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Technologies

Huawei Launches Groundbreaking Products to Redefine Foldable, Audio, and Design Excellence

[Dubai, UAE, December 12, 2024] – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled several highly anticipated products that usher in a new era of flagship foldable excellence, as part of the “Unfold the Classic” HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch held in Dubai on December 12.

Among these products is the new foldable smartphone, HUAWEI Mate X6, which sets a new standard for foldable smartphones and further solidifies Huawei’s leadership in the market. The HUAWEI Mate X6 is expected to redefine the foldable experience with its innovative design, durability, advanced features, and exceptional user experience.

In addition to the Mate X6, Huawei introduced an impressive lineup of new devices, including the HUAWEI nova 13 series, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4, HUAWEI FreeClip in Rose Gold, and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. This suite of products represents a new era of flagship innovation, showcasing Huawei’s commitment to continuous advancement and delivering flagship experiences for consumers across the MEA region.

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Panasonic Expands Premium Smart Appliances Range With Ice-Making Water Dispenser

The brand’s newest water dispenser model boasts smart innovations, including auto ice-making feature, touchless dispensing option, and UV LED technology to prevent bacterial contamination

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) today announced the regional debut of its latest smart appliance – water dispenser with ice-making feature.  Consistent with all of the Japanese manufacturer’s electronic appliances, the water dispenser offers superior features and cutting-edge innovations, including Auto Ice Making technology, which allows it to produce 9 pieces of ice cubes every 8 to 10 minutes.  The appliance, which has big ice capacity of 1.5 kg, is engineered with an intelligent sensor for Touchless Dispensing cold water and ice cubes.  On top of these, the ice cube storage tank is equipped with UV LED, keeping the ice cubes clean, and thus eliminating any risks of bacterial contamination.

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HONOR Unveils the Stunning HONOR Magic Book Art 14 in the UAE

Featuring an Ultra-slim Design, HONOR Eye Comfort Display and AI Cross-OS WorkStation

Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR MagicBook Art 14, a cutting-edge laptop designed to elevate user experience. Incredibly thin at just 1cm thick[1], the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 comes with a14.6-inch 3.1K OLED HONOR Eye Comfort Display,a detachable Magnetic Camera, AI Cross-OS WorkStationand HONOR Six-Speaker Spatial Audio, setting a new standard in the laptop market. Additionally, it offers long-lasting battery life and rapid charging capabilities, making it the perfect companion for both work and entertainment.

Innovative Design and Durability

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Astra Tech’s Quantix Secures Landmark $500 Million Financing from Citi

Astra Tech’s Quantix Secures Landmark $500 Million Financing from Citi, the Largest UAE Fintech Deal to Date

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 11 December 2024 – Quantix Technology Projects LLC, a subsidiary of Astra Tech, the leading fintech company based in Abu Dhabi, announced today that it has secured a substantial $500 million asset-backed securitization financing from Citi to support its CashNow consumer lending platform.

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Pathfinder Highlights2025 GCC Retail Trends

Conscious spending, AI-powered tech, hyperlocal growth are set to redefine the shopping experience across the region

Dubai, UAE; 12 December 2024: Pathfinder Global, a leading innovator in AI-driven retail intelligence, highlights the top retail trends expected to shape the GCC market in 2025. These predictions highlight key drivers and emerging themes in the region’s evolving retail landscape.

The GCC’s retail sector is entering 2025 with significant momentum, boosted by a rising population, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), strong business confidence and ongoing economic diversification initiatives. In 2024, consumer spending in the UAE alone surged by 4.8% year-on-year in Q3, reaching $3.7 billion, according to NielsenIQ. Saudi Arabia is similarly poised for expansion, with the hyperlocal retail market expected to contribute $13.5 billion (SAR 50 billion) to its non-oil GDP by 2030, as outlined by recent market studies​.

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