
The Digital World Cup War: How 2026 Changed the Game Forever
Video Games

The Digital World Cup War: How 2026 Changed the Game Forever

The 48-team World Cup is not the only historic event this year. Four titans are vying for control of virtual soccer in the fiercest battle the gaming industry has ever seen.
The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve
Digital Culture

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve

Licensing gaps, sanctions, fragile banking systems and high prices mean that for many viewers in the region, accessing films and television often happens outside official platforms.

Gear

Gear

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Crisis

Weak signal strength, network congestion and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder behind the scenes, draining battery during crises.
​​Ramadan Rewires Your Routine. These 5 Gadgets Help You Adapt
Buying Guides

​​Ramadan Rewires Your Routine. These 5 Gadgets Help You Adapt

From sleep-tracking rings to smart tasbih counters, a new generation of technology is helping Muslims manage the disrupted rhythms of Ramadan – from suhoor wake-ups to late-night hydration.
This AI Notetaker Could Make Meetings Useful Again
Reviews

This AI Notetaker Could Make Meetings Useful Again

The Plaud Pro is sleek, portable, and a work in progress – in time, it could become a useful companion to professionals.
How to Stop Using Passwords and Start Using Passkeys
How To and Advice

How to Stop Using Passwords and Start Using Passkeys

Passkeys were built to enable a password-free future. Here’s what they are and how you can start using them.