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Locket, a private social networking app for friends, has scored a win with Gen Alpha users following the launch of its latest feature, Rollcall. The app, which lets friends share photos that then appear in home screen widgets, first hit the top of the App Store’s charts in early 2022 by taking advantage of Apple’s widget system to form the basis of its social network. Instead of updates sent via push notifications, the app’s widget would update to show your friends’ newly posted photos. This, in turn, would drive engagement back in the app, prompting users to share their own…

Image: Supplied Water security is such a critical part of every country’s future growth plan and yet we often forget to mention the people responsible for this vital infrastructure. Vision 2030 has rightly placed water security at the heart of sustainable growth, with billions being invested in desalination, reuse, and stormwater programmes that will support thriving cities and industries. Saudi Arabia has built one of the most advanced water sectors in the world. It produces over 11 million cubic meters of desalinated water every day, according to SWCC reports, making it the largest desalination market globally.   However, infrastructure alone…

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Pine Labs, an Indian merchant-commerce startup backed by PayPal and Mastercard, is going public this week at a valuation about 40% lower than its last private round — even as it doubles down on plans to take its fintech platform global. The Gurugram-based fintech has set a price band of ₹210–₹221 (about $2.00–$2.50) a share, valuing the company at approximately ₹254 billion (around $2.9 billion) at the upper end of the range. This represents a decline of about 40% from its last private valuation of over $5 billion in 2022. Pine Labs has also reduced its primary offering by 20%…

Image credit: Getty Images The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast a spell of unstable weather across the UAE from November 3 to 7, marked by partly cloudy to cloudy skies and occasional light to moderate rainfall. Winds are predicted to become periodically active, prompting the sea to fluctuate between calm and moderate, with a slight dip in temperatures on certain days, according to a WAM report. The NCM noted that these conditions coincide with the seasonal shift from autumn to winter, a period typically associated with increased cloud formation, especially over western and coastal regions, and chances of…

Image credit: Dubai Media Office (Picture used for illustrative purposes) Dubai has taken a major step toward smarter urban mobility with the introduction of new public parking zones across key districts, including Dubai Studio City, Dubai Outsource City, Dubai International Academic City, and Dubai Sports City. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, and ensure better parking accessibility for residents, professionals, students, and visitors alike. The new system assigns specific zone codes, 675T, 812T, 812F, and 682S, to each district, simplifying navigation and compliance for motorists.…

Image: Supplied Emaar Properties and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have launched Terra Gardens, the second phase of their Expo Living masterplan at Expo City Dubai, following the successful debut of Terra Heights earlier this year. The announcement marks another milestone in the joint venture’s plan to transform Expo City Dubai into a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle destination. The full Expo Living masterplan will feature five residential communities with a total of 3,555 units, complemented by Expo Mall, retail and office spaces. Spanning 451,295 square metres, Expo Living integrates residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial components with public spaces and amenities. Emaar-DWTC’s…

Image: Supplied GE Vernova launched a new white paper detailing the role of AI-enabled applications in building scalable, sustainable, resilient, and safe electrical grids, with cybersecurity at the core. Released in the run-up to ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the paper, titled AI at the Helm: Redefining the Future of the Grid, explores advanced digitalisation strategies powered by artificial learning and machine learning, particularly focusing on virtualisation and predictive decision-making. The report offers actionable insights for engineers, operators, policymakers, and executives responsible for shaping the future grid. GE Vernova at ADIPEC 2025 GE Vernova is participating as a Gold Sponsor…

Images: Supplied Families looking for a stay that blends comfort with adventure can now camp among prehistoric giants. Dubai Parks & Resorts has launched T-REX Glamping, billed as the world’s first dinosaur-themed glamping retreat, offering a mix of luxury and Jurassic nostalgia. The retreat features 57 tents themed around different prehistoric eras, from Triassic Megapods to T-REX Terahavens. Accommodation options range from Jurassic Signature Tents with garden views and barbecues to Premium Tents with private pools and added amenities. Other highlights of T-REX Glamping Beyond accommodation, guests can explore the Excavation Site to dig for fossils, visit the Lava Watchpoint,…

Dubai Duty Free reported record October sales of Dhs805.6m ($220.7m), marking its highest-ever sales for the month and the eighth record-breaking month so far in 2025, the retailer said on Sunday. The figure surpassed the previous October record of Dhs692m ($189m) set in 2023. October’s sales also ranked as the third-highest monthly result in the retailer’s history, behind the all-time high of Dhs821.4m ($225m) achieved in December 2024. Sales in October rose 19.31 per cent year-on-year, outpacing passenger traffic growth at Dubai International Airport by at least 10 per cent. “A big thank you goes to our chairman, Sheikh Ahmed…